Gigs/Bands/Live

The Wrong Road Album Launch + Sette Bello

Don Morrison’s Raging Thirst

Multi award wining songwriter Don Morrison 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 Perth to Penrith, from Sydney to San Antonio and released sixteen CDs of original songs under his own name and with bands such as The Bodgies, The Elmores, The Lonely Cosmonauts and Prawnhead. 

    Now he’s teamed up with his two sons, Eddie on the double bass, and Jake on 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 and they are currently basking in the wealth and adulation resulting from the recent release of their new album, Dreams.

The Satellites

Get set for another wild intergalactic musical journey with Adelaide’s longstanding Rockabilly and Roots legends – “The Satellites”

The Satellites are back at The Wheaty and all set to blast out some of their favourite rockin’ tunes.   A talented and enthusiastic mix of musicians and songwriters dedicated to real authentic roots music.  

A high energy experience you won’t want to miss.

The Get Down Revolution

The Fiddle Chicks - Roughly 20 Years Anniversary Show

COMA - Heaps Grass (VIC) + Cooper Vos Quartet

NO WAVE POETRY - Special event - Splinter Journal

Emmy Ryan (VIC) + Nancy Bates

Emmy Ryan’s music carries the weight of solitude and the warmth of solidarity, with soul-stirring vocals, intricate guitar and mandolin playing, and lyrics that land straight in the heart.

Her debut EP 'I Ain’t So Blue' was released in September 2024 to acclaim and airplay from radio around the country and its lead single was named a semi-finalist in the celebrated International Songwriting Competition 2024. 

Emmy’s songwriting has been compared to that of Paul Kelly and Laura Marling, and has seen her share stages with some of the country’s brightest folk luminaries.

Emmy will be joined by brilliant fiddler Mae Traeger (Kelly’s Wayke, High Street Drifters). 

Nancy Bates is a proud Barkindji song woman whose music blends soul, folk, and protest, giving voice to justice, healing, and cultural resilience.

A former collaborator with Archie Roach, Bates is acclaimed for her reimagining of Tracy Chapman’s work in Still Talkin’ Bout a Revolution. She leads Songs Inside, a songwriting program in Adelaide Women’s Prison, transforming trauma into music.

In 2024, she was named Indigenous Artist-in-Residence at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. At the Wheatsheaf Hotel, Bates brings powerful storytelling and song, offering a profound evening of connection, strength, and spirit.

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

David Bridie (VIC)

Spiral Dance - Winter Widdershins at The Wheaty

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 - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

The Vatican featuring Chris Finnen & Charmaine Jones (Gospo Collective)

Nathan May & Band + Katie Aspel

Nathan May is an Australian artist and a proud Arabana, Yawuru, and Marridjabin man. He began developing his musical talent at age three, playing drums at church in Darwin. In 2012, he moved to Adelaide to study at the Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM) at the Elder Conservatorium, completing an Advanced Diploma in Aboriginal Music and in Popular Music.

Nathan has collaborated with renowned artists including Luke O’Shea, Kevin Bennett, and Colin Buchanan. In 2020, he began working with acclaimed producer James Gillard at The Music Cellar, recording with top musicians such as Rod McCormack and Scott Hills.

He has toured nationally and internationally, including a European tour with the Pierce Brothers, and represented his culture at the Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture in Hawai’i. His 2024 release “Gonna Meet That Man Someday,” about his meeting with Barack Obama, was co-written with Gillard and Buchanan. In 2025, he was awarded Emerging Songwriter in the Vanda & Young Global Song Competition.

ARBA Presents: Winter Blues with Finnen, Whetter, Scott, Surmon & Rodda.

The Adelaide Roots & Blues Association presents Winter Blues, 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. This will be a one-off, never-to-be-repeated show! 

ALL-STAR LINE-UP!

Chris Finnen (guitar and vocals)

Evan Whetter (Keys & Vocals)

Anthony Scott (Guitar & vocals)

PLUS

Denis Surmon (bass)

Craig Rodda (drums)

TIX - $30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

The Sourdoughs + Los Cactus Trios

Leaning in with some songwriter wisdoms, The Sourdoughs will shove you around with ballad, protest and hope. Support act Los Cactus Trios

The Sourdoughs are a SA band, lightly kneaded into a delicious chewy loaf led by baker, Sue.

Sue Baker is a long-standing SA songwriter with 2 solo albums under her belt. She loves her little Maton acoustic guitar & leads on vocals. The other Sourdough slices are Ron Vanderzwan on drums, Nigel Sweeting on bass, Ashley Turner on fiddle & Adam Threapleton on harmonica. Bringing some folky acoustic roots, with hints of blues and jazz treatments of originals & covers.

Fresh or toasted, The Sourdoughs are a tasty treat!

COMA - In Dialogue (SA/VIC) + TL;DR (VIC)

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!

Paul Ah Chee ‘Light The Fire Tour’ (NT) + The Briar Patch Band

Paul Ah Chee doesn’t just play music; he opens a door. His performances are soulful, grounded, and quietly powerful. His voice carries the richness of lived experience, and every lyric is shaped by memory, identity, and land. 

 Whether performing an intimate acoustic ballad or leading a full-bodied soul set, Paul connects instinctively with his audience. His songs are both deeply personal and strikingly universal, honest reflections on Country, healing, and belonging.

 The same depth and thoughtfulness flow through the visual storytelling of his videos, where music and imagery come together with quiet intensity and artistic clarity. He doesn’t just perform; he invites you in. And by the end, you feel as though you’ve walked through that door with him.

Emerging from the red heart of Mparntwe (Alice Springs), Paul Ah Chee has spent decades creating music that bridges worlds. From his early days with renowned band Amunda, to his solo resurgence in recent years, he continues to honour his Arrernte heritage with his work.

 The Light The Fire Tour promises a rare opportunity to witness one of Australia’s most compelling voices in a stripped-back and emotionally charged setting.

TIX - $25 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

Jupiter Saloon + Sister Moonshine

Jupiter Saloon is singer Eloise Addams and guitarist Nick Pipe paying homage to what pop was 50 years ago – taking inspiration from classic artists like Fleetwood Mac and Irma Thomas, and recent soul revivalists like Amy Winehouse and Saskwatch, to create their own brand of elegant and emotive indie-soul music.

Their 2024 debut Let Me Know is followed by sophomore single Be Your Lady: a Motown-inspired song of romantic hope, vulnerability, and heartbreak, laced with elegant horns and irresistible harmonies. It's another vibrant taste of things to come from this emerging duo – much like their commanding, electric live show, which draws on a super-tight band and plenty of raw energy to excite audiences wherever they go.

Here at the Wheaty they’ll be joined by Sister Moonshine, a young group also emerging in the Adelaide scene with a blend of soul influences and old-school rock sounds.

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 - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Songs Are Spells #2 - A night of incantation, conversation & song circling - Featuring: Tom West, Grace Vandals, Swan Reach & Sunspots

Sharing the stage over two sets, join Swan Reach, Grace Vandals, Tom West and Sunspots as they share songs and stories in response to audience prompts. 

​​​​​​​Bring a theme, thought or question, and let's conjure up an unfortellable night.

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

The Hoverchords

Adelaide’s Instrumental Surf-Jazz Fusion Collective

Since forming in 2015, The Hoverchords have been riding a sonic wave all their own—fusing the reverb-soaked swagger of surf, the sophistication of jazz, the grit of funk, and the cinematic sweep of western and exotica soundtracks. Based in Adelaide, this six-piece instrumental collective has spent the past decade crafting an immersive, genre-defying sound that’s both laid-back and pulse-raising.

With guitar, bass, and drums laying the foundation, layered by lush keyboards and a horn section that moves between sultry and explosive, The Hoverchords create vivid musical landscapes that conjure sun-drenched coastlines and mysterious desert highways. Their music is hypnotic yet vibrant—like the soundtrack to a dream you didn’t know you were having.

Whether on a festival stage or in a late-night lounge, The Hoverchords deliver a transportive live experience. Their grooves are deep, their melodies are bold, and their vibe is unmistakably cool. It's a sound meant for warm evenings, long drives, and getting lost in the moment.

So grab a refreshement, kick back, and let The Hoverchords guide you into their world—where jazz meets surf, funk meets film score, and the ordinary fades into something extraordinary.

COMA Presents! Emerging Artists 2025

Nathan Cavaleri (NSW) + Special Guest

“Raw but refined… from world-class stages to deeply human stories.”

A night of blues-rock, captivating stories, and spine-tingling moments.

As seen on ABC’s Australian Story, Nathan Cavaleri’s life has been anything but
ordinary—world tours at 8, playing with B.B. King, surviving leukemia, and stepping away from fame… only to return with more purpose than ever.

With New Blues With A Story, Nathan delivers more than a gig. Expect blistering guitar work, rich vocals, and stories that cut through—unexpectedly vulnerable, disarmingly real, and deeply felt.

​​​​​​​This is a show that leaves a mark.

TIX - $40 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

ARBA Youth In Blues - Showcase Fundraiser

The ARBA Youth in Blues program aims to educate, nurture and foster the next generation of South Australian blues musicians.

The program, which has been running since 2018, is open to young musicians aged between 12 and 25. This special fundraiser showcase is being held to provide funding for our program.

The event will feature performances from ensembles made up of Youth in Blues Program participants.

The event will close with performances from our youth in blues mentor musicians.

There will be auctions and raffles held through-out.

This will be a great opportunity to enjoy the talents of some of our finest young musicians and to support the future of the local blues scene!

All proceeds go towards funding the ARBA Youth in Blues Program.

TIX - $30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

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

Ben Creighton Griffiths Jazz Harp (UK)

BEN CREIGHTON GRIFFITHS is an Internationally touring jazz and classical harpist based in Wales. He made his International debut at the 2004 1er Concours International de Harpe in Nantes, France where, aged 7, he came second in the Under 18 division. In 2006 he won the Under 13 Division of the Wales International Harp Festival before going on to win the 2008 Junior Lily Laskine competition in Paris, winning a concert harp in the process.

 Originally classically trained he now specialises in jazz both as a soloist and with his bands – the Transatlantic Hot Club and Chube. His career has taken him across the world including to America, Canada, the Caribbean, Hong Kong, India, Brazil, and across Europe and has seen him collaborate with musicians such as Catrin Finch, Dennis Rollins MBE, and Tatiana Eva-Marie. As well as a performer he is a composer, most recently developing a concert schedule for his own Concerto for Jazz Harp & Symphony Orchestra. He has taught workshops in jazz across the world and has been a guest tutor in the harp and trad music departments at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. 

 Upcoming appearances at the time of writing include a UK spring tour with the Transatlantic Hot Club, the Welsh premiere of his Concerto with the Cardiff Philharmonic at the BBC Hoddinott Hall, and his first performing trip to Australia in the summer.

TIX - $30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Deep South Roots & Blues Festival presents: Fiona Boyes (VIC) + Nikko & Snooks + Special guests

Late to the Party: The ADHD HOMECOMING Show! Featuring: Jess & Eliza

StoneHutt Album Launch

StoneHutt is a home-grown band from the dry land and big skies of Kaurna country.  Watershed is StoneHutt’s first album, recorded by a misty mountain in Tasmania.  

 The songs are tales from city streets, prints on riverbeds, carvings in trees, graffiti on the walls, boots on the road, and stories of time and place.

 The album launch will be a rowdy celebration of the band’s unique trans-genre blend of honest rock, folk rock, and country - with lashings of fine vocals and harmonies.

 StoneHutt is  Verity Sanders (vocals, keyboard, sax, flute), David Vaughan (vocals, uke), Alan Richardson (bass and vocals), Brian Hales (electric and acoustic guitars), Gary Baker (electric and acoustic guitars), Mark Meyer (drums)

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)