Musicians Matt and Jay attempt to achieve their dream of playing at a small Toronto venue, the Rivoli, through a series of various schemes and publicity stunts.
Matt and Jay prepare a press kit for their band so they can play a show at The Rivoli.
To ensure a show at The Rivoli, Matt and Jay build buzz by putting up flyers for their band.
Matt and Jay plan to break into The Rivoli to get the booking book, so they can book themselves.
Matt and Jay break into Vince Valence's house to get the booking book, but when Valence unexpectedly arrives home they are forced to stay in his basement.
Matt and Jay attempt to return the booking book to the Rivoli, a task made more difficult by Matt's temporary blindness and the band getting banned.
After their plan to return the booking book failed, Matt and Jay track down the person who they think has it, but they get sidetracked trying to get Matt a G-friend for his B-day.
After Matt leaves the band, both he and Jay have to find new musicians to play with for their local Battle of the Bands.
Matt and Jay setup a wiretap at Vince Valence's house to blackmail him so they can play a show at The Rivoli.
Matt and Jay have to resolve a cease and desist letter from The Band by getting Ronnie Hawkins' to sign away his life's work, all while reminiscing on their early friendship.
Matt and Jay rehearse for their show at The Rivoli, while Jay keeps having nightmares.
Jay prepares for his "Spec Film Score", all the while Matt is in Cuba looking for The Buena Vista Social Club.
