Ft. Lauderdale, Fl – It is Friday the 13th and Revolution Live is rockin’ with performances by Alice in Chains tribute band, In a Nutshell and Stone Temple Pilots tribute band, The Stone Temple Pilots Projekt. Fans are eager with anticipation to see two of the best tribute bands in the business. The night promises to be an unadulterated, balls to wall, rock-n-roll experience.
Channeling the raw power and emotional undercurrents of the ’90s alt-rock boom, The Stone Temple Pilots Projekt has carved out a distinct niche in South Florida’s live music scene. This tribute act doesn’t just play STP’s hits—they resurrect them. From the distorted swagger of “Vasoline” to the haunting introspection of “ “Plush,” each performance is a pulse of nostalgia wrapped in grit and authenticity. Their deep reverence for the Stone Temple Pilots‘ legacy fuels a show that’s less imitation, more celebration—a faithful homage to one of grunge’s most iconic voices. The lineup for the Stone Temple Pilots Projekt include Brendan Mckenzie (Vocals), Alberto Gonzalez (Guitar), Cory Kreisberg (Guitar), Charles Gasper (Bass) and Kent “Bam Bam” Blankenship (Drums).
The STP Projekt wastes no time in working the all-ages crowd into a frenzy with the opening salvo of tunes. The moshing begins from the onset of the show. The crowd age demographic is a pure indication of the staying power of the Grunge genre and the lasting impression created but the grunge pioneers of the era. Alberto and Cory completely shred while Charles and Bam Bam carry the groove line. Brendan channels his inner Scott Weiland and delivers an exceptional performance.
But, the evening is only getting started. The Stone Temple Pilots Projekt accomplishes the objectives of getting the crowd ready for the evening’s headliner, In A Nutshell. Emerging from the heart of South Florida’s dynamic music scene, In a Nutshell delivers a powerful homage to Alice in Chains, channeling the band’s iconic sound with reverence and fire. The lead vocals echo Layne Staley’s distinctive voice with spine-chilling authenticity, perfectly paired with rich harmonies that mirror the band’s unmistakable vocal layering. Gritty guitar riffs, searing solos, and soulful acoustic interludes are executed with unwavering precision and intensity. Anchoring it all are thunderous drums and driving bass lines that pulse with the deep, moody resonance that defines the Alice in Chains legacy.
In a setlist that reads like a greatest hits compilation, In A Nutshell jumps right in “Rotten Apple” exponentially increasing the energy on the floor and more specifically, in the mosh pit. As In A Nutshell, thrashes through their set. The band members are Salustiano Rodriguez (Vocals), Emilio Martinez (Bass), Doug Tackitt (Drums), and the shredding due pulling double duty on this evening, Alberto Gonzalez (Guitar) and Cory Kreisberg (Guitar). Their performance in musically solid. As the show begins to wrap up, fans are longing for just one more song as they begin to chant. In A Nutshell gives the audience what they ask for and proceed to close out an incredible evening of paying tribute to two of the greatest grunge bands.
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Ivan Romero
Ivan Romero, based in South Florida, is a music and photography enthusiast with decades of experience—from managing a record shop to working in radio and DJing during South Beach’s club revival. With a keen eye for capturing emotion and atmosphere, he covers live and corporate events across Florida, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Ivan also volunteers his talent to document school performances in his community.

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