“They sounded great and the show was a lot of fun. We will see them again when they come back around.”
Tucson Chris
Nirvana tribute
Smells Like Nirvana
A live Nirvana tribute spanning Bleach, Nevermind, In Utero, and MTV Unplugged
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Bio
Smells Like Nirvana is a Chicago-based Nirvana tribute band performing material from Nevermind, In Utero, Bleach, MTV Unplugged, and rare b-sides.
The band is fronted by Paul Wandtke (ex Trivium, Dead Original), with Nick Shabatura on drums and Mike Petrasek (Bedlem). Made up of seasoned pros and dedicated Nirvana fans, the group centers its set on the songs and feel tied to Kurt Cobain and Nirvana.
Their live show leans into the grunge angst of the original material and is performed without click tracks or backing tracks, reflecting an approach the band connects directly to Nirvana’s own philosophy. For buyers looking for a clear Nirvana-focused tribute, Smells Like Nirvana delivers a set built around the core albums and deeper cuts fans know.
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Representative setlist
Songs this act can bring to stage
- 01Lithium
- 02Smells Like Teen Spirit
- 03Polly
- 04Breed
- 05Stay Away
- 06Territorial Pissings
- 07Drain You
- 08In Bloom
- 09Come As You Are
- 10On A Plain
- 11Lounge Act
- 12Something In The Way
- 13Endless, Nameless
- 14Rape Me
- 15Very Ape
- 16Serve The Servants
- 17Dumb
- 18Heart-Shaped Box
- 19All Apologies
- 20Pennyroyal Tea
- 21Scentless Apprentice
- 22Frances Farmer will have her revenge on Seattle
Reviews
5.0 (1)