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Fantastic performance! Energized! Talented! Best Van Halen Tribute Band I've ever seen! These guys deserve a residency in Vegas! A Must See Show!
May 26, 2026
Tribute toVan Halen
NERD HALEN
A Tribute to Van Halen
Los Angeles, California70's80's90'sClassic RockGlam Metal
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Los Angeles-based NERD HALEN is a Van Halen tribute fronted by Hal Sparks, combining the band’s music with nerdy comedy. The lineup includes Caleb Rapoport, who is listed on the EVH Gear artist roster.
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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4.8(5)
4.85 reviews
“We like coverbands. Nerd Halen nailed it. Great band, vocals, and covers of the Van Halen songs. Very funny, punny, and nerdy. Definitely recommend to see live.”
— TnT Boise“Nerd Halen is not just a regular cover band, they are a blast. Bonus is they are one of the best VH cover bands out there. They don't shy away from any VH Hits. DLR and Hagar era both get represented here. Caleb lays down the EVH riffs like few can.”
— Doug Slsneezer
If you want parity with amazing musicianship this is the show for you!
May 26, 2026
Todd
Great concert, seems like great guys as we got to talk with a couple of them after the concert. The sound system at the Gala showroom didn't do them any favors. I would go see them again if we got the opportunity.
May 26, 2026
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