Gigs/Bands/Live

Lazy Eye 15th Birthday Celebration + JJ Fields

Lazy Eye — 15th Birthday Celebration

Think B.B. King sharing a scotch with Booker T at the crossroads after midnight.

For 15 years, Lazy Eye has been dishing up raw, Hammond organ driven blues from Adelaide to the world, picking up Group of the Year honours twice along the way and playing to a packed house at B.B. King's Blues Club in Memphis. Now, along with special guest JJ Fields, they're bringing that same energy home to celebrate a decade and a half on stage.

TIX - $30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Massey Ferguson + The Briar Patch (duo)

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.

The Briar Patch band (duo) is a gritty country rock band for drunkards, stoners, and other wayward souls.

Virginia native Ryan Underhill leads this duo through a set of tunes inspired by the 70's era country including Waylon Jennings and Hank Williams Jr. Southern harmonies and Nashville, chicken pickin' combined make up the signature sound.

So belly up, knock one back and enjoy some good old country soul.

COMA - Elder Music Lab + Alain Valodze & Michael Currie - Lachrimae

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. 

Prema Project

Prema Project is a recently developed ensemble created by Will Morley and Wil Davies, in which they explore the spiritual jazz movement that grew in the 60s with their own individual voices. In doing this they also pay homage to some of the biggest names in spiritual jazz such as Alice Coltrane, Pharaoh Sanders and Joe Henderson.

Come see them as they play at the Wheatsheaf Hotel for the first time, showcasing a mix of long-lasting jazz compositions as well as original music!

TIX - $25/20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Overdue Fiction Single Launch + Will Joyner

Sunday Lemonade (NSW) + Max Kelly

Straight off the back of their first ever Europe tour and following the August release of their debut EP 'The Forest to the Sea', uplifting and infectious indie-folkers Sunday Lemonade invite audiences to celebrate as they tour throughout the rest of 2026.

Blending heartfelt storytelling, rich harmonies, and sun-dappled melodies, Sunday Lemonade's music traces through growth, a little bit of love, and the landscapes that shape us. Their debut EP 'The Forest to the Sea', features singles like "Lucy Goosey", "Pancakes" and "Nobody Else", capturing their signature warmth, optimism and authenticity.

These shows will include songs from the new EP alongside fan favourites... of course! Whether you're discovering Sunday Lemonade for the first time or have followed their journey from the beginning, this is a chance to celebrate Loz & Tyson's newest chapter live on stage.

Join Sunday Lemonade at a town near you to soak in all the rom-com goodness from the life of the Lemons on the road!

TIX - $35 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Ryan Martin John Album Launch + Rufous Whistler (VIC)

Kaurna-based Ryan Martin John finally releases his new full-length folk/americana album ‘Big Love’.

After touring the album's release in July, Ryan brings it all on home to the Wheatsheaf Hotel with a colourful cast of bandmates that played on the album.

Releasing a trickling of singles in 2026, and the standout single ‘Honey Honey’ as of May, Ryan fully unveils his new record, intimately sharing songs and stories from the heart. Join Ryan, Tom Kneebone and friends for a night of intertwining guitars and vocal harmonies. Expect intimate storytelling and light-hearted warmth an artist that truly adores the craft of sharing folk music.

Celebrate Big Love - the sophomore album from RMJ - in its entirety with the very musicians that brought it to life in the studio :)

Supported by Rufous Whistler (MEL)

Rufous Whistler’s debut album, National Panic, debuted at #2 on the ARIA Country charts in March 2025 and earned itself best debut album nomination from Folk Alliance Australia, as well as ABC Country’s Feature Album of the Week.

With international airplay, a gripping live show, and a strong grassroots fan base from their love of being on the road, the band’s blend of folk and alt-country is resonating deeply with audiences. Hailing from Northeast Victoria (Wiradjuri Country), Rufous Whistler combines raw storytelling with modern alt-country arrangements.

Celebrate a double single launch from Rufous Whistler, the first new music since their 2025 #2 ARIA Country Chart debut and 100+ shows across Australia and Aotearoa.

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

COMA SPECIAL EVENT- Adam O'Farrill (NYC)

Adalita (VIC) – 15th Anniversary of Her Debut Album - SOLD OUT

Adalita – 15th Anniversary of Her Debut Album

Released in 2011, Adalita’s self-titled debut marked the beginning of her remarkable solo journey. Raw, intimate, and emotionally fearless, it struck a deep chord with listeners and remains one of the most beloved and influential Australian releases of its time.

To mark its fifteenth anniversary, Adalita reunites with original collaborator JP Shilo to perform the album in full, revisiting the songs that first began this extraordinary chapter.

Coinciding with the tour, Adalita will also be reissued on vinyl through Mushroom Music, bringing a long out-of-print favourite back to fans fifteen years on.

Don’t miss these special shows.

TIX - $45 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Adalita (VIC) – 15th Anniversary of Her Debut Album - SOLD OUT

Adalita – 15th Anniversary of Her Debut Album

Released in 2011, Adalita’s self-titled debut marked the beginning of her remarkable solo journey. Raw, intimate, and emotionally fearless, it struck a deep chord with listeners and remains one of the most beloved and influential Australian releases of its time.

To mark its fifteenth anniversary, Adalita reunites with original collaborator JP Shilo to perform the album in full, revisiting the songs that first began this extraordinary chapter.

Coinciding with the tour, Adalita will also be reissued on vinyl through Mushroom Music, bringing a long out-of-print favourite back to fans fifteen years on.

Don’t miss these special shows.

* SOLD OUT *

Sixteen Hands High Presents... Oblivia Jean + Grace Vandals

Fresh from the high of releasing their epic debut single, 'Blue Moon', Adelaide alt rock band, Oblivia Jean bring their sonic magik to Thebarton's iconic Wheatsheaf Hotel, along with good friends Grace Vandals in duo mode.

Oblivia Jean is fast becoming the must-see band in the city of churches, so round up your friends for a stellar night of indie psychedelic dreampop. 

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

NO WAVE presents: Olivia De Zilva’s Sick Note

Celebrate the launch of Olivia De Zilva's debut poetry collection, Sick Note (Pink Shorts Press)as part of the NO WAVE reading series.

 An office party (with a twist), enjoy readings from local writers Carissa Fischer (of rewind poetry) and Katerina Bryant (Hysteria) on the theme of work, corp-core and imbibing / dissociating at daycare for adults.

 Then, hear from Olivia and Walter Marsh (Young Rupert, The Butterfly Thief) as they discuss the collection, the wider ramifications of work culture, being chronically ill / online and why wearing peplum and power blazers to the club have been sadly phased out by modern capitalism. The two will touch on themes of hauntologies, colloquial poetry and why stream-of-consciousness stanzas adhere to the digital-enshitification of expression, culture and morality.

Wear your shoulder pads (name tags will be provided) and enjoy this mandatory team bonding exercise with company-catered food and drink.

3:30-5pm

$5 Entry

Meredith Louise (Aus/Can) + Baby Mo

With a voice described as "powerful" and a writing style praised by Illustrate Magazine as "catchy grooves with thought-provoking lyrics,” Meredith Louise writes songs about people, places and landscapes, and how we can find our way back to our truth. Hailing from South Australia but currently based in Vancouver, Canada, Meredith creates a sonic tapestry of jazz, neo-soul, and R&B, inspired by the common threads that weave us together.

Produced by Josh Eastman at Helm Studios, Meredith's debut EP Mind Frame was released in early 2023. She followed this up with her sophomore EP, Move Slow, in 2024. After a period of creative renewal, Meredith has returned with new music. “Trust Myself” was released in June and her new single “Get Over” is scheduled for release on October 8th.

This is Meredith Louise’s only hometown show for the foreseeable future, so it’s one you don’t want to miss!

$25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

The Yearlings

The Yearlings (Robyn Chalklen and Chris Parkinson) 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 - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE) 

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

Periscope + The Pennies

Formed in 2005, Periscope is celebrating their 21^st at The Wheaty on Friday 30^th October with Adelaide Indie Rock Band 'The Pennies'

Periscopes signature sound is a mix of contemporary and retro rock pop sounds influenced by bands such as Queens of the Stone-age; Kinks; Oasis; Pollyanna; Powderfinger; Hives and Kooks. 

When Periscope is in full flight, with their mix of powerful rock and rhythmic pop, guitar riffs and harmonies, the show is dramatic, the music adventurous and the result imaginative.

The Pennies

Since coining the name off Sam's dog in 2024 and playing their debut show at Adelaide's Broadcast bar, Pennies have been gigging regularly in the Adelaide music scene and beyond. Slowly building a name for themselves, the group released their debut single 'Can't tell' in late 2024. Their latest single is 'Texas Tea'.

Dink (NSW) + Duck Soup

Dink, Sydney-based jazz-fusion thrill, is changing lives this October, with their debut performance in Adelaide, celebrating their most recent single release, ‘The Couch Experience’. Supported by local legends Duck Soup, you can choose to either kick back or jump all around to the grooves provided by yours truly; either way, don’t miss out! See you at The Wheaty.

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Kings and Associates

Kings and Associates return to the Wheatsheaf Hotel on Saturday, October 31, in what will likely be their final show of 2026.

The band will perform their entire new set of tunes written over the past two years, alongside selections from their back catalogue spanning the last decade.

As has become a signature feature of their live shows, Kings and Associates will also showcase their musical diversity with a special opening set celebrating 60 years since the release of the groundbreaking Beatles album Revolver.

Widely regarded as a pivotal release—not only for The Beatles but for popular music as a whole—Revolver spawned classics including “Taxman,” “Got to Get You Into My Life,” “Eleanor Rigby,” “Good Day Sunshine” and “Tomorrow Never Knows.”

It promises to be a special night of new material, old favourites and a celebration of one of the most influential albums in music history.

TIX - $35 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Meanwhile...Back at The Ranch - Celebrate The Day of The Dead

Celebrate Day of the Dead with an afternoon of vibrant remembrance and high-energy music! Join us for a special Day of the Dead concert featuring the ultimate Western Swing powerhouse, Meanwhile... Back at the Ranch.

 Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon where timeless Mexican traditions meet the driving rhythms of Western Swing. Honouring the spirits of the past, Meanwhile... Back at the Ranch will deliver a lively, dance-ready performance packed with fiddle, guitars, piano accordion, mandolin and infectious western beats that will wake the dead. Day of the Dead Costumes (Mexican Halloween) welcome but optional. 

 Honour the departed, celebrate life, and dance the afternoon away. Whether you are there for the cultural tradition or the incredible swing music, this is a Dia de los Muertos celebration you won't want to miss.

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

COMA - Darcy Gilkerson Quintet (Mel) // Bright Phantoms (Mel)

Wheatgrass Jam!

Your search for an Adelaide bluegrass jam ends here!

Come on down to the Wheatsheaf Hotel on the first Thursday of each month from 7-9pm and swap some G runs.

Bring your instruments, share some tunes and connect with fellow players in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

It’s the perfect chance to enjoy an evening of great music, beer, company and celebrate the awesome of bluegrass!

Safari Set Mini Album Launch + SO

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

Power PopTrio 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 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 also 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. Safari Set have recently recorded all their original songs over two albums. The second of these "Safari So Good" will be launched at the Wheaty on Fri 6th Nov.

TIX - $15 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Jordie Lane (US/AU) "Habitual" Album Launch + Special Guests

Nashville-based, Melbourne born folk-country rocker Jordie Lane, is a seasoned road warrior, touring Australia, North Americana and Europe and sharing the stage with legendary acts like Billy Bragg, Gotye, Old Crow Medicine Show, The Moody Blues, Neko Case among others, and has found his place as one of Australia’s modern day storytelling greats!

 After a series of sold out shows in 2025, and additions to many best-of-lists and MainStage appearances at Australia’s Woodford and Port Fairy Folk festivals, Lane re-emerges in 2026 with the album ‘Habitual’. 

The follow-up to his 2024 ARIA Country Chart No.1 album Tropical Depression, signaling a clear shift in approach—more immediate, more physical, and driven by the energy of live performance.

 Lane enlisted producer LOLLIES and bunkered down in Nashville’s ‘The Bomb Shelter’ to record live to analog tape with a full band. The sessions focused on capturing real shared moments as they happened, rather than constructing songs piece by piece. The result is a raw, unfiltered country-rock sound—with tape hiss, crunch, and grit—paired with the spontaneity and momentum that underpin Lane’s live shows and creative essence.

TIX - $40/25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

ARBA Spring Blues - Keyboard Showcase

The Adelaide Roots & Blues Association presents Spring Blues - Keyboard Showcase, the latest in our acclaimed "seasonal" shows at the iconic Wheatsheaf Hotel. The show will feature an all-star line-up of musicians plus band that do not normally play together. This will be a one-off, never-to-be-repeated show! These musicians have a blend of influences and experiences that when combined onstage will give the audience a unique evening of music.

 Musicians:

 Evan Whetter, Michael Mann and Jesse Deane-Freeman on keys and vocals

 Paris Clarke-Proud on Guitar 

 Michael Winter on Bass 

 Craig Lauritsen on Drums

TIX - $30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Mervyn Butterworth EP Launch + Little Dagger

'Hold the Line' presents - Songs of Struggle, Songs of Hope

HOLD THE LINE is Adrienne Lovelock, Jane Tassie, Kath Kennedy, Kyffin Williams, Margie Russell and Michael McGregor.

Songs of Struggle Songs of Hope showcases a selection of political songs from across the ages.

All proceeds to Medecins Sans Frontieres Overseas Aid.

TIX - $15 ON THE DOOR (OR MORE) - TAKING DONATIONS

Jason Scott Kendall Single Launch

Come along to the Wheaty on November 14 for a double setter from Jason Scott Kendall. Jason will be releasing his latest single Riding Up The Lights featuring a six piece band of incredible local talent. it’s going to be an eclectic night of music and stories spanning Jason’s whole discography!

TIX - $35 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Bindi Blacher & Band + Bianca Feher

Come and celebrate the release of this well- brewed wonder of an album!

Local songwriter and multi- instrumentalist Bindi Blacher is set to release FOOL AM I into the world and to send it off with style we are gathering at local gem of a venue; the Wheaty!

The lovely Bianca Feher will start the night off, sharing some of her sweet original tunes. Then Bindi will be joined by backing band (Andy Rasheed and Andrew Meucke of Fundamental Shift) to set these songs free… and into your ears!

Created across 2024-2026, the album is a truly personal project with all songs written and instruments played by Bindi, engineered and produced by Lewis Wundenberg (of Wundenberg Recording Studios).

Themes weaving through the album draw imagery from mythology and fairy tale, grounded in personal, gritty, human experience.

Bindi is a passionate and raw performer. The music is heartfelt and well-crafted.

If you like your music real and want to support original music this is for you.

See you there!

TIX - $20 OR $35 WITH CD pre-sale

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Books & Bangers: Amy & Book Club

Amy & Book Club are excited to host our very first live show, featuring music from special guests and local indie rock band, Mass Wisteria!

Amy & Book Club is a bookish podcast with benefits hosted by the award winning author Amy Matthews and series regulars Justina Ashman, Abby Guy, Millie Heffernan, Payton Hogan and Harry Stewart. Featuring genre deep dives, author Q&As and monthly book clubs, Amy & is a book club for new book lovers and seasoned bibliophiles alike!

Join us this November for a night of live, uncensored book talk with games, book recommendations, hot takes, hear me outs, and live music from our favourite band, Mass Wisteria.

FREE - Registration advised