Gigs/Bands/Live

BOXING DAY - 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 and they will be continuing their tradition of a Boxing Day show at the Wheaty .

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

Velvet Moth + Sunset Egos

Psych, Electro-Stoner Rock, Proto-Pop Punk band VELVET MOTH will be hitting the stage at The Wheatsheaf Hotel with special guest SUNSET EGOS showcasing their own original rock tunes, for a night of musical madness splendour!

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Jude Seda + Ned Baulderstone + Gilly & Bede

Bromham + Anya Anastasia & Band + Jamie Lena & Band + Sturt Avenue

Bromham and The Wheaty are teaming up to bring you another New Years Eve Extravaganza!

This years lineup features some of SAs most amazing song writers and music makers all for your enjoyment at the low low price of… FREE!!! So come and bring in the new year in joyous fashion with us at our favourite pub!

Bromham: 11:30PM

Bromham is a community of musicians whose passion for music, life and joyful silliness is infectious. They take influences from all over the world and create songs that tell stories about the people closest to them. Their live show is a raucous celebration that never fails to leave audiences feeling uplifted. Hailing from the Adelaide Hills, this big family is becoming well loved all around Australia from their numerous festival appearances at the likes of Womadelaide and Woodford Folk Festival. Come and find out why audiences are falling in love with this joyous bunch!

Anya Anastasia (with band): 10:15PM

Experimental Art-Rock with global influences, made in Adelaide, South Australia.

The originality of the songwriting and captivating melodies draw you in to the strange and dreamlike landscapes the music evokes.

Anya's lush arrangements, intricate guitar work and intriguing vocals weave together to create beautifully crafted songs featuring Gareth Chin on keys/rhodes and Satomi Ohnishi on percussion/drums.

Anya's lyrics ask questions about our society, conspiring to stir dissent and environmental action. Amidst the grind of modern industrial life, her songs transcribe wonders of the natural world.

Jamie Lena (with band): 9PM

Alternative soul singer/songwriter, Jamie Lena makes music to feel into the heart space, writing melodies both honest and infectiously joyful. With plenty of groove and soul, Jamie draws inspiration from RnB/neo/soul/folk wonders, such Joni Mitchell, Erykah Badu, Carole King. A voice of milk and honey sings love, life and heartache, the effort to make sense of this human experience.

Sturt Avenue: 8PM

Sturt Avenue is an indie folk/Australiana family band led by SCALA award-winning singer-songwriter Bryn Soden. Built from a foundation of familial bonds and cherished friendships, the band also features John Soden on mandolin and slide guitar, Gina Nott on violin, Lou Howard on banjo, Dave Thompson on lookin fly, Isaac Kerr on bass, and Bryce Lehmann on "I play the drums". Their music weaves tales of love and sorrow, threaded with that elusive, golden-hour feeling - the kind that lingers after a night of singing, dancing, drinking, and laughing with the people who know you best.

New Year’s Day Front Bar Folk - Featuring: Jen Lush & The Field + Castle Bats

Jen Lush is known for her poetic, intimate music and evocative performances. With influences ranging from Iron & Wine, Sharon Van Etten and PJ Harvey, these are tender folk songs flung into evocative, experimental soundscapes with storytelling at the centre. Jen and her stellar band ‘The Field’ have performed in festivals and venues across Australia and both recent albums (Let Loose The Beating Birds / Hum Of The Mettle) won ARBA ‘s Roots album of the year in 2021 and 2023.

Jen Lush & The Field launched their double release Wolf & The Dog / Black Wing in October and will be sharing these new songs and some older tunes alongside charismatic folk duo Castle Bats in the front bar of the Wheaty to see in the new year with a glorious mash-up of folk for folk.

Castle Bats  - From the embers of The Timbers rises Castle Bats, a brand-new project from longtime collaborators Benjamin Roberts and Simon Basey. Known for founding and driving the high-energy folk outfit The Timbers, the duo now take flight in a fresh direction — weaving powerful storytelling crafted with unique arrangements featuring the distinctive blend of pedal organ, toy piano, ukulele, and banjo. The Castle Bats are creating a fresh and captivating sonic landscape with drones, rhythms and loops spawning darkly atmospheric and fiercely alive songwriting. 

Tunes with Strings and Songs - Featuring - The Diane Peters Quartet with special guest - Lou Blackwell

Glide into 2026 down at the Wheaty with an evening of original Jazz Harp Sounds, String arrangements and Songs featuring special guest vocalist Lou Blackwell and members of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra.

 Diane’s individual jazz style has taken her to play in international harp festivals, jazz festivals and to and to collaborate with renowned musicians in Australia and Italy for over 2 decades. This special edition brings together long-time music colleagues and friends from Adelaide. Michael Robertson on Viola, Gemma Phillips on Cello and Harley Gray on Bass (all members of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra) will perform Diane’s string trio for Bass Viola and cello among the other arrangements of Diane’s jazz cross-over music.

Exited to have the appearance of Lou Blackwell currently in vogue in Australia's venues and festivals with her stunning project The French Set. 2.1.26 at the Wheaty, will be a reuniting of Lou and Diane for a few songs from the ol’ days of their Celtic-jazz duo “Paris - Melbourne express”.

 Diane’s original music CDs and projects include the 5-piece jazz band “Archaeopteryx”, crossover string and jazz ensembles “Project Sunrise” and “Salti Temporali”, elettronica duo “cafeAmaro ” and jazz trio “blue immersion”            

Harp, Voice and original music by Diane Peters (AU/ITL)
viola - Michael Robertson
cello - Gemma Phillips
bass - Harley Gray
special guest singer - Lou Blackwell

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Ah Hum!

Ah Hum! proudly South Australian, is a Latin band characterised by a cosmopolitan flair. The primary group consists of nine members, complemented by guest artists, all of whom share a passion for the vibrant rhythms of Afro-Cuban music. This ensemble embodies the rich cultural diversity, talent, and aspirations of the community within us.

Green Circles + Haystacks Calhoon

Green Circles will be presenting songs from their just released album out now on Sticky Bun Records.It’s self-titled and brimful of their signature garage rock/psych sound. It’s been ten years since their last album - the world got in the way of this latest recording project. The world has turned and the Green Circles have spun their way back.

COMA - 5 Sided Cube + Tiffany Gaze

Fleur Green + Stuart James Day

Stuart James Day and Fleur Green are both stalwarts of the Adelaide songwriting and composing scene. Together, at this Jan 8 show at The Wheatsheaf Hotel they will showcase some of their finest repertoire and Fleur will be debuting the material from the sequel to her original rock opera The Desert Plea with 14 songs from the follow up The Ocean’s Kiss with feature guitarist SA’s own Django Rowe.

An evening not to be missed!

TIX - $20/15 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Leticia Lee + Sammi Timcke

Join Leticia Lee and celebrate the new year with the debut of her new original music! Accompanied live by her full band for the first time, Leticia will be bringing you the best vibes of indie soul, R&B and pop. Leticia is joined by local pop singer/songwriter Sammi Timcke, following the release of her debut single ‘I’m Good’ in 2025! Come along and have your spirits enriched with a wonderful night of original music!

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Afrobeat Collective

At its essence, the collective draws inspiration from the Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti and the vibrant dance rhythms found in his Nigerian venue, Afrika Shrine. The diverse combination of West African percussion, tribal singing, and funk contributes to the global allure of Afrobeat. This innovative musical form evolved into a powerful sound that embodies themes of empowerment, liberation, and worldwide consciousness.

Del Webb Explosion - formerly known as PlanB

Safari Set + Sympathy Orchestra

Power Pop Trio 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 very 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 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. The band have now finally recorded all their original songs including three newly written songs and released them over one album and one EP.

These songs will form the basis of their Wheaty show.

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

TIX - $15 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

63 Deluxe Album Preview Party + Massey Ferguson

Adelaide, mark your calendars! 63 Deluxe are previewing new songs from their upcoming album 'Side Ways' at The Wheatsheaf Hotel on January 17th. A new evolved sound, rooted in the blues but with a stronger focus on songwriting and still keeping it funky, rocky, soulful and everything in between! The band can't wait to share them with you live. Supported by the Americana stylings of Massey Ferguson in quartet mode.

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Yellow Blue Bus + Rhinestone Kozaks

Join Yellow Blue Bus and Rhinestone Kozaks for an afternoon Celebrating the Sunflower. Ukraine's national flower.

Rhinestone Kozaks 

Once again roaming the steppes of the mighty Adelaide plains the Rhinestones hit up with the Hopes Cafe Gang bringing together a amalgam of Kozak & Cowboy tunes. At the heart of it all is the SUNFLOWER - the National flower of Ukraine standing proad with a almighty life force...

Yellow Blue Bus 

Ukrainian inspired global-fusion ensemble Yellow Blue Bus from Adelaide, Australia proudly features the unique Ukrainian ‘bandura’, a 65 stringed cousin of the lute. YBB respectfully brings this ancient instrument into new contexts- alongside a diverse range of instruments and within diverse musical genres: from contemporary dance music, to rock, to reggae, to neo-classical, to experimental, as well as Eastern European oompah. Although a far cry from traditional, YBB’s cultural roots remain strong. 

With both original compositions as well as reinterpreted Ukrainian folk, YBB’s 21st century Cossack energy offers emotive musical tales of heart and soul: sometimes majestic and courtly, sometimes wild and fun, sometimes reflective and inward, but always passionate and uplifting.

At the heart of it all is the SUNFLOWER - the National flower of Ukraine standing proud with an almighty life force...

COMA - Stella Anning Band (MEL) + JT Quintet

Hoggy's Barrow

ARBA Summer Blues - Harp Attack!

The Adelaide Roots & Blues Association presents Summer 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:

Harp and vocals:

Mark Winston

Amin Slee

Tim Sheehan

Nathan Dawson

WITH

Dave Howlett (guitar)

Lachlan Sullivan (upright & electric bass)

Paul Thomson (drums)

TIX - $30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

The Hoverchords

The Hoverchords are Adelaide’s instrumental surf-jazz fusion collective, crafting vivid soundscapes since 2015. Blending the reverb-drenched cool of surf, the sophistication of jazz, the grit of funk, and the cinematic flair of western and exotica scores, the six-piece creates music that feels both hypnotic and electric. Anchored by guitar, bass, and drums, elevated by lush keys and a dynamic horn section, their sound evokes sunlit coastlines, late-night lounges, and desert highways in equal measure.

Onstage, The Hoverchords deliver a transportive experience—deep grooves, bold melodies, and an unmistakably laid-back swagger. Perfect for warm evenings and long drives, their music invites listeners to relax, drift, and step into a world where genres blur and imagination takes the lead.

Jess Lee O’Neill EP Launch + Aza Newland

The Wrong Road + Sette Bello

Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music—The Wrong Road is back, and they’re bringing the super-talented Sette Bello along for the ride!

The Wrong Road, a powerhouse 7-piece lineup, delivers an explosive mix of music guaranteed to take you on a high-energy journey from start to finish. Sharing the stage is the incredible Sette Bello. This dynamic trio will serenade you with their eclectic mix of love, hate, and everything in between, adding their own unique flavor to the night.

You won’t want to miss this. It's going to be epic!

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Fuselage + 4-Cats.

Fuselage are an all-original 4-piece Rock Band from Adelaide formed in 2019 underneath the rumblings of the low flying aircraft soaring over their airport rehearsal space, Fuselage have spent years honing their craft with musical endeavors across Australia and the UK. 

Fuselage are the band that you hear playing when you walk into a new bar; their songs full of great beats, melodies and swagger, suck you into their world of good feeling Rock n’ Roll. You didn’t expect to find your new favourite band tonight but there they are doing what they do best.

2025 Has seen the band release 3 songs - 'Golden Keys' , 'Love Don't Come Here No More' and "The Bison" recorded live at the Wheaty in 2024. We look forward to hitting the Wheaty stage again with some new tunes in Feb 2026.

COMA - Test Pressing + SEBASSTIAN

Andrew Swift (VIC)

To celebrate the release of his 4th studio album, Lucky Stars (October 17th), Andrew Swift hits the road with a mix of high-energy full band shows and intimate acoustic duo performances. Each night offers something unique: expect a big, dynamic sound packed with fan favourites and fresh tracks from the band, while the acoustic sets lean into storytelling, humour, and the heartfelt reflection that Andrew is known for. Across both show formats, audiences can expect a journey through love, nostalgia and tales from the road. Whether you come for the volume or the vulnerability, these will be shows not to miss.

 With 3 ARIA #1 albums and 3 CMAA Golden Guitar Awards to his name – most recently Male Artist of the Year 2023. Accolades have come thick and fast for loveable troubadour, Andrew Swift, since his foray into Country music some years ago.

 A year after his appearance as a top ten finalist in the renowned Toyota Star Maker competition, his ARIA #1 debut album, ‘Call Out For The Cavalry’, cemented him as one of Australia’s most discerning storytellers and earned him a whopping 4 Golden Guitar nominations in 2019 – not bad for an upstart – from which he took home gongs for Alt Country Album of the Year and New Talent of the Year.

 Described as “... an Australian songwriting heavyweight - with a powerfully evocative voice to match” by Country Update, Swift is undoubtedly a force to reckoned with. Both a wayward vagabond and a sweetheart, his songs brood on gut-wrenching heartache and revel in limitless joy. He’s a master performer and one hell of a guy.

TIX - $45 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)