On May 11, celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Worcester music scene founded in 1978 that became known as Wormtown.  Five bands, whose members are all key players in this important piece of local history, will convene at Ralph’s Diner on Grove Street for a night of rock ’n’ reminiscing.

The Commandos got their start as teenagers in the late ’70s and will be kicking off the night. Formed by Brian Hopper and Jeff Crane in the suburbs of Worcester, they ran their own underage club in a basement for themselves and their friends who were too young to enter the city’s nightspots.

The Performers, another early contributor to local music lore, will bring brothers Doug and Sibley Geer back to the stage. Heavy radio airplay on WCUW 91.3 made them stars early on, and they continue to be a part of what is happening regionally.

Musclecah continues the tradition of honest, hard-driving music that the music scene was known for back when all the rules changed.  On bass and vocals, Wormtown legend Catherine “Cathy Cah”’ Lillyman was a founding member of The Blue Moon Band. Along with her husband, Chris ‘Cah’ Lillyman, Cathy also rocks out with bands The McGunks and Meat Depressed.

The Time Beings, known as the Kings of Garage Rock, will lend their talents to the party. Formed in western Massachusetts by Jay Matorano in the ’80s and featuring Preston Wayne and his signature guitar sounds, this is one of the many bands Matorano been involved with in Worcester, including the ’80’s best-known Worcester outfit, The Odds.

The Numbskulls, one of the area’s top award-winning punk bands, round out the bill. Alex and Lysie Nagorski and their bandmates, including singer/songwriter James Keyes, have won just about every award offered during their tenure on the streets. They show no signs of slowing down, having played at this year’s First Night Worcester, as well as several shows Ralph’s and Beatnik’s.

If you want to celebrate the Worcester music scene and enjoy swag from Narragansett Beer, plan to be at Ralph’s Diner at 9 p.m. Saturday, May 11. For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page at facebook.com/events/106814422845236.