The group will perform on September 24th
After 37 years, iconic platinum rock band Better Than Ezra continues to break ground and enjoy a few significant and special “firsts.” Comprising Kevin Griffin, Tom Drummond, Jim Payne, and Michael Jerome, the group will make their Grand Ole Opry debut on Wednesday, September 24th, playing on one of music’s most hallowed stages for the first time. The foursome will join a lineup that includes Maggie Rose, Flatland Cavalry, and Gary Mule Deer.
Though born in Georgia and raised in Louisiana, founder and frontman Griffin has called Tennessee home for many years, making this revered moment even more special. Fittingly, the evening will be the perfect primer for the band’s set just days later during the 11th annual Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin, TN, on September 27-28. Better Than Ezra will be making their eighth appearance at the fest, co-founded and produced by Griffin. The must-attend festival has become a tradition for an ardent community of annual attendees, while it continues to captivate newcomers as well.
In July, Better Than Ezra unveiled an energetic and engaging cover of Role Model’s hit “Sally, When The Wine Runs Out,” available on all streaming platforms. They’ve Ezra-fied the song in the best way, making summer fireworks out of the friction between Gen-Z viral excitement and Gen-X vital energy.
Last year, Better Than Ezra released their tenth album and first full-length LP in a decade, Super Magick. Griffin co-produced the effort alongside Grammy Award winner Emery Dobyns.
2025 notably marks the 30th anniversary of Better Than Ezra’s platinum-certified classic breakout album, Deluxe. Of course, it houses staples such as “In the Blood,” “Rosealia,” “Porcelain,” and the generational hit “Good,” which soared to No. 1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks Chart. Indicative of the record’s enduring impact, the song has amassed north of 100 million total streams. The group delivered a stunning set for a sold-out crowd at The Fillmore in New Orleans, followed by a showstopping performance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
