Eclectic original from Cult accordion ensembles, string quartets & Jazz-ska to alt-country, nu-folk, roots & rockabilly.

Want to play a gig at the Wheaty? Email us at: bands@wheatsheafhotel.com.au

PS: no cover bands or ultra-loud combos please

Jeri Foreman & Sam de Santi + Ciara Ferguson

Jeri Foreman & Sam de Santi 

Jeri Foreman is a multifaceted musician known for playing fiddle in Scotland, although originally from Adelaide, South Australia. Fascinated by finding similarities and differences in fiddle traditions, she travelled through Europe and North America, finding tunes and sharing Australian repertoire, before settling in Glasgow six years ago. She now performs all over the world, with a variety of acts, across multiple genres, playing stadium shows, major festival stages, pubs, local dance halls and everything in between. Last summer, an English festival wrote that Jeri is “one of the finest fiddle players the UK has seen”. 

Joined by Sam de Santi, who is now based in Brisbane, but was a renowned favourite of London’s traditional Irish music scene in the years pre-pandemic, this will be an evening featuring world class jigs and reels, played by international award winners. Jeri and Sam have played music in many contexts together, over a long period of time, however their last fiddle + guitar duo appearance was at the Celtic Connections Festival Club in Glasgow 5 years ago – and they’re hoping to bring some of that trad mosh pit energy to Adelaide! 

Ciara Ferguson 

Ciara is a pianist, composer, singer and teacher living on Kaurna land. She completed her Jazz Performance degree with First Class Honours in 2021 at the Elder Conservatorium of Music, where she also won the 2019 Helpmann Academy award for Top Piano Undergraduate. Ciara works in varying genres including jazz, classical, music theatre, cabaret and pop, and has been a backing vocalist, pianist, and/or vibraphonist for varied artists including Tina Arena, Lior, Eddie Perfect, Paul Grabowsky, Joe Chindamo, Thando and Wendy Matthews. She recently recorded albums with her own jazz/folk quartet (which has been featured on ABC Jazz), prog-rock band The Cortex Shift, Minnie Little, Soylent Green (with whom she also performed at Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues in 2022), and the ABC Jazz Commission, Where Emus Roam the Streets.

Donation entry

Date: Thursday 21 March
Time: 7.00 PM
Cost: $0
Jeri Foreman & Sam de Santi + Ciara Ferguson

The Beggars

The Beggars is an old-school folk and country trio from South Australia, all acoustic and full of rich vocal harmony.

They have recorded 7 albums, toured Europe 4 times and played numerous themed concerts in Australia, each one with its own stand out moments.

In celebration of their 15-year career they revisit some of the highlights: the best Australian songs, folk songs and novelty songs; the best of The Seekers and Peter Paul and Mary; the best of Australian troubadours like Slim Dusty and Paul Kelly; the best of The Beggars originals, plus their best jokes and comedy routines. It’s simply a banquet - The Beggars best!

Stuart Day (guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo), Renee Donaghey (guitar, ukulele) and Quinton Dunne (double bass) formed the Beggars in 2006 with the aim of recording their own songs. Songs from their first two albums caught the ears of European DJs and put The Beggars on the folk and country radio charts across the E.U., with The Banjo Song going to the number one spot. Their third album Australian Songbook launched them on the Australian concert circuit where they continue to play to packed houses everywhere.

Date: Friday 22 March
Time: 8.00 PM
Cost: $0
The Beggars

Crackle & Pop's Pop-Up Record Shop!

Crackle & Pop Records will be setting up shop in the front bar - come on in, grab a beer, and get your wax fix!

2-6pm

Date: Saturday 23 March
Time: 2.00 PM
Cost: $0
Crackle & Pop's Pop-Up Record Shop!

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

Date: Saturday 23 March
Time: 2.00 PM
Cost: $0
Secondhand Book Sale!

Monsoon June

Phil Banytis guitar.
Alex Mcieod tenor sax.
Spiro Kolovos bass.
Zed Crawford drums. 
Tim Barton piano

Monsoon Jjune formed in 2018 with current members. We play all original compositions. in the style of melodic contempory jazz. Monsoon June have released four albums available on all major streaming platforms.
 
Date: Saturday 23 March
Time: 8.00 PM
Cost: $0
Monsoon June

House Of Pillars + Rhys Jensen

Emerging from Adelaide, Australia in 2023, House of Pillars is the smooth soul-infused indie pop project of singer-songwriter Aden Quinn. With rich piano, brass, and vocal harmonies embellishing subtle, and sophisticated grooves, House of Pillars creates a sound that engages with melody and encourages you to move with the music – while also projecting an often-motivational lyrical style that does its work to uplift the listener.

The project’s beginnings have been built on live performance, with Quinn bringing together a talented cast of Adelaide musicians to conjure up the songs on stage. And now, with the chemistry flowing from the gigging circuit, House of Pillars has entered the studio for the first time recording a string of tracks including the breezy debut single 'Better Late Than Never'. 


Rhys Jensen is a heartfelt singer-songwriter who has recently released his first EP, "Love Letters Just For You". The genre being Acoustic-Pop, with a little bit of Rock, Rhys Jensen has a goal of making it big in the music industry.


Date: Sunday 24 March
Time: 4.00 PM
Cost: $0
House Of Pillars + Rhys Jensen

Easter Funk Fiesta at The Wheatsheaf Hotel! Featuring: Fuja + Live Slug Reaction

FUJA

Your Groove Architects Fuja crafts unique original funk, jazz, and soul fusion that transcends boundaries! Each note they play is a testament to their passion for originality and innovation. Get ready to be transported by their electrifying energy as they ignite the stage and leave an indelible mark on your soul. And stay tuned because Fuja is heading into the studio the following week to record their highly anticipated debut album! 

 

LIVE SLUG REACTION

Sensational Vibes Guaranteed Prepare to be blown away by the infectious rhythms of Live Slug Reaction! Their dynamic performance will keep you moving and grooving until early hours. If you're looking to elevate your mood and move your feet, Live Slug Reaction is the band for you! Their funk-infused grooves are like medicine for the soul, guaranteed to make you want to get out of your seat and dance. With each irresistible rhythm and infectious energy, Live Slug Reaction creates a sonic landscape that captivates audiences and leaves them craving more. So come prepared to let loose and immerse yourself in the funky vibes of Live Slug Reaction!

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Date: Thursday 28 March
Time: 6.30 PM
Cost: $15
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Easter Funk Fiesta at The Wheatsheaf Hotel! Featuring: Fuja + Live Slug Reaction

GOOD FRIDAY - CLOSED - EASTER MONDAY - CLOSED

THE WHEATY WILL BE CLOSED - ALL DAY ON GOOD FRIDAY.

 

FRIDAY 29th MARCH (GOOD FRIDAY) - CLOSED ALL DAY
 
SAT 30TH MARCH: OPEN - 2PM - 11PM
 
SUN 31ST MARCH: OPEN - 2PM - 9PM 
 
MON 1ST APRIL: (EASTER MONDAY) - CLOSED ALL DAY
 
TUES 2ND APRIL - CLOSED ALL DAY
 
Date: Friday 29 March
Time: 12.00 PM
Cost: $0
GOOD FRIDAY - CLOSED - EASTER MONDAY - CLOSED

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


Date: Saturday 30 March
Time: 8.00 PM
Cost: $0
Doctor DeSoto

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

Date: Sunday 31 March
Time: 4.00 PM
Cost: $0
Don Morrison’s Raging Thirst

NO WAVE presents "Poetry in Translation"

 
Hosted by Steve Brock
Featuring:

Sergio Holas 
Juan Garrido-Salgado
Steve Brock
Gemma Parker 

NO WAVE POETRY READING SERIES 

This new reading series will bring together some of Adelaide’s best poets on the first Wednesday of each month. Fans of poetry will be treated to readings from established interstate poets as well as some of the best emerging local talent. 

 Curated by a team of local poets, NO WAVE is a testing ground for new work and plays an important role in the creative development of local poets. The readings are primarily concerned with raising the profile of poetry in Adelaide, showcasing the best local talent by creating a space for diverse voices to take their craft into new and exciting places. 

 Equally, the readings are an occasion for local poets to gather in order to encourage collaboration and enhance the sense of community surrounding poetry in Adelaide. 

 For more information, or to register your interest to participate in a reading, please contact: nowavepoetry@gmail.com

$5 ENTRY

7 for 7.30pm start

 

 

Date: Wednesday 3 April
Time: 7.00 PM
Cost: $5
Tickets at the door
NO WAVE presents "Poetry in Translation"

The Public Servants + The Backyarders

This event marks the tenth anniversary of the day these crazy public servant friends decided to become the world’s first public servant-themed novelty punk rock band. So join us as we celebrate our qualifying for thirteen weeks of sweet long service leave with classics spanning our ten-year catalogue of office-themed fun. Joining us will be our great friends The Backyarders. We hope to see you there!

Date: Friday 5 April
Time: 8.00 PM
Cost: $0
The Public Servants + The Backyarders

WIJA - Women In Jazz Adelaide - Featuring: Hannah Homburg + Daisy Davidson

Women in Jazz Adelaide and The Wheatsheaf Hotel are proud to present “WiJA at the Wheaty,” a brand new program celebrating emerging and established female and non-binary jazz artists. 

Join us for a double bill of ethereal original music by Hannah Homburg + Daisy Davidson, as well as our usual music market, Wheaty brews, and good times.    

TIX - $15/10 +BF @ OZTIX - $20/15 ON THE DOOR  

Date: Saturday 6 April
Time: 7.30 PM
Cost: $15
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WIJA - Women In Jazz Adelaide - Featuring: Hannah Homburg + Daisy Davidson

Crooked Road + Paula Standing

Crooked Road with the internationally-celebrated Paula Standing 

Crooked Road write most of what we play. Harmony-driven songs about trains, love, whisky, death, trucks, despair, men, women, geography, rain & lost car keys all cased in razor-sharp instrumental work.

Paula’s a storyteller who offers you a basket of songs from the heart-gritty tales of love, death, sweet pain and truth cloaked in an innocent Americana sound.

Date: Sunday 7 April
Time: 4.00 PM
Cost: $0
Crooked Road + Paula Standing

COMA - THE "ODDS AND ENDS" PROJECT + RICHARD COATES TRIO JUXTAPOSITION

 

The legendary C.O.M.A Sessions have been a fixture at The Wheaty since 2005.

C.O.M.A is a musician-led, musician-focused, member based not-for-profit association. It presents a unique opportunity for the creative development and artistic endeavour of a broad range of Australian composers and performers. It is committed to presenting and raising the profile of original music in Adelaide, and indeed Australia.

 $20 ENTRY - MEMBERS $12


Date: Monday 8 April
Time: 6.30 PM
Cost: $20
Tickets at the door
COMA - THE "ODDS AND ENDS" PROJECT + RICHARD COATES TRIO JUXTAPOSITION

Sarah-Jo Bramfit & Band EP launch + Ciara Ferguson & Emile Ryjoch

Join upcoming singer-songwriter Sarah-Jo Bramfit as she launches her debut EP ‘Dotted Lines’.

With a background in jazz (Victorian College of the Arts) and studies in acting (Actors Centre Australia) Sarah-Jo’s position as a multidisciplinary performer places her in a unique musical sphere. Inspired by artists such as Joni Mitchell and Norah Jones, Sarah-Jo’s sound isn’t tethered to a specific genre but rather hovers along the boundaries of pop music. Jazz, rock and country elements are woven through her songs that often echo the tone of old-school classics from the 70’s or earlier. Listeners of Sarah-Jo’s music will be met with her smooth-honeyed vocals, rich lyricism and interesting harmonic-landscapes. Backed by a band of some of Adelaide’s finest young musicians; David Goodwin (keys), Tom Kneebone (guitar), Tasha Stevens (bass) and Sam Millar (drums), Sarah-Jo Bramfit’s performance at the Wheaty promises to be a captivating evening for casual listeners and music-lovers alike. 

 Opening the show, is composer, pianist and vocalist Ciara Ferguson whose style blends a contemporary jazz sensibility with the lilting folk music of her Scottish heritage. Also joining both acts on stage is acclaimed musician, Emile Ryjoch, on saxophone.

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Date: Thursday 11 April
Time: 6.30 PM
Cost: $15
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Sarah-Jo Bramfit & Band EP launch + Ciara Ferguson & Emile Ryjoch

Jirrah & Fam + Big Sexy + Ben Iota - Featuring: The Rogues

Enjoy an exciting night of live music at The Wheaty with local Hip Hop and RnB musicians, backed by the amazingly talented band 'The Rogues'.

Big Sexy - An Indigenous Hip Hop & RnB Artists residing in South Australia on Kaurna Yerta (Kaurna Land). He brings his soulful sounds, along with his hard-hitting raw rap vocals, Big Sexy is versatile as he is creative. Always wanting to exude a positive vibe and perspective, he continues to better his life and promote becoming a better human being.

Jirrah - Jirrah is a rapper, singer and melodic poet building her presence in the modern music scene. She has been described as a 90s vibe and brings with her a warm and smooth flow, a versatility, bouncing between genres of RnB, Soul and Hip-Hop, and a natural gift of storytelling, hailing from the First Nations of Gunditjmara, Yidinji and Taribelang Bunda clans where storytelling has been done for a notable amount of time. She has just performed on the WOMAD 2024 stage with the Northern Sound System Academy, supported local artists such as Taiaha, Ben Iota and Bloomy Meadows and is set to deliver us more music this year with more shows in the works. Jirrah's music is being played across the world, and is sure to resonate with anyone in the game of life.

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Date: Friday 12 April
Time: 7.30 PM
Cost: $15
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Jirrah & Fam + Big Sexy + Ben Iota - Featuring: The Rogues

Sin City (NZ/VIC) + The Flying Squad

In the two years since releasing their debut album and crossing the ditch from NZ, Sin City have been tearing up stages across Melbourne with their rough 'n' rowdy brand of country-soul inflected rock 'n' roll. Now they're set to unleash 'Another Round,' their second long player, and first to feature the permanent 5-piece trans-tasman powerhouse live band. To toast this stupendous occasion they're taking their well oiled rockin' live act cross Australia, and for the first time they're hitting Adelaide for a raucous show at The Wheatsheaf. With local blues-rockin' compadres The Flying Squad joining the party this is sure to be a night for the ages! 


Date: Saturday 13 April
Time: 8.00 PM
Cost: $0
Sin City (NZ/VIC) + The Flying Squad

'Words & Or Music' With The Yearlings

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 stipped back to voice and  guitars, they have a distinct hypnotic groove that is irresistible. 

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)


Date: Sunday 14 April
Time: 4.00 PM
Cost: $15
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'Words & Or Music' With The Yearlings

COMA - MICHAEL J BRADY TRIO (NSW) + REEDS & WIRES

 

The legendary C.O.M.A Sessions have been a fixture at The Wheaty since 2005.

C.O.M.A is a musician-led, musician-focused, member based not-for-profit association. It presents a unique opportunity for the creative development and artistic endeavour of a broad range of Australian composers and performers. It is committed to presenting and raising the profile of original music in Adelaide, and indeed Australia.

 $20 ENTRY - MEMBERS $12


Date: Monday 15 April
Time: 6.30 PM
Cost: $20
Tickets at the door
COMA - MICHAEL J BRADY TRIO (NSW) + REEDS & WIRES

The Nuts CD Launch

Friday April 19 The Nuts present their Millionaire’s Mix at The Wheaty. 

Salty, crunchy and packed full of protein goodness — truly a feast for lovers of raucous, irreverent and thumping good music.

The Nuts are happy to announce that new material will be included in their set lists to add a little extra sparkle to their already scintillating repertoire of weird and wonderful, loud and soft, shouty and sometimes no words-at-all songs, as they roll out new material from their recently-recorded collection: The Millionaire’s Mix.

Because it’s all about the songs as far as The Nuts are concerned. They are not hung up on genres…‘Blues, Folk, Rock, Country’. They write and play ‘songs’ in all genres, and they light ‘em up and set them loose like a Catherine wheel on firecracker night (if we had firecracker night and if Catherine still had her wheels after that ‘unfortunate incident’).

And there is never a dull moment when The NUTS are in action. Rhodesey, Algra, Surmon and Sody rip it up with great new music and good old fun.


Date: Friday 19 April
Time: 8.00 PM
Cost: $0
The Nuts CD Launch

COMA - Forum Q&A

Join a panel of local industry professionals to gain insight into entering the creative music field whilst they tackle tough topics like creating a brand, booking gigs and building a sustainable career.

Date: Saturday 20 April
Time: 2.15 PM
Cost: $0
COMA - Forum Q&A

The Wrong Road + Sette Bello

Wrong Road: 7 piece, indie, mostly original Adelaide band, The Wrong Road will entice you with tender ballads, fuzzed out bangers, steaming funk and alt country.

Sette Bello: Serenading us with songs of love, hate and ambivalence, Sette Bello brings their vocal heavy, eclectic rock and roll to you.

TIX - $15 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Date: Saturday 20 April
Time: 7.00 PM
Cost: $8
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The Wrong Road + Sette Bello

Golonka

Golonka have been playing gypsy tunes and the folk songs of Eastern Europe for many a year, and have distilled these influences to create their own wild and beautiful music. It’s an intoxicating mix resonant with klezmer, manouche, Romanian and Transylvanian folk, improvisation and a bit of urban grit.

Their instrumentals include gorgeous melodies on bowed double bass, feisty and fiery fiddle, pumping accordion and quirky clarinet. Their songs tell of the stars and the moon, of love and of death, and of pussycats and preachers.

Golonka have recently recorded their third album which will be released this year, following the success of their previous albums, Travellers’ Song and Clown's Caravan.

Golonka features Belinda Gehlert on violin, Dylan Woolcock on vocals, guitar and mandolin, Quincy Grant on clarinet and guitar, Gareth Chin on accordion, and Harley Grey on Double Bass. 


Date: Sunday 21 April
Time: 4.00 PM
Cost: $0
Golonka

Dallas Frasca (VIC) 'River Queen' Tour

Prepare for a sonic revolution as the unstoppable force of nature, Dallas Frasca, embarks on her 'River Queen' solo tour, with her soul-stirring new single, 'River Queen', set to drop on March 5th, 2024.

Launching her tour at the iconic Yackandandah Folk Festival in Victoria on March 22nd, Frasca promises an unforgettable one-woman show that will ignite hearts and minds across Australia. With stops planned in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, and Adelaide, this tour is just the beginning of what promises to be an electrifying journey through the depths of Frasca's musical prowess.

Teaming up with long-time collaborator and friend Andy Baldwin – whose credits include the likes of Björk, Elle King, Cat Empire, and Morceeba – ‘River Queen' marks the dawn of a new era for Frasca. In her own words, "The first song from the forthcoming album is really special to me. ‘River Queen' was created while on a camping trip in the bush around Briagolong in regional Victoria during the summer of 2022. It's a raw, soulful ode to life, nature, acceptance, and the power of living in the present moment. I've been blown away by the incredible response at live shows and can't wait to share it with the world."

Reflecting on her journey as a solo artist, Frasca enthuses, "This has been an immensely profound experience for me, and I’m psyched to share my first offerings as a solo artist. After spending time reconnecting with myself and my music, I'm thrilled to unleash these fresh tunes and embark on this new creative odyssey."

With a decorated career that includes a Top 10 ARIA charting album, Artist of the Year at the Independent Music Awards, a recent finalist in the inaugural Australian Women in Music Awards, and global performances alongside music legends like Patti Smith and Midnight Oil, Frasca is a force to be reckoned with. Endorsed by none other than Guns ’n’ Roses icon Slash himself, who praised her “Great vocals, riffs and grooves”, her music is a testament to an unparalleled talent and unwavering passion.

Fans can expect a blend of old favourites and new gems from her upcoming album when she takes to the stage in 2024.

Get on board and witness the rise of Dallas Frasca as she reignites the flames of rock 'n' roll with her 'River Queen' tour. It’s a voyage you won’t want to miss!

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)


Date: Saturday 27 April
Time: 7.30 PM
Cost: $30
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Dallas Frasca (VIC) 'River Queen' Tour

Charm Of Finches (VIC) + Loren Kate

Melbourne sister duo Charm of Finches perform intricate folk-pop with seamless blood harmonies, celebrating the release of their anticipated fourth album ‘Marlinchen in the Snow’. 

 With songs simultaneously graceful and darkly bewitching; the sisters, Mabel and Ivy, toured extensively in UK/Europe in 2022/23 and recorded the album in rural Nova Scotia, Canada with acclaimed producer Daniel Ledwell. Inspired by the frozen beauty of the landscape in which it was created, the album reflects on the sisters’ transient life on the road, themes of belonging, home, and the fragility of relationships. They were the 2021 Music Victoria Best Folk Act and were nominated twice for the prestigious Australian Music Prize. 

 “Melbourne sister duo Charm of Finches are perched for stardom. For lovers of tight sibling harmonies, chamber folk, and those who long to be carried away by a lullaby…”

- Ariana Morgenstern KCRW Today's Top Tune

 

Opening the show will be Loren Kate whose songwriting is undeniably beautiful, writing with a depth and passion that is rare and inspiring. Loren is a multi award-winning artist, recently winning the Americana Category of the prestigious International Songwriting Competition.

TIX - $30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Date: Sunday 28 April
Time: 4.00 PM
Cost: $25
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Charm Of Finches (VIC) + Loren Kate