Aaron Carter, a familiar name to most 90’s babies, will be at Rick’s Café in Starkville Saturday at 10 p.m.
Aaron started his career at age seven, performing in a local alternative band called Dead End, which he eventually left to pursue his pop passion. He made his first solo performance in 1997 opening for his brother’s band. Shortly after, he released his first album, “Crush On You” and it achieved gold status in 5 countries.
Aaron’s second album “Aaron’s Party, (Come Get It)” went platinum and included the hit singles “I Want Candy,” “That’s How I Beat Shaq” and “Bounce.” Carter has released 6 albums. The other four were titled “Oh Aaron,” “Another Earthquake,” his collection album “Most Requested Hits,” and “Come Get It: The Very Best Of Aaron Carter.”
Aside from his music career, Aaron debuted in various TV shows including “Sabrina the Teenage Witch,” “7th Heaven,” “Family Affair,” “Lizzie McGuire,” (shortly after he began dating Hillary Duff), and most recently, “Dancing With The Stars.” Movies that Carter performed in include “Ella Enchanted,” “Popstar,” and “Fat Albert.”
In 2013, Aaron started the “After Party Tour,” which was his first one in eight years. It was initially planned to have 80 shows across North America, but the interest in tickets grew so quickly the tour expanded to include 150 dates.
Sophomore Communication major Emily Mills said she is looking forward to Aaron Carter coming to Starkville this Saturday.
“I really want to see him. I mean it’s probably one of the only chances I’ll get to see Aaron Carter live,” Mills said. “I used to love Aaron Carter so much and his brother! I even had an Aaron Carter hit clip. It was pink.”
Promotions Manager at Rick’s Café, Allie Galyon, said they are excited about Aaron coming to the area. Galyon said when they have live music, the atmosphere changes.
“Compared to an average day, when we have performers come to Rick’s, it’s so exciting and the energy just fills the room,” Galyon said. “Artists, especially well-known artists like Aaron, really put a spark in the crowd. The audience usually engages with the performers the whole night and everyone has a unique experience.”
Galyon said the doors open at 8 p.m. and the show begins at 10 p.m. Tickets are available online and range from $15 to $65. The higher price includes a VIP “Meet and Greet” with Carter.
