Gigs/Bands/Live

COMA - Courteney Hooper + Hunter Brown

Willow + Shopkeeper

Willow blends the talents and unique tastes of four young musicians, who emphasise songwriting and creative expression. With songs like "strawberry moon" and "poor dior", Willow offers thoughtful lyrics combined with flavourful melodies, amalgamating as a unique spin on indie poprock.

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Sunset Egos + Baulk at the Möön

Sunset Egos is the artistic output of Adelaide-based songwriter Anthony Izzo, brought to life by a tight-knit group of some of Adelaide’s finest musicians.

Their sound is ever-evolving, blending indie guitar pop, alt-country, and vintage rock into a style that resists easy categorisation. With a flair for catchy melodies and thoughtful lyrics, Sunset Egos crafts songs thatare both familiar and surprising — grounded in strong songwriting and driven by a shared passion for honest, genre-blurring music.

After the release of their first four singles and a soon-to-be-released EP, the band is now gearing up to embark on the release of their debut full-length album. 

Baulk at the Möön began as an outlet for songs that didn’t fit neatly anywhere else. Equal parts indie rock, alt-country, garage rock and observational chaos, the band leans into stories about ageing badly, surviving creatively, relationships, work, absurdity, and the strange humour hidden inside ordinary disasters.

Based in Adelaide, the project combines DIY recording, home-studio experimentation and collaborative recording sessions with local musicians and studios. Their debut album The Glorious Rebirth… was released in early 2026 and ranges from sharp, noisy rock tracks to more reflective songs like “Silver Whiskers,” which gained strong support through Australian community radio and online stations overseas.

Live, Baulk at the Möön balance loud guitars, self-awareness and the feeling that things could either become emotionally profound or fall apart at any moment. Usually both.

The LadyBeatles - On their way to the UK!

The LadyBeatles are on their way to the UK! They are beyond thrilled to have been invited to Liverpool to play at International Beatle Week alongside the world’s best Beatles bands, and are celebrating with a kick-off gig at their beloved home ground, the Wheaty.

Come along for all your favourite Beatles tunes (and beers!) and say hello, goodbye before they head off on tour!

TIX - $30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

The LadyBeatles - On their way to the UK!

The LadyBeatles are on their way to the UK! They are beyond thrilled to have been invited to Liverpool to play at International Beatle Week alongside the world’s best Beatles bands, and are celebrating with a kick-off gig at their beloved home ground, the Wheaty.

Come along for all your favourite Beatles tunes (and beers!) and say hello, goodbye before they head off on tour!

TIX - $30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Jen Lush & The Field + Tom Redwood

Jen Lush & The Field are known for their dynamic, adventurous sound blending tender folk with evocative, experimental rock, grounded in powerful storytelling. Their previous albums Hum of the Mettle and Let Loose The Beating Birds were awarded ARBA’s Roots Album of the Year, described by Scenestr as “hauntingly potent poetry with emotive rhythms and richly-flavoured melodies.”  Jen Lush & The Field have new music emerging in 2026, a collection of songs that explore landscape, poetry and the human experience with striking honesty.  

Tom Redwood is a South Australian songwriter and performer who has spent the past two years living in Mexico. Tom's unique and lyrical songs have received praise from music critics and a number of esteemed Australian musicians. Tom has written and recorded five albums and one EP all released through Walking Bird Records. "Tom is the unreal deal" -Matt Walker (Cruel Sea, Lost Ragas).

The Great Emu War Casualties (VIC) + Mince For Vince

The Great Emu War Casualties cross the border from Naarm/Melbourne to tour ADL/Tartanya to celebrate the release of their new album ‘Public Sweetheart No.1’ 

They are a critically-acclaimed Melbourne-based indie and art-rock band. Originally formed in the UK by frontman Joe Jackson and bassist Saskia Clapton, the four-piece blends emotionally resonant lyrics, off-kilter grooves, and infectious melodies. 

Sleep-deprived, overly emotional art-rockers with off-kilter grooves, sun-kissed melodies, dopamine-stimulating hooks and melancholic detours.

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Cookin’ On 3 Burners & Stella Angelico (VIC) + The Airbenders

Cookin’ On 3 Burners are Australia’s premier Hammond-driven funk trio, delivering a powerful blend of deep funk, raw soul, and infectious groove that has captivated audiences worldwide.

 Forged through years of touring - from underground club shows to international festival stages - the band have built a global reputation for their high-energy live performances and authentic soul sound. Along the way, they’ve collaborated with standout vocalists including Kylie Auldist, Daniel Merriweather, Stella Angelico, and Tex Perkins.

 With seven studio albums, two live records, and a catalogue of sought- after 7” releases on their own Soul Messin’ Records imprint, their music continues to resonate with DJs and tastemakers worldwide, earning support from Craig Charles (BBC 6 Music), DJ Nu-Mark (Jurassic 5), and Wax Poetics (USA).

 They became a global name in 2016 when French producer Kungs remixed their soul classic “This Girl”. The track hit #1 in more than 10 countries, became the most-Shazamed dance track of the year, and has amassed over 2 billion streams — taking the band’s unmistakable groove to a worldwide audience.

 On stage, Cookin’ On 3 Burners are a must-see live act. Career highlights include performances at The Roundhouse (UK), Tokyo Jazz Festival, Live Alcazar (Rome), Sydney Festival, and numerous sold-out tours across Europe, the UK, and Australia.

 For their 2026 tour, the band will be joined by powerhouse vocalist Stella Angelico, bringing fresh energy to an already electrifying show. Whether delivering razor-sharp instrumentals or soul-soaked anthems, Cookin’ On 3 Burners continue to evolve while staying true to their deep funk roots.

 Always fire. Always Cookin’.

TIX - $35 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Art for Living Forests Project - live music, visual arts, and environmental conversation - part of Adelaide Climate Action Week

Art for Living Forests Project

How can creativity inspire action and help shape a more sustainable future?

Join us this August for an inspiring afternoon of live music, visual arts, and environmental conversation at the Art for Living Forests Project.

Held at the Wheatsheaf Hotel from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM, this special event brings together artists, environmental advocates, and community members to celebrate the vital relationship between people and forests. 

The afternoon will feature live performances by Anya Anastasia, Adela May, and Naomi Keyte, alongside a panel discussion hosted by Tessa Leon featuring Tiahni Adamson and Alex Mac. Together, they will explore the power of storytelling, community action, and environmental stewardship in protecting and restoring living forests.

Guests will also have the opportunity to experience works created through the Art for Takayna Residency, showcasing artistic responses to one of Australia's most significant and ecologically rich landscapes. The exhibition highlights the connection between art, place, and conservation, inviting reflection on the importance of protecting our remaining wild forests.

Whether you're passionate about conservation, the arts, or community-led change, this event offers a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired.

Tickets: $35 general admission, with $20 accessible tickets available. Tickets can be purchased through Humanitix. Profits will be donated to the Bob Brown Foundation.

Come celebrate creativity, amplify important conversations, and support a future where thriving forests and thriving communities go hand in hand.

TIX - $35/25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Velvet Moth Vinyl Launch + Dave Pace & Mick Morris

This release spans an impressive stratospheric range of psych, rock, folk, and glam influences, making it tough to pick favourites. All this comes on stunning coloured vinyl with smart packaging featuring artwork by the renowned artist Jacky Redgate.

The night will feature two full sets, showcasing songs from the new album alongside beloved classics for all to enjoy.
We’re also thrilled to announce special guests Dave Pace & Mick Morris, the horn section from Painters & Dockers, who also appear on the album, will join us live on the night.

Get ready for a cosmic road trip through the astro-psych realm, where you might just catch some stardust along the way!

Limited vinyl records will be available for purchase on the night, or you can pre-order with a discounted all inclusive ticket price on offer as a "Ticket + Vinyl" option when purchasing your ticket online!

TIX - $30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Kim Salmon (WA) - 'Totally Sick' Album Tour

Art School dropout, seminal punk rocker, and living legend.

Born into the isolation of the semi-industrial wastelands of 1950s outer suburban Perth, Kim Salmon clawed his way out of the swamp and onto the world stage in his bands, the Scientists, the Surrealists, and the Beasts of Bourbon.

Kim Salmon has earned his reputation as an authentic artist incapable of choosing the safe road. For nearly fifty years, he has performed on the world's biggest stages and with the most remote punk bands; traversing every corner of music and art to create a body of work that stands up with the best.

His latest band, Smoked Salmon is a concept, a collection of recordings, a collective, a philosophy of least resistance flowing from a reputation for resolutely going against the stream! Wait a minute! Least resistance? Against the stream? Here’s the clincher. You can do both!  Kim still has the desire to go upstream but has found a great source of new  repertoire fishing in the streams from whence such classics as "Frantic Romantic", "Last Night", "Dropout", "Come On Spring" and "Swampland" sprang!

COMA - Emerging Artists

Wheatgrass Jam!

Your search for an Adelaide bluegrass jam ends here!

Come on down to the Wheatsheaf Hotel on the first Thursday of each month from 7-9pm and swap some G runs.

Bring your instruments, share some tunes and connect with fellow players in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

It’s the perfect chance to enjoy an evening of great music, beer, company and celebrate the awesome of bluegrass!

ARBA Presents: Winter Blues

The Adelaide Roots & Blues Association presents Winter Blues,
the latest in our acclaimed "seasonal" shows at the iconic Wheatsheaf Hotel.
The show will feature an all-star line-up of musicians that do not normally play together. 

This will be a one-off, never-to-be-repeated show! 


LINE-UP:

Vocals:

Natalie Ermer

Snooks La Vie

WITH
Brian Morrison (guitar)
Graeme Hollis (keys)
Ron Kosmider (bass)
Susan Miceli (drums)

TIX - $30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

The MacGuffins (NSW) + The Dedicated Followers

Formed in Sydney by four Adelaide ex-pats in the midst of the pandemic, The MacGuffins were bonded by a commitment to glam-punk, psychedelia and Shakespearean go-go. Rehearsing until they were tighter than a Hitchcockian subplot, they fronted the moshpits and dives of Sydney, dazzling  ecstatic audiences with their original tunes, all heavily influenced by spaghetti westerns, spy themes and skewed country. They realised they had found the formula..

Birdgirl (VIC) + Angie Bates & Liam Wooley

With friends Angie Bates and Liam Wooley, the night will be full of ethereal, introspective folk.

 The show will include a set of the band's music & a short talk about the trek she is completing and the two NFP's she is raising money for: Grow the Music & Slamtidote. All proceeds from Birdgirl merch will go to the fundraiser for access to the arts.

 Join us for a night of music, to remind us why live music is so important for community/bringing people together.

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Brazil Nuts Orchestra - Celebrating 7 Years!

To mark 7 years of Brazil Nuts Orchestra, the band is bringing a special 8-piece celebration of Brazilian music to The Wheaty.

Expect a night of rich rhythms, big grooves and colourful arrangements, moving through different corners of Brazilian music — from samba, forró and baião to MPB, funk, bossa-inspired sounds and beyond.

No clichés, no single-lane version of Brazil. Just a full band digging into the pulse, poetry and energy of Brazilian music in all its textures.

Come for the rhythm. Stay for the fun.

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

COMA - Rakali + Leitmotiv Limbo

Scott Bassham (WA) + Josh Phillips

For more than 30 years, Scott Bassham has carved his own path across stages throughout Australia, Ireland and the UK with a sound that’s impossible to pin down. Drawing on blues, folk, rock, Celtic traditions and a healthy dose of punk spirit, his performances are raw, joyful and full of heart. Armed with guitars, fiddle, vocals and live looping, Scott creates rich, dynamic performances that move effortlessly from intimate storytelling to foot-stomping grooves. A founding member of acclaimed Australian duo Ill-Starred Captain, with four albums to the band’s name, Scott has also released two solo albums, most recently Songs Behind the Sea (2024). Joined at the Wheatsheaf by special guest, and fellow Port Lincoln native, Josh Phillips, this promises to be an evening of wild-hearted sounds.

$20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Hannah Cameron (VIC) + Timberwolf + Great Lake.

Caressa + Tin Town

Caressa, a five piece rock band from Adelaide, Australia. Formed in 2025, Caressa are taking the scene by storm with their fresh take on the cruisy and heartfelt sounds from the 70’s while exploring contemporary themes. Reminiscent of the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac, Caressa have a highly palatable sound with music for every listener and are infamous for an unforgettable live show. 

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Doctor DeSoto

Fronted by Mikey Green (ARIA Award winners The Audreys), South Australia’s Doctor DeSoto delivers honey-and-gravel songs loaded with vintage pop feels, alt country noir and genuine swagger. The Go-Betweens, Elvis Costello, Tom Petty – Doctor DeSoto taps the spirit of classic, suburban songwriting and yet delivers something distinctly original. 

"The music explores a range of contemporary styles, yet there is this pervading sense of nostalgia … this is a band that has the ability to encompass all the good things about the sounds of another era in rock and roll …. with instant likeability" - Wirra Creek Music.

Currently in the studio recording their long-awaited third release, this is a great chance to preview the tracks live in hi-fidelity.

The Naked Now + Ciara Ferguson

The Naked Now is a soft rock ensemble telling stories both fictional and biographical of life in Adelaide. Seeking to merge energetic rock grooves and more lush jazz-inspired harmony, The Naked Now endeavours to create music inspired by 80s' nostalgia with a contemporary spin.

Loren Kate + BARE

Join acclaimed South Australian singer-songwriter Loren Kate for an unforgettable evening of stories, songs and connection at Adelaide's iconic Wheatsheaf Hotel.

Loren Kate is a multi award-winning artist whose heartfelt songwriting and captivating live performances have earned her a reputation as one of Australia's most authentic contemporary folk voices. Winner of the Americana category in the International Songwriting Competition, Loren has graced festival stages and sold-out venues across the country with songs that are both deeply personal and universally relatable.

 Opening the evening are BARE, the husband-and-wife duo of Lucas Day and Rachel Coppin. Blending rich harmonies, heartfelt storytelling and warm acoustic arrangements, BARE create an intimate musical experience that perfectly sets the tone for the night.

 Whether you're a long-time fan or discovering these artists for the first time, expect an evening of beautiful original music, laughter, and stories that will stay with you long after the final note.

TIX - $35/30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Emily Davis & the High Priestesses + Special guests