Tonic Brookfield Tickets - Brookfield Zoo

Tonic and Better Than Ezra

Aug 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM · Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, IL Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, IL

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Better Than Ezra

8 concerts

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.

Tonic

5 concerts

Tonic, a GRAMMY-nominated rock trio from 1996, includes Emerson Hart, Jeff Russo, and Dan Lavery. Known for anthems like "Lemon Parade," they create music with honest lyrics and memorable melodies. After a hiatus, they returned to the charts in 2010, and reimagined "Lemon Parade" acoustically in 2016. Tonic continues to tour, highlighting their strong brotherhood and enduring rock legacy.