Multi-Platinum artist Aaron Lewis will perform at the historic Saenger Theatre in downtown Mobile on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m., bringing a career that spans alt-rock stardom and a celebrated second act in country music to the Alabama Gulf Coast.
Tickets go on sale Friday, Aug. 28 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster.com, or in person at the Saenger Theatre Box Office at 6 South Joachim Street, open Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fans with questions about accessible seating can call 251-208-5601; general ticket information is available at 251-208-5600. Note that the historic Saenger building is not elevator equipped, and all dates, acts and prices are subject to change.
From Staind to Country Stardom
Lewis first broke out as the gravel-voiced frontman of the Y2K-era alt-rock band Staind, earning a reputation for confessional songcraft in an era of chaos. But rural roots run deep, and after a multi-decade, multi-Platinum rock run, Lewis pulled off what few artists have managed: a genuine second act in hard-country music.
Now more than 15 years into his solo country career, Lewis is one of the few performers to carry his original audience along for the ride. He boasts two No. 1 Billboard Country Album debuts — “Town Line” (2011) and “Sinner” (2016) — plus a Platinum collaboration with heroes George Jones and Charlie Daniels on “Country Boy” and a Gold-certified No. 1 with 2021’s “Am I The Only One.” His career streams have surpassed 5.7 billion.
The New Album
Lewis arrives in Mobile supporting his sixth solo country album, “List of Things to Quit,” a ten-song collection pairing his potent lyricism with country-boy convictions, gritty throwback twang and dusky vocal depth. The album tackles growth and accountability in his trademark uncensored style.
A Theatre Worth the Trip
The Saenger Theatre, a 1927 movie palace restored in 2000, anchors the Saenger Theatre Performing Arts Center block of Joachim Street and remains one of downtown Mobile’s premier live-entertainment venues, hosting concerts, comedy, Broadway tours and film events throughout the year. The November date adds a country-rock heavyweight to a fall lineup that keeps downtown Mobile’s entertainment district busy through the holidays.
Doors open well before showtime; patrons are encouraged to arrive early for downtown parking and pre-show dining along Dauphin Street’s restaurant row, steps from the theatre.