Primus, the band that sounds like a carnival ride designed by a mad scientist, is taking their Onward & Upward Summer Tour to stages across the land. Formed in El Sobrante, California, in 1984, Primus has been described as a fusion of funk metal, alternative metal, experimental rock, and progressive rock. Their music is a blend of absurdist funk-rock and experimental metal, characterized by Les Claypool’s virtuosic bass lines and the band’s penchant for the bizarre. As Stephen Thomas Erlewine suggests, Primus is “a post-punk Rush spiked with the sensibility and humor of Frank Zappa”. For more on their sonic adventures, visit primusville.com.

Opening the show is MonoNeon, the Memphis-born bassist and experimental musician known for his genre-blending style. His music incorporates elements of jazz, avant-funk, experimental, microtonal, and R&B. MonoNeon’s innovative approach includes harmonizing viral videos with basslines and utilizing microtonality in his compositions. His performances are a testament to his belief that the objects and textures of daily existence can be transfigured into art, echoing the philosophies of avant-gardists like Marcel Duchamp and John Cage. To explore his unique musical universe, visit mononeon.com.