Elvana: Elvis Fronted Nirvana

Elvana is a project built on the premise of its title, Elvis fronting Nirvana, staged at KOKO in London. It draws on pop, rock and indie influences.

Elvana takes its premise from its title: the songs of Nirvana, the Seattle rock band formed in 1987 by Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic, are reimagined through the voice of Elvis Presley, the American singer often called the King of Rock and Roll. Nirvana's Dave Grohl joined on drums in 1990, and the band's 1991 album Nevermind, which includes Smells Like Teen Spirit, brought grunge to a mainstream audience.

Elvana is a project rather than the original artists, so the programme sits between two very different catalogues: Presley's 1950s rock and rockabilly, and Nirvana's abrasive, melodic guitar rock. The concept suits listeners who enjoy reinterpretations of classic rock repertoires.

KOKO, in Camden, is a London venue that hosts concerts and shows.