Pull at the tap root of Nirvana, Soundgarden or Pearl Jam and eventually you’ll get to Mudhoney, the often overlooked pioneering band of the “grunge” era destined to go down in history as Kurt Cobain’s favorite band and primary influence. Maybe because they never got the payday of their most famous brethren, even 30 years after their debut recording, Mudhoney is as rowdy and aggressive as ever. Just check out their latest album, 2018’s Digital Garbage, which is as angry and dirty as anything they’ve ever done. Mellowing with age, apparently, is for whiskey and millionaires.
Mudhoney
Sat, 8pm, $25+
The Ritz, San Jose
