Rory Newman is a singer, songwriter and guitarist based in Naarm/Melbourne. Drawing from a wide array of influences including folk, blues and jazz, he blends intricate fingerstyle guitar and a rich baritone voice to create a vivid tapestry of sound.

Jesse Lawrance returns to the Poet!

Jesse is a seasoned singer-songwriter hailing from Castlemaine, Victoria.

With roots firmly planted in the Texas songwriter tradition and a deep appreciation for country and Americana genres, Jesse crafts songs that are gritty and poetic.

His lyrics combine powerful imagery with deft story-telling to create moving vignettes from the raw materials of life.