Gigs/Bands/Live

COMA - Silk String Ensemble + Opal Guitar Quartet (COMA Curated)

Out of Season: New Poems by Steve Brock - Book Launch

Wakefield Press has great pleasure in inviting you to the launch of Out of Season: New Poems by Steve Brock, to be launched by writer Nicholas Jose.

Steve Brock's third volume of poetry travels across place and time, from a backyard in Adelaide to the literary cafes of Buenos Aires. Conversational and restrained, the collection unfolds against a backdrop of grief, revealing everyday life with tenderness and wit. Sometimes wistful, sometimes wry, Out of Season is a rich collection from an accomplished Australian poet. Books will be available for purchase on the night. 

If you cannot attend the launch but would like to order the book, please visit wakefieldpress.com.au or call us on (08) 8352 4455 closer to the launch.

PLEASE RESERVE A SPOT BY CLICKING HERE 

C. Cedar EP Launch + Grace Vandals

New EP 'Half Moon Lake' by C. Cedar features a collection personal writings, performed live in a mix of ethereal electric guitar and raw acoustic folk songs. Supported by one of Adelaide's best acts, Grace Vandals.

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Fuselage + Dave Varacalli

Tim Moore & Special guests - Single Launch + Sasha March

With early influence from Folk, she has found new direction in producing vocal-driven alt-indie pop. There’s a dark optimism and power to her remedying voice and lyrical clarity that gets you onboard.

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Ned Baulderstone & the Gliding Through Band Album launch + Naomi Keyte

In April 2025 Ned Baulderstone released his debut album “Gliding Through” into the world. At the time of recording, June 2024, most of the songs had not yet been performed live or played by the other musicians. The parts were taught in the room and a raw and exciting collection of recordings were captured by Tom Spall at Milestone Records in wintery Summertown. 

 In the months that followed the albums release, Ned and various incarnations of his band toured the album around South Australia and Victoria, tightening the musicianship of the band and adapting the arrangements for a live audience. 

 In November 2025, Ned and the latest iteration of his band were given the opportunity to record a live set in front of a small audience at the award winning Wizard Tone Studios. The instruments were played acoustically with only a few microphones strategically placed, the audience sat on the floor in front of the band and what followed was a kind of magic.

 This September those recordings will be released as “Live at Wizard Tone Studios” and performed in full at the Wheatsheaf Hotel. The album includes all of Gliding Through played live plus two unreleased songs. 

 The Gliding Through Band is Ned Baulderstone with Jack Ray Willsmore on Guitars, Tom Spall on Violin, Tim Windsor on the Pedal Steel, Aiken Newnham on Double Bass and James Nisbet on Drums.

Naomi Keyte uses the vehicle of contemporary folk music to explore multiple ways of connecting; connection to self, connection with others, and connection to personal and collective narratives.

With Keyte's intimate and detail-rich lyrics and sensitive yet powerful voice, she humbly offers up a truly beautiful set. Drawing inspiration from artists like Big Thief, Maple Glider, and Feist, Naomi brings to life songs in a nuanced and singular way. There isn't anyone who sounds quite like this.

TIX - $30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Book Launch - The South Australian Launch of 'Chords in the Soundscapes' by Michael J. Leach

Join award-winning poet Michael J. Leach for the South Australian launch of his new book of poems inspired by music and other sounds. Chords in the Soundscapes will be launched by award-winning poet and novelist Rachael Mead. This free event will also feature poetry readings by the author as well as book sales and signings.

Michael J. Leach once lived on Kaurna Country and now lives on Dja Dja Wurrung Country. Michael is a poet and music enthusiast who has performed poetry across Australia, including performing with live musicians for hundreds of Stereo Stories concertgoers. Michael’s poems have appeared in journals such as Cordite Poetry Review, anthologies such as Poetry d’Amour: Love Poems, and exhibitions such as the Antarctic Poetry Exhibition. Michael’s poems have also been recognised in national and international competitions, ranging from the Minds Shine Bright Confidence Writing Competition and the Hippocrates Prize to the Woollahra Digital Literary Award and the Phillipa Holland Award for Poetry. Over the past six years, he has published four poetry books: two chapbooks, Chronicity and Rural Ecologies, and two full-length collections, Natural Philosophies and Chords in the Soundscapes.

'Chords in the Soundscapes' - has just been recognised in a New York-based competition! It has been awarded Distinguished Favourite (i.e., second place) in the 'Poetry - Contemporary Life and Non-Traditional Forms' category of the NYC Big Book Awards: https://www.nycbigbookaward.com/2026-favorites/9781761099281 

Reserve a spot through eventbrite!

An Evening of Fingerstyle Guitar with Elias Bartholomeo (NSW) + special guest

In recent times, Elias Bartholomeo has been named one of the top acoustic guitarists in Australia today, with his guitar playing being described as "Walking a tightrope between many genres all at once!" with a fearless and energetic approach to his live performances.

Elias Bartholomeo is a touring Fingerstyle Guitarist hailing from Sydney, Australia. From learning the guitar by his grandfather at age 4, to performing with his guitar hero Tommy Emmanuel at age 16. Elias combines a blend of blues, country & jazz in his melody driven compositions as well as engaging and eye watering arrangements of well known songs.

Elias Bartholomeo is a world-class entertainer ‘wow-ing’ audiences around the world, playing solo concerts across Australia, New Zealand, South Korea & Japan showcasing his contagious humour and energy, the show has been titled as a MUST WATCH among the live music community!

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Sympathy Orchestra

SO (sympathy orchestra) have been together for more than 20 years, releasing four critically acclaimed albumsand playing significant concerts as part of the Adelaide Festival Of Arts, Adelaide Fringe and the soundtrack to Rolf de Heer’smotion picture “The Tracker”. 

SO’s original music encompasses, Rock, Blues, Jazz, Folk and World Music. 

After the sudden and sad passing of founder Julian Barnett, the remaining membershave decided to continue with the legacy started in 1999,reinventing the old repertoire and introducing some new music.This Wheaty gig will be the first official outing for the new SO.

TIX - $15 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Spiral Dance - Spring Equinox Celebration

Fusing folk-lore and legend with a good heady serve of pagan mystery, Spiral Dance presents an eclectic blend of traditional English folk-rock with powerful self-penned songs and tunes. Rousing melodies intertwine with mythical tales that will spirit you into the realms of magic and the mists of ancient time – this is music that will rock your ancestors! Come Celebrate the turning of the wheel as we welcome Spring Equinox.

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Del Webb Explosion

 FIRE HORSE - FIRST SPARK

 Before Del Webb Explosion heads back to Cambodia in November for the Fire Horse Tour, we're returning to one of our favourite venues—the Wheatsheaf Hotel—to kick things off in style.

We'll be unleashing a stack of brand-new songs, alongside the brass-driven favourites you've come to know and love, in an afternoon packed with big melodies, infectious grooves and enough energy to chase away even the sleepiest Sunday.

Whether you're a long-time supporter or seeing us for the very first time, expect a live show full of great music, plenty of laughs and the kind of tunes that will have you singing along before you know it—or abandoning your chair for the dance floor.

Come and help us launch the Fire Horse Tour the best way we know how… with good friends, good music and a few hours of pure rock'n'soul.

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

COMA - Kenya Wilkins (SYD) + Australis Collective (COMA Curated)

Imprints Booksellers presents: 'Waves of plenty' Book Launch - by Mark Cully

Exeter Blues with special guest, Mikey Green + Andrew J Rodda

Dave O'Leary sings it like it is, laconic and straight to the point with an honesty that gets under your skin. 

Beej Barker combines driving rhythms and grooves to make the sound that is Exeter Blues.

It’s raw and raucous, blurring the lines between early Mississippi delta slide guitar, modern punk funk and Cajun country sounds, these are story songs to move you built from a life spent on the road. Drawing on Six albums of originals and few cover interpretations from artists as diverse as Robert Johnson - Little Walter - Beck - Howling Wolf and Tom Waits.

Townie (TAS) + Short Snarl

Townie are a four piece indie rock band from Nipaluna/ Hobart. They formed in 2023 to bring new life to singer songwriter, Maddie Townley’s, original music, and have been playing gigs around the Hobart music scene since. Drawing inspiration from both alternative and classic rock sounds, Townie makes music that blend these genres within an indie singer/songwriter context. 

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Groove is in The Harp - Harmonica show

Proudly Supported by Adelaide Roots & Blues Association

 Get ready for a sensational night of deep Blues as we celebrate the "Mississippi Saxophone" with three exceptional harp players, Harpin' Will K, Tim Sheehan and Amin Slee, backed by a stellar rhythm section featuring Lachlan Sullivan on bass, Jordan Schumacher on guitar and Paul Thomson on drums.

 Experience the dynamic range of this pocket-sized instrument built for soulful call and response, roaring train rhythms, hypnotic vamps, and soaring leads with wailing note bends. From the deepest roots of American music to modern amplified grooves, GROOVE IS IN THE HARP will prove exactly why this tiny instrument commands the biggest stages. 

 This inaugural event pays homage to blues legends like Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson, Little Walter, and Paul Butterfield and many others. 

Grab your friends, head to The Wheaty, and immerse yourself in the raw power of harmonica blues!

Musicians:

Amin Slee, Tim Sheehan, and Harpin Will K on vocals/harmonica

Lachlan Sullivan on Bass 

Jordan Schumacher on Guitar 

Paul Thomson on Drums

TIX - $30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Bevvies with Biologists

Spend time with some of South Australia's most passionate and knowledgeable 'nature buffs' and find out what it's really like to work with nature.

Bevvies with Biologists is a chance to hear from people who made their love of nature a career.

If you're an aspiring ecologist, a scientist inspired by your peers, a wildlife warrior or a curious person who loves to know more about the lives and adventures of others, this event is for you.

The main event is a panel discussion with some of the State's leading conservation biologists from different fields and cohorts, who will discuss their plans, passions and challenges.

 Hosted by Trees For Life

Tim Williams & The Endless Winter Album Launch + The Public Eye

Tim Williams and The Endless Winter returns to The Wheatsheaf Hotel to release their debut ten track studio album titled 'Dark Sky Reserve'.

Tim will perform in full band mode with Dillon Johnson on drums, Paul Garry on bass, Kim Perry on violin and Andrew Hall on piano. Joining The Endless Winter on the night is incredible Adelaide based three-piece, and Three D Radio favourite, The Public Eye.

The gig is free and starts at 8pm sharp. It will all be over and done by 10pm. This will be Tim's final Australian gig for 2026 before he heads to the UK and Europe for a seven date tour performing in London, Stockholm and Paris.

Stories of Hope for Wilderness

Massey Ferguson + The Briar Patch (duo)

Massey Ferguson’s music ranges from folk/alt country gems reminiscent of Wilco’s AM, to heartland, barhouse rockers in the spirit of Neil Young with Crazy Horse.

Massey Ferguson’s style could be considered alt-country however, their music is better described as genre-spanning traditional American music.

Massey Ferguson craft the kind of soul-baring, emotionally layered songs that seem to transcend their time, they roll into eddies of moody personal reflection yet still manage to bask in the amiable breeziness of this world.

The Briar Patch band (duo) is a gritty country rock band for drunkards, stoners, and other wayward souls.

Virginia native Ryan Underhill leads this duo through a set of tunes inspired by the 70's era country including Waylon Jennings and Hank Williams Jr. Southern harmonies and Nashville, chicken pickin' combined make up the signature sound.

So belly up, knock one back and enjoy some good old country soul.

COMA - Elder Music Lab + Alain Valodze & Michael Currie - Lachrimae

Overdue Fiction Single Launch + Will Joyner

Sunday Lemonade (NSW) + Max Kelly

Straight off the back of their first ever Europe tour and following the August release of their debut EP 'The Forest to the Sea', uplifting and infectious indie-folkers Sunday Lemonade invite audiences to celebrate as they tour throughout the rest of 2026.

Blending heartfelt storytelling, rich harmonies, and sun-dappled melodies, Sunday Lemonade's music traces through growth, a little bit of love, and the landscapes that shape us. Their debut EP 'The Forest to the Sea', features singles like "Lucy Goosey", "Pancakes" and "Nobody Else", capturing their signature warmth, optimism and authenticity.

These shows will include songs from the new EP alongside fan favourites... of course! Whether you're discovering Sunday Lemonade for the first time or have followed their journey from the beginning, this is a chance to celebrate Loz & Tyson's newest chapter live on stage.

Join Sunday Lemonade at a town near you to soak in all the rom-com goodness from the life of the Lemons on the road!

TIX - $35 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Ryan Martin John Album Launch + Rufous Whistler (VIC)

Kaurna-based Ryan Martin John finally releases his new full-length folk/americana album ‘Big Love’.

After touring the album's release in July, Ryan brings it all on home to the Wheatsheaf Hotel with a colourful cast of bandmates that played on the album.

Releasing a trickling of singles in 2026, and the standout single ‘Honey Honey’ as of May, Ryan fully unveils his new record, intimately sharing songs and stories from the heart. Join Ryan, Tom Kneebone and friends for a night of intertwining guitars and vocal harmonies. Expect intimate storytelling and light-hearted warmth an artist that truly adores the craft of sharing folk music.

Celebrate Big Love - the sophomore album from RMJ - in its entirety with the very musicians that brought it to life in the studio :)

Supported by Rufous Whistler (MEL)

Rufous Whistler’s debut album, National Panic, debuted at #2 on the ARIA Country charts in March 2025 and earned itself best debut album nomination from Folk Alliance Australia, as well as ABC Country’s Feature Album of the Week.

With international airplay, a gripping live show, and a strong grassroots fan base from their love of being on the road, the band’s blend of folk and alt-country is resonating deeply with audiences. Hailing from Northeast Victoria (Wiradjuri Country), Rufous Whistler combines raw storytelling with modern alt-country arrangements.

Celebrate a double single launch from Rufous Whistler, the first new music since their 2025 #2 ARIA Country Chart debut and 100+ shows across Australia and Aotearoa.

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

COMA SPECIAL EVENT- Adam O'Farrill (NYC)

Adalita (VIC) – 15th Anniversary of Her Debut Album

Adalita – 15th Anniversary of Her Debut Album

Released in 2011, Adalita’s self-titled debut marked the beginning of her remarkable solo journey. Raw, intimate, and emotionally fearless, it struck a deep chord with listeners and remains one of the most beloved and influential Australian releases of its time.

To mark its fifteenth anniversary, Adalita reunites with original collaborator JP Shilo to perform the album in full, revisiting the songs that first began this extraordinary chapter.

Coinciding with the tour, Adalita will also be reissued on vinyl through Mushroom Music, bringing a long out-of-print favourite back to fans fifteen years on.

Don’t miss these special shows.

TIX - $45 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Adalita (VIC) – 15th Anniversary of Her Debut Album - SOLD OUT

Adalita – 15th Anniversary of Her Debut Album

Released in 2011, Adalita’s self-titled debut marked the beginning of her remarkable solo journey. Raw, intimate, and emotionally fearless, it struck a deep chord with listeners and remains one of the most beloved and influential Australian releases of its time.

To mark its fifteenth anniversary, Adalita reunites with original collaborator JP Shilo to perform the album in full, revisiting the songs that first began this extraordinary chapter.

Coinciding with the tour, Adalita will also be reissued on vinyl through Mushroom Music, bringing a long out-of-print favourite back to fans fifteen years on.

Don’t miss these special shows.

* SOLD OUT *

Meredith Louise (Aus/Can) + Lucas Day

With a voice described as "powerful" and a writing style praised by Illustrate Magazine as "catchy grooves with thought-provoking lyrics,” Meredith Louise writes songs about people, places and landscapes, and how we can find our way back to our truth. Hailing from South Australia but currently based in Vancouver, Canada, Meredith creates a sonic tapestry of jazz, neo-soul, and R&B, inspired by the common threads that weave us together.

Produced by Josh Eastman at Helm Studios, Meredith's debut EP Mind Frame was released in early 2023. She followed this up with her sophomore EP, Move Slow, in 2024. After a period of creative renewal, Meredith has returned with new music. “Trust Myself” was released in June and her new single “Get Over” is scheduled for release on October 8th.

This is Meredith Louise’s only hometown show for the foreseeable future, so it’s one you don’t want to miss!

$25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

The Yearlings & The Stable Hands

The Yearlings (Robyn Chalklen and Chris Parkinson) have an undeniable connection, the chemistry evident in their performance makes it feel like magic. There is an intangible quality to their set that draws you in completely.

Their current album ‘Luck’, mixed by Chris Shaw in Austin TX (Bob Dylan, Sheryl Crow) and produced by Lucie Thorne, took out the 2023 Roots Album of the Year (Adelaide Blues & Roots Association). Their music is intimate, raw and powerful, producing a new strain of acoustic music, siting somewhere between folk, blues, and country. 

This is a simplistic comparison however, Robyn Chalklen and Chris Parkinson have their own distinct identity - their songs speak directly to an Australian experience and despite their performances being completely stripped back to voice and guitars, they have a distinct hypnotic groove that is irresistible.

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE) 

Kings and Associates

Kings and Associates return to the Wheatsheaf Hotel on Saturday, October 31, in what will likely be their final show of 2026.

The band will perform their entire new set of tunes written over the past two years, alongside selections from their back catalogue spanning the last decade.

As has become a signature feature of their live shows, Kings and Associates will also showcase their musical diversity with a special opening set celebrating 60 years since the release of the groundbreaking Beatles album Revolver.

Widely regarded as a pivotal release—not only for The Beatles but for popular music as a whole—Revolver spawned classics including “Taxman,” “Got to Get You Into My Life,” “Eleanor Rigby,” “Good Day Sunshine” and “Tomorrow Never Knows.”

It promises to be a special night of new material, old favourites and a celebration of one of the most influential albums in music history.

TIX - $35 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)