The Chrome Showroom at Santa Fe Station brings in this national touring Nirvana tribute led by Paul Wandtke, who's played with Trivium and Dead Original. He's joined by drummer Sean McCole and bassist Mike Petrasek from Bedlem, forming a trio that takes a refreshingly authentic approach to recreating Nirvana's sound. No click tracks, no backing tracks—just raw performances that mirror how Kurt Cobain and the band actually played live.

The setlist covers everything from the abrasive early days of Bleach through the massive singles off Nevermind to the heavier, more experimental material from In Utero. They also work in songs from the MTV Unplugged session and dig up some deeper cuts that casual fans might not know. It's clear these guys have done their homework and genuinely respect the source material rather than just going through the motions of the hits.

The Chrome Showroom's intimate setting works well for this kind of show—it's a smaller venue where the grunge aesthetic and energy can really come through. The show is all-ages with separate 21+ areas, so it draws a mix of people who grew up with Nirvana in the 90s and younger fans discovering the music now.