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Better Than Ezra adds dates

Published October 12, 2001 12:40 PM

By Christina Fuoco / LiveDaily Contributor

New Orleans rock band Better Than Ezra [ tickets ] has extended its tour supporting its fourth album, "Closer," into late November.

The jaunt, which began in July, now runs through Nov. 20, when Better Than Ezra performs in Omaha, Neb. The itinerary includes a stop at its hometown's Voodoo Fest, with Tool, Missy Elliot and Bush. On this tour, Better Than Ezra is inviting fans to request songs for the shows they are attending. They can email requests to songrequest@betterthanezra.com.

"Closer" (Beyond/Ezra Dry Goods), 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). "Extra Ordinary," the reggae-tinged first single, went to radio in June. The album debuted at No. 110 on the Billboard 200 charts.

[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.]

October
13 - Atlanta, GA - Woodruff Park
19 - Boynton Beach, FL - The Orbit
20 - St. Petersburg, FL - Jannus Landing
25 - Gainesville, FL - Brick City Music Hall
26 - Birmingham, AL - Samford University
27 - New Orleans, LA - Voodoo Fest (1:45 p.m. showtime)

November
1 - Fayetteville, AR - Dave's on Dickson
2 - Memphis, TN - New Daisy Theatre
3 - Jonesboro, AR - Arkansas State University
9 - Providence, RI - Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel
15 - Royal Oak, MI - Royal Oak Theatre
17 - Milwaukee, WI - Rave/Eagles Ballroom
20 - Omaha, NE - Music Box