Elvana: Elvis Fronted Nirvana

Elvana is a tribute act that imagines Elvis Presley fronting the songs of Nirvana, performed at The Prospect Building in Bristol. The show is a tribute, so Elvis and Nirvana are not the performers.

Elvana is a tribute to Nirvana, the American grunge band led by Kurt Cobain, whose album Nevermind appeared in 1991. The concept places Elvis Presley, the rock and roll star, at the front of Nirvana's material, so the songs come from Nirvana while the Elvis element draws on Presley's rock and roll and rockabilly legacy.

On stage, the act blends the swagger of rockabilly with the heavier force of grunge, working through Nirvana's catalogue and combining it with moments from Elvis Presley's music. The material points to overdriven guitars, hip-shaking grooves and mash-ups of the two repertoires.

The concert suits listeners who know either band, or both. It takes place at The Prospect Building, a Bristol venue that hosts concerts and shows.