Name: Nearvana Unplugged
Start: 2025-04-05T20:00:00+11:00
Location: Second Story

This will be a ticket only event, no door sales.
This is a full performance of Nirvana's Unplugged in New York Concert, performed by a 6 piece band,
a recreation to, as close (or near) as we can make it.
"Nearvana" was conceived by Erik Parker and Toby Johnson, for Culture Jam's "The Town" festival in December 2024, following the 90s theme of the festival.
It was developed as a faithful recreation, because we love the music. Something we all grew up listening to. The notion of Nirvana evolving into something more had Kurt lived, is an invigorating idea to ponder on. Delving into folk and Americana, exploring renditions, gives the impression they were ready for a huge evolution.
The performance we developed for The Town became so much more in the moment. We knew it could be special, but the energy from the audience made it almost too much to process. It was truly beautiful to all enjoy this together, with a shared appreciation so deep and reverential to the work and the artists that created it.
We'll have the full band line-up from The Town.
(accordion pending)

Raph Bowen : Bass / Krist
Jake Dewhurst : Guitar / Pat
Amy Ryan : Cello / Lori
Toby Johnson : Drums / Dave
Erik Parker : Vocals, Guitar, very bad posture / Kurt
Guest : accordion

We have a the glorious support of an opening duo act
Featuring James Harrison of Fleeting Persuasion,
Playing the early work of PLACEBO

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We'll be performing it again on the anniversary of Kurt's passing.
We honour his memory, and request that any conversations around self-harm, that might pop up on the night, are had respectfully.
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Thanks to Nicholas Moppi for the photographs