Sep 19, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Country singer Casey James visits Mohegan Sun to rock out with fans and autographs on Thursday, September 27th
WHAT: A night of music and fun comes to Mohegan Sun as Season 9 American Idol finalist Casey James takes the Wolf Den stage on Thursday, September 27th for a live performance at 8:00pm, followed by an exclusive Signings & Sightings appearance in The Shops concourse immediately following his performance.
WHEN: Thursday, September 27th, Wolf Den performance at 8:00pm and a 9:00pm: Signing event in The Shops concourse
IN DETAIL: Mohegan Sun’s Signings & Sightings, presented in collaboration with Spin Street, is a one-of-a-kind experience that allows guests to get up-close-and-personal with some of the world’s biggest entertainers. Whether it’s an up-and-coming band, well-known comedian or chart-topping musician, a Signings & Sightings event provides artists with an exciting opportunity to share their latest work in an interactive way with fans. Spin Street, located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, offers a variety of music, movies and entertainment memorabilia with special signing merchandise available for each Signings & Sightings event.
ABOUT CASEY JAMES: 19 Recordings/BNA Records artist Casey James first emerged on the national scene with his third-place run on Season 9 of American Idol, but Casey had already been making music for more than a decade when he took his mom’s advice to try out for the hit series. A native of Cool, TX, James grew up surrounded by music. Both his parents played guitar and sang, as did other family members, and Casey was playing guitar and performing throughout his young adulthood. In March of 2012, he released his debut album Casey, featuring his bluesy, goodtime feel first single, “Let’s Don’t Call It a Night,” co-written with Terry McBride and Brice Long.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 75 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Sep 19, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Due to unforeseen circumstances, AJ Rafael has to postpone their schedule performance for September 23rd to a later date in the near future. Mohegan Sun apologizes for the inconvenience and has replaced the performance with Chuck Negron, formerly of Three Dog Night.
Chuck Negron formerly of Three Dog Night joined the band in 1968, which became one of the most successful acts of the late 60s and 70s. Negron went on to pursue a solo career in which he recorded several albums including 1995’s Am I Still In Your Heart, 1996’s Joy to the World and 1999’s Long Road Back. Chuck has since been touring solo and wrote a book in 2000 entitled Three Dog Nightmare: The Chuck Negron Story.
Wolf Den performances are free and open to the public. Must be 21 years or older to attend.
For more information on the Wolf Den and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Sep 18, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Rock Opera will perform two shows live in Arena on November 23rd
Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) is teaming up with Hallmark Channel to present the live debut of the band’s multi-platinum Rock Opera, “The Lost Christmas Eve” for over 100 shows in 65 cities across North America. This exciting performance comes to Mohegan Sun Arena for two shows on Friday, November 23rd at 3:00pm and 8:00pm.
Tickets are $52.00 and $42.00 and go on sale Friday, September 21st through Ticketmaster at 10:00am. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, September 22nd, subject to availability.
As one of the top-selling concert acts in the world, Trans-Siberian Orchestra creates one of the most captivating concert experiences on the road today. Insistent on giving their fans the most “value for their dollar,” TSO puts on an over-the-top audio/visual spectacular complete with lasers, pyrotechnics and state-of-the-art lighting.
For the first time ever, Trans-Siberian Orchestra will be performing their acclaimed Rock Opera, “The Lost Christmas Eve,” a heart-warming story of loss and redemption on a magical Christmas Eve in New York City. With more than 7 million albums sold, TSO has inspired generations of fans to rediscover the multi-dimensional art form of the Rock Opera. On the road, they have become one of the world’s top acts including a recent mention in Billboard magazine as one of the top touring artists of the past decade. With a $20 million-plus production that has played to over 7 million people in 80+ cities, selling more than $280 million worth of tickets.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked 3rd in the U.S. and 4th in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in 2011 and ranked in the top six of “Top Stops of The Decade” in 2012. For more information on concerts and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Sep 18, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Talented singer to perform live in Arena on March 27th
P!nk, Grammy Award-winning singer- songwriter and pop culture icon, announced that she will tour North America for the first time in four years, beginning on February 13th. P!nk is known around the world as one of the most captivating live performers of her generation. The recently named COVERGIRL has confirmed 25 dates for “The Truth About Love” Tour presented by COVERGIRL in support of her new album, The Truth About Love, available today. The LiveNation produced arena tour comes to Mohegan Sun Arena on Wednesday, March 27th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $110.00 and $89.50 and go on sale Saturday, October 6th through Ticketmaster at 10:00am. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Sunday, October 7th, subject to availability.
Since her debut in 2000, P!nk (Alecia Beth Moore) has released 7 albums (Can’t Take Me Home, M!ssundaztood, Try This, I’m Not Dead, Funhouse, Greatest Hits… So Far!!! and The Truth About Love), sold over 40 million albums, 65 million singles (nearly 20 million digital tracks), over 1 million DVDs worldwide and has had 12 singles in the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In addition, 15 of P!nk’s singles have reached #1 in at least one or more countries.
She is the recipient of 3 Grammy Awards, 2 Billboard Music Awards, 5 MTV Video Music Awards, 2 MTV Europe Awards, 2 People’s Choice Awards and many more. P!nk’s last studio album, Funhouse debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top 200 chart and #1 in the U.K., Australia, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Switzerland. The album produced the smash single “So What,” which marked P!nk’s 2nd #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 (after “Lady Marmalade”). Her album Greatest Hits… So Far!!! debuted in the Top 10 in over 13 countries and spawned the hit singles “F**ckin’ Perfect,” which reach #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and “Raise Your Glass,” which marked P!nk’s 3rd #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. P!nk just released her 6th studio album, The Truth About Love on September 18th. The first single, “Blow Me (One Last Kiss)” has sky-rocketed to the top of music charts all over the world and marks P!nk’s 12th Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked 3rd in the U.S. and 4th in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in 2011 and ranked in the top six of “Top Stops of The Decade” in 2012. For more information on concerts and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Sep 10, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Talented group brings their 2012 tour to Arena on December 21st
Straight No Chaser returns to Mohegan Sun Arena with their unique sound and style courtesy of their “#SNClive” Fall 2012 Tour. The group will perform live on Friday, December 21st at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $30.00 and go on sale Friday, September 14th through Ticketmaster at 10:00am. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, September 15th, subject to availability.
Originally formed over a dozen years ago while students together at Indiana University, the group has reassembled and reemerged as a phenomenon – with a massive fanbase, more than 20 million views on YouTube, numerous national TV appearances and proven success with two holiday releases, 2008’s Holiday Spirits and 2009’s Christmas Cheers as well as With A Twist, released in 2010. In an era when so much Pop music is the product of digital processing and vocal pro-tooling, Straight No Chaser is the real deal – the captivating sound of ten unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense and with a sense of humor.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked 3rd in the U.S. and 4th in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in 2011 and ranked in the top six of “Top Stops of The Decade” in 2012. For more information on concerts and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
