Music lovers, the Saenger is bringing the heat — and the gris-gris — for real.

The legendary Dr. John, a six-time Grammy Award-winning musician and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee is coming on Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Aug. 14 at the Saenger Theatre box office, charge by phone by calling (800) 745-3000 or online at ticketmaster.com.

Known throughout the world as the embodiment of New Orleans musical legacy, Dr. John is a true icon. His colorful musical career began in the 1950s when he wrote and played guitar on some of the greatest records to come out of the Crescent City, including recordings by Professor Longhair, Art Neville, Joe Tex and Frankie Ford.

Mac Rebennack (the good doctor’s birth name) headed west where he continued to be in demand as a session musician, playing on records by Sonny and Cher, Van Morrison, Aretha Franklin and The Rolling Stones. During that time he launched his solo career, developing the charismatic persona of Dr. John The Nite Tripper. A legend was born with his breakthrough 1968 album “Gris-Gris” which introduced the world to his unique blend of funk, rhythm & blues, psychedelic rock and Creole roots.  Several of his many career highlights include the masterful album “Sun, Moon and Herbs” in 1971 which included cameos from Eric Clapton and Mick Jagger and 1973’s “In The Right Place,” which contained the chart hits “Right Place Wrong Time” and “Such A Night.”

In addition to his six Grammy wins (1989, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2008 and 2013), he has received six other Grammy nominations over the years.  In 2007 he was nominated for “Sippiana Hericane,” his Hurricane Katrina benefit disc.  After Hurricane Katrina Dr. John immediately stepped up to the plate with generous relief fundraising concerts and recordings.  In 2007 he was also inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame and the Blues Hall of Fame.  In 2008 he released “City That Care Forgot,” winning him a Grammy for Best Contemporary Blues Album. His latest album “Locked Down,” released in 2012 with Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys also won a Grammy for Best Contemporary Blues Album.

In 2013 Dr. John was awarded an honorary doctorate from Tulane University.  Dr. John is currently hard at work completing an album in tribute to Louis Armstrong called “Ske-Dat-De-Dat…The Spirit of Satch,” which is scheduled to be released on Aug. 19.

EVENT DETAILS AT A GLANCE:

Date:  September 18, 2014 @ 7:30 p.m.

Who:  Dr. John and the Nite Trippers

On-sale to the public:  August 14 @ 10 a.m.

Ticket prices:  $79, $55, $49 *plus applicable service charge

Where to purchase:  Saenger Theatre box office, 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com

Details: Visit www.pensacolasaenger.com.

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