Gigs/Bands/Live

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)

Bortier Okoe - Forgiveness single launch + Sons of Zoku + Sean Blackwell & Buggy Fields (Art Live)

Bortier sings messages of peace, anti-poverty, connections, resilience, and tolerance – communicating across boundaries and countries. His unifying lyrics convey strong messages for humanity while his dynamic live performances are exhilarating, delivered with power, grace and a sense of humour. Bortier’s music is unique and irresistible – making a significant contribution and progression to World Music.

Bortier Okoe has performed around the world, and is revered as one of the most talented multi-instrumentalists in the African music genre. Well-known for his extraordinary musical gifts and exciting innovations, Bortier Okoe truly is one of Africa’s most inspirational musicians.

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

NO WAVE POETRY presents "The No Wave Xmas Party" with Special Guest poets

Madam Super Trash + Johnny Seagull & the Hot Chips - Sick of American Shit.

Madam Super Trash (MST) is an autobahn charged rock n roll band, evolving in response to masterful poetry and lyrics written by lead singer, Tina Barry. Described as “treble heavy, shiny, happy, political post punk, turned indie pop”, MST have earned a reputation for their high-energy performances and genre-blurring sound. 

In 2024, Madam Super Trash unleashed three standout singles—“OSFN”, “Wreck”, and “Marino Rocks” (recorded, mixed and mastered by Matt Hills at Hillside Recordings)— showcasing their ability to seamlessly blend introspective lyrics with electrifying instrumentals. Their infectious tracks have garnered significant attention, securing multiple and consecutive spots on Three D Radio's top 20+1, as well as regular spins on stations up and down the east coast, Europe and the US. MST’s songs are original designs sprung from a need to address the myriad of trash in our objective and subjective worlds.

Joined by special guests, Johnny Seagull and the Hot Chips. 

Little Victories featuring The Wrong Road with Sette Bello + Special guests

The Wrong Road: Be enticed with tender ballads, fuzzed out bangers and steaming funk from The Wrong Road, a 7 piece, indie, original Adelaide band. 

Sette Bello: Serenading us with songs of love, hate and ambivalence, Sette Bello brings their vocal heavy, eclectic rock and roll to you.

JUST ANNOUNCED: Painters and Dockers Brassholes (Mick, Sonja and Dave) are getting back together with Paulie, on stage with The Wrong Road! Get your tickets quick! 

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Michael Ward (WA) + Nancy Bates

Mick Thomas’ Roving Commission – All Your Christmases + Doctor DeSoto

Is it that time of the year already? You bet it is and so Mick Thomas’ Roving Commission are hitting the road for their annual Christmas tour - beginning at the iconic Bundy Hall in Sale, taking in Hobart, the Queenscliff Festival, some choice regionals, heading out around the country then ending in their beloved Melbourne town.

After a year of quiet consolidation on the back of a fruitful 2023, this September, the band head to Auckland to record at Neil Finn’s Roundhead Studios with award winning producer Steve Schram (Crowded House, Paul Kelly, San Cisco etc). These twenty dates promise to be a superb setting to run some new songs among the old Christmas crowd faves. It’s the full six piece lineup of the band featuring powerhouse songbird Brooke Taylor, alongside long time compadres Squeezebox Wally and Jen Anderson. There’s some beaut opening acts, some familiar venues as well as some brand new stages thrown in for good measure. Yep, it’s that time of the year already and All Your Christmases might just have come at once.

TIX - $50 ON THE DOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Mick Thomas’ Roving Commission – All Your Christmases + The Backyarders

Is it that time of the year already? You bet it is and so Mick Thomas’ Roving Commission are hitting the road for their annual Christmas tour - beginning at the iconic Bundy Hall in Sale, taking in Hobart, the Queenscliff Festival, some choice regionals, heading out around the country then ending in their beloved Melbourne town.

After a year of quiet consolidation on the back of a fruitful 2023, this September, the band head to Auckland to record at Neil Finn’s Roundhead Studios with award winning producer Steve Schram (Crowded House, Paul Kelly, San Cisco etc). These twenty dates promise to be a superb setting to run some new songs among the old Christmas crowd faves. It’s the full six piece lineup of the band featuring powerhouse songbird Brooke Taylor, alongside long time compadres Squeezebox Wally and Jen Anderson. There’s some beaut opening acts, some familiar venues as well as some brand new stages thrown in for good measure. Yep, it’s that time of the year already and All Your Christmases might just have come at once.

TIX - $50 ON THE DOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Ben Abraham (VIC)

It's Ben Abraham here and I'm excited to announce that I am bringing my Christmas show for the first time to Adelaide.

In fact I think this is my first time playing a proper show in Adelaide in almost 10 years!

It's going to be very chill and fun and I'll be playing a mix of my own songs as well as some holiday tunes to celebrate the festive season. I can't wait to be back in my mum's home town and I hope to see you there!

TIX - $55 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Stormy Lou + Emerauld

 Stormy-Lou

 Stormy-Lou are an indie-rock foursome from the coast of Kaurna Land/Adelaide. Characterised by their honest style of songwriting and electric live performances, the band shares their experience as young, queer musicians living on beautiful Australian soil. For fans of Bec Stevens, Camp Cope, and Angie McMahon.

 Emerauld

From regional Adelaide, Emerauld’s original music is filled with raw, emotional lyrics and a voice that packs a punch! Her sound is heavily influenced by Phoebe Bridgers, The Distillers and Mother Mother, bringing a high energy performance that resonates with the audience.

Massey Ferguson + The Briar Patch

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 perhaps 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 is a gritty country rock band for drunkards, stoners, and other wayward souls. Virginia native Ryan Underhill leads this rowdy bunch through a set of tunes inspired by the 70's era country including Waylon Jennings and Hank Williams Jr. Southern harmonies and Nashville.chixken pickin' combined make up the signature sound of the band. So belly up, knock one back and enjoy some good old country soul.

COMA'S END OF YEAR EXTRAVAGANZA!

Anya Anastasia & Band + Maisie B

Crackle & Pop's Pop-Up Record Shop! Celebrates 10years!!

Crackle & Pop Records will be setting up shop in the front bar - come on in, grab a beer, and get your wax fix!

Waaaaaay back in 2014 a man with a vision set up for the first time on Dec 21st at Gilles st market to give the people what they want….. vinyl records. 
Over the years C&P has been at the Wheaty so many times that it feels like the right spot to set up to Mark the occasion (pun intended).
We’ve got a brand new 10 year tshirt design by riverland champions Ryde Clothing available and the man himself whose vision we’re celebrating will be there so make sure you buy him numerous Wheaty beers and congratulate him for being awesome!

The Adelaide Sax Pack

After spending (sax) the last 4 years filling up Santa's sax in the North (sax) Pole, The Adelaide (sax) Sax Pack return to the Wheatsheaf stage (sax) with exactly the same set they performed 4 years (sax) ago... but probably performed with (sax) slightly less energy due to the fact they are 4 years older (sax). 

Expect the same offbeat, whacky (sax) brand of Pop/Xmas mashups with the same (sax!) amount of senseless banter and likely more bad (sax) jokes. But, you'll be entertained, oh (sax) yes you'll be entertained. As entertained as watching John Stamos. (sax)

​​​​​​​Adam McMahon: Soprano Sax
Jon Pulford: Alto Sax
Jason Page: Tenor Sax
Tom Hunt: Baritone Sax

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

The Yearlings & The Stable Hands + History of Trees + Sophie & Isabella

‘TWAS THE GIG BEFORE CHRSITMAS! 

Yes, it’s the traditional pre-Christmas show where The Yearlings and friends get together to play some tunes. Anything could happen . . .

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.

HISTORY OF TREES

Well known among local blues, roots, rock fraternity, Nikko (Nick Kipriddis) started learning guitar in 1979 after inheriting his father’s old Japanese Teisco and so began an everlasting love affair with guitar music. History of Trees is his first solo venture.

Sophie and Isabella

Two young guitar students of Chris Parkinson’s will open the show with their wonderful heartfelt songs and guitar playing, do not miss them.

Christmas Eve Eve With Haystacks Calhoon and Bridget Fahey & The Bone Rattlers

Haystacks Calhoon, known as ‘The World’s Strongest Band’, are a ramshackle, barn-stormin’ bar band who know how to get an audience on their feet and stomping along. They play a unique roots concoction they call ‘swampabilly’, inspired by country, blues, rockabilly and garage rock. The kind of concoction you swig out of a jug with four X’s on it.

The Bone Rattlers is gritty pub folk with a twang of alt-country. They have had the privilege of playing with Magic Dirt’s Adalita, Pat the Bunny, at A day of Clarity, Not Fest 7, Isolaid’s Folk unlocked, the Adelaide Fringe as well as the Adelaide Roller Derby. For fans who love Beasts of Bourbon, The Kills and Courtney Barnett.

CHRISTMAS DAY - CLOSED ALL DAY

Ahhhh......Christmas. One of the only days your favourite local bartenders get to take off work, eat too much food, and drink copious amounts of the booze they've spent all year serving.

If you need something to to while away the hours before the pub opens again, here's a Chrissy Classic for ya:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjQzJAKxTrE

Happy turkey day everyone - see you at the bar on Boxing Day!

Don Morrison's Raging Thirst

Consisting of Don Morrison, Eddie Morrison, Jake Morrison and Andy Przygonski, Raging Thirst are on the cusp of releasing their new album, Dreams. It will be available in all formats, vinyl, CD and on line.  

Raging Thirst’s performance on Boxing Day at the Wheatsheaf Hotel will be your first opportunity to hear this new (yet to be released) album performed live and pre release copies will be available at the merch desk. It may also be your last opportunity because once Dreams is released, Raging Thirst will soon be playing sold out stadium tours of Europe and the USA.

Cal Williams Jr Trio

The Maraby Band + Special Guests

The Maraby Band return to the Wheatsheaf this December for a splendid evening of rarified nonsense!

Harry Freeman, Tom Spall, Jardine Kiwat, James Mannix, David Blumberg and special guests (imaginary and otherwise) will be celebrating the annual reconvention of the Groop with two sets loaded with hits and elsewheres, direct to you from the Maraby Band vaults.

This will be an unmissable event for all locomotives, holiday enthusiasts and anchovy connoisseurs! One night only! Yes I said yes I will yes! 

Rhinestone Kozaks + Yellow Blue Bus

Rhinestone Kazacks

Been around for a few years, forged in the crucible of the Adelaide's diaspora of Ukrainians,  fusion music, hemiparasitic (latching onto other cultures), traditional & modern & original. Using the beutiful Ukrainian language...

NYE Funky Soul Party at The Wheaty with Moose Juice and Live Slug Reaction

Moose Juuce! The funky soul band, featuring an all-star lineup of award-winning musicians who bring unparalleled energy and talent to the stage. Led by the dynamic vocals of Maisie Aitkin, the group includes Dusty Cox on saxophone, Jack Strempel on keys, Tyler Venter on guitar, and Mario Marino on drums. Each member’s exceptional musicianship and accolades shine through in their seamless fusion of funk, soul, and jazz. You can expect electrifying performances and funky grooves, Moose Juuce will make their debut this New Year’s Eve at The Wheatsheaf Hotel, promising an unforgettable night to ring in 2025. 

New Year’s Day Songs for a New World - Featuring: Jen Lush Trio + Jachin Mee

Jen Lush (trio)

 Jen Lush and her band are known for their dynamic and passionate performances, tender folk songs flung into evocative folk-rock soundscapes with storytelling always at the centre. Performing as a trio, they’ll be sharing the fledgling songs for their coming album alongside older favourites from ‘Hum of the Mettle’ and 'Let Loose The Beating Birds,’ (ARBA Roots Albums of the Year 2021 and 2023.) "Art rock, dark pop, folk noir and beautifully fragile acoustic indie tones benchmark 'Hum of the mettle', a nine-track album that weaves hauntingly potent poetry with emotive rhythms and richly-flavoured melodies." Scenestr Magazine 

Jachin Mee

 Jachin Mee is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist living and working on Kaurna land (Adelaide, Australia). He has been recording and performing since 2021 as a member of art-folk outfit Wake In Fright, exploring lateral, deconstructed approaches to the drumming and percussion, as well as furthering the band’s continuing sonic evolution as co-producer. In every aspect of his creative practice, he is fascinated by the architecture of the popular song while retaining a love for storytelling and sincerity. His debut solo album, Talking To Music About People, was released in November 2024.