December 11, 2024: West Australian garage rock icons, The Stems, made a triumphant return to the live stage in August and September 2024, celebrating their 40th Anniversary with a series of sold-out shows across Australia and Europe. The tour’s overwhelming success left many fans disappointed after missing out on tickets. Due to popular demand, the band – featuring original members Dom Mariani, Julian Matthews, and Dave Shaw, along with acclaimed guitarist Ashley Naylor (Even/Paul Kelly/The Church) – are set to hit the road once more. They will be playing a limited series of shows along the east coast of Australia in April 2025.
The Stems attained their own legendary status in the Australian and International music scene – roaring out of Perth with a sound and style that definitively captured the spirit and enthusiasm of sixties garage music – lurching fuzz-tone guitars, brooding organ, solid gold garage-punk, and primo power pop! They not only created a distinctive sonic identity but also penned unforgettable songs while delivering electrifying live performances.
