Better Than Ezra

Showbox Presents
BETTER THAN EZRA
with David Hill
THU, 13 AUG 2026 at 07:30PM PDT
Ages: 21 & Over
Doors Open: 06:30PM
OnSale: Fri, 29 May 2026 at 10:00AM PDT
Announcement: Tue, 26 May 2026 at 10:00AM PDT
Some songs, albums, and live performances are simply timeless. Since their early roots in 1988,playing house parties at Louisiana State University,BETTER THAN EZRAhave carved out alasting place in modern rock. The New Orleans quartet, founded by Kevin Griffin (lead vocals,guitar, piano) and Tom Drummond (bass, backing vocals), became known for their instantlyhummable melodies, unshakable guitar riffs, and confessional lyrics that continue to resonateacross generations.From their 1995 #1 hit “Good” to Taylor Swift’s 2010 cover of the Better Than Ezra classic“Breathless,” the band’s influence has remained undeniable. In 2025, Better Than Ezracelebrated 30 yearsof their breakthrough debut albumDeluxewith a sold-out hometown showat the Fillmore New Orleans, a full-circle moment honoring the record that helped definealternative rock in the ’90s, including songs like “Good,” “In the Blood,” and “Rosealia.”Named one of Billboard’s “100 Greatest Alternative Artists of All Time,” and with a legacy thateven includes inspiring a classicSaturday Night Livesketch, Better Than Ezrareleasedtheirtenth studio album,Super Magick,in 2024, featuring songs like “LiveA Little” and “Grateful.”They continue to headline tours and make major festival appearances, including Bourbon &Beyond and Oceans Calling in 2026, showing their music and live performances remain as vitalas ever.