FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Great Barrington, Mass.—Alternative rock band Better Than Ezra will appear at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center on Friday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m.
The concert joins a growing list of 2026 performances at the Mahaiwe, including Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo on February 7, Selected Shorts: Lovers & Strangers on February 13, Black Violin on February 27, Michael Feinstein on May 1, Railroad Earth on May 9, and Tom Papa on July 18. More to be announced.
Better Than Ezra
Some songs, albums, and live performances are simply timeless. Since their early roots in 1988, playing house parties at Louisiana State University, Better Than Ezra have carved out a lasting 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 instantly hummable melodies, unshakable guitar riffs, and confessional lyrics that continue to resonate across generations.
From their 1995 number one 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 Ezra celebrated 30 years of their breakthrough debut album Deluxe with a sold-out hometown show at the Fillmore New Orleans, a full-circle moment honoring the record that helped define alternative 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 that even includes inspiring a classic Saturday Night Live sketch, Better Than Ezra spent 2024 releasing their tenth studio album, Super Magick, and headlining both the Live A Little Tour and Legends of the Fall: Tokyo Drift Tour, proving once again that their music and live shows remain as vital as ever.
Tickets
Tickets are $45 to $75, with discounts for Mahaiwe Members and individuals ages 30 and under.
Tickets go on sale to Mahaiwe Members on Wednesday, December 17 at noon, and to the public on Friday, December 19 at noon.
Tickets can be purchased online at mahaiwe.org, or by calling or visiting the Box Office, 413-528-0100, on Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.
To learn more about Mahaiwe Membership, contact Brenna Hull at 413-644-9040 x107 or brenna@mahaiwe.org, or visit mahaiwe.org/membership.
Individuals ages 30 and under are eligible for $15 youth tickets for live Mahaiwe Presents events on the mainstage. Visit or call the Box Office to redeem this offer.
About the Mahaiwe
Located in downtown Great Barrington, Mass., the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center is the year-round presenter of world-class music, dance, theater, classic films, Live in HD broadcasts, and arts education programs for the southern Berkshires and neighboring regions. The intimate jewel box of a theater opened in 1905. Since 2005, the performing arts center has hosted over 2,500 events and welcomed over 600,000 people through its doors. More than 28,000 students from 77 different schools have benefited from the Mahaiwe’s school-time performances and residencies. In 2025, the Mahaiwe opened a second performance venue, the Indigo Room. For more information, see mahaiwe.org.
Image: