Gigs/Bands/Live

A History of Early Bob Dylan

“Cal Williams Jr’s folk influence and wonderfully layered, textured vocals give a haunting ethereal quality to Dylan’s tunes. Intricate fingerpicking and intense fretwork ★★★★★” - InReview Magazine

“Cal Williams Jr delivers an exquisite musical experience ★★★★★”- InReview

“Cal Williams Jr’s folk influence and wonderfully layered, textured vocals give a haunting ethereal quality. Intricate finger-picking and intense fretwork  ★★★★★” - InReview

“Cal Williams Jr’s musical knowledge, combined with his almost inhuman talent, means that he has more than enough to keep an audience very, very happy” - GlamAdelaide

TIX - $38/35 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

The Wheatsheaf Ukulele Collective - Seasons of Uke - SOLD OUT

After 14 sell-out seasons, the WUCs are back to perform a whole new show! As always, they'll be busting out tunes with a multitude of ukuleles, voluptuous vocals, heartfelt harmonies, rock distortion and some big-ass bass. This year's theme is ‘Seasons' - all songs have been chosen from numerous artists or bands that mention at least one of the 4 seasons.
 
The Wheatsheaf Ukulele Collective (WUC), is a friendly gathering of like-minded folks who share an appreciation of the most tropical of instruments, the ukulele. They have been having a rockin' great time over the years playing their unique interpretation of a huge range of classic (and not so classic) hits & selling out every show! Not to be missed!

TIX - $45 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

The Wheatsheaf Ukulele Collective - Seasons of Uke - SOLD OUT

After 14 sell-out seasons, the WUCs are back to perform a whole new show! As always, they'll be busting out tunes with a multitude of ukuleles, voluptuous vocals, heartfelt harmonies, rock distortion and some big-ass bass. This year's theme is ‘Seasons' - all songs have been chosen from numerous artists or bands that mention at least one of the 4 seasons.
 
The Wheatsheaf Ukulele Collective (WUC), is a friendly gathering of like-minded folks who share an appreciation of the most tropical of instruments, the ukulele. They have been having a rockin' great time over the years playing their unique interpretation of a huge range of classic (and not so classic) hits & selling out every show! Not to be missed!

TIX - $45 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

The Wheatsheaf Ukulele Collective - Seasons of Uke - SOLD OUT

After 14 sell-out seasons, the WUCs are back to perform a whole new show! As always, they'll be busting out tunes with a multitude of ukuleles, voluptuous vocals, heartfelt harmonies, rock distortion and some big-ass bass. This year's theme is ‘Seasons' - all songs have been chosen from numerous artists or bands that mention at least one of the 4 seasons.
 
The Wheatsheaf Ukulele Collective (WUC), is a friendly gathering of like-minded folks who share an appreciation of the most tropical of instruments, the ukulele. They have been having a rockin' great time over the years playing their unique interpretation of a huge range of classic (and not so classic) hits & selling out every show! Not to be missed!

TIX - $45 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

La Peña

Noni brings the essence of la peña to life, blending Latin American roots with modern sounds and guest artists to create a space of music, storytelling, and cultural connection.

TIX - $30/20 O0N THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Henry Fenton (US/NSW) + Tara Coates

Gráinne Hunt with Jules Stewart (IRL/US) + Great Aunt (NSW)

A double header with Australia’s own Great Aunt and Irish singer Songwriter Gráinne Hunt with Jules Stewart. 

 Irish singer-songwriter Gráinne Hunt and San Diego drummer/vocalist Jules Stewart form a bi-continental queer folk duo known for soaring harmonies, raw emotion, and undeniable onstage chemistry.

Hunt’s richly expressive voice and deeply personal songwriting pair seamlessly with Stewart’s dynamic precision and musical sensitivity.

Compared to the Indigo Girls and Brandi Carlile, their sound blends nostalgia with fresh, contemporary folk energy. Together, they’ve toured internationally, premiered their new show Queer Arrivals, and won praise for performances that are intimate, powerful, and connective. Their live sets leave audiences feeling seen, uplifted, and profoundly moved.

Gráinne's tour is supported by Culture Ireland.

Great Aunt is an award-winning Australian folk duo known for their soaring harmonies, unique instrumentation, and heart-felt live performances.

Winners of the 2024 Folk Alliance Australia Duo of the Year, Megan Bird and Chelsea Allen blend folk, country and roots music with influences from their backgrounds in punk, jazz, soul, and rock to create a sound that is at once familiar and entirely their own.

With four U.S. tours under their belt and a debut full-length album, It’s All Downhill From Here, due in early 2026, the duo will return to North America for festival and concert appearances in 2026. Their music is equal parts joyful and vulnerable, and delivered with warmth, wit, and soul.

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

JB Paterson (QLD) + Ryan Martin-John

JB Paterson is a critically acclaimed folk musician from Cedar Creek, QLD, Australia. Compared to greats like Neil Young, Bob Dylan, and Townes Van Zandt, he has forged a highly DIY career, running his own off-grid studio in the countryside of Greater Brisbane. With three self-produced albums under his belt, receiving heavy rotation on Australian radio stations, his storytelling and raw musicianship have taken him across the country, playing intimate shows and festival stages alike. As an independent artist, he continues to craft timeless songs, and will continue to do so for a long time.

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Jacob Jake & The Skeleton Crew + Mo O'Farrell

Who is this Jacob Jake? Well we don’t really know, and He’s not really sure either…. Some kind of cocktail of calypso, bluesy, folk, rag, swing “n” storytelling, one thing we are sure of is that he’s got that 1930s 78s shellac sound…

Jacob Jake and the skeleton crew will be preforming songs from his “Jamook Jangles” album, these "Jamook Jangles” are inspired by the travellers, gypsies, vagabonds, diesel mechanics and fishermen drifting in and out of the hotel Jake works at day after day after day. Jake sees them all, leisurely distilling that unwashed parade into beefy island.

Jack Carty (NSW) + Loren Kate

Prolific Australian songwriter Jack Carty has spent the last 15 years carving out a reputation as one of the country’s most respected independent voices — with six acclaimed albums, three EPs, a #1 independent release, collaborations with the likes of Josh Pyke, Dan Wilson (Semisonic) and Katie Noonan, and tours across Australia, Europe, North America and beyond.

 Now, in 2025, Carty returns with his 7th studio album In The Blue of The Day — a powerful, heartfelt collection that blends candid storytelling with sharp social observations and moments of tender intimacy.

 Before the album’s release, Carty will spend September to November touring theatres nationally with Katie Noonan, before embarking on his own headline run, bringing In The Blue of The Day to Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Perth, Adelaide and Bellingen.

With his trademark warmth, wit, and songs that linger long after the lights come up, these shows promise to be a special celebration of a career-defining new chapter.

Don’t miss your chance to experience Jack Carty live. Tickets are limited.

Loren Kate is a multi-award-winning artist celebrated for her humility, authenticity, and magnetic stage presence. A
gifted storyteller, she creates music that is raw, honest, and deeply human. With fearless vulnerability, Loren bares
her heart in every lyric and performance, delivering songs with a rare depth and passion that leave a lasting
impression.

TIX - $40 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Massey Ferguson + Anthony Scott

Massey Ferguson’s music ranges from folk/alt country gems reminiscent of Wilco’s AM, to heartland, barhouse rockers in the spirit of Neil Young with Crazy Horse. Massey Ferguson’s style could be considered alt-country however, their music is better described as genre-spanning traditional American music. Massey Ferguson craft the kind of soul-baring, emotionally layered songs that seem to transcend their time, they roll into eddies of moody personal reflection yet still manage to bask in the amiable breeziness of this world.

With Anthony Scott (63Deluxe) 

Anthony Scott, guitarist and front man from Adelaide band 63 deluxe will get the tractor going with some stripped down acoustic versions of the bands songs. Anthony is an acclaimed and well respected guitarist, producer and song writer for over 25 years, in the Adelaide music scene.

Book Launch for Heather Taylor-Johnson’s I Lost Someone Then Found Them In My Body

Join poet and author Rachael Mead in a conversation with Heather Taylor-Johnson about her seventh book of poetry, I Lost Someone Then Found Them In My Body. It’s a book about art, the body, and the body as art. Heather’s work spans novels, autofiction, poetry, memoir and essays, and is recognised in prizes such as Readings Prize for Fiction, Australian Book Review’s Calibre Prize and Island’s Nonfiction Prize. She’s the editor of Shaping the Fractured Self: Poetry of Chronic Illness and Pain and runs a modest writers’ retreat in the Fleurieu.

GOOD FRIDAY - CLOSED

THE WHEATY EASTER OPENING HOURS

FRIDAY 3rd APRIL (GOOD FRIDAY) - CLOSED ALL DAY

SATURDAY 4th APRIL - OPEN - 2PM - 11PM

SUNDAY 5th APRIL - OPEN - 2PM - 9PM 

MONDAY 6th APRIL: (EASTER MONDAY) - CLOSED ALL DAY

TUESDAY 7th APRIL - CLOSED ALL DAY

WEDNESDAY 8th APRIL - Open 3-10pm

Don Morrison's Raging Thirst

Don Morrison’s Raging Thirst hail from Adelaide, Australia and got together in 2018. Led by multi award wining songwriter Don Morrison who  has shared the stage with many of the biggest names in Australian music, like Midnight Oil, Hunters and Collectors, Billy Thorpe, Men At Work, and dozens more in over forty years in the music game.

   He has worked with Bo Diddly, Joe Cocker, Rodriguez and even Billy Ray Cyrus. He was brave enough to stand next to Shakin’ Stephens in a urinal and nearly killed by Willie Nelson in Austin, Texas.

   He’s done gigs from Memphis to Melbourne and from Sydney to San Antonio and released sixteen albums of original song so far.

 Don has teamed up with his two sons, Eddie on the double bass, and Jake on guitar, piano and Hammond organ. They’ve taught  him some new chords, brought him into the 21st century and taken the band’s music to another level.   Long time comrade Andy Przygonski keeps it all together on drums .

To get an idea of the music on their new album, Dreams, think of a blending of the sounds of Bruce Springsteen, Paul Kelly and Pink Floyd (and even a touch of Roy Orbison!) Or just give it a listen! 

Stev-o + The Overits

STEVO – If Devo came from Davron Park

 THE OVERITS! – Harmonies, Horns and Power-pop Ska. 7 piece original Ska band, designed to get ya dancing.

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

EASTER MONDAY - CLOSED

THE WHEATY EASTER OPENING HOURS

FRIDAY 3rd APRIL (GOOD FRIDAY) - CLOSED ALL DAY

SATURDAY 4th APRIL - OPEN - 2PM - 11PM

SUNDAY 5th APRIL - OPEN - 2PM - 9PM 

MONDAY 6th APRIL: (EASTER MONDAY) - CLOSED ALL DAY

TUESDAY 7th APRIL - CLOSED ALL DAY

WEDNESDAY 8th APRIL - OPEN 3-10pm

Double Vision + Dusk to Dawn

April 10 sees four-piece band Double Vision grace the stage for their Wheaty debut! Double Vision delivers a unique mix of original songs, from the searing ballad "Diamond' to reggae 'Jamaica' to the raw 'In the Shadows' and 'Grave Danger' Double Vision will be mixing it up. 

Nataleigh (vocals/rhythm guitar) is principal songwriter and one of Adelaide's finest singers gifted with a strong and versatile voice, together with Michael Bishop (The Dark Seeds, Dusk to Dawn) on lead guitar/backing vocals, Kelvin Upton (The Beats, Strange City) on bass/backing vocals and Kev Black (Captain Black, The Hedgehogs) drums/backing vocals. Expect a good night of music. Proudly supported by Dusk to Dawn.

Get in quick tickets will sell fast.

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

COMA - Fleur Green and Melanie Walters Duo // Kyle Chenoweth Quintet (MEL)

Beccy Cole's Family Jam - SOLD OUT

Beccy Cole brings her talented family to the Wheaty every 2 months. Now in its 3rd year, these memorable, intimate musical nights have become an absolute ‘must do’ on the Adelaide live entertainment calendar. Join Beccy and family with occasional special guests for an intimate evening of harmonies, stories and surprises. 

Broken Creek (VIC) and Emmy Ryan & The Hard TImes (VIC/NT

Broken Creek (Vic) and Emmy Ryan & The Hard TImes (Vic/NT) join together for an evening of modern folk and protest songs, Americana, and reimagined Australiana.

For lovers of folk, bluegrass, old time, Americana, country, and bush music.

Broken Creek create reimagined Australiana on banjo, guitar, fiddle and voice, exploring stories from Australia’s past and present. They perform original songs about small-town Australia, tunes inspired by the land and subversive interpretations of post-colonial bushballads.

Emmy Ryan's songs carry truth like a heartbeat — stories of love, loss, belonging, and the land that holds us. Emmy Ryan & The Hard Times weave deft musicianship on mandolin, fiddle, banjo, and guitar with a voice that sits somewhere between a lullaby and a reckoning, inviting you in — not just to listen, but to feel.

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Sean Blackwell + Thom Lion

Sean Blackwell is a ngunawal singer-songwriter writing heart-felt lush acoustic music joined on stage by Drew and Kirsten, the trio create beautiful harmonies combined with rich acoustic guitars. Sean Blackwell has supported some of the planets most iconic artists such as 10cc, Dionne Warwick, Earth, Wind and Fire and Dionne Warwick. 

Meanwhile...Back at The Ranch

Meanwhile… Back At The Ranch delivers a contemporary version of the eclectic Western Swing style that swept through the south-western states of America in the swing era of the 1930’s -1940’s. The band takes an entertaining approach to this rich genre that embraces elements of swing, country, hillbilly boogie, jazz, and jump blues. Sometimes also known as Texas Swing, it’s at its best when performed with guitars, fiddles, double bass and big hats!

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

COMA - A Blanket of Stars // Richard Coates Simulacrum 5 Plus

Almost Evelyn + Stuart Day

Celebrating the release of their first album - to the ocean - folk/pop trio Almost Evelyn are playing their only gig in Adelaide this year at the Wheaty. Always a special night of beautiful, poignant original songs and hearty harmonies when AE takes to the Wheaty stage. Please join us!

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Horse Dog + Tuckshop

Horse Dog are a new country-rock four piece outfit hailing from the Adelaide Hills.

Their sound lies somewhere in the ballpark of Neil Young, Tim Rogers and Andy Golledge.

Teaming up with local legends Tuckshop for the first time, Horse Dog are keen to bring their own brand of countrified rock to the Wheaty!

The Big ol' Wheaty Pub Music Quiz - Featuring: Aaron Nash & The Double A-Sides

Hana & Jessie-Lee's Bad Habits (VIC/SA) + Tin Town

Alt country darlings Hana & Jessie-Lee's Bad Habits return to the Wheatsheaf Hotel to launch their new single 'Pity Party' from their forthcoming 3rd album, as part of a short run of shows across SA, VIC and NSW. 

The band had a busy 2025 playing a number of festivals such as Port Fairy, Riverboats, Gympie Muster, Tamworth Country Music Festival, Aireys Inlet Festival as well as supporting Mick Thomas on his 23-date national tour, with most shows across the country sold out. 

This is the only SA show for the single tour, and supporting on the night are local roots/folk/soul duo; Tin Town, comprised of Courtney Robb and Snooks La Vie, who have just released their debut album 'Down in the Dirt'.

TIX - $30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)