Nirvana the Band the Show

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2007-12-13

Last Air Date: 2010-01-01

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 11

Created By: Matt Johnson, Jay McCarrol

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Top Cast

Matt Johnson as Matt
Jay McCarrol as Jay
Kaitlyn Regehr as Amelia
Born Ruffians as Born Ruffians
Ronnie Hawkins as Ronnie Hawkins
Mike Naphan as N/A
Conor Casey as N/A
Evan Morgan as N/A
JM McNab as N/A
Tom Hodgins as N/A

Seasons

Season 1 (2007)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Beginning (2007-12-13)

Matt and Jay begin planning their stage introduction and how they'll deliver their band package.
Ep. 2: The Buzz (2007-12-17)

Matt and Jay try to create buzz for the band.
Ep. 3: The Break-In (2007-12-24)

Matt and Jay create a plan to break into Vince Valence's office and book themselves.
Ep. 4: The Basement (2007-12-31)

Matt and Jay find themselves trapped in Vince Valence's basement.
Ep. 5: The Banned (2008-01-07)

Matt and Jay attempt to return the booking book to the Rivoli, a task made more difficult by Matt's temporary blindness.
Ep. 6: The B-Day (2008-01-14)

Matt and Jay track down the owner of the Treasure Island book.
Ep. 7: The Battle Of The Bands (2008-01-21)

After a falling out, Matt and Jay work separately with other musicians in preparation for a local Battle of the Bands contest on Halloween.
Ep. 8: The Burn (2008-01-28)

It's Christmas Eve. Matt and Jay have wiretapped Vince Valence's phone, and attempt to turn Rivoli employees against him. Meanwhile, Jay is shaken by a hostile interaction with a passerby.
Ep. 9: The Band (2008-02-04)

Matt and Jay receive a cease and desist letter from a band that shares its name with part of their own. They attempt to get the rights to the name for themselves.
Ep. 10: The Rivoli (2008-02-11)

Matt and Jay make final preparations for their show at the Rivoli.
Ep. 11: The Buena Vista Social Club (Bonus Episode) (2010-01-01)

Jay attempts to write a spec score for the second 'Madagascar' film while Matt takes a trip to Cuba in search of the Buena Vista Social Club.