Danny Wimmer Presents Announces 13-Date ‘The American Drive-In Tour’ With Aaron Lewis & Sully Erna

Sully Erna and Aaron Lewis, frontmen for popular rock bands Godsmack and Staind, will perform their hits together, side-by-side, coast-to-coast in an intimate and unplugged evening on “The American Drive-In” Tour, kicking off in October and produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, which says more dates are to be announced.

Godsmack’s Sully Erna said, “Me and Aaron Lewis? Onstage together…acoustic? Do I need to say more? Just don’t miss it! It may never happen again.”

Danny Wimmer Presents says the nationwide trek will follow current local health guidelines, with some shows drive-in events with patrons in or adjacent to their cars, and others featuring viewing from socially distanced fan “pods” or tables designed for up to four people.

With 13 dates initially announced and ticket onsales starting tomorrow, the announcement says more tour dates are coming. 

“We’re eager to get back to what we love, and we’re determined to keep the music alive and keep the rock community strong during these times,” comments DWP President Joe Litvag. “Aaron and Sully on stage together like this is something that none of us have seen before but have always hoped would happen one day. We’re thrilled to be a part of it.”

The announcement says the show will feature a barrage of hits, covers, conversation and laughs that will create a true sense of unity for audiences across the country.

“Sully and I have been friends for 25 years. We’ve been talking about doing something for the last 10 years,” said Staind’s Aaron Lewis. “The time has finally come. I couldn’t be more excited to be bringing this to you in such strange times.”

Tickets will be available at www.aaronandsully.com. 

While comedians have announced multi-date drive-in tours, including Bert Kreischer, Hannibal Buress and Iliza Shlesinger, few musicians have plotted more than a few dates at a time, and perhaps none has announced a coast-to-coast endeavor since the coronavirus pandemic hit. Litvag, who recently joined DWP as president of live events, told Pollstar recently that the promoter known for major rock festivals including Aftershock in Sacramento and the Louisville Trifesta, would be delving into national tours.

“We know the artists that we’ve got closest relationships with, and we’re going to be there for artists that are looking for an alternative to the more typically known touring players,” Litvag said at the time. “The two biggest things DWP has to offer are, number one, our expertise and our relationships. Number two is our base of loyal fans for all the company’s current business. We’ve got significant credibility in the rock space and we’ve been approached by some artists about getting involved with them on a touring level. It’s another thing that I’ve got some experience in. As those opportunities arise, we want to take advantage of them.”