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​Nirvana the Band the Show

​Nirvana the Band the Show

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).

Created ByMatt JohnsonJay McCarrol
StatusEnded
Original Name​Nirvana the Band the Show
First Air DateDecember 13, 2007
Last Air DateJanuary 1, 2010
Seasons1
Episodes11
Episode Runtime2h 41min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesCanada
Production CompaniesViceland
Networks
The Buena Vista Social Club (Bonus Episode)
S01E11

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.

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