''Live at House of Blues New Orleans'' is a

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and

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released by the band

Better Than Ezra Better Than Ezra is an American alternative rock band based in New Orleans, Louisiana, and signed with The End Records. The band formed in 1988 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and consists of Kevin Griffin (vocals and guitar), Tom Drummond (bass g ...

on September 28, 2004 as their sixth album, first of two live albums, and their only on

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Records. The album and DVD were recorded and filmed at two separate shows at the

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New Orleans New Orleans ( , ,New Orleans
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during the summer of 2004 and have different track listings. The DVD is longer as it has eight tracks not available on the CD. Additionally, there are two studio tracks featured on the CD that are not on the DVD. The album features then current band members;

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- lead vocals, guitar (1988–present), Tom Drummond - bass guitar, backing vocals (1988–present),

Travis McNabb Travis Aaron McNabb (born November 18, 1969) is an American drummer and percussionist. McNabb is perhaps best known as a longtime member of the band Better Than Ezra, although he has performed session and touring work with many acts during his c ...

- drums (1996 - 2009), and James Arthur Payne - Guitar, Keyboards, backing vocals. The album also features three guest musicians; Mark Mullins -trombonist, Eric Lucero - trumpeter, and John Gros - B3 Organ Player.

CD

#"Intro" #"Misunderstood" #"Good" #"Rolling" #"Live Again" #"Get You In" #"Extra Ordinary" #"King of New Orleans" #"Rosealia" #"At the Stars" #"A Lifetime" #"In the Blood" #"Porcelain" #"Sincerely, Me" #"Desperately Wanting" #"Cold Year" (new studio track) #"Stall" (new studio track)

DVD

#"Intro" #"Recognize" VD only #"Misunderstood" #"Good" #"Rolling" #"Live Again" #"Allison Foley" VD only#"Get You In" #"Extra Ordinary" #"King of New Orleans" #"Rosealia" #"Beautiful Mistake" DVD only #"At the Stars" #"Waxing or Waning" VD only# "A Lifetime" #"This Time of Year" VD only#"Sincerely, Me" #"Desperately Wanting" #"Porcelain" VD only#"In the Blood" VD only#"Use Me" (Bill Withers cover) VD only

Personnel

- Lead vocals, guitar *

- Drums *Tom Drummond - Bass, backing vocals *James Arthur Payne - Guitar, Keyboards, backing vocals * Mark Mullins -trombonist * Eric Lucero - trumpeter * John Gros - B3 Organ Player

Official Site

www.betterthanezra.com

References

Better Than Ezra albums 2004 video albums Live video albums 2004 live albums Live post-grunge albums Albums recorded at the House of Blues {{2000s-alt-rock-album-stub