touring circuit as well as playing a number of residency gigs in Sydney, including the Rose Shamrock and Thistle Hotel in Rozelle. The band also took advantage of the various television opportunities available to independent music acts in the 1990s, performing live on a variety of daytime and evening news and variety programs. After meeting at a 1996 recording session Dom became friends with drummer Rob Hirst and was asked to join Backsliders. A very brief rehearsal followed and Rob and agreed officially joining in 2000, however with the understanding that there were to be some upcoming Midnight Oil commitments. Drummers Angus Diggs and Ashley Davies filled the drum role during Rob's occasional absences, however with the disbandment of Midnight Oil in 2002, Rob was able to focus on touring, writing and playing with Backsliders. In 2000, drummer Peter Burgess resigned. In 2006, Jim Conway resigned from the group. Broderick Smith (Dingoes, Big Combo) and Ian Collard (Collard Greens and Gravy) took the harmonica role at alternate gigs. In 2010, Joe Glover (Shelley's Murder Boys) added to the harmonica team. 2011-present: At the ARIA Music Awards of 2011, was nominated for ARIA Award for Best Blues and Roots Album Their 2020 album, Bonecrunch, was described by the Sydney Morning Herald as "in the hands of these vets the blues element isn’t staid, but is led down different, swampy paths to create something new and, indeed, hopeful." Discography Studio albums Live albums Compilation albums Extended plays Awards and nominations ARIA Music Awards The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987. ! |- | ARIA Music Awards of 1999 | Poverty Deluxe | ARIA Award for Best Blues and Roots Album | | rowspan="3"| |- | ARIA Music Awards of 2002 | Hanoi | Best Blues and Roots Album | |- | ARIA Music Awards of 2011 | Starvation Box | Best Blues and Roots Album | |- References External links Australian folk music groups Australian indie rock groups