The University has undergone some changes since rock band Better Than Ezra first formed here in 1988, but at least one thing remains the same — Saturday nights in Death Valley. The trio is set to headline “Big Game Throwdown” on Friday at Walk-On’s, kicking off the bar’s LSU-Alabama Weekend performance series. The Daily Reveille spoke with lead vocalist Kevin Griffin and got his advice on what to do during a weekend of “fun, debauchery and football.”
10. Watch LSU Tiger Band march past the Indian Mounds into Tiger Stadium.
“You can hear the sound of the LSU band and smell Mike the Tiger’s droppings. When those two things mix, it’s intoxicating.”
9. Rail on Alabama football Coach Nick “Satan.”
“I respect him and stuff, but I don’t have to like him, especially on ’Bama weekends.”
8. Grab a cup of morning coffee to ease pre-game hangovers.
“Never underestimate the recuperative effects of three or four shots of espresso.”
7. Taunt Alabama fans with the infamous “Tiger Bait” cheer.
“I’m always pretty good-humored about it but you know Alabama fans — being of limited education, and often intelligence — don’t always react kindly to being taunted.”
6. Revel in the chaos of Chimes Street and Dalrymple Drive.
“I still love those areas. I will hang out and go see people over on those streets.”
5. Indulge in mounds of tailgating food.
“I’m a Cane’s fan. I like to load up on as much as possible — probably so much that it’s ill-advised. But it’s so good, I can’t help myself.”
4. Flail to the sounds of Chinese Bandits in Tiger Stadium.
“Just being silly in Tiger Stadium when the band plays — I’m that guy who responds to all the things you’re supposed to do. … That’s me.”
3. Go to Fred’s in Tigerland.
“I will, without a doubt, spend my late night at Fred’s. I’m going to have a screwdriver with a fresh-squeezed orange juice.”
2. See Better Than Ezra perform live at Walk-On’s.
“I got to plug my band. Better Than Ezra is playing Friday night at Walk-On’s, so I’ll be there.”
1. No LSU victory against ’Bama is complete without ending the night at Louie’s.
“To gorge on those home fries and eggs, then have someone carry me out. That’s how I will end every night in Death Valley.”
