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Better Than Ezra with Tank and The Bangas, Terrance Simien, and more

May 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM  ·  Town Point Park, Norfolk, VA Town Point Park, Norfolk, VA

Better Than Ezra
May 16
Better Than Ezra
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Better Than Ezra, formed in 1988 by LSU students, blends '80s jangle pop with grunge. Known for "Good," they achieved platinum status in 1995. Hits like "In the Blood" and "King of New Orleans" followed. They moved from major to indie labels, collaborating with Tony Hoffer. Celebrated anniversaries with reissues and continue to tour and record.
Tank and the Bangas, from New Orleans, blend quirky raps, poetry, and rich melodies. They gained fame after winning the NPR Tiny Desk Contest in 2017. Known for viral performances praised by artists like Miguel and Anthony Hamilton, they collaborate with producers like James Poyser and Robert Glasper. Their distinct style shines in the album "The Heart, The Mind, and The Soul."
Terrance Simien, born in Eunice, LA, is a key Zydeco vocalist and accordionist known for mixing R&B, funk, gospel, and reggae. Collaborated with Paul Simon and featured in "The Big Easy."
New Orleans brass band Bonerama, formed by ex-Harry Connick’s trombonists Mark Mullins & Craig Klein, blends rock with strong horn sections. Known for covers of Hendrix, Zeppelin & more, the band's notable albums include Live at the Old Point and Bonerama Plays Zeppelin.
NY-born Billy Iuso, formed '90s jam funk pioneers Brides of Jesus, known for Wetlands scene. Moved to New Orleans, leads Billy Iuso & Restless Natives. Collaborated with Warren Haynes, Widespread Panic, and shared stage with Funky Meters. #MusicLegend
Amanda Shaw, a New Orleans native, combines Cajun, jazz, blues, and rock influences. A talented fiddle player, she's known for appearances on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. A Louisiana Music Hall of Famer, she has nine releases and awards like the Big Easy Award for Best Female Entertainer. Shaw collaborates with producer Kent Wells, blending traditional Cajun music with modern Americana sounds.

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