Celebrate the legendary sounds of Nirvana & Kurt Cobain with national traveling Nirvana tribute’Smells Like Nirvana’ as they perform songs from Nevermind, In Utero, Bleach, and more (bsides/rare songs).Make song requests/get tix at smellslikenirvanatribute.comSmells Like Nirvana is based out of Chicago and is composed of seasoned pros and die-hardfans of Nirvana fronted by Paul Wandtke (ex Trivium, Dead Original), w/ drummer SeanMcCole and bassist Mike Petrasek (Bedlem).
Their live tribute to Nirvana is a haunting episodeof grunge filled angst playing songs from Nirvana’s albums Bleach, Nevermind, In Utero andMTV Unplugged as well as rare b-sides and more; played without click tracks or backing tracks,a trait that is rare in today’s contemporary musical landscape, a trait and philosophy thatNirvana lived by.
Dead Original is the new hard rock trio w/ grunge undertones from Chicago, IL started by Paul Wandtke whom got his start in the music industry as a work for hire drummer over the years drumming for such acts as Trivium, Kill Hannah and even the hit musical Rock of Ages. Feeling inspired to pick up a guitar after always feeling like something was missing in life, he now fronts Dead Original with Joey Kus on drums and Mike Petrasek (Bedlem) on bass. Dead Original is a blend of grunge, groove power, simple riffs, melodic hooks and some progressive elements via some tastefully placed odd meters. Their motto and creed is #grungelives #makerockgreatagain #makegrungegreatagain
“Chicago’s grungiest tribute to Nirvana” Smells Like Nirvana takes the stage alongside Dead Original. On top of live music we will have some of WNY’s finest food trucks as well as several local vendors. Parking is FREE. The bar and box office is currently cash only. ATM’s are conveniently located on site for use. V.I.P. includes a private side stage setting with seating, a swag bag, snacks & an attentive bartender. General admission increase to $25 day of show.
