'Idol' Cook gets by with a little help Nov 17, 2008
Indeed, it's hard to distinguish Cook's sound from that of his own idols, like Our Lady Peace and Better Than Ezra. The 25-year-old, who wrote or co-wrote most of the material with a few of those heroes, does dabble in aggro-riffage on the swaggering "Bar-ba-Sol" and even injects a little country sensibility into "A Daily AntheM." But most of the record occupies that post-grunge middle ground encapsulated by first single "Light On" - co-authored by Chris Cornell - that sounds good one song at a... (Boston Globe)
Today's Best Bets Nov 10, 2008
Local band Old House plays acoustic, pop rock that sounds surprisingly similar to Better Than Ezra. Warren Steele and his strung out orchestra play experimental music. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Readers share whoppers they've told their children Jul 15, 2008
Now my oldest son is 7 and he listens to the B-52s, Fountains of Wayne, the Eels, Better than Ezra, REM and yes. Bruce Springsteen. (MSNBC -- Health)
Wildflower Festival June 14 Jun 7, 2008
Their original music is best described as a mixture of bands such as Lifehouse, Better than Ezra, Coldplay, Three Doors Down, The Calling, Gavin Degraw, John Mayer and the list goes on. Based out of Twin Falls, Aaron has performed across the Western US as an acoustic singer/songwriter, and makes a point to put on a great show everywhere he goes. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Jindal eager to tackle Saints-state deal May 31, 2008
Some Saints players are slated to make a public-service ad on the subject, as LSU Coach Les Miles and the rock band Better Than Ezra did at the governor's mansion earlier this month. Jindal said he was aware the city's push to host a 10th Super Bowl could be contingent on Louisiana and Benson inking a new deal that would guarantee the Saints' long-term presence in New Orleans. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Jazz, blues, festivals fill the calendar (4/17) Apr 19, 2008
This marks the first reunion gig for Skeleton Crew (John Brocato, Tim Christopher, Craig Smith) who were featured on Parallax Records 1990 compilation of Mississippi s Best Unsigned Bands and opened for Better Than Ezra and Blind Melon. For festival information, visit or call 662-324-7778. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Confessions of a card counter Mar 29, 2008
After the shuffle, he handed the deck to another player and said, "Let's hope you cut them ... Better Than Ezra.". The reference to the band remains, by a wide margin, the wittiest remark I have ever heard a blackjack dealer make. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Future Rock Stars Converge at Stump's in Channelside Mar 8, 2008
Attracting talent as diverse from Eagle Eye Cherry to Better Than Ezra to Chad Brock and The Tams, Stump's also offers great southern cooking, a full bar, and the wackiest decor of any restaurant around. CONTACT: Guy Revelle. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Gonzales Weekly Citizen ranks Top 10 Ascension Parish news events of 2007 ... POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Triche-Milazzo announces bid for 23rd Judicial District judgeship ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Thursday, January 03, 2008 Students at Galvez Primary School play on playground equipment October 3 near one of the 10 temporary classroom buildings on campus. Superintendent of Schools Donald Songy and Assistant Superintendent Patrice Pujol held a press conference at the school that day, releasing the parish public school system's 2007-08 student enrollment figures and giving an update on the system's efforts to handle the continuous growth in student population. The situation was ranked as the No. 1 news issue in Ascension Parish for 2007 by Gonzales Weekly Citizen readers and staff. File Photo Gonzales Weekly Citizen ranks Top 10 Ascension Parish news events of 2007 Jan 3, 2008
Well-known national musicial acts such as Better Than Ezra, Cowboy Mouth, Chris Young, Tracy Lawrence, Irma Thomas and Three Dog Night took the stage. Other events include a Bicentennial pageant, storytellers who told of Ascension Parish's rich history, Ascension Idol and Junior Idol competitions, a business expo, a memorial service for fallen heroes, classic car and motorcycle shows, a nationally sanctioned barbecuing contest as well as an amateur competition for emergency personnel, a Hummer... (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Today In History - November 19, 2007 Nov 19, 2007
Rock musician Travis McNabb (Better Than Ezra) is 38. Singer Tony Rich is 36. (CBS2.com, CA)
Hanging with Chaz Ripley Nov 2, 2007
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Free concert sparks Homecoming Sep 29, 2007
The free concert dates back to 2005, starting with Better Than Ezra. SCOPE began looking for performers for the annual show last spring. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Riverfest wraps up with bang Aug 7, 2007
unday was probably our biggest day with Better Than Ezra, Schultz said ... Business picked up when a band member from Better Than Ezra mentioned the mini corn dog offerings. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
It's Riverfest Time! Aug 2, 2007
On the rock n' roll docket are Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Friday at 8:45 p.m., as well as the Twang Dragons Saturday at 5 p.m. with Johnny Wad to follow at 7:30 p.m. Beatles tribute, The Britins, perform Sunday at noon with Better Than Ezra following at 7 p.m. Dixieland band the Bourbon Street Stompers take the Riverfest stage at 11:30 a.m. Friday ... Schultz said Better Than Ezra was scheduled to perform at the 2006 Riverfest, but the lead singer's mother died, leading to their cancellation ... The... (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Modern mannersPondering the potential pitfalls of social networking sites Jun 6, 2007
Tom is in an open relationship, has interests range from rock climbing to knowledge management and anthropology, and he lists a very catholic range of favourite music, including Vivaldi, the Smashing Pumpkins, and Better than Ezra. Beth's relationship status is "complicated", her favourite films include Legally Blonde and Bambi - and she has 265 friends at university who know all about that. (BBC News -- Technology)
First Jazz Fest weekend over; another big weekend planned Apr 30, 2007
Among those on tap for next weekend are Neville, Ellis Marsalis and John Boutte, as well as ZZ Top, Counting Crows and Better Than Ezra. Copyright 2007 The Associated Press. (KSLA.com, LA)
Sister Hazel's road tour stops at UNA tonight Apr 19, 2007
The Rock Boat cruise featured Better than Ezra, Marc Broussard, Collective Soul, Josh Kelley and many other artists. "The coolest part of playing this cruise every year is the interaction between the bands and the interaction with the fans," said Newell. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Romantic Music Apr 16, 2007
Porcelain by Better Than Ezra: This is the song requested the most at BTE shows according to the band. It is unfailingly romantic, but not the happiest song ever made. (Suite101.com)
Performing Arts Pavilion to host local talent, Miss Ascension pageant as part of bicentennial Apr 12, 2007
The Bicentennial also offers attendees tons of entertainment including live musical performances by 3 Dog Night, Better Than Ezra, Tracy Lawrence, Chris Young, Irma Thomas, Big Al and the Heavyweights and Cowboy Mouth. The music stage is sponsored by WBRZ-Channel 2, The Advocate, and Clear Channel Communications. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Conditions are always right for pop with Snow Patrol Mar 31, 2007
The trio of sweet, pummeling songs that closed down the show -- "You're All I Have," "Open Your Eyes," and "Hands Open" -- could have been lost tracks from any number of mainstream mid-'90s alt-rockers: the Gin Blossoms , or Better Than Ezra , or Goo Goo Dolls. Like the precursors whose influence is a bit too plain to hear, Snow Patrol brings safe, quality product to the masses. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Jazz Fest producers unveil this year's lineup Mar 28, 2007
Opening the second weekend on May 4 are Better Than Ezra, ZZ Top, George Benson and Counting Crows. Cowboy Mouth, John Mayer, John Legend and the Allman Brothers Band perform on May 5. (The Advocate)
Riverfest acts announced Mar 15, 2007
Better Than Ezra, which canceled at the last minute last year due to a family death, has been contracted for the festival's closing concert Sunday, Aug. 5, at 7 p.m.. In addition, popular country act Trick Pony will be the headliner Thursday at 8:30 p.m., and Big Bad Voo Doo Daddy, a high energy contemporary swing-roots-blues band based in California, will be the headliner on Friday, Aug. 3, at 8:45 p.m.. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Dupri makes awards splash Mar 11, 2007
As in previous years, a host of New Orleans native favorites will perform both weekends, including Harry Connick Jr., Irma Thomas, Branford Marsalis, Allen Toussaint, Better Than Ezra and the Rebirth Brass Band. Connick will close the festival May 6. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Mardi Gras Galveston draws crowds to the island Feb 19, 2007
Fan favorites, such as Blue Oyster Cult and Better Than Ezra, performed for the crowds, as did the Bilge Pumps, Mambo Jazz kings, Frankie J, Adassa, Mark Mays, Paris Green and Toby Love. The Z Krewe Procession entertained crowds about midday and the Momus Parade drew big crowds after dark. (KHOU.com, TX)
For rock band Sister Hazel, their way IS the highway Feb 5, 2007
" Taking their music to the people means the members of Sister Hazel have founded annual events for fans. These include Rock the Boat, a music festival on a cruise ship, which has sold out all seven years of its existence, and Rock Slope, a music festival at a ski resort. The festivals include other bands, including past performers Gavin DeGraw, Better Than Ezra and Collective Soul. Rock the Boat has grown to feature 30 bands and sells out an entire Carnival cruise ship with 2,500 guests. "We're... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Ascension Parish set to observe bicentennial with elaborate birthday bash ... Committee works on better hydrant distribution code ... Man arrested for school bomb threat confesses to phony hospital calls ... Ground broken for Parker Road K-5 ... More revealed on local soldier's death ... DEQ issues fine to Prairieville landfill for alleged violations ... Two charged in hit-and-run fatality ... Gonzales man arrested after arson attempt ... Armed robbery suspect caught after leading deputies on chase ... Trio booked in local meth lab operation ... Child tests positive for cocaine, grandparents arrested ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="20px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Thursday, February 01, 2007 Parish Bicentennial Committee member Nancy Carter, right, points out one of the many features of the group's planned Bicentennial celebration April 20-22 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center. The celebration will feature historical displays, various exhibitions, musical performers, a laser light show and fireworks spectacular. Staff Photo by Aaron E. Looney Ascension Parish set to observe bicentennial with elaborate birthday bash Feb 1, 2007
While the complete band listing was not final as of Tuesday, some of the names Carter mentioned as performers include Louisiana-based bands Better Than Ezra and Cowboy Mouth as well as classic rock band Three Dog Night. More names will be released as they are finalized. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
New Orleans Jazz Fest Jan 27, 2007
KSLA News 12 Headlines. The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, spanning two weekends in April and May, will feature hundreds of the city's most beloved musicians with a host of national headliners at the NewOrleans Fair Grounds Race Course. (KSLA.com, LA)
Stewart, Connick Jr., Morrison Set For Jazz Fest Jan 26, 2007
Jill Scott, Irma Thomas, Ludacris, Bonnie Raitt, Jerry Lee Lewis, Pharoah Sanders, Lucinda Williams, Calexico, Counting Crows, New Edition, George Benson, Gilberto Santa Rosa, the Allman Brothers Band, Better Than Ezra, Joss Stone, Stephen Marley and Taj Mahal are among the hundreds of other artists also featured on the bill. "Jazz Fest is an invitation to move your body and your soul," said event producer/director Quint Davis. (MediaWeek.com)
Jazz Fest Presented by Shell Announces 2007 Talent Lineup for New Orleans' Premier Music Event, April 27-29 and May 4-6; Tickets on Sale Today Jan 26, 2007
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Harry Connick Jr., Rod Stewart, Steely Dan, Norah Jones, ZZ Top, John Legend, Van Morrison, Brad Paisley, Jill Scott, Ludacris, Dr. John, Bonnie Raitt, New Edition, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Irma Thomas, Jerry Lee Lewis, Counting Crows, Allman Brothers Band, Allen Toussaint, George Benson, Pharoah Sanders, George Thorogood, Stephen Marley featuring Jr. Gong, Better Than Ezra, Joss Stone, Banda el Recodo, Calexico, Taj Mahal, Johnny Rivers, Lucinda Williams,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Podcast: Your top concerts Jan 20, 2007
Better Than Ezra, 1995, some nightclub in Amsterdam. I barely knew who they were at the beginning of the night and left a huge fan. (USA Today -- Life)
Safe in his niche, Arroyo goes through the motions Jan 16, 2007
For those less enthralled by the sheer proximity of the star pitcher or unmoved by Better Than Ezra songs, the concert was tedious. Nothing much changed during the 90-minute set. (Boston Globe -- Living)
