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.
In the late ’80s, The Stems achieved acclaim with a series of singles and EPs and the timeless ‘At First Sight, Violet are Blue’ LP in 1987. The group disbanded in late 1987 and made a significant comeback in 2003, playing to sold-out crowds nationwide. Since then, they have continued to tour regularly in front of audiences across Australia, Europe, Japan, and the United States.
Following the release of their Top 20 single Falling From The Sky, and live album The Stems – Official Live Recording (Cheersquad Records & Tapes), fans can expect to hear some new music from the band in the lead up to their 2025 tour. In the meantime, don’t miss out on snapping up tickets for the upcoming shows.
THE STEMS – EAST COAST AUSTRALIAN TOUR APRIL 2025
WEDNESDAY APRIL 23
NORTHCOTE SOCIAL CLUB, Melbourne VIC
THURSDAY APRIL 24
CROWBAR, Sydney NSW
FRIDAY APRIL 25
GUM BALL FESTIVAL, Hunter Valley NSW
SATURDAY APRIL 26
OLD MUSEUM, Brisbane QLD
*Tickets available from the venues or via www.lunalivepresents.com
