May 2, 2018
Better Than Ezra Funraiser 2018 featured on WGNO ABC New Orleans
Who knows each other better? Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray vs. Better Than Ezra WGNO ABC Website – April 26, 2018: https://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/better-than-ezra-s-ezra-open-benefit-concert-set-for-april-12/10872472
May 10, 2017
15th annual Ezra Open in NOLA Times Picayune
Better Than Ezra 15th annual Ezra Open keeps the arts alive at local school Better Than Ezra’s 15th Annual Ezra Open featured in Nola.com’s Times Picayune section. View the article here:
April 29, 2016
Sean Payton joins Better Than Ezra to raise funds for the BTE Foundation
Sean Payton joins Better Than Ezra to raise funds for the BTE Foundation at concert gala Better Than Ezra’s 14th Annual Ezra Open featured in Nola.com’s Times Picayune section. View the article here: https://s.nola.com/yZgMUme
October 27, 2015
2015 Tailgate Party featured on NOLA.com
Feature on NOLA.com Times-Picayune about the 2015 BTE Foundation Tailgate Party Better Than Ezra’s Tailgate Party is a fan fest for Saints, music, dance troupes View the article here: https://www.nola.com/society/index.ssf/2015/10/better_than_ezras_tailgate_par.html
April 14, 2015
13th Annual Ezra Open featured on WDSU New Orleans
Video interview with Tom Drummond and Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra about the 13th Annual Ezra Open Charity event. The Better Than Ezra foundation held its 13th annual fundraiser tonight at the House of Blues New Orleans. View the video here: https://www.wdsu.com/news/local-news/new-orleans/13th-annual-ezra-open-charity/32317608
April 14, 2015
NOLA.com Times-Picayune article and photos on Ezra Open 2015
Better than Ezra, Deuce McAllister, Mickey Loomis and Steve Wozniak converge at party Photos and Article here: https://www.nola.com/society/index.ssf/2015/04/better_than_ezra_deuce_mcalist.html#incart_river Better than Ezra has become as well known in New Orleans for its philanthropic efforts as its hit songs and energetic performances. On Saturday (April 11), the Better than Ezra Foundation hosted its 13th annual Ezra Open […]
April 14, 2015
WWLTV in New Orleans feature on the Ezra Open 2015
WWLTV in New Orleans video interview for the Ezra Open 2015 WWLTV in New Orleans video interview with Better Than Ezra bassist and Foundation President Tom Drummond, and Mary Haynes from Bethune Elementary School. View the video here: https://www.wwltv.com/search/better%20than%20ezra/
October 29, 2014
The Vinyl District features: Lights On Student Performances from Young Audiences
TVD Recommends: Carl LeBlanc for free outside City Hall, 10/23 Baton Rouge, LA – Thursday afternoon, music fans have a chance to hear one of the city’s iconic performers in a beautiful, but underused setting. Young Audiences of Louisiana and NORDC are sponsoring the event in partnership with the Better Than Ezra Foundation as part […]
August 11, 2014
BTE Foundation supports Lights On After School
Better Than Ezra Foundation supports Young Audiences of Louisiana’s Lights On Celebration Baton Rouge, LA— Marching band dancers from Eisenhower Charter take the stage for the Lights On After School concert in Duncan Plaza downtown on Thursday, October 23, 2014 Lights On New Orleans is part of a national celebration that calls attention to the […]
October 29, 2014
Better Than Ezra Foundation Expands Its Reach To the Baton Rouge Community
Better Than Ezra Foundation Expands Its Reach To the Baton Rouge Community Baton Rouge, LA— The Better Than Ezra Foundation is pleased to announce its first official Baton Rouge fundraiser at the L’Auberge Casino Hotel on August 16th, 2014. The band invites guests to play Rock-n-Roll Mini Golf to support after school arts and education […]
June 5, 2014
BTE Foundation featured on CBSnews.com
Better Than Ezra recaptures magic with “All Together Now”, due out September 9th. CBSnews.com article – June 4, 2014: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/better-than-ezra-recaptures-magic-with-all-together-now/ Article features discussions and video interview on the upcoming Better Than Ezra album as well as the Better Than Ezra Foundation.
May 2, 2014
NOLA.com and Times Picayune article on Ezra Open 2014
Article on the 12th Annual Ezra Open at the House of Blues on April 12th, 2014. NOLA.com article – May 2, 2014: https://www.nola.com/society/index.ssf/2014/05/better_than_ezra_12th_annual_e.html#incart_river Article features highlights from the Casino Night Patron Party at the House of Blues in New Orleans, from the BTE concert followed by the live auction.
April 8, 2014
Tom Drummond on Fox8 Morning News
Tom Drummond interview on Fox8 News in New Orleans – April 8, 2014. Video interview link: https://www.fox8live.com/video?clipId=10030569&autostart=true Tom Drummond discusses the BTE Foundation’s upcoming Ezra Open 2014 Benefit Concert and Casino Night Party, as well as the new album from Better Than Ezra.
April 4, 2014
Interview on WWL Radio
Kevin Griffin phone interview on WWL Radio – April 4, 2014. Audio interview link: https://youtu.be/bhSfUgd0Slk Kevin discusses the new single from Better Than Ezra called “Crazy Lucky”, as well as the new BTE album and upcoming Ezra Open from the BTEFoundation.
March 27, 2014
Better Than Ezra Foundation featured on Pollstar
Q&A With Better Than Ezra’s Tom Drummond Pollstar website – March 26, 2014: https://www.pollstar.com/news_article.aspx?ID=810367 Better Than Ezra bassist Tom Drummond talks with Pollstar about the annual Ezra Open, the band’s upcoming new album, and the strangest places he’s heard the group’s music played.
March 12, 2014
BTE Foundation featured in Offbeat Magazine
12th Annual Ezra Open to Benefit New Orleans School Offbeat Website – March 10, 2014: https://www.offbeat.com/2014/03/10/twelfth-annual-ezra-open-benefit-new-orleans-school/
March 12, 2014
Ezra Open 2014 featured on ArtistDirect
Better Than Ezra’s “Ezra Open” Benefit Concert Set for April 12. ArtistDirect Website – March 12, 2014: https://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/better-than-ezra-s-ezra-open-benefit-concert-set-for-april-12/10872472
October 21, 2013
Bethune Elementary After School Program featured on WDSU’s Evening Newscast
Bethune Elementary After School Program featured on WDSU’s Evening Newscast. Website: https://www.wdsu.com/news/local-news/new-orleans/better-than-ezra-launches-after-school-program-in-hollygrove/-/9853400/22472230/-/7uohjvz/-/index.html
September 23, 2013
BTEFoundation honored by State of Louisiana
BTEFoundation honored by Jazz Fest, State of Louisiana and City of New Orleans , State of Louisiana and City of New Orleans Better Than Ezra was recently honored at Jazz Fest by both the State of Louisiana and the City of New Orleans for their musical and charitable contributions. Rep. Thomas Carmody presented the House […]
December 8, 2012
St. Charles Avenue
BTE Foundation was featured in the St. Charles Avenue magazine on December 2012.
September 8, 2012
Where Y’At
BTE Foundation was featured in the Where Y’At magazine on September 12th, 2012. 11th Annual Ezra Open Patron Party. This month New Orleans’ very own, Better Than Ezra, is back and there is no better way to greet them than with open arms, unfastened wallets and bowling shoes.
September 6, 2012
NOLA.com
BTE was featured on NOLA.com on September 6th, 2012. Better Than Ezra Foundation’s Ezra Open to culminate with concert, auction. The culminating patron party and concert for the Better Than Ezra Foundation’s 11th annual Ezra Open is Friday, Sept. 7 from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Harrah’s Casino Theater. Scheduled performers include Better Than […]
September 6, 2012
My Spilt Milk
BTE Foundation was featured on the My Spilt Milk website on September 6th, 2012. Liberty’s Kitchen and the Better Than Ezra Foundation close the week with a pair of fundraisers. Two worthy causes, Liberty’s Kitchen and the Better Than Ezra Foundation, will host benefit events on Friday. “Come Grow with Us” at the Howlin’ Wolf […]
August 21, 2012
Artist Direct
BTE Foundation was featured in Artist Direct on August 21st, 2012. They discussed their 11th Annual Ezra Open Charity Event. https://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/better-than-ezra-to-host-11th-annual-ezra-open-charity-event/10229872
August 20, 2012
New Orleans Local
BTE was featured on New Orleans Local on August 20th, 2012. Entertainment Community and Fans Across The Nation Join Better Than Ezra For 11th Annual Ezra Open Charity Event. New Orleans platinum rock stars Better Than Ezra will host their 11th Annual Ezra Open charity event September 7, 2012 at Harrah’s Casino Theatre. The 11th […]
August 20, 2012
New Orleans Unplugged
BTE was featured on New Orleans Unplugged on August 20th, 2012. Impacting Lives Through Music Since their peak years, Better Than Ezra has continued touring and recording drawing faithfuls from coast-to-coast. But lately, some of their more impressive feats have come by-way-of their civic contributions to their home city of New Orleans. Their charity, BTE […]
August 12, 2012
Pollstar
BTE featured on Pollstar on August 17th, 2012. New Orleans-based Better Than Ezra gives something back to the ol’ hometown with its 11th annual Ezra Open. On tap is a celebrity-filled bowling tournament, a party, live auction and, of course, a concert starring you know who. https://www.pollstar.com/news_article.aspx?ID=802440
August 8, 2012
Offbeat
BTE was featured in Offbeat Magazine on August 2012. Good for the City. The 11th Annual Ezra Open Charity Event will take place on Friday, September 7, 2012 at Harrah’s Casino Theater. Jonathan Silverman and Jennifer Finnigan will be serving as c0-chairs for the event.
June 8, 2012
Dig Magazine
Better Than Ezra was featured in the May 23, 2012 edition of Dig Magazine, a popular weekly publication in Baton Rouge. Tom Drummond discussed the Summertime Blues benefit with Ochsner Health System to benefit a new cancer center in Baton Rouge. https://digbatonrouge.com/article/better-than-ezra-on-oschner-br-5270/
April 12, 2011
Gambit Weekly
The Better Than Ezra Foundation were highlighted as local heroes and given a “bouquet” from the Gambit weekly magazine for the Bethune Elementary playground the foundation built on April 12th, 2011.
February 4, 2011
Offbeat
Offbeat Magazine featured a spotlight on the BTE Foundation and their efforts to build a playground for Bethune Elementary school in New Orleans on February 4th, 2011. https://www.offbeat.com/2011/02/04/bte-to-build-playground-in-hollygrove
February 1, 2011
LSU Gold
BTE was featured in LSU Gold in February 2011. LSU, Louisiana Inspire Better Than Ezra. While Better Than Ezra has made a healthy living singing about Louisiana, the band also makes a point of giving back to its home state. Drummond may be the only current full-time member of the band still living in Louisiana, […]