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Nirvana the Band the Show

Nirvana the Band the Show
★ 8.9/10•2007•Comedy
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Nothing like a good feeling.

Musicians Matt and Jay attempt to achieve their dream of playing at a small Toronto venue, the Rivoli, through a series of various schemes and publicity stunts.

Matt Johnson · Writer

Jay McCarrol · Writer

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateDec 11, 2007

Episodes

Episode 1 - The BeginningE111m

The Beginning

Matt and Jay prepare a press kit for their band so they can play a show at The Rivoli.

Dec 11, 2007

Episode 2 - The BuzzE210m

The Buzz

To ensure a show at The Rivoli, Matt and Jay build buzz by putting up flyers for their band.

Dec 21, 2007

Episode 3 - The Break-InE310m

The Break-In

Matt and Jay plan to break into The Rivoli to get the booking book, so they can book themselves.

Jan 10, 2008

Episode 4 - The BasementE412m

The Basement

Matt and Jay break into Vince Valence's house to get the booking book, but when Valence unexpectedly arrives home they are forced to stay in his basement.

Feb 14, 2008

Episode 5 - The BannedE516m

The Banned

Matt and Jay attempt to return the booking book to the Rivoli, a task made more difficult by Matt's temporary blindness and the band getting banned.

Jun 22, 2008

Episode 6 - The B-DayE617m

The B-Day

After their plan to return the booking book failed, Matt and Jay track down the person who they think has it, but they get sidetracked trying to get Matt a G-friend for his B-day.

Sep 20, 2008

Episode 7 - The Battle of the BandsE719m

The Battle of the Bands

After Matt leaves the band, both he and Jay have to find new musicians to play with for their local Battle of the Bands.

Nov 30, 2008

Episode 8 - The BurnE816m

The Burn

Matt and Jay setup a wiretap at Vince Valence's house to blackmail him so they can play a show at The Rivoli.

Jan 10, 2009

Episode 9 - The BandE917m

The Band

Matt and Jay have to resolve a cease and desist letter from The Band by getting Ronnie Hawkins' to sign away his life's work, all while reminiscing on their early friendship.

Jun 3, 2009

Episode 10 - The RivoliE1020m

The Rivoli

Matt and Jay rehearse for their show at The Rivoli, while Jay keeps having nightmares.

Nov 5, 2009

Episode 11 - The Buena Vista Social Club (Bonus Episode)E1115m

The Buena Vista Social Club (Bonus Episode)

Jay prepares for his "Spec Film Score", all the while Matt is in Cuba looking for The Buena Vista Social Club.

Jan 1, 2010

Actors

Matt Johnson

Matt Johnson

Matt

Jay McCarrol

Jay McCarrol

Jay / Vince Valence (voice) / Additional Voices

Jared Raab

Jared Raab

Jared

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