*Available as Solo or Duo act*
Tony Casella, known as the frontman for AXS TV's World's Greatest Tribute Band, The Nirvana Experience, is bringing Grunge back! His acoustic show ranges from artists Alice In Chains, Stone Temple Pilots, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, Weezer, and all the alternative rock that made the 90s great! He also sings a mean "Simple Man" and "Hotel California" to throw in some great Classic Rock.
Tony went by the name Tony on Fire for several years performing throughout the Houston, TX area before forming the Nirvana Experience. Be sure to check his videos out online.
First time using GigSalad and we hit the lottery with Tony! Not only is he an extremely talented guitarist and vocalist, he is super personable. Everyone enjoyed his interaction after his set as much as his performance. Stand up dude, book this guy and I promise you won’t be disappointed. Thanks again Tony, thoroughly enjoyed your time with us.
Response from Tony Casella | 90s Rock & Grunge:
It was my pleasure, Daniel! I had a great time performing for you all and hanging out afterwards. I look forward to next time!
Price Range: $300 and up
Gig Length: 10 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
Tony brings his own soundsystem and only needs a place to setup with power outlets. He will typically play and sing an acoustic set of up to 3 hours with breaks. His specialty is 90s rock with classic rock mixed in. Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, Alice In Chains, Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers are the style of music he will cover.
Available as a duo as well.
Please make sure there is ample room for Tony to setup and have someone on site to direct him when he arrives.
A 3 hour set consists of 3 x 50 minute sets with 2 x 15 minute breaks.
A 4 hour set (only available as a duo) consists of 4 x 45 minute sets with 3 x 20 minute breaks.
Tony Casella became known for founding and performing with The Nirvana Experience, featured on AXS TV's World's Greatest Tribute Bands in 2014. From 2012 until 2021, The Nirvana Experience performed throughout the U.S. and sold out House of Blues Houston consistently. They reached the attention of Courtney Love and TMZ Live in 2015 with their "fake" Nirvana song.
Tony, also known as Tony on Fire, performed 90s Rock acoustic shows throughout the greater Houston area from 2009 to 2020. During this time, Berryhill Baja Grill at Memorial City, River Oaks, and The Woodlands; Kona Grill at the Galleria; and Monkey Bar at the Kemah Boardwalk were among his residencies. Since 2020, Casella has performed praise and worship sets at City Centre on Town and Country Blvd on a monthly basis.
Due to the venue shutdowns in 2020, Tony discovered a new passion—teaching Guitar. He taught for two years at the School of Rock Spring, TX and is now a senior instructor at Rehearsal Room in Tomball, TX. He values his relationships with his students and enjoys teaching them how to play musical instruments and how to be in a band.
Tony's solo Rock performances typically include covers by Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Alice In Chains, the Beatles, Foo Fighters, and more.
No lighting or sound required. Tony brings his own soundsystem. A stage is preferable, but not required.
| December 14, 2024 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Personal Occasion |
Stone Temple Pilots "Interstate Love Song," "Plush," "Big Empty, "Creep"
Alice In Chains "No Excuses," "Rooster," "Nutshell"
Soundgarden "Black Hole Sun"
Nirvana "All Apologies," "Come As You Are," "Man Who Sold The World," "About A Girl," "Oh Me"
Foo Fighters "Everlong," "Times Like These," "Big Me," "Learn To Fly," "My Hero"
Green Day "Boulevard of Broken Dreams," "When I Come Around"
Incubus "Drive"
Live "Lightning Crashes," "I Alone"
Pearl Jam "Better Man," "Black"
Radiohead "Karma Police," "Creep"
Seether "Fine Again," "Broken"
Staind "It's Been A While," "Outside"
Seven Mary Three "Cumbersome"
Eve 6 "Inside Out"
Jimmy Eat World "The Middle"
Weezer "Island in the Sun," "Hash Pipe," "Pork and Beans"
The Beatles "Come Together," "With a Little Help from My Friends," "From Me To You," "Revolution"
Lynyrd Skynyrd "Simple Man"
The Eagles "Hotel California," "Take it Easy"
Tom Petty "I Won't Back Down," "Into the Great Wide Open"
Days of the New "Touch, Peel, and Stand"
Tonic "If You Could Only See"
Fuel "Bad Day," "Shimmer"
Nirvana, Alice In Chains, Stone Temple Pilots, Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, Weezer, Creed, Fuel, Bush, Silverchair.
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