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Better Than Ezra supports album release with U.S. tour

Published July 27, 2001 11:16 AM

By Christina Fuoco / LiveDaily Contributor

Better Than Ezra [ tickets ] has scheduled a tour around the release of its fourth album, "Closer," due in stores on Aug. 7.

The jaunt begins on July 28 in Omaha, Neb., and is scheduled to run at least through the end of October. Two festivals, located in Massachusetts and Alabama, are included in the itinerary.

"Closer" (Beyond), the band’s first album since being dropped by Elektra Records, was produced by Brad Wood (Liz Phair, Smashing Pumpkins) and Ethan Allen (Patty Griffin, Tricky). The first single, "Extra Ordinary," went to radio in June.

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]

July
28 - Omaha, NE - McCormack's Sports Arena (with Josh Joplin, Five Story Fall)

August
3 - Scottsdale, AZ - Cajun House
4 - Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up Tavern
7, 8 - Los Angeles, CA - Roxy Theatre
10 - San Francisco, CA - Slim's
11 - Petaluma, CA - Mystic Theatre
15 - Santa Ana, CA - Galaxy Concert Theatre
16 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
22 - Englewood, CO - Gothic Theatre
25 - Greeley, CO - University of Northern Colorado
26 - Salem, OR - L.B. Day Amphitheater at Oregon State Fair (with Eve 6)
29 - Chicago, IL - Park West
30 - Indianapolis, IN - Vogue Theater
31 - Tuscaloosa, AL - University of Alabama

September
3 - Virginia Beach, VA - American Music Festival
22 - Foxboro, MA - Mixfest 2001 (with Barenaked Ladies and David Gray)
27 - Martin, TN - University of Tennessee
28 - Huntsville, AL - "Big Spring Jam" with Huntsville Heritage Foundation

October
26 - Birmingham, AL - Samford University