Gigs/Bands/Live

Dink (NSW) + Duck Soup

Dink, Sydney-based jazz-fusion thrill, is changing lives this October, with their debut performance in Adelaide, celebrating their most recent single release, ‘The Couch Experience’. Supported by local legends Duck Soup, you can choose to either kick back or jump all around to the grooves provided by yours truly; either way, don’t miss out! See you at The Wheaty.

TIX - $20 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)

Meanwhile...Back at The Ranch - Celebrate The Day of The Dead

Celebrate Day of the Dead with an afternoon of vibrant remembrance and high-energy music! Join us for a special Day of the Dead concert featuring the ultimate Western Swing powerhouse, Meanwhile... Back at the Ranch.

 Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon where timeless Mexican traditions meet the driving rhythms of Western Swing. Honouring the spirits of the past, Meanwhile... Back at the Ranch will deliver a lively, dance-ready performance packed with fiddle, guitars, piano accordion, mandolin and infectious western beats that will wake the dead. Day of the Dead Costumes (Mexican Halloween) welcome but optional. 

 Honour the departed, celebrate life, and dance the afternoon away. Whether you are there for the cultural tradition or the incredible swing music, this is a Dia de los Muertos celebration you won't want to miss.

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

COMA - Darcy Gilkerson Quintet (Mel) // Bright Phantoms (Mel)

NO WAVE - Monthly Poetry Reading Series

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!

Safari Set Mini Album Launch + SO

Featuring John Appleby Drums, Rob O'Connell Bass/Vocals and Mark Lowrie Guitar 

Power PopTrio Safari Set formed in late 79 being heavily influenced by the English post punk bands, such as The Police, Pretenders, Stranglers and Elvis Costello and the Attractions.Their original songs were strong on melody, with inventive arrangements. The band was managed by well known Adelaide manager and promoter, Ray Dyett, who took the band to a high level of performing with major supports, such as Dr Feelgood, Midnight Oil, Jo Jo Zep and also headlining their own shows at major venues across Adelaide.

 After winning SSAFM's Summer Search Competition from 200 other entries, the band recorded with The Angels drummer Buzz Bidstrup before breaking up shortly after. Safari Set have recently recorded all their original songs over two albums. The second of these "Safari So Good" will be launched at the Wheaty on Fri 6th Nov.

TIX - $15 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Jordie Lane (US/AU) "Habitual" Album Launch + Le Coyote

Nashville-based, Melbourne born folk-country rocker Jordie Lane, is a seasoned road warrior, touring Australia, North Americana and Europe and sharing the stage with legendary acts like Billy Bragg, Gotye, Old Crow Medicine Show, The Moody Blues, Neko Case among others, and has found his place as one of Australia’s modern day storytelling greats!

 After a series of sold out shows in 2025, and additions to many best-of-lists and MainStage appearances at Australia’s Woodford and Port Fairy Folk festivals, Lane re-emerges in 2026 with the album ‘Habitual’. 

The follow-up to his 2024 ARIA Country Chart No.1 album Tropical Depression, signaling a clear shift in approach—more immediate, more physical, and driven by the energy of live performance.

 Lane enlisted producer LOLLIES and bunkered down in Nashville’s ‘The Bomb Shelter’ to record live to analog tape with a full band. The sessions focused on capturing real shared moments as they happened, rather than constructing songs piece by piece. The result is a raw, unfiltered country-rock sound—with tape hiss, crunch, and grit—paired with the spontaneity and momentum that underpin Lane’s live shows and creative essence.

Le Coyote is an outlaw Americana and dark‑country duo forged on Kaurna land, where the desert’s edge meets the sea and every song feels shaped by both. Led by Tris Beaumont on guitar and vocals and Katya Beaumont on stand‑up drums, they draw on grit, romance, and the quiet danger of life lived on the margins—then peel it back to reveal the human ache beneath. Their sound nods to Nick Cave, The Cramps, and Johnny Cash, but what emerges is something unmistakably their own: raw, cinematic, and steeped in shadow.

They write for the lost and lonesome—wanderers, outsiders, and anyone carrying a story too heavy to hold alone. Tris’s weathered baritone cuts through the dust while Katya’s expressive, driving percussion brings a haunting pulse, creating a tension that feels intimate yet widescreen. Their songs shift from ghost‑town minimalism to slow‑burn swagger, always with a sense of something smouldering just out of sight.

On stage, Le Coyote leans into atmosphere: low light, close presence, and the feeling that each song is a confession whispered in a bar that might erupt at any moment. Rooted in place yet reaching far beyond it, they carve out a voice that lingers long after the last note fades.

TIX - $40/25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

ARBA Spring Blues - Keyboard Showcase

The Adelaide Roots & Blues Association presents Spring Blues - Keyboard Showcase, the latest in our acclaimed "seasonal" shows at the iconic Wheatsheaf Hotel. The show will feature an all-star line-up of musicians plus band that do not normally play together. This will be a one-off, never-to-be-repeated show! These musicians have a blend of influences and experiences that when combined onstage will give the audience a unique evening of music.

 Musicians:

 Evan Whetter, Michael Mann and Jesse Deane-Freeman on keys and vocals

 Paris Clarke-Proud on Guitar 

 Michael Winter on Bass 

 Craig Lauritsen on Drums

TIX - $30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Down on the Plains presents Naomi Keyte

COMA SPECIAL EVENT- Number Junky (WA)

Frankie & Savva Album Launch

Frankie & Savva are having an official Launch Party for their latest Album. FREIGHT TRAIN BOOGIE at The much loved Wheatsheaf Hotel, under the fairy lights. 

This Album, being their 3rd and this time with a full band experience.
Come and enjoy a (more than likely) once off, never to be repeated experience of all these fine Musicians bringing Frankie & Savva's original tunes to life. 

 First set: 

Second Set: 
Featuring Jason M on Bass, Mario M on Drums, Snooks La Vie on Harmonica and of course Sav on a selection of Acoustic & Electric Guitars & BV's and Frankie on Lead Vocals. 

 All of The tracks featured on the night are available on Bandcamp, if you care to have a listen and there will hard copies on The night for sale too.

TIX - $15 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Mervyn Butterworth EP Launch + Little Dagger

'Hold the Line' presents - Songs of Struggle, Songs of Hope

HOLD THE LINE is Adrienne Lovelock, Jane Tassie, Kath Kennedy, Kyffin Williams, Margie Russell and Michael McGregor.

Songs of Struggle Songs of Hope showcases a selection of political songs from across the ages.

All proceeds to Medecins Sans Frontieres Overseas Aid.

TIX - $15 ON THE DOOR (OR MORE) - TAKING DONATIONS

Jason Scott Kendall Single Launch

Come along to the Wheaty on November 14 for a double setter from Jason Scott Kendall. Jason will be releasing his latest single Riding Up The Lights featuring a six piece band of incredible local talent. it’s going to be an eclectic night of music and stories spanning Jason’s whole discography!

TIX - $35 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Rob Snarski & Lindy Morrison (VIC)

Singer-songwriter Rob Snarski, beloved for his velvet voice and long-running work with The Blackeyed Susans, returns to The Wheatsheaf with legendary Go-Betweens drummer Lindy Morrison for an intimate afternoon of songs, stories and beautifully wayward musical chemistry on Sunday November 15^th 4-6pm

Together, Rob and Lindy have taken their musical partnership around the country in duo mode and via the all-star SnarskiCircusLindyBand, whose debut full-length album, what’s said and what’s left unsaid, brings together their songwriting with a cast of musical friends. 

Expect songs for the romantics, readers, writers, misfits, the lovers and the lost — delivered with warmth, wit and the occasional onstage disagreement. 

There’ll be a handful of guests too.

TIX - $45 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

COMA - Enne R. Project + Solo* Will Burton

When Bob Met Johnny - The Songs of Bob Dylan & Johnny Cash - FEATURING: Cal Williams Jr & Benjamin Roberts

A celebration of friendship, rebellion, and the songs that changed everything

Two of music’s greatest storytellers.
Two outsiders who redefined what country and folk could be.
One unlikely friendship that changed the course of music history.

Award-winning songwriters Cal Williams Jr and Benjamin Roberts bring together the worlds of Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan in a powerful, heartfelt new production.

From the moment Cash first championed a young, controversial Dylan…
to their legendary Nashville sessions…
to the songs they wrote, shared, and inspired in each other…

When Bob Met Johnny is more than a tribute show —
it’s a story of mutual respect, creative rebellion, and musical brotherhood.

Featuring reimagined duets, iconic songs, and the raw, human moments behind them, this show blends humour, heart, and unforgettable music.

Expect:
Folsom Prison Blues
Girl From the North Country (duet)
It Ain't Me Babe
…and the stories that tie them all together

Two legends. One stage.
This is the moment folk met country — and nothing was ever the same.

TIX - $30/25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Zac Eichner + Ollie English

Zac Eichner - Adelaide-born artist Zac Eichner is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist creating on Kaurna Land, whose introspective sound has drawn comparisons to Chet Faker, Matt Corby, Hozier, Gang of Youths, and Bon Iver. After a brief hiatus to complete his Master of Music Therapy, Zac returns with new singles Carrington Street, Strange and Rain from his debut album Coming of Age. Zac has shared stages and collaborated with a roster of rising and established artists, including Kate Miller-Heidke, PNAU, Boo Seeka, Timberwolf, George Alice, and more. His forthcoming debut album promises a cohesive collection of songs that brings personal introspection into an expansive, emotionally charged listening experience.
  

Ollie English - Fusing soulful vulnerability with a blues-inspired edge, Ollie English is a singer/songwriter based in Kaurna Land/Adelaide, South Australia. His voice acts as a bridge between worlds, moving effortlessly from soaring anthems to the intimate, quiet honesty of a natural storyteller. A seasoned performer with a magnetic live presence, he has shared the stage with global acts like Angus & Julia Stone, Robbie Williams and Aloe Blacc, alongside securing the People’s Choice Blues & Roots Award three years running at the South Australian Music Awards. After a season of evolution, English resurfaced with the soulful energy of Drivin’ on May 14, receiving a massive welcome from listeners worldwide. His follow-up single "Next To Me" is out now.

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Bindi Blacher & Band + Bianca Feher

Come and celebrate the release of this well- brewed wonder of an album!

Local songwriter and multi- instrumentalist Bindi Blacher is set to release FOOL AM I into the world and to send it off with style we are gathering at local gem of a venue; the Wheaty!

The lovely Bianca Feher will start the night off, sharing some of her sweet original tunes. Then Bindi will be joined by backing band (Andy Rasheed and Andrew Meucke of Fundamental Shift) to set these songs free… and into your ears!

Created across 2024-2026, the album is a truly personal project with all songs written and instruments played by Bindi, engineered and produced by Lewis Wundenberg (of Wundenberg Recording Studios).

Themes weaving through the album draw imagery from mythology and fairy tale, grounded in personal, gritty, human experience.

Bindi is a passionate and raw performer. The music is heartfelt and well-crafted.

If you like your music real and want to support original music this is for you.

See you there!

TIX - $20 OR $35 WITH CD pre-sale

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Cal Williams Jr Album Launch

Cal Williams Jr returns to his musical home to launch his new album ‘Susquehanna’. Featuring best friend and highly acclaimed double-bassist Kory Horwood and legendary drummer Seany Martin, this exciting performance promises an afternoon of exceptional new music. Cal will also be launching his new locally made guitar from Snowden Guitars with an exhibition by Michael Snowden.

Books & Bangers: Amy & Book Club

Amy & Book Club are excited to host our very first live show, featuring music from special guests and local indie rock band, Mass Wisteria!

Amy & Book Club is a bookish podcast with benefits hosted by the award winning author Amy Matthews and series regulars Justina Ashman, Abby Guy, Millie Heffernan, Payton Hogan and Harry Stewart. Featuring genre deep dives, author Q&As and monthly book clubs, Amy & is a book club for new book lovers and seasoned bibliophiles alike!

Join us this November for a night of live, uncensored book talk with games, book recommendations, hot takes, hear me outs, and live music from our favourite band, Mass Wisteria.

FREE - Registration advised

'Tribute to Died Pretty' - Featuring - No Flowers No Wedding Dress (WA) + The Windsor Gilles + Mark Vincent

Perth band No Flowers No Wedding Dress will pay tribute to one of Australia’s most revered alternative rock bands, Died Pretty, with a special live performance of their landmark album Doughboy Hollow — performed from beginning to end.

Released in 1991, Doughboy Hollow is widely regarded as a high point in Australian independent rock, capturing Died Pretty at their most powerful, melodic and atmospheric. The album includes enduring songs such as “D.C.”, “Sweetheart” and “Godbless”, and has built a lasting reputation among Australian music fans.

For this special show, No Flowers No Wedding Dress will bring the complete album to the stage, celebrating the music, sound and legacy of Died Pretty in a rare full-album performance.

In the early 90's, No Flowers No Wedding Dress struck up a musical partnership inspired by their high school musical heroes. Deciding there were way too many band names starting with 'The', for a name they settled upon No Flowers No Wedding Dress - a line from the Bruce Springsteen song The River.

That musical partnership has seen out the 90's, spent a month touring Spain and has seen the band perform countless gigs and build an impressive catalogue of music and achievements.  The No Flowers No Wedding Dress gig roster has included many other respected Australian bands such as:  

Died Pretty, The Black-Eyed Susans, Ed Kuepper, Weddings Parties Anything, The Falling Joys, Jackson Code, The Mark of Cain and Ice-cream Hands.

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Laura Hill + Special Guest

Wildflowers are beautiful, fleeting and a little hard to find. They appear in their own time, bloom wildly, then disappear just as beautifully as they arrived.

Much like a wildflower, Laura Hill is rarely seen on stage. So, when the opportunity comes to catch her live, it’s something a little special.

Join Laura and her stellar team of gorgeous musicians for an evening of music, movement and a little wildflower magic.

Expect toes tapping like stems swaying in the breeze, new unreleased songs, old favourites, and plenty of reasons to settle in, get cosy and soak it all up.

Tix - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

The End-of-year Wheaty Ceramics and Glass Sale

The Wheaty's annual end-of-year Ceramics and Glass Sale is back!

Christmas is fast approaching and we have another great sale lined up. All stallholders are professional ceramic and glass artists so whether you are shopping for gifts or adding to your own collection, you will be sure to find something special.

Grab a bargain, get a beverage and say g'day from 2:30 - 5:30pm in the Tin Shed!

Opia Blue + Abbey Amber

Opia Blue crave honesty, connection and sharing the love of being deeply human whilst paradoxically feeling chaotically alien. 

 They are an all-female indie-pop band from Adelaide, South Australia who blend heartfelt, quirky and observant journal-entry songwriting styles with piano, guitar, drums and four-part vocal harmonies. 

Amber, Ally, Cadi and Nat officially formed as a band in 2024 from a shared love of songwriting (knowing each other for years prior). The band released two singles on all streaming platforms in late 2025 and made their live debut at WOMADelaide in early 2026. 

 Drawing on influences from Florence + the Machine and Paramore to Stevie Nicks and Lizzy McAlpine, Opia Blue is bringing their own blend of vulnerability, energy and musical contrast to the Australian music scene. You can expect raw and unpolished chatting between songs, authentic personalities and the feeling of gaining four new friends after every show.

Abbey Amber is an indie-folk and ethereal alt artist, actor, designer, and theatremaker based on Kaurna land in Adelaide, South Australia. Known for her forest-folk sound and whimsical projects, she is recognized for works like An Ode to the Trees and the multimedia solo production Crepuscular.

Sandy Flynn + Alison Coppe and The Janes

Sandy Flynn is an Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist, the musical alter ego of Brenden Dodds, best known for his work with blues and roots outfit Gracewood.

A graduate of the National Institute of Dramatic Art, Flynn has earned several professional screen credits and appeared in Darlinghurst Theatre Company's acclaimed season of Once, featuring the music of the late Glen Hansard.

Now performing as a solo artist, Flynn delivers a raw acoustic troubadour sound shaped by authenticity, hard-earned experience and the realities of newfound fatherhood in a modern world.

After almost a decade of creative silence, Sandy Flynn invites you to share his new music, supported on stage by musical friends.

Sunday 29th November will kick off with a set by the stunning and powerful voices of Alison Coppe and The Janes.

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Secondhand Book Sale!

The Wheaty's World Famous Secondhand Book Sale!

Loads of books to suit all persuasions; Including Australiana, novels, poetry, military, kids, kitch & more...

Come on in for a book or three, and stay for a beer

2 - 6PM in The Tin Shed

From Tin Town to the Silver City

From Tin Town to the Silver City is a special show featuring artists from two Australian cities rich in cultural heritage. Enjoy a summer's afternoon of storytelling and song from Adelaide and Broken Hill musicians.

Tin Town is the new collaboration between seasoned Australian artists Courtney Robb and Snooks La Vie. As a wife-and-husband duo, they deliver grounded, folk-country melodies and unfiltered storytelling. Their songs feel vulnerable but intentional – the kind of music that doesn’t need to raise its voice to be heard.

Broken Hill singer-songwriter Aimee Volkofsky crafts folk, country, and blues songs inspired by the desert landscapes and resilient communities of far west NSW, while building a vibrant, self-sustaining music scene on Wilyakali and Barkindji Country.

Tilly Tjala Thomas is a Nukunu singer-songwriter, who grew up on the Fleurieu Peninsula, South of Adelaide. Since finishing school in 2020, the electronic pop and indie musician has bagged numerous industry accolades.

Alyce Pogson is an emerging songwriter living and working on Wilyakali Country in Broken Hill, NSW. Schoolteacher by day, storyteller by firelight, their songs transport you to the warmth of a campfire, exploring the complexities and riches of remote living, human connections, and the passing of time.

TIX - $30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Mick Thomas’ Roving Commission - GoChristmasComeBack + Norwood (VIC)

Yes folks - it’s that time of the year again!

And hasn’t this year felt like a tough one? It seems people have more and more stuff to deal with, which we reckon is all the more reason to get out of the house and say hello to some old friends. It’s a time to remember the ones you’ve lost and make some new ones in the process. It’s all about connection, tradition, looking backwards and moving forwards. It’s all about Christmas with Mick Thomas’ Roving Commission.

It’s been a watershed year for Mick Thomas with a stellar sell-out national solo tour - his first in this capacity in over twenty years. As well as that the launch of his Top Paddock Substack page is something that has kept him busy and most importantly kept the creative juices flowing.

After topping the Substack new artist charts for a number of weeks expect more new music and writing as Mick embraces this format into the new year.

And for the Christmas stockings there’ll be some flash new merch, including a brand new 7” Vinyl split single out in conjunction with last year’s tour buddies Hana and Jessie-Lee’s Bad Habits. (Still) Don’t Need Much b/w Somebody’s Fool The single comes with a download of four killer live tracks from last year’s tour courtesy of Coolin’ By Sound Records.

All shows with up and coming Melbourne alt-folk troubadours Norwood.

TIX - $50 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Megan Isaacson Album Tour + Cloudy Davey and Jamie Blechynden

Megan Isaacson is a vocalist and songwriter from Tanunda, blending alternative folk through to soul. Her debut album As Stars Come Out, ten years in the making, was released and successfully launched in the Barossa earlier this year.

Adelaide Music Mag praises her clear, soulful tone: Alison Krauss, “but with much more feeling.” She takes the stage with her five-piece band.

With support from Cloudy Davey and Jamie Blechynden 

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Emily Davis & The High Priestesses + Aaron Thomas (duo)

Join Emily Davis & the High Priestesses at the Wheatsheaf Hotel for two intimate performances. Expect a set that swings between cinematic folk, smoky blues and dark alt-country. Her new show features new songs from her upcoming album and favourties from her catalogue.

Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Aaron Thomas will open both shows in duo format.

Expect an intimate afternoon of storytelling, rich vocals and a little bit of magic.

$40 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Emily Davis & The High Priestesses + Aaron Thomas (duo)

Join Emily Davis & the High Priestesses at the Wheatsheaf Hotel for two intimate performances. Expect a set that swings between cinematic folk, smoky blues and dark alt-country. Her new show features new songs from her upcoming album and favourties from her catalogue.

Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Aaron Thomas will open both shows in duo format.

Expect an intimate afternoon of storytelling, rich vocals and a little bit of magic.

$40 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Nadia Reid (NZ/US) + Ryan Martin-John

Nadia Reid returns to Australia this December for an extensive tour.

Now based in Manchester, UK, Nadia has recently finished recording her fifth studio album in New York. She'll be joined by her long-time guitarist and producer Sam Taylor.

Come and celebrate the end of the year with Nadia and Tom. A few new songs, plenty of old ones, and long, warm summer evenings.

TIX - $30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Shaun Kirk (VIC) + Misty Harlowe (VIC)

Hailing from the music-filled streets of Melbourne, Australia, Shaun Kirk is an award- winning blues and soul troubadour, recognised for his exceptional gift as a born entertainer. His unique talent has earned him numerous industry accolades, an  extensive praise from fellow artists, such as three-time Grammy Award Winner Fantastic Negrito, who has declared his show as "One of the best one-man shows he's ever seen!"

Kirk's vocals exude a gritty, soulful depth that seems to transcend far beyond his years, with critics continually acclaiming him as "one of the finest blues voices Australia has ever heard" (Buzz Mag). Complementing his vocal artistry, Kirk's vintage guitar tones and raw grooves pay tribute to the timeless influences that have shaped his musical journey, resulting in a distinctive sound that is fast becoming his own.

Shaun’s musical journey has taken him to stages all over the world, where he's not only performed but consistently sold out shows, leaving audiences enthralled by his magnetic presence. From iconic festival stages like Bluesfest Byron Bay, where he's become a familiar name, to sharing the billing with legends like Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin, John Mayer, Paolo Nutini, John Butler Trio, and The Teskey Brothers.

Moreover, he's also had the honour of opening for household names such as blues maestro Joe Bonamassa, soul sensation Allen Stone, and the indomitable Beth Hart; further solidifying his place in the landscape of contemporary music.

TIX - $30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)