Gigs/Bands/Live

Dave Graney & Clare Moore Album Launch (ARVO SHOW)

Dave Graney and Clare Moore have in recent years been swinging between song focused studio albums (like this one) and more band focused rock albums, (like their previous set In A Mistly). (strangely)(emotional) is so carefully titled because that’s the age we live in. A person has to be sure and careful of their words. It’s a sensitive area, the world, in 2024. Even though it is also brutal , viral and violent all at once. (The ground we walk upon is contested and just holding together with surface tension). So the words are quarantined from each other, in parentheses so as not to be qualifying or commenting on the other.

The words are rich, playful and very personal.

The album comes after a year where Graney and Moore toured the country to joy and acclaim with their 90s band Dave Graney and the Coral Snakes. This album was cooking away in the background all the while. Join them for this special Adelaide performance to launch the album!

TIX - $40 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Dave Graney & Clare Moore Album Launch

Dave Graney and Clare Moore have in recent years been swinging between song focused studio albums (like this one) and more band focused rock albums, (like their previous set In A Mistly). (strangely)(emotional) is so carefully titled because that’s the age we live in. A person has to be sure and careful of their words. It’s a sensitive area, the world, in 2024. Even though it is also brutal , viral and violent all at once. (The ground we walk upon is contested and just holding together with surface tension). So the words are quarantined from each other, in parentheses so as not to be qualifying or commenting on the other.

The words are rich, playful and very personal.

The album comes after a year where Graney and Moore toured the country to joy and acclaim with their 90s band Dave Graney and the Coral Snakes. This album was cooking away in the background all the while. Join them for this special Adelaide performance to launch the album!

TIX - $40 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

The Yearlings & The Stable Hands Revisit Their 2010 'Sweet Runaway' Album

Recreating their 2010 album, Sweet Runaway in full, with BJ Barker on Drums and Mark Seddon on Bass Guitar.

Quiet, intimate, raw and powerful, producing a new strain of acoustic music, distilling Americana through the filter of distinctly Australian life.

The couple 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 - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Surf Records Presents: Third Person Disguise + Kim Orchard

The Get Down Revolution

At The Get Down Revolution, our mission is clear: we exist to make you move to the rhythm of the funk.

Our infectious beats and dynamic performances are designed to get you out of your seat and onto the dance floor. When you step into our world of funk, soul, and groove, expect an unforgettable musical journey that’ll have you dancing like nobody’s watching.

So, put on your dancing shoes, and let the rhythm take control. Join us for a night of fun on the dance floor – because we’re here to make you dance!

fOUR (NYC) + STAC (QLD)

The Grammy Nominated multi-instrumentalist has created a project that is a truly ambitious take on going solo. Wood is playing everything — analog synths, drums, bass, guitar and vocals —at the same time! As well, he’s recording every song in one pass with no overdubs, click track or pre-recorded backing tracks.

“That’s why it’s called fOUR, because it’s me with four limbs playing four instruments at once.” fOUR veers from complex, space-y prog rock to electronic-tinged instrumentals.

TIX - $45 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

COMA PRESENTS: EMERGING ARTISTS 2024!

SA Poetry Month Showcase: Emergence

From budding talents to seasoned wordsmiths, join us for the return of our annual Poetry Month event where we showcase the captivating storytellers shaping the poetry landscape in SA. Immerse yourself in live performances as the writers deliver their unique interpretation of the theme of 'emergence'.

Hosted by Dominic Guerrera and Gemma Parker, featuring Arantza Garcia, Tikari Rigney, Jelena Dinić and Wallis Prophet.

Presented by Red Room Poetry in partnership with Writers SA, supported by No Wave Poetry.'

FREE ENTRY

Soulbird + Ms Chipeta

Soulbird are a dynamic, four-piece band comprising members with their own distinctive, unique sound. Focusing on soulful melodies and funky rhythms, Soulbird draw inspiration from the human experience and authenticity.

Lilli Collins, singer and guitarist, delivers raw and powerful vocals drawing inspiration from the early Blues and Soul era along with ethereal guitar melodies. Stew Jnr, guitarist and singer, drives the rhythm section using haunting, ambient sounds grounded in Psychedelia from his electric and lap steel slide guitar. John Blunk, bass, brings a wealth of experience as a world-travelled musician and has explored many genres ranging from Scandinavian Folk to Contemporary Rock. James Owen, drummer, whether it’s slow and steady or hard-hitting, delivers his own signature style which continually steers Soulbird’s sound to an energetic level.

Soulbird aim to push their boundaries and carve their own path so that they remain true to their sound without being pigeon-holed.

Telling Stories - An Evening with Jen Lush, Jemma Nicole & Rosie Roberts

Don Morrison’s Raging Thirst

In Don Morrison’s Raging Thirst, singer, songwriter, guitarist and guitar maker from Adelaide, Australia, Don Morrison teams up with his two sons, Eddie on the double bass, and Jake on lead guitar. They’ve taught  him some new chords and brought him into the 21st century. Along with long time comrade Andy Przygonski on drums, this quartet makes up Don Morrison’s Raging Thirst, one of the finest original bands this country has heard for quite a while.

"I'm convinced that Don Morrison really is one of the finest songwriters this country has produced."  Stuart Coupe

Beccy Cole & Ricky Albeck's - Hootenanny

Doctor DeSoto

South Australia’s Doctor DeSoto delivers honey-and-gravel songs loaded with vintage pop feels, alt country noir and genuine swagger. Inspired by The Go-Betweens, Elvis Costello, Tom Petty, Little Feat. Fronted by Mikey Green (ARIA winners The Audreys), Doctor DeSoto’s original songwriting "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

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

Sturt Avenue + Katie Pomery + Maisie B

Sturt Avenue is an indie folk family band led by SCALA award-winning singer/songwriter Bryn Soden. Hailing from the Adelaide hills, Bryn has been crafting heartfelt indie folk songs that explore themes of love, loss, and a peculiar nostalgia for days that may never have truly existed. Supporting Bryn in this musical journey are his father, John, and dear friends Bryce Lehmann on drums and Dave Thompson on keys and accordion.

Katie Pomery is a singer songwriter on Kaurna land who places the small things in the bigger picture. Having supported the likes of Hatchie (BNE), Haley Mary (MELB) and Jack Davies (PER), Katie is excited for more people around Australia to hear her music.

Maisie B is a singer-songwriter and multi instrumentalist who weaves together the favourite elements of folk, jazz and indie pop into songs that are texturally rich and emotionally charged. Maisie has an expansive musical resume; she has been performing her original music in Adelaide since 2017, initially as a soloist, and has supported many notable local acts. The 7 piece Maisie B band is set to release a brand new EP in 2024, a project supported by the Helpmann Academy that exists in the centre of the Venn diagram of First Aid Kit, Fleetwood Mac and Yebba.

Green Circles + Bridget Fahey & The Bone Rattlers

COMA - Lachlan McGargills Beyond Band + Test Pressing

Day for Caroline + Gilly & Bede

Dallas Frasca 'Force of Nature' Album Tour + Fazz & Mannix

Jessie Proverbs & The Survivin Band Launch + Ms Trace & Band

Jessie Proverbs brings a unique flavour to Reggae Music with his subtle Dancehall style throughout the years, his travels have developed a more global understanding and produced song writing that has both charm and sensuality of Rhythm.

Jesse Proverbs has a great awareness of mankind that comes from a love of reggae and expressed in his meaningful lyrics.

Born in salt spring, Montego Bay, Jamaica, living in London, Australia, Jamaica and the USA Jessie proverbs has enthusiastically embraced the world's future in his music. Catchy and appealing to all listeners.

TIX - $15 ON THE DOOR

ADRD - Finals After Party - Private Event

As another season draws to an end, The Adelaide Roller Derby players & associates gather together to celebrate.

Featuring: Dj's

THIS IS A PRIVATE INVITATION ONLY EVENT.

Down Under - The Songs That Shaped Australia

The multi award-winning live music sensation, Down Under - The Songs That Shaped Australia, is heading to Edinburgh in August but we don’t want our special Adelaide audiences to miss out on the music so we’re putting on a very special Father’s Day performance at The Wheaty on Sunday 1 September. Strictly limited tickets!

This is a celebration of Aussie hit-makers and songs that spurred change throughout history. Australian music is vast and varied. It captures the beauty and brutality of the land with storytelling at the forefront. With powerhouse vocals by acclaimed songstress Michelle Pearson with Jessica Bigg and an incredible five-piece band featuring Sam Millar, Luke Ciaramella, Michael Ciaramella, Brendan Williams and led by co-writer and musical director Aaron Nash. Don’t miss this nostalgic homecoming which will have you on your feet with classics from INXS, Paul Kelly, Cold Chisel, Midnight Oil, ACDC, Tina Arena and more, while reminiscing about Australia's musical history and the artists' guts and determination.

TIX - $45 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)