• The Tom Price Desert Classic kicked off the night with a set of danceable garage hits. Above, guitarist Don Blackstone.

  • Tom Price of The Tom Price Desert Classic singing as fingers dance on keys.

  • The Scientists have a new album in the works, which will be its first full length release since 1987.

  • Formed in the late 70s in Australia, The Scientists is now on its first U.S. tour.

  • From left to right, bassist Boris Sujdovic, frontman Kim Salmon, and drummer Leanne Cowie.

  • Cowie drums with raw punk energy.

  • Sujdovic jams on his bass.

  • Mudhoney at Neptune Theatre September 29th, 2018.

  • Bassist Guy Maddison keeps the rhythm going. Madison has been with Mudhoney since 2001.

  • Mudhoney has been together since 1988 and still had three of its original members: frontman Mark Arm, guitarist Steve Turner, and drummer Dan Peters.

  • Turner smiling his way threw another set.

  • Maddison thumps out the rhythm for Mudhoney.

  • Waves of grunge emanate from Turner’s guitar to the audience’s ears.

By Monica Martinez