Better Than Ezra with Lost Bayou Ramblers and Dash Rip Rock

May 5, 2023 at 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM · House of Blues Restaurant & Bar, New Orleans, LA House of Blues Restaurant & Bar, New Orleans, LA

May 5

Past Concert

LineUp

Better Than Ezra

3 concerts

Better Than Ezra, formed in 1988 by LSU students, blends '80s jangle pop with grunge. Known for "Good," they achieved platinum status in 1995. Hits like "In the Blood" and "King of New Orleans" followed. They moved from major to indie labels, collaborating with Tony Hoffer. Celebrated anniversaries with reissues and continue to tour and record.

Lost Bayou Ramblers

3 concerts

Lost Bayou Ramblers, a Grammy-nominated Cajun band from Louisiana, blends traditional sounds with punk and psychedelic elements. Known for collaborations with Jack White, Arcade Fire, and scoring for "Beasts of the Southern Wild," they challenge genre norms with their energetic style.

Dash Rip Rock

1 concert

Dash Rip Rock, from New Orleans, blends roots rock with punk spirit. Known for "country punk" and hits like "(Let's Go) Smoke Some Pot," they joined the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2012. With over 17 records, they’re hailed as underground classics. They’ve worked with Dave Catching and are on labels like Alternative Tentacles.