May 4, 2011 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Local Band Lakshmi to Perform Opening Set As Winner of 96.5TIC FM’s “Wanted…Opening Band for Bon Jovi” Contest
Bon Jovi’s 2011 Tour, promoted by AEG Live, returns to Mohegan Sun Arena 
on May 7th for the fourth and final Uncasville show of the tour. With this concert, the legendary band earns the status of being the highest grossing act ever to perform at the venue. Local rockers Lakshmi, recently chosen as winners of 96.5TIC’s “Wanted… Opening Band For Bon Jovi” contest, will take the stage at 8:00pm.
Lackshmi beat out three other finalists at the Black Bear Saloon in Hartford to earn the opening slot. Drummer Jake Siberon says, “We are so incredibly thankful to WTIC, Mohegan Sun and Bon Jovi for this incredible opportunity. We work really hard as a band and to be able to represent ourselves on this kind of stage, at this kind of event, is an amazing feeling.”
With comparisons to Paramore, Kelly Clarkson, No Doubt, Coheed and Cambria, and Dream Theater, Lakshmi covers a wide spectrum of music to provide listeners with a unique experience. Heartfelt and passionate lyrics, catchy melodies and riffs, dance rhythms and grooves make up the Lakshmi sound. Lakshmi released their self-titled debut LP in August of 2010. Since then, they have been performing in Connecticut venues including Toad’s Place, The Space, Webster Theater and The Heirloom Arts Theatre. For more information, please visit lakshmimusic.com.
Nearing three decades of an incredible career and currently in the midst of their biggest tour yet, Bon Jovi shows no sign of slowing down. Globally, the band has sold more than 125+ million albums to date, and has performed more than 2,700 concerts in over 50 countries for more than 35 million fans. In 2010, for the second time in just three years, Bon Jovi was named the #1 worldwide touring act, according to both Pollstar and Billboard (an honor which has only been achieved by three acts in history – Bon Jovi, The Rolling Stones and The Grateful Dead). Bon Jovi Greatest Hits debuted at #1 around the world last November, with the band’s three-decade-spanning retrospective charting higher and selling more copies in its first week than their 1994 Cross Road release, which has sold more than 21+ million copies to date. For more information on all things Bon Jovi, visit bonjovi.com.
About AEG Live
AEG Live, the live-entertainment division of Los Angeles-based AEG, is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performance. AEG Live is comprised of touring, festival, exhibition, broadcast, merchandise and special event divisions, fifteen regional offices and thirty state-of-the-art venues. The company is currently producing tours and productions including Cher at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through the Hits at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and Barry Manilow at Paris Las Vegas. The concert tour roster includes artists such as Taylor Swift, The Black Eyed Peas, Bon Jovi, Usher, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry, Justin Bieber, Leonard Cohen, Miley Cyrus, Kelly Clarkson, Wisin & Yandel, Britney Spears, Kenny Chesney, P!nk and Paul McCartney. AEG Live is the largest producer of music festivals in North America from the critically acclaimed Coachella Music & Arts Festival to Stagecoach and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. For more information, go to aeglive.com.
About Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 4th best venue by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” 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.
May 3, 2011 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Live at Mohegan Sun Arena on September 3rd
American Idols Live! 2011 lineup promises to be the most memorable yet given the diverse and daring talent on the roster and it’s hitting markets all across North Amer
ica with 45 dates confirmed. The top 11 comprising the tour—Casey Abrams, Haley Reinhart, Jacob Lusk, James Durbin, Lauren Alaina, Naima Adedapo, Paul McDonald, Pia Toscano, Scotty McCreery, Stefano Langone and Thia Megia —are primed and pumped to give fans a night of unique and unforgettable performances. They bring their talents to Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, September 3rd at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $70.00 & $60.00 and go on sale Friday, May 13th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. 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 are also available now at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, May 14th, subject to availability.
American Idol remains the #1 rated show in America, watched more than any other programming, and it’s because of the amazing talent. This year, iconic judges Randy Jackson, Steven Tyler, and Jennifer Lopez went through a tight race to narrow the contestants down for America to decide who will be the next big star. Their wisdom, candor and sense of humor continue to propel the show along at a lightning pace.
Watching American Idol at home is always enjoyable, but seeing these artists live is an experience. Past tours have featured current Pop luminaries such as Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, David Cook, Adam Lambert, Lee DeWyze and so many more. Every summer, the tour keeps American Idol alive in arenas everywhere allowing the audiences the chance to get up-close-and-personal with their favorite contestants. This top eleven will have crowds on their feet singing along to every word. Get ready…
The American Idol season finale will air on FOX May 26th, but the action will continue live on stage all summer with American Idols Live! Don’t miss it when it hits a town near you.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 4th best venue by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” 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.
Apr 29, 2011 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Live at Mohegan Sun Arena on August 5th
Prolific stand-up comedian Lewis Black brings his latest comedy tour, In God We Rust, to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, August 5th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $45.00 and go on sale Friday, May 6th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Tick
etmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets are also available now at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, May 7th, subject to availability.
Lewis is one of the most prolific and popular performers working today. He executes a brilliant trifecta as stand-up comedian, actor and author. Receiving critical acclaim, he performs over 200 nights a year to sell-out audiences throughout Europe, New Zealand, Canada and the United States. He is one of few performers to sell out multiple, renowned theatres including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Brooks Atkinson Theatre, New York City Center and the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. In August 2007, he was the first stand-up comedian to ever perform in concert at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. For more information on Lewis Black, please visit lewisblack.com.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 4th best venue by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” 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.
Apr 26, 2011 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Live at Mohegan Sun Arena on July 8th
Denis Leary and Friends Present #ThinningTheHerd will make its limited run with stops in NY, CT and NJ. The tour will be headlined by Denis Leary with Lenny Clarke, Adam Ferrara, Robert Kelly, Kenny Rogerson and Tony V joining in select cities. The show will also feature musical guests The Enablers with the Rehab Horns. Their second stop on the tour will bring a hysterical night of stand-up comedy and live music to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, July 8th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $36.00 and go on sale Friday, April 29th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. 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 are also available now at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, April 30th, subject to availability.
“There are fewer dates this year due to the fact that Lenny is angry at me for making this the final season of Rescue Me – plus I didn’t get him a part in either Spider-Man 4 or Ice Age 4. He’s also afraid he’ll eat himself back to his full fatness if we’re out on the road all summer (Kenny and Adam had good money on him hitting 300 pounds by late August). But it will be a pleasure to raise money for America’s firefighters as well as watch the look on Lenny’s face when he finds out Kenny’s playing Spider-Man’s lawyer and Adam’s voicing Paul The Penguin – Diego’s new best friend.”–Denis Leary
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Leary Firefighters Foundation. The Leary Firefighters Foundation was established in 2000 in response to a tragic fire in Worcester, Massachusetts that claimed the lives of Denis’ cousin, a childhood friend and four other firefighters. The Leary Firefighters Foundation’s mission is to provide funding and resources for Fire Departments to obtain the best available equipment, technology and training. For more information, visit learyfirefighters.org.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 4th best venue by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” 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.
Apr 19, 2011 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Performing live on May 6th. Tickets on sale now.
For the first time, Chippendales®, the premier brand of women’s entertainment, will heat up Mohegan Sun for their “Most Wanted” tour. The internationally acclaimed production will take the stage at The Cabaret Theatre on Friday, May 6th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $25.00 and are on sale now through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log onto ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge by Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets are also available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
Capturing the perfect balance of sex appeal and tasteful teasing, this full production show portrays everything from men in uniform to dusty cowboys. Eliciting waves of screams from their excited audience, the men of Chippendales dance and sing their way into the hearts of birthday girls, bachelorettes and girlfriends who just want to have fun. There is guaranteed to be something for every woman.
For more information on the “The Most Wanted” tour 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.
Apr 4, 2011 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Bell Biv DeVoe takes the stage May 6th
Vanilla Ice performs on May 7th
Jimmy Wayne is live on May 20th
Crossfade rocks the joint on May 27th
America heats things up on May 28th
The Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun has lined up a stellar list of headliners this May, beginning with R&B performers Bell Biv DeVoe on Friday, May 6th, followed by Hip Hop pioneer Vanilla Ice on Saturday, May 7th. Jimmy Wayne brings his Country tunes live in the Den on Friday, May 20th and Rock band Crossfade will bring the sounds of their latest album to the Wolf Den stage on Friday, May 27th. Finally, Rock royalty is honored as Wolf Den Hall of Fame inductee America arrives on Saturday, May 28th. Friday and Saturday Wolf Den shows begin at 8:00pm and Sunday shows are at 7:00pm unless otherwise noted. Admission is free, but all guests must be 21 or over.
Bell Biv DeVoe is an R&B musical group that branched off from New Edition. It consists of three of New Edition’s previous members, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins and Ronnie DeVoe. The group took the R&B scene by storm in 1991 with their debut album, Poison.
Vanilla Ice rose to fame with his infectious 1990 hit, “Ice Ice Baby,” but concert-goers can expect more than that from this performer. His influences range from Old School Hip Hop to underground Rock, and what fans can expect is an eclectic combination of music genres and more when he takes the stage.
Country artist, Jimmy Wayne’s remake of the Hall & Oates Pop classic “Sara Smile” is now the centerpiece of an album that showcases his formidable talents as both a vocalist and a songwriter. His soulful singing permeates every note of such soaring, powerful ballads as “All the Time in the World,” “Belongs to You” and “Counting the Days.” He rocks splendidly on “There’s a Memory” and “Things I Believe.”
Crossfade may not have conquered all of its demons, but the band is sounding a vehement battle cry. The Columbia, SC outfit’s third album delves into familiar lyrical themes of betrayal and isolation—but there’s also more than a hint of renewal and resolution. The set’s 10 tracks, produced by the band, maintain the sonic thunderclap of Crossfade’s previous efforts, while propelling its guitar-grinding signature with a tapestry of orchestration and programming, and a flourish of keyboards, thanks to the addition of Les Hall to the permanent lineup, alongside Sloan, bassist Mitch James and drummer Will Hunt.
Wolf Den Hall of Fame Inductee America rose to fame in the 1970s with a string of commercially successful albums. The Folk/Rock band’s biggest hits include, “A Horse with No Name,” “Sister Golden Hair” and “Ventura Highway.”
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.
