Gigs/Bands/Live

Monique Clare (QLD) + Naomi Keyte

Wielding a cello and strikingly crafted vocals, multi award-winning songwriter Monique Clare weaves cathartic and mesmerising indie-folk laced with chamber pop.

From tears of grief to tears of laughter, her deeply personal storytelling is hugged by driving rhythms, heart-tugging harmonies and intricate cello lines. Her intrepid career has spanned teaching in war-torn Afghanistan, touring her critically acclaimed album ‘Sight’ to festivals across Europe, and leading hikers up mountainsides for sunrise concerts.

Monique’s disarmingly candid stage presence is born from years of international touring with The Maes, playing cello for everyone from Kate Miller-Heidke to Eminem, and gracing stages from the Melbourne Cricket Ground to Telluride Bluegrass Festival.

Featured on ABC’s Music Show, her 2022 record ‘Sight’ took out album and song of the year at the AFMAs and QMAs. Her trailblazing style has resulted in a growing list of accolades: she was nominated for the 2023 National Live Music Awards, awarded a Danny for her 2024 performance at Celtic Connections in Scotland, and named 2017 Young Artist of the Year by Folk Alliance Australia.

With a smile as wide as the Cheshire cat's, and an audacious tendency to reveal her deepest secrets onstage, her live show is offbeat and impactful.
"A stellar performer with unbounding energy...she has a powerful presence that draws you in and makes you want to hear more.”
- Christine White, New Orleans Jazz Festival

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TIX - $20 ON THRE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

The Yellow Wallpaper + Major Shade

'Post-Rock beauty...with shades of Explosions in the Sky and Radiohead' - The Note

 Traipsing through chaos with raucous tenacity, The Yellow Wallpaper is frustration, melancholy, confusion and joy. Emphasising eclectic guitars and pounding percussion, with sultry desperation dripping from every word, this Alt-Rock 4-Piece from Adelaide, Australia, demands your attention. Their latest single, ‘Let's Live’, is the delicate and hopeful conclusion to their debut trilogy, exploring struggle, loss, self-reflection and recovery. 

They will be joined by local indie darlings, Major Shade.

Kings and Associates + Courtney Robb & Snooks

Kings & Associates

Aussie neo-soul & blues band Kings & Associates have generated serious interest from music lovers globally. Winners of 3 x 2018 Australian BMAs, 2 albums with 7 x Grammy winner Jim Scott, performances at all of the major festivals around Australia including Broadbeach, Wangaratta and Womadelaide, and a debut 6-week US tour in 2019 just prior to the pandemic are but 4 of many highlights. After the long Covid reset 2023 saw the Kings’ finally launching the new album ‘NEIGHBOUR’ now with AMG/Sony….in fact, a follow up album is already written with plans being established to commence tracking in early 2024.

Courtney Robb & Snooks La Vie

Melding folk, country, blues, soul, gospel, and everything in-between, the Kings with Coutney and Snooks present an evening of original music delivered by some of the finest performers in Australia. K & A's embarking on their 3rd US tour in June '24 will be presenting brand new tunes as a feature of this show. Together for the first time with the amazing Robb and La Vie, their shared and personal stories are sure to connect on a deep level in what will be a unique and compelling experience.

TIX $30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

The Yearlings - All The Wandering

The Yearlings are recreating their 2014 album, “All The Wandering” live at The Wheatsheaf hotel for the first time since it’s release in its entirety.  

Below is the press release from 2014.

For some time now, The Yearlings have been calmly carving out a giant piece of real estate in the Australian alt. country  landscape. Their latest album, ‘All the Wandering’, is another gem to add to an already glittering catalogue.

Their fifth studio album ALL THE WANDERING, released in May 2014 ended up on many top album lists of the year including a spot on Rhythms magazines Top 10 by Marty Jones and a Top 50 spot on ABC Radio National’s Inside Sleeve with Paul Gough.

Since they met back in 2000, Robyn Chalklen and Chris Parkinson have been making music that exudes raw beauty, honesty, intimacy and passion, have made numerous festival appearances across Australia and internationally and supports include Steve Earle, The Punch Brothers and Justin Townes Earle. The Yearlings give a new strain of acoustic music,  distilling Americana alt. country through the filter of distinctly Australian life.

With Parkinson’s signature tones and Chalklen’s hypnotic prose they deliver tunes with a confidence that carries an addictive fragility. 

Quiet, intimate, raw and powerful.

Robyn Chalklen Guitar and vocals Chris Parkinson Guitar and vocals.

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Jordie Lane (VIC/US) Album Launch + Loren Kate

Following on from a critically acclaimed back catalog, Jordie Lane returns to Australia for the second leg of his Tropical Depression album tour, of which he sold out 7 of his 13 shows on the East Coast, and the new album went to No. 1 on the ARIA Australian Country Albums Chart. 

His first ever record label release via ABC Music, the new LP has been heralded as; 'His best album to date' by Rhythms Magazine, and described as a 'masterclass in songwriting' by ABC Country. 

Recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, with Grammy nominated producer, engineer and instrumentalist Jon Estes (Kacey Musgraves, Dolly Parton, Rodney Crowell), and mixed by famed engineer Noah Georgeson (The Strokes, Devandra Banhart, Andy Shauf, Marlon Williams) and mastered by Juno Award winning Philip Shaw Bova (Feist, Father John Misty, Angel Olsen, Bahamas). 

Jordie Lane marks this new chapter with a sound that consistently defies genres, with his latest wandering somewhere close to the outskirts of Americana and 60’s inspired Folk while “creating a pathbreaking and inspiring sound” all of its own. With Irreverent wit and satirical commentary, the songs on Tropical Depression tackle (among other things) Lane’s own experience with severe weather (ignited by a close call with an EF-3 Tornado) and its eventual collision with his own mental health battles.

Jordie Lane has continued to delight audiences around the world now for over a decade, performing major festivals in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada. He has toured with a wide range of international legends, from Gotye to Billy Bragg, Cat Power to Old Crow Medicine Show, Ruthie Foster to The Moody Blues and several tours with Aussie legends The Waifs.

TIX - $35 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Golonka! Album Launch

Join Golonka for the explosive celebratoriness of the release of their new album "Cut out the Day" at the legendary Wheatsheaf Hotel.

The Man Himself + Jupiter Saloon

The Man Himself is the solo project of Matt Hill (front man from Adelaide band Ghyti). Performing both solo acoustically and with a full band, he has carved out a unique place in the local music scene, playing underground DIY indie rock with influences ranging from britpop, new wave and post punk to jangle pop, folk and country.

Following a few homemade EPs and singles, TMH released the debut album All Day Breakfast in November 2023, accompanied by a limited edition zine made by visual artist Grant Parke. A second full-length album Extra Ordinary is scheduled for release in early 2025, the first taste from which is the slightly unhinged single Supportive Inner Monologue. Determinedly individual, and demonstrating an admirable disregard for fashion, The Man Himself is either destined for great things, or artistically credible obscurity.

Whichever way it goes, he's taking you down with him.

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

COMA - ELIZA DICKSON + YEAHYEAHABSOLUTELYNOWAY!

NO WAVE POETRY READING - FEATURING: NIGHT SCHOOL ALL STARS

Beltane Concert with Spiral Dance & Wendy Rule (AUS/US)

Wendy Rule - Blurring the line between music, theatre and ritual, Visionary Songstress Wendy Rule weaves her dark-ambient mystical songs along pathways of Magic and mythology.  With her extraordinary voice and heartfelt lyrics, she invites her audience on an immersive journey of depth and passion.
 
https://wendyrule.com 

Spiral Dance - Fusing folk-lore and legend with a good heady serve of pagan mystery, Spiral Dance presents an eclectic blend of traditional English folk-rock with powerful self-penned songs and tunes. Rousing melodies intertwine with mythical tales that will spirit you into the realms of magic and the mists of ancient time – this is music that will rock your ancestors!

TIX - $40 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Songwriters In The Round - Featuring: Jen Lush, Anne Fraser & Courtney Robb

JEN LUSH

Adelaide singer-songwriter Jen Lush is known for her dynamic, intimate and adventurous new music. With influences ranging from Feist, Iron & Wine, Anais Mitchell, these are tender folk songs flung into evocative, experimental rock infused soundscapes with storytelling at the centre.

ANNE FRASER

Anne Fraser is a multi award winning Australian songwriter and storyteller. Anne began her career into music at a later stage than most and has only been writing and recording for five years. During this time Anne has gained recognition in the Australian County music scene for her original and authentic lyrics, writing from the heart about Australia and her experiences. She has had multiple songs on the Australian country charts and in 2023 won best female bush ballad Anne has received many awards from the TSA and ASA in Australia and has recently been awarded the “Spirit of Texas” performer 2024 at the Texas International Country Sounds awards USA. Anne loves to connect with the audience while telling her stories. She says she likes to think she is telling the story not just singing a song.

COURTNEY ROBB

Adelaide singer/songwriter Courtney Robb wants you to feel what she feels as she moves between the lines of country-infused folk and blues. Robb’s charged delivery demands something of her listener as the imperfections and fragility of her stories reveal themselves.

Hetty Kate Quartet (FRA/VIC/SA)

Hetty Kate - Voice

Django Rowe - Guitar

Lyndon Gray - Double Bass

Ben Riley - Drums

“(Hetty Kate) has a stage presence only matched by the clarity of her voice” - James Morrison AU

"Beautiful, enchanting. A big future ahead.." - Christian Bragg, Jazz FM UK

"Her vocal line is poised and her phrasing is precise, on point" - Alain Thomas, Couleurs Jazz Magazine FR

 Based in Paris since 2017, British/Australian vocalist Hetty Kate came up in the vibrant Melbourne jazz scene where she was mentored by some of Australia's most treasured jazz musicians. Alongside her 'natural musicality', clear tone and impeccable timing you'll find it's her warmth and razor-sharp wit that truly sets her apart, artfully blending poise and humour with a great love for the audience and the music. A favourite of audiences and musicians alike, she's often described as being 'The Real Deal'.

 Hetty has been touring internationally for almost two decades, gracing stages large and small from New Zealand to New York and Paris to Prague. She has toured and recorded with Australian jazz luminary James Morrison, performed with American legends Rick Margitza and Peter Bernstein, as well as classical pianists Simon Tedeschi (AU) and Charl de Plessis (SA). She performed as Ava Gardner for an original musical written by Eric McCusker (Mondo Rock), was the featured vocalist in James Morrison's award-winning symphonic concert 'The A to Z of Jazz' which was performed with eight orchestras internationally, and played herself in Herve Hadmar's television series 'Romance' for France2.

 This concert is part of Hetty's 2024 Australian Tour and she's delighted to be performing at The Wheatsheaf! Joining her for this intimate concert will be outstanding local musicians, Django Rowe (guitar), Lyndon Gray (double bass) and Ben Riley (drums).

 Enjoy a masterful evening of classics and curiosities from Dameron to Brubeck and Porter to Kern; the American Songbook and beyond. We look forward to seeing you.

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE) 

The Fallen Saints + Stefan Hauk

Featuring four of the finest musicians in the country. Individually, they have played on hundreds of albums.. covering much of the soundtrack to your lives.. together.. they write songs from the desert to the dirty sea.. and cover songs from some of the worlds finest songwriters..

Stories of love and loss.. joy.. hope and sorrow.. a savage contrast in a tasty blues drenched gumbo of musical genres..

Soul. Blues. Rock.. Americana.

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

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

The Barleyshakes duo (AU/IRL) + Simon Basey

The mighty Barleyshakes bring their Celtic Outlaw folk music to Adelaide for the very first time. And what better venue than the grand Wheatsheaf Hotel in the heart of Adelaide. Kristin and Alan Kelly are two founding members of the well known Irish powerhouse band the Barleyshakes. Together they play beautiful traditional and original songs, and instrumentals on sweet sensuous fiddle, and breathtaking high energy guitar, also using the Irish bodhran drum to enhance their infectious Celtic sound. They are winners of the Queensland Music Award for World music and Alan has recorded as a soloist on the Lord of the Rings soundtrack. 

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

The Hussy Hicks (NSW)

Hussy Hicks are back at the Wheaty to launch their AIR #1 and ARIA Blues #1 album 'Swimmin in Uncertainty' 

Straddling the line between Folk, Blues, Country, and Roots, HussyHicks have earned themselves a mighty reputation, growing, from festival openers to festival favourites, seeing the group now appear at the biggest blues and roots festivals in Australia, The USA and across Europe while selling out their own tours across the three continents.

TIX - $35 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

COMA - WILL MORLEY QUARTET + SUITE FOR THE GENTLE PEOPLE

Nathan Cavaleri (solo) + Bianca Feher

Much of the country was oblivious to the career Nathan Cavaleri led beyond prime time Australia. By age 12, he found himself the centre of a bidding war between the labels of Michael Jackson, Prince and Madonna. By age 16 he'd toured with B.B. King as his guest, and played at the Kennedy Centre in front of The Clintons with Etta James and Bonnie Raitt. 2019 saw Nathan Cavaleri return to the stage after a 5-year struggle with anxiety/depression. His story telling type show captivated audiences around the country including 1000’s at Caloundra Music Festival.

Since his return, Nathan has made huge waves in stamping his footprint back on the Music Scene & has taking audiences by storm. Releasing an album titled "Demons", a Sold Out headline tour throughout the pandemic & a full "Australian Story" episode  later, Nathan's show has grown from strength to strength. Now, with a freshly inked record deal with ABC Music & wowing audiences worldwide through virtual connection via Twitch Streaming (becoming one of the biggest musician Twitch streamers in the world!), Nathan Cavaleri will bring his latest show on the road in support of his latest album “Miracles” & an emotionally driven and authentic live solo show.

From how his love for music deepened during his battle with leukaemia as a kid, to a hilarious encounter with Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page and Robert Plant after playing to sixty thousand people in Zurich after Elton John, it's how he brings his experiences and songs into the present that gives audiences more than a shot of nostalgia.

TIX - $45 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

 SPECIAL VIP TIX - $70 + BF (NOT AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR)

• 1x Ticket to the show
• Exclusive access to Nathan Cavaleri's pre-show soundcheck (in which Nathan will perform a song or two) & run through some of his gear!
• Short Q&A after soundcheck with Nathan Cavaleri
• A personal photograph with Nathan Cavaleri
• 1x Signed Nathan Cavaleri Poster
• 1x Nathan Cavaleri Guitar Pick

Autumn District EP Launch + Soylent Green

Autumn District is a six-piece contemporary jazz group based in Adelaide, South Australia with compositions by Bailey Hall. Their music explores non-functional harmony with mostly functional melodies and they like to play in anything but 4/4. Inspired by the sounds of Joshua Redman, Chick Corea and Gilad Hekselman, their music will take you on a deceptively peaceful journey with chaotic undertones. Autumn District debuted as a COMA (Creative Original Music Adelaide) Emerging Artist in 2022 and have since performed alongside local bands such as 6ft Pelicans, Sauce Code and 5 Sided Cube. 

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

The Annual Wheaty Ceramics and Glass Sale

The Wheaty's annual Ceramics and Glass Sale is back!

Christmas is fast approaching and we have another great sale lined up. All stallholders are professional ceramic and glass artists so whether you are shopping for gifts or adding to your own collection, you will be sure to find something special.

Grab a bargain, get a beverage and say g'day from 2 - 5pm in the Tin Shed!

Sympathy Orchestra

Mark Steiner & His Problems (N/US) featuring Pavel Cingl (CZ) with special guest Romana Ashton (of The Sunday Reeds) + Brave Mistakes

Mark Steiner lived for many years in New York City’s East Village where he worked in the film industry and as lead vocalist in swamp-rock band Piker Ryan's Folly until he fled for Oslo, Norway, following the events of 9/11. Since then, Mark Steiner has toured Norway as well as large parts of Europe, Australia and the USA, both solo and with various incarnations of his bands. He has both supported and performed on stage with artists such as former Bad Seed Mick Harvey (PJ Harvey, Nick Cave). He has also played support for Michael Gira (Swans), Kid Congo Powers (The Gun Club, The Cramps, Nick Cave), Rowland S Howard (The Birthday Party), John Parish (PJ Harvey), Crime & the City Solution, Hugo Race, JP Shilo and many others. He has also played live electric baritone guitar with both Damo Suzuki (Can) and Martin Bisi. Mark Steiner has played several Australian tours - in fact, this will be his 6th visit down under.

Debuting as a solo artist in 2007 with the EP "Fallen Birds,” he soon followed up with the album “Broken” (2009), released on the Melbourne-based label Z-Man Records. The album "Saudade" (2014) under the artist title Mark Steiner & His Problems was mixed by legendary Brooklyn producer Martin Bisi. He has also more recently self-produced and released three singles and a new album with an Oslo-based band, including legendary drummer Ted Parsons (Prong, ex-Swans, Killing Joke, etc), bassist Leon Muraglia, guitarist Romek Paluch- Edwards and Norwegian singer Ingunn Holmen. The new Mark Steiner & His Problems album, “BLACK HOLE,” was first launched worldwide on 26. January 2024 via Norwegian label Rabben Records, and was finally made available on limited edition 12" vinyl as of 30. August 2024.

Mark Steiner & His Problems is now looking forward to returning to Australia, this time as a duo with Czech violinist Pavel Cingl in tow. This will be the first tour down under since 2017. Adelaide's very own vocalist Romana Ashton (of The Sunday Reeds) will be joining in as a special guest on a few songs!


Brave Mistakes

Music that speaks of longing, loneliness and separation in a land both expansive and ancient. Post-punk, dark country, dark wave or Australian gothic have been touted in reviews about the bands sound, along with dynamic live performances with each song carrying a distinct identity while adding to a narrative and aesthetic that feels authentic, never forced. The chemistry of the band ensures a magnetic performance that won't soon be forgotten.

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

COMA - MURK LURKER + COMA NEW MUSIC ENSEMBLE