Biography

Dom Mariani

Emerging from the port city of Fremantle in Western Australia, Dom Mariani came into prominence as the founding member of one of Australia’s most loved and respected bands of the mid to late 80’s THE STEMS.

From their formation in the early summer of late 1983 to the end of 1987 THE STEMS with Dom at the helm as singer, songwriter and lead guitarist steadily infiltrated Australian radio, press and alternative charts, winning the hearts of critics and a legion of loyal fans worldwide.

A succession of classic singles and a chart-topping LP “At First Sight-Violets are Blue” stirred interest as far a-field as Europe, Japan and the US. But foremost it was his ability to write great songs, unique and confident guitar playing that made him stand out from the rest.

He has recorded 20 albums over a 35+ year career in a variety of styles as a solo artist, side projects and bands that include such lauded outfits as The Someloves, DM3, The Majestic Kelp, The Stoneage Hearts, The DomNicks, Baggage Handler and with his current outfit Datura4.

He is also a two-time West Australian Music Hall of Fame inductee, in 2004 as an artist in his own right and as a member of the now legendary The Stems in 2018.

Neanderthal Jam - Datura4
At First Sight Violets are Blue - The Stems
West of Anywhere – The Best Of - DM3
Hi Seas - The Majestic Kelp

Bands

DATURA4

“Ball-busting Oz proto heavy rock…heartfelt psychedelicised blues and boogie-rock for the denim-clad delinquent in us all”

Datura4
Neanderthal Jam - Datura4

Neanderthal Jam

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West Coast Highway Cosmic - Datura4

West Coast Highway Cosmic

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Blessed is the Boogie

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Blessed is the Boogie - Datura4
Hairy Mountain - Datura4

Hairy Mountain

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Demon Blues - Datura4

Demon Blues

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Going Back to Hoonsville - Datura4

Going Back to Hoonsville

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THE STEMS

The Past is Future Bound

Making their debut in March 1984 playing alongside The Triffids and The Saints, THE STEMS released a series of independent records on Sydney’s Citadel Records with each release reaching #1 on the Australian alternative charts. But it was their debut album, released on Mushroom records, AT FIRST SIGHT VIOLETS ARE BLUE in 1987 that received national and international acclaim becoming one of the best-selling Australian albums of that year despite an almost total lack of commercial airplay in the corporate FM dominated 80’s.

Rolling Stone named their album “At First Sight” one of the top 100 releases of all time and was awarded gold status selling over 35000 copies.

On the 1st of November 2018, The Stems were inducted into West Australian Music Hall of Fame.

The Stems
At First Sight Violets are Blue - The Stems

At First Sight Violets are Blue

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Heads Up - The Stems

Heads Up

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Mushroom Soup - The Stems

Mushroom Soup

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​​DM3

​​Popsided Guitars

“Huge guitars, cracking drums, killer harmonies and insanely catchy tunes. Everything that made me first love rock and roll is here and more.”

DM3 made their mark on the International Power Pop scene with their 3 official albums and are revered by fans and critics alike and are arguably the best power Pop band Australia has produced.

DM3
One Time Two Times Three Times More – The Best Of - DM3

One Time Two Times Three Times More – The Best Of

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One Time Two Times Three Red Light

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One Time Two Times Three Red Light - DM3
Road to Rome - DM3

Road to Rome

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Rippled Soul

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Rippled Soul - DM3
Garage Sale Volume 1 - DM3

Garage Sale Volume 1

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Italian Style Garage Sale Volume 2

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Italian Style Garage Sale Volume 2 - DM3
Live at Roskilde - DM3

Live at Roskilde

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West of Anywhere – The Best Of

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West of Anywhere – The Best Of - DM3
Hourglass – The Best Of - DM3

Hourglass – The Best Of

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Garage Sale Compendium - DM3

Garage Sale Compendium

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Monsters (single) - DM3

Monsters (single)

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​​THE MAJESTIC KELP

​​Hi Seas

“Sit back, relax and close your eyes, feel the sun on your back and sand between your toes”,…welcome to the surf guitar lounge.”

The Majestic Kelp
Underwater Casino - The Majestic Kelp

Underwater Casino

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Music to Chase Cars By - The Majestic Kelp

Music to Chase Cars By

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Turn Up the Sun - The Majestic Kelp

Turn Up the Sun

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Hi Seas - The Majestic Kelp

Hi Seas

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Deadbeat Boogie (single) - The Majestic Kelp

Deadbeat Boogie (single)

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Solo & Other Projects

Homespun Blues and Green

Homespun Blues and Green

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And The Rest

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And The Rest
Rewind and Play

Rewind and Play

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Shell Collection

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Shell Collection
Popsided Guitar Anthology

Popsided Guitar Anthology

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Baggage Handler

Baggage Handler

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Don’t Talk About Us

Don’t Talk About Us

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NEWS & SHOWS

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Datura4 Upcoming shows

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Saturday May 20

Rodneys bait and Tackle, Mosman Park

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Sunday May 21

Clancy’s Fish Pub, Dunsborough

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Saturday June 24

‘Spiffs and Riffs’ Indian Ocean Hotel

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Friday August 4

‘High and Heavy’ Badlands

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Friday September 8

Clancy’s Fish Pub, Fremantle

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September / October

European Tour Spain and Italy

Solo Upcoming shows

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Wednesday June 21

RockWiz live Astor Theatre

News

Datura 4 - Invisible Hits

NEW ALBUM

New album ‘Invisible Hits’

October 2023

Neanderthal Jam - Datura4

New Album

New album ‘Neanderthal Jam’ out now on AliveNatural records and through Bomp Mail Order.

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Ticket available thru Oztix and the Milk Bar website.

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