QUALITY: JAR OF FLIES (the ultimate AIC experience) is a gathering of top Seattle musicians with a passion for live energy and true showmanship.
EXPERIENCE: They do not try to look like the bands, act like the bands, or try to “be” the bands; they just painstakingly work to ensure that they sound exactly like the albums.
In honor of Alice in Chains, the Seattle-based tribute band brings an authentic and powerful sonic experience to the stage.
We`re honored to be invited back to 90s Flannel Fest for our fifth year. This is one of the very best outdoor tribute festivals Washington has to offer. Grab your passes now and make plans to join us and OUTSHINED (Tribute to Soundgarden & Temple Of The Dog) on Saturday, October 3 at Grant County Fairgrounds in Moses Lake!…
More special guest performers returning for Layne Staley Tribute Weekend ‘26!
The talented Jessica Lurie (Sax), Kenny Buckley (Percussion) and Jake Carden (Guitar) will take the stage again this year. We’re thrilled to have them lend their expertise and add the crucial musical layers to adequately serve this timeless music.
Jake is also planning something very special for Grunge Night (FRI 8/21) that you don’t want to miss. More on that soon.
Give it up for these hardworking individuals who help make the magic happen and allow us to honor Layne’s repertoire in the best way possible.
Many familiar faces are returning to Layne Staley Weekend in 2026!
Please help us welcome back the gentlemen who round out Seattle’s premiere tribute to grunge, THE GRUNGE SHOW.
Perched at the helm of @jaroffliestributeband (AiC) for the 8th consecutive year sits internationally adored, Brendan Maier (Sapphire Sun) @brendanielson, a singer recognized by Loudwire and Metal Injection as a dead ringer for Layne, and an undeniable Pacific Northwest fan favorite who brings Staley’s grit and showmanship to the forefront. Guitarist / Vocalist, Kyyle Cort (Superfekta) @kyyleonthedial adds Jerry Cantrell’s unforgettable timbre, blending together a hauntingly accurate portrayal of their signature overlapping harmonies that set Alice in Chains apart from the rest.
Fronting @outshinedributeband (Soundgarden / TOTD / Audioslave) is a classically trained vocalist known as @KevenJamesHoffman (Dead Rebel Saints). Raw talent paired with a painstaking work ethic has cultivated Keven into a vocal force capable of navigating Chris Cornell’s remarkable range from early Soundgarden albums to songs from the twilight of his career. No one sings like Chris anymore, but Hoffman’s awe-inspiring rendition is a near perfect replication of Cornell’s aura and is absolutely worth writing home about.
Bringing a bona fide display of showmanship and a true homage to Kurt Cobain’s life and legacy, @nirvanaseattletribute (Nirvana) embodies the spirit, attitude and unique energy of the band who changed popular music’s landscape forever. Lead Singer, Sean Morrison (No Ground), captivates audiences with his rare ability to match Cobain’s vocal essence while leading an unadulterated tribute to Nirvana’s memorable stage presence.
Showbox Presents: GRUNGE NIGHT (A Tribute to Seattle Music) Friday, August 21st at The Showbox in Seattle, WA Ticket link: https://www.showboxpresents.com/events/detail/1345371
Showbox Presents: LAYNE STALEY TRIBUTE 2026 Saturday, August 22nd at The Showbox in Seattle, WA Ticket link: https://www.showboxpresents.com/events/detail/1345368…
Showbox Presents: LAYNE STALEY TRIBUTE 2026 Saturday, August 22nd at The @showbox in Seattle
Special Guest Performers: – JAR OF FLIES (the ultimate AIC experience) @jaroffliestributeband – BRENDAN MAIER (Sapphire Sun) @brendanielson – KEVEN JAMES HOFFMAN (Dead Rebel Saints) @kevenjameshoffman – DANE VANCE CREEK (Rain Light Fade) @danevancecreek – KYYLE CORT & KAYRIS CORT (Superfekta) @kyyleonthedial – JOHN EVANS (TwasmonauT) @runningatnight – MARTIN THOMAS REED (MTR Project) @official_mtr_project – SEAN MORRISON (No Ground) – JOE PEPE (Josh Kain) @josephpepe57 – JACE KERTSON @jacemusiclv – BILLY FISHER @billypaulfisher – JAY SMITH @justtheworstever
The Grunge Show – Two Shows in Oregon 7/25 NEGATIVE CREEP (Nirvana) JAR OF FLIES (AiC) OUTSHINED (Soundgarden)
Saturday, July 25, 2026 at The Headliners Club in Lake Oswego, OR
~Unplugged Matinee Session~ All Ages | Music 4p | Doors at 3p
~The Grunge Show Main Event~ 21+ | Music 8p | Reserved seats available
Tickets: https://theheadlinersclub.com/
From the same city that produced the most influential musical movement of the 20th century comes the world’s most spot-on tributes to Layne Staley, Chris Cornell, and Kurt Cobain. Covering vast expanses of the Alice in Chains, Soundgarden and Nirvana catalogs, along with sprinkles of beloved side projects and supergroups, Seattle`s own, The Grunge Show delivers an authentic recreation of these rock & roll greats.
SAT 6/27 THE GRUNGE SHOW Airport Tavern Music Hall NEGATIVE CREEP Nirvana + OUTSHINED Soundgarden + JAR OF FLIES AIC w/ special guest @travisbrachtofficial 7PM Doors | 8PM Show | 21+
Seattle changed rock music forever, and on Saturday, June 27, Airport Tavern Music Hall turns the volume all the way up for a full-on tribute to the sound that shook the world.
THE GRUNGE SHOW brings together three powerhouse tribute acts dedicated to recreating the grit, weight, melody, and raw emotional force of the Pacific Northwest’s most iconic bands. This is more than a night of covers — it’s a full-tilt celebration of the songs, tone, and attitude that made Nirvana, Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, and Alice In Chains essential.
Together, these bands recreate the essence of a movement that was never polished, never fake, and never built to play nice. THE GRUNGE SHOW is for the lifers, the loud ones, the flannel-and-feedback faithful, and anybody who still wants to feel that Seattle sound in their chest.
A full night devoted to the bands that defined a generation — played with the kind of care, force, and respect this music deserves.
Tickets on sale now: https://www.eventim.us/event/negative-creep-outshined-jar-of-flies/690724…
This Saturday, May 30th 2026. @jaroffliestributeband & @washedinblackband pay tribute to the iconic Seattle bands @aliceinchains & @pearljam Join us for a great night of music #grunge #seattlemusic #tributebands…
