Veteran Australian musician Don Mariani, a prominent power pop activist known for his work with bands like The Stems and DM3, has announced the cancellation of his entire European tour. This decision directly impacts the concert he was scheduled to perform on Wednesday, April 15, at Bilbao's Crazy Horse venue.

According to Undercover Producciones, the Bilbao-based promoter, the ongoing war in Iran and the difficulties with flight layovers in the Middle East have rendered the European tour completely unfeasible. Consequently, Mariani has been forced to cancel all his European dates, “awaiting the possibility of finding new dates.”

Mariani, celebrated for his contributions to power pop over recent decades with groups such as The Stems, Someloves, DM3, and Datura 4, is a familiar face on Bizkaia's stages. He had planned to perform a concert with his current project, The Rippled Souls, to revisit his classics and present tracks from his acclaimed latest solo album, titled Apple of Life.

Mariani will seek new dates to tour with a band featuring Joe Grech (Datura 4) on guitar and vocals, Toni Italiano (DM3) on bass and vocals, and Jamie Turner (The High Learys) on drums and vocals. The Basque promoter emphasizes that this lineup “offers Mariani's unmistakable blend of melody, harmony, and energy.”