NERD HALEN

The Mighty NERD HALEN consists of well known Actor/Comedian/Host Hal Sparks as its front man as well as having one of the best Edward Van Halen tribute guitar players on the planet in Caleb Rapoport! This tribute band adds all the humor and laughs, with its Nerdy Comedy, that every single other VH tribute leaves out, while delivering a musical replication that is virtually unmatched in this field. Listen for yourself. Nerd Halen will shortly be announced as a late edition to the 2022 Monsters of Rock Cruise. Guitarist Caleb Rapoport is the ONLY tribute artist of any kind listed on the EVH Gear Artists Roster. Please consider adding NERD HALEN, a truly unique Tribute Band, to your stable of artists!

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Van Halen tribute music with nerdy comedy and serious attention to the original recordings

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Nerd Halen is a Van Halen tribute led by actor, comedian and host Hal Sparks, with guitarist Caleb Rapoport. The show combines high-energy Van Halen music, nerdy intellectual comedy and laugh-out-loud moments, with a serious commitment to the original recordings.

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Nerd Halen is a Van Halen tribute led by actor, comedian and host Hal Sparks, with guitarist Caleb Rapoport. The show combines high-energy Van Halen music with nerdy intellectual comedy and laugh-out-loud moments, while maintaining a serious commitment to the original recordings. Victor Broden handles bass, musical direction and Van Halen high harmonies, while Jeff Page plays the Alex Van Halen drum parts. The result is a comedy-driven rock show built around musical replication and a clear Van Halen focus.

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