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Better Than Ezra Tour Dates and Upcoming Concerts
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On tour
Yes
Followers
222,819
Category
Rock
Concerts
Aug
02
Musikfest 2024
Bethlehem
Tickets
Aug
03
Carowinds Paladium
Charlotte
Tickets
Aug
08
The Gaslight Social
Casper
Tickets
Aug
10
Indian Creek Golf Club
Omaha
Tickets
Aug
17
Yaamava' Poolside
Highland
Tickets
Aug
18
Tulalip Amphitheatre
Tulalip
Tickets
Sep
14
Foothills Festival 2024
Jasper
Tickets
Sep
21
Septemberfest
Eagan
Tickets
Sep
29
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival 2024
Franklin
Tickets
Oct
05
Better Than Ezra at Haute Spot
Cedar Park
Tickets
About Better Than Ezra
To say the past 20+ years have been ‘Good’ for New Orleans-based rock band Better Than Ezra would be an understatement. The band had been selling out venues across the country since forming at Louisiana State University in 1988 where the band started touring on the Southern college circuit.
After self-releasing their first album Deluxe in 1993, major record labels expressed an interest in the band. But it wasn’t until after two years of touring and creating an intense loyal fan base that dubbed themselves the “Ezralites,” that Better Than Ezra signed with Elektra Records. Elektra rereleased Deluxe and its single ‘Good’ which reached the #1 position on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart driving the album sales to platinum status.
When discussing the overnight success of Deluxe, lead singer/songwriter and founding member Kevin Griffin said, “The timing of things is always so interesting because it took us seven years to get signed and then seven weeks to get to No. 1 on the charts.”
The band quickly became a staple in the ‘90s pop/rock scene immediately releasing two new albums within three years of being signed. Friction, Baby, released in 1996, and How Does Your Garden Grow? in 1998 produced hits ‘Desperately Wanting,’ ‘King of New Orleans, ’ and ‘At the Stars.’
In 2001, Better Than Ezra released the critically acclaimed Closer, followed by Before the Robots in 2005. The latter featured the hit ‘Juicy,’ licensed by several commercials and brands, was also featured in the promotional advertisements for the popular ABC television series Desperate Housewives.
The band came to a cross-roads in early 2009 when longtime drummer Travis McNabb made the difficult decision to leave Better Than Ezra and become a full time member of the hit country supergroup Sugarland. “Travis is like family and this was an opportunity he couldn’t pass up. We couldn’t be happier for him,” says founding member Tom Drummond of McNabb’s departure.
McNabb was replaced by drummer Michael Jerome as the band announced their seventh studio album Paper Empire which was released in May 2009. This album reached the Top 10 albums on iTunes, with hits like ‘Absolutely Still’ and ‘Just One Day.’
While the band has found success nationally, they never forgot their beloved home of New Orleans. Wanting to find a way to leave a lasting impression on the city that first embraced them, the band created the BTEFoundation. With the annual Ezra Open, which they established 10 years ago, the foundation is committed to funding renewal efforts to support the structural and cultural heritage of New Orleans and Southern Louisiana. Throughout the years, the entertainment community has joined Better Than Ezra in their cause and has raised over $850,000 for various causes in and around New Orleans.
Looking for new and creative ways to connect with their fans, in 2011 BTE debuted their inaugural Krewe of Rocckus Mardi Gras Extravaganza in March of 2011, which was hailed by visitors and locals alike as the “the best way” to experience Mardi Gras. Designed as a fan-based vacation event, the band gave patrons the ultimate insider experience to the nation’s biggest party.
In addition to the BTEFoundation and Krewe of Rocckus, the band is currently writing music for their long-awaited eighth album slated for release in 2014.
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Genres
Rock
Band members
Kevin Griffin (vocals guitar), Tom Drummond (bass) and Michael Jerome (drums)
Photos
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What fans are saying
James
BTE put on one of the funnest shows I’ve ever been too! Oddly enough, they had already played in NOLA that am and drove up and did our concert. To have that much energy and not appear drained is quite the feat. Funny, energetic guys. (The local opening band was terrible. )
Lake Terrace Convention Center
Hattiesburg, MS
Sep 22, 2022
Carl
These guys always put.on a good show. Even if you are not a big BTE fan, you can appreciate their self deprecating humor and the way they interact with the audience. Love the covers but they know where their bread and butter is. They sang all their hits from the 90's.
Celebrate Fairfax Fair
Fairfax, VA
Jun 08, 2019
Cory
They’re amazing as always. But, the doing guy had the over buss compression way too strong. There were no accents, peaks and valleys. Kevin’s vocal sounded like it was squashed with zero release. Come from a sound person, I wasn’t impressed with the technical. Took away from the show.
House of Blues Dallas
Dallas, TX
Nov 07, 2022
Vicki
Better Than Ezra is a great band. So much fun. I was unable to use my tickets because I got sick, so it was nice to be able to stream it and see the concert. Hope I can see them in person the next time they are in the area.
Live Stream
Live Stream
Nov 17, 2023
Kevin
Everything was perfect! Met the drummer Michael Jerome outside of the show and got a selfie with him. I was in front for the band so that was awesome! They even played my "special request" with a song they rarely play live and wasn't even on their setlist!
The Queen
Wilmington, DE
May 21, 2024
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Better Than Ezra Tour Cities
Franklin, TN
Omaha, NE
Casper, WY
Jasper, AL
Charlotte, NC
Cedar Park, TX
Tulalip, WA
Highland, CA
Bethlehem, PA
Eagan, MN
Frequently Asked Questions About Better Than Ezra
Concerts & Tour Date Information
Is Better Than Ezra on tour?
Yes, Better Than Ezra is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming
Better Than Ezra concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Better Than Ezra tour
is scheduled for 10 dates across 10 cities. Get
information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2024-2025 with Hypebot.
How many upcoming tour dates is Better Than Ezra scheduled to play?
Better Than Ezra is scheduled to play 10 shows between 2024-2025. Buy
concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
When does the Better Than Ezra tour start?
Better Than Ezra’s tour starts Aug 02, 2024 and ends on Oct 05, 2024.
They will play 10 cities; their most recent concert was held in
Bethlehem at Musikfest and their next upcoming concert
will be in Omaha at Indian Creek Golf Club.
What venues is Better Than Ezra performing at?
As part of the Better Than Ezra tour, Better Than Ezra is scheduled to play across the following
venues and cities:
2024 Tour Dates:
Aug 02 - Bethlehem,
PA @ Musikfest
Aug 03 - Charlotte,
NC @ Carowinds Paladium
Aug 08 - Casper,
WY @ The Gaslight Social
Aug 10 - Omaha,
NE @ Indian Creek Golf Club
Aug 17 - Highland,
CA @ Yaamava' Poolside
Aug 18 - Tulalip,
WA @ Tulalip Amphitheatre
Sep 14 - Jasper,
AL @ Foothills Festival
Sep 21 - Eagan,
MN @ Faithful Shepherd Catholic School
Sep 29 - Franklin,
TN @ The Park at Harlinsdale Farm
Oct 05 - Cedar Park,
TX @ Haute Spot