Nirvana the Band the Show (2007)
Synopsis
Nirvana the Band the Show is a 2007–09 independent Canadian mockumentary web series created and written by Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol, who play fictionalized versions of themselves as they attempt to achieve their dream of playing at a small Toronto venue, the Rivoli, through a series of various schemes and publicity stunts. The viral success of the eleven produced episodes spawned a Viceland series of (almost) the same name, Nirvanna the Band the Show (2017–18), and a feature film, Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2025).
Episodes
Episodes
The Beginning
Matt and Jay begin planning their stage introduction and how they'll deliver their band package.
The Buzz
Matt and Jay try to create buzz for the band.
The Break-In
Matt and Jay create a plan to break into Vince Valence's office and book themselves.
The Basement
Matt and Jay find themselves trapped in Vince Valence's basement.
The Banned
Matt and Jay attempt to return the booking book to the Rivoli, a task made more difficult by Matt's temporary blindness.
The B-Day
Matt and Jay track down the owner of the Treasure Island book.
The Battle of the Bands
After a falling out, Matt and Jay work separately with other musicians in preparation for a local Battle of the Bands contest on Halloween.
The Burn
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.
The Band
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.
The Rivoli
Matt and Jay make final preparations for their show at the Rivoli.
The Buena Vista Social Club (Bonus Episode)
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.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
Nirvana the Band the Show
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
11
Production
Viceland
