later mixed at Ultrasuede in Cincinnati by producer John Curley (White Stripes, Afghan Wigs, Greenhornes and Ronnie Spector). The Stems then toured nationally to promote the new album and played their first shows outside Australia, including European dates and a U.S. visit that included the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas. In July 2009 The Stems announced that they would be disbanding later that year, with an eight-date national farewell tour in October. 2013-present: Second reformation In April 2013 The Stems performed at Dig It Up! festival shows in Sydney and Melbourne. The lineup was Mariani, Matthews, Shaw and new guitarist Ashley Naylor in place of Lane. The same lineup played gigs on the east coast in March 2014, including supports for the reunited Sunnyboys in Brisbane and Sydney. On 31 May 2014, The Stems was one the headline acts at Perth's annual 'State of the Art' festival at the Perth Cultural Centre. Members Dom Mariani – vocals, guitar (1983–1987, 2003–2009, 2013-present) Richard Lane – vocals, guitar, keyboards, harmonica (1983–1987, 2003–2009) (died May 2020) Gary Chambers – drums (1983–1986) Julian Matthews – bass guitar, vocals (1984–1987, 2003–2009, 2013-present) David Shaw – drums, percussion, vocals (1986–1987, 2003–2009, 2013-present) John Shuttleworth – bass guitar (1984) Ashley Naylor; guitar, vocals (2013–present) Davey Lane; guitar, vocals, keys, harmonica (2017–present) Discography Studio albums Live albums Compilation albums Extended plays Singles Awards West Australian Music Industry Awards The West Australian Music Industry Awards are annual awards celebrating achievements for Western Australian music. They commenced in 1985. |- | 2018 || The Stems || Hall of Fame || |- References External links Official website "The Stems" archived from the original at Australian Rock Database on 16 July 2012. Retrieved 15 June 2020. "Interview with Dom Mariani" on Trilogy Rock (Spain) Australian alternative rock groups Musical groups established in 1983 Musical groups disestablished in 1987 Musical groups reestablished in 2003 Musical groups disestablished in 2009 Musical groups reestablished in 2013 Musical groups from Perth, Western Australia Punk blues musical groups Swamp rock groups Australian power pop groups