Even in the midst of an incredible 37-year career earmarked by unforgettable moments, iconic PLATINUM Rock band Better Than Ezra continues to break ground and enjoy a few very significant and special “firsts.” Compromised of Kevin Griffin, Tom Drummond, Jim Payne and Michael Jerome, the group will make their Grand Ole Opry debut on Wednesday, September 24, playing on one of music’s most-hallowed stages for the very first time. Joining a lineup that includes Maggie Rose, Flatland Cavalry and Gary Mule Deer, tickets are on sale and available here.

Though born in Georgia and raised in Louisiana, founder and frontman Griffin has called Tennessee home for many years, making this revered moment even more special. Fittingly, the evening will be the perfect primer for the band’s set just days later during the 11^th annual Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin, TN, on September 27 & 28. Better Than Ezra will be making their eighth appearance on the bill of the festival co-founded and produced by Griffin. The must-attend festival has become a tradition for an ardent community of annual attendees, while it continues to captivate newcomers as well. Tickets are available here.

Back in July, Better Than Ezra unveiled an energetic and engaging cover of Role Model’s hit “Sally, When The Wine Runs Out,” available on all streaming platforms now, listen here. They’ve Ezra-fied the song in the best way, making summer fireworks out of the friction between Gen-Z viral excitement and Gen-X vital energy.

Last year, Better Than Ezra released their tenth album and first full-length LP in a decade, Super Magick. Griffin co-produced the effort alongside GRAMMY^® Award winner Emery Dobyns [Patti Smith, Suzanne Vega, The Black Crowes]. Met with critical acclaim, RIFF Magazine professed, “Longtime Better Than Ezra fans will be glad to hear ‘Live a Little’ and ‘Grateful,’ which are already fan favorites, and will definitely think Super Magick was worth the 10-year wait.” In addition to looks from UPROXX, Brooklyn Vegan, and more. Entertainment Tonight plugged it on “New Music Friday,” and American Songwriter applauded the single “Live A Little” as “feel-good.”

2025 notably marks the 30^th anniversary of Better Than Ezra’s PLATINUM-certified classic breakout album, Deluxe. Of course, it houses staples such as “In the Blood,” “Rosealia,” “Porcelain,” and the generational hit “Good,” which soared to #1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks Chart. Indicative of the record’s enduring impact, the song has amassed north of 100 MILLION total streams. NOLA.com recently looked back at Deluxe as well. Not to mention, they delivered a stunning set for a SOLD-OUT crowd at The Fillmore in New Orleans followed by a showstopping performance at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

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Songs, albums, live performances — some are simply timeless. From their early roots, circa 1988, playing house parties at Louisiana State University, Better Than Ezra has made their mark on the music world in a major way. Yes, the New Orleans quartet, founded by Kevin Griffin [lead vocals, guitar, piano] and Tom Drummond [bass, backing vocals], who unleash hummable melodies, unshakable guitar riffs, and confessional lyrics, have stood the test of time — from 1995’s #1 hit “Good” all the way to Taylor Swift’s famous 2010 cover of the Better Than Ezra classic “Breathless.” And they’re still going strong: in May 2024, the band released their long-anticipated tenth studio album Super Magick via Round Hill Records. Named one of the “100 Greatest Alternative Artists of All Time” by Billboard, with a legacy that includes inspiring a classic Saturday Night Live skit, Better Than Ezra continues tacking on career-defining accomplishments as they celebrate the 30th anniversary of the album that started it all, Deluxe. 
 

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