Gigs/Bands/Live

David Bridie (VIC)

David Bridie enjoys a distinguished career as a songwriter, composer & producer.

From the global impact of his early groups Not Drowning Waving and My Friend The Chocolate Cake to his ongoing work as a solo artist and soundtrack composer David is renowned as an innovator and a collaborator. His contribution was recognised by The Australia Council’s Don Banks Award in 2019, joining a long list of accolades David has collected across three decades of commitment to his craft and his community.

As a producer Bridie has worked with Christine Anu on her debut album “Stylin Up”; Archie Roach on his acclaimed “Jamu Dreaming” record; as well as projects with Frank Yamma, George Telek, Emily Wurramara and many others.

As a screen composer David has scored numerous international and Australian films, television series and documentaries earning multiple AFI/AACTA and Screen Music awards. 

David has been deeply immersed in Melanesian music since 1990 when Not Drowning Waving collaborated with George Telek and the musicians of Rabaul to create the seminal album Tabaran, marking the beginning of David & George’s long friendship and a collaboration that was documented in the film "Abebe Butterfly Song" which featured at the 2023 Melbourne International Film Festival.

David released his sixth solo album in 2023, a collaborative spoken word record featuring 14 writers, and which has been nominated for the Australian Music Prize.  

TIX - $40 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

ARBA Presents Winter Blues "Harp Attack!"

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. 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.

Featuring three top notch blues harmonica players backed by a rhythm section made up of three of Adelaide’s best, this showcase gig will be a cracker!

This will be a one-off, never-to-be-repeated show! 

HARP ATTACK! 

 Line-up:

Vocals and harp:

Amin Slee

Bobby Blues

Mark Winston

Guitar: Michael Hutton

Bass: Jack Mouhalos

Drums: Enrico Morena

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

A Night of Original Songwriting featuring - Aaron Thomas Trio + Tom West + Erin Mairead

Aaron Thomas is a Tasmanian born; Sydney bred songwriter who spent 10 years in Madrid, Spain where he released 3 albums (Follow the Elephants, Made of Wood and The Blues and Greens) as well as an EP (Splinter EP) and film soundtrack (Viaje a Surtsey) before relocating to Adelaide, South Australia in 2016. His second album, Made of Wood, was recorded in Iceland and produced by Valgeir Sigurddson (Bjork, Bonnie Prince Billy, Sam Amidon, Coco Rosie, Feist..) Aaron has performed at international music festivals such as SXSW (Austin), CMJ (New York), Popkomm (Berlin), London’s Concrete and Glass as well as appearing at WOMAdelaide in 2017. He and the band recorded the EP (Always a Full Moon) at Mixmasters studio in South Australia in 2017. Aaron has recently released his fourth full length studio album 'Human Patterns' which has been getting Radio play all over the world as well as receiving great reviews from music press such as Americana UK, B Side Guys, Aus Music Scene, Up to Hear music, Aipate and many more . Musical influences include Bonnie Prince Billy, Feist, Roy Orbison, Andy Shauf, Father John Misty, Elvis Perkins, Andrew Bird. Big Thief.

Tom West is a singer, guitarist & songwriter performing with a distinctive, androgynous vocal style, finger-picked guitars, stories intricately woven into music for immersive shows.

Erin Baby Mo is an Adelaide-based solo artist who has written and performed music for several years. In addition to the first release of her songs last December, Erin has been writing and working in collaboration with other local artists. Her style is inspired by modern sounds of Lana Del Rey and The Marias, and she hopes to create a musical style reminiscent of 1970’s love ballads meets acoustic pop.

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Sympathy Orchestra

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!

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

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.

COMA - Lachlan McGargills Beyond Band + Test Pressing

Day for Caroline + Gilly & Bede

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

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)