Dec 29, 2009 | Entertainment, General News
Little Anthony & The Imperials are live on January 2nd
Country duo LoCash Cowboys perform January 3rd
The Lost Trailers take over on January 8th
Little Feat heats things up January 9th
Charo graces the stage on January 15th
R&B sensations The Family Stone are live January 23rd
Country heartthrob Chuck Wicks returns on January 29th
The Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun will continue to thrill this winter, beginning with Little Anthony & The Imperials live on Saturday, January 2nd. The LoCash Cowboys make their Wolf Den debut on Sunday, January 3rd. Country sensations The Lost Trailers are live on Friday, January 8th and California-based rockers Little Feat take over the stage on Saturday, January 9th. Charo brings her charm to the Wolf Den stage on Friday, January 15th, R&B favorites The Family Stone will perform live on Saturday, January 23rd and Country sensation Chuck Wicks will be gracing the Wolf Den stage on Friday, January 29th. Wednesday and Thursday Wolf Den shows are at 8:00pm. Friday and Saturday Wolf Den shows begin at 9:00pm and Sunday shows are at 7:00pm unless otherwise noted. Admission is free, but all patrons must be 21 or over.
Little Anthony & The Imperials is an R&B Doo-Wop group from New York. Throughout the years, the group has released hit singles such as “Tears On My Pillow” and “So Much.” The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April of 2009.
LoCash Cowboys have invaded the music scene with their hot, hybrid, musical style that is one part Country and one part Rock-n-Roll with a dash of Hip-Hop. Singing two-part harmony to musically-educated audiences, LoCash electrifies fans with their upbeat brand of music. A Country music fan has not experienced LoCash Cowboys, however, until they have seen the complete show, one that has left established artists and industry executives searching for their dropped jaws and popped eardrums.
The Lost Trailers made their debut at a Fourth of July concert hosted by Country superstar Willie Nelson. Their fifth album, Holler Back, was released in August 2008 and produced a Top Ten Country hit in its title track and a Top 20 in “How ‘Bout You Don’t.”
Little Feat is very possibly the last-man-standing example of what used to be the norm in American music, a fusion of a broad span of styles and genres into something utterly distinctive. Feat took California Rock, Funk, Folk, Jazz, Country, Rockabilly and New Orleans Swamp Boogie and more, stirred it into a rich gumbo, and has been leading people in joyful dance ever since.
Charo is a household name. Instantly recognizable for her witty humor, loveable accent and her mastery of the flamenco guitar, it is Charo’s trademark expression: “Cuchi-Cuchi,” which has endeared her to the world and made the name Charo synonymous with fun and excitement.
The Family Stone original founding members Jerry Martini and Cynthia Robinson are Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees and R&B Pioneer Award winners. Jerry Martini is the original founder of Sly & the Family Stone; calling upon Sly Stone to become the leader of the first inter-racial, multi-gender major American band. He has also performed with countless luminaries including Mike Bloomfield, Carlos Santana, Rolling Stone Bill Wymann, Robert Cray, Willie Lomax, Prince, Graham Central Station and Van Morrison. More recently, he has been seen on the 2006 Grammy Awards with a cast of all stars in their tribute to Sly & The Family Stone. Cynthia Robinson, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, is back on the throne! Cynthia, along with Sly, was part of Sly and The Stoners in 1966. Through her years with Sly & The Family Stone, she was notable for being an early, black, female trumpet player in a major American band. In recent years, you would have found her on many stages throughout the U.S. and Europe, playing with P-Funk maestro George Clinton, Larry Graham and Prince, to name a few.
Chuck Wicks has taken the Country format by storm with his Top 5 debut single, “Stealing Cinderella,” and his Top 15 follow-up hit, “All I Ever Wanted.” He recently earned a whole new audience of fans as a celebrity contestant on the ABC mega-hit Dancing with the Stars.
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.
Dec 29, 2009 | Entertainment, General News
Halestorm is live January 1st
Craving Lucy takes over January 14th
12 Stones rocks the house January 28th
SafetySuit performs February 12th
Alien Ant Farm heats things up February 19th
Bushwalla is live February 25th
The Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun is the place to be for Rock fans this winter, offering up some of the hottest acts in the genre, all free of charge. Halestorm make their Wolf Den debut on Friday, January 1st. Craving Lucy is live on Thursday, January 14th and post-Grunge act 12 Stones are live in the Den on Thursday, January 28th. Nashville-based rockers SafetySuit take over the stage on Friday, February 12th. Alien Ant Farm will bring down the house on Friday, February 19th and Bushwalla will be gracing the Wolf Den stage on Thursday, February 25th. Wednesday and Thursday Wolf Den shows are at 8:00pm. Friday and Saturday Wolf Den shows begin at 9:00pm and Sunday shows are at 7:00pm unless otherwise noted. Admission is free, but all patrons must be 21 or over.
Halestorm unleashes a turbulent torrent of infectious Hard Rock on their self-titled Atlantic debut. The band-guitarist Joe Hottinger, bassist Josh Smith, drummer Arejay Hale and singer/guitarist Lzzy Hale-churn out uncompromising Rock n’ Roll anthems.
Craving Lucy’s current sounds and edgy melodies easily attract Rock fans as diverse as the genre’s audiences. The band’s original material straddles the nearly impossible: fresh and familiar.
12 Stones is a post-Grunge band formed in Louisiana in 2000. The band has released three albums; their self-titled debut, Potter’s Field and Anthem For The Underdog. The band has had several singles land on the Mainstream Rock charts including “Lie To Me” and “Adrenaline.”
Alternative rockers SafetySuit released their debut album Life Left to Go in 2008, spawned the hit singles ”Anywhere But Here,” “Someone Like You” and “Stay.”
Alien Ant Farm gained mainstream popularity when they covered Michael Jackson’s hit “Smooth Criminal” in 2001. Their latest studio album, Up in the Attic, was released in 2006 and the band recently released its first-ever live album, Alien Ant Farm: Live in Germany.
Bushwalla’s sound is a unique blend of Funk, Rock, freestyle, acoustic Hip-Hop with a soul deeply rooted in authenticity and optimism. Bushwalla’s debut EP release Ghetto Blaster is cherished by fans worldwide and highly acclaimed in the southern California media and radio circuit. The catchy hit “Ghetto Blaster” has left first time listeners and long-time fans with a reverberating melody that never tires. The full length album Autodidactical Freestyle & Radical was released in 2008. In their live shows, Bushwalla and his “1-2-3 Band” experiment with an improvisational party-type atmosphere captivating audiences week after week.
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.
Dec 22, 2009 | Entertainment, General News
SuperBand performs two shows in Mohegan Sun Arena for the Year of the Tiger, February 21, 2010 (Click here for Chinese)
SuperBand will be celebrating the Year of the Tiger in Mohegan Sun Arena. The show will have two performances on Sunday, February 21st; the first at 2:00am and the second at 2:00pm.
Tickets are $168.00, $128.00, $88.00 and $58.00 and can be purchased through International Entertainment Marketing based out of New York at 718.888.3113 or through iemshowplace.com.
SuperBand is a Mandarin pop band formed by four veteran singers; Lo Ta-yu, Jonathan Lee, Wakin Chau and Chang Chen-yue. These four singers have released a total of 70 albums throughout their careers, 600 main compositions and have performed more than 350 individual concerts. The band was formed in 2008 and the journey kicked off in Taiwan, travelling to China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Canada and the U.S. and will conclude in Taiwan. Mohegan Sun will be the last stop on their tour, as well as their last performance as SuperBand before they resume their individual careers afterwards.
Lo Ta-yu is a Taiwanese singer and songwriter who affected Chinese Pop and Rock music with his melodic lyrics, love songs and witty social and political commentary that he infuses into his more political songs. He is recognized as a major cultural icon in Taiwan, Hong Kong and China.
Jonathan Lee is a Taiwanese record producer, singer and songwriter. Throughout the mid 80s to the 90s, he composed lyrics and melodies for numerous musicians in the Rock Records label, including Jackie Chan and Sandy Lam.
Wakin Chau is a Hong Kong singer and actor popular in Taiwan, Hong Kong and China. He has released more than 40 albums and held several international concert tours. He then became a prominent name in the music of Taiwan and has fans of all ages, not only in Asia, but also in North America and Europe. His platinum albums such as You Make Me Happy and Sad, The Flowery Heart and Music Brings Us Together etc have won awards in Taiwan, China, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Chang Chen-yue is another Taiwanese Rock musician known for his 1998 hit song “Ai Wo Bie Zou.” He is a songwriter, singer and guitarist and also a dance music DJ under the name DJ Orange. Chang is also an actor who has appeared in a number of films. His 1998 film, Connection by Fate, directed by Wan Jen, was shown at the Venice Film Festival.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 4th best venue by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” For more information on SuperBand and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Asian Marketing hotline at 1.877.999.9977.
Dec 22, 2009 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Specials and VIP parties includinhg Dj Skribble and Naughty by Nature live at Ultra 88 Night Club on New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve celebrations at Mohegan Sun bring fun for everyone with a variety of live entertainment, free giveaways, dining specials and exclusive parties at Mohegan After Dark’s Night Club, bars and lounges.
FREE GIVEAWAYS/CONCOURSE CELEBRATION
Mohegan Sun will kick off the night of celebration at 5:00pm as complementary top hats, tiaras and noisemakers are distributed Mohegan Sun’s coat check & valet locations throughout the property to all guests. At 9:00pm the giveaways will also be available at Birches Bar & Grill, Leffingwells Martini Bar, Todd English’s Tuscany, the Wolf Den, Bar Americain, Mohegan Sun Arena and Mohegan Sun’s coat check & valet locations.
The center of excitement will be located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun where a disc jockey will spin the latest mainstream hits until 1:00am. Cirque entertainers will perform jaw-dropping feats in various locations of The Shops concourse and a live feed of the annual ball drop in Times Square will project above the DJ booth.
ENTERTAINMENT
J. Geils Band returns to Connecticut for the first time in over ten years for a very special New Year’s Eve concert in Mohegan Sun Arena on December 31st, at 9:00pm.
Tickets for the J. Geils Band are available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and 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 may also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
In the Wolf Den, Nite Shift performs at 9:00pm and 11:00pm. The Wolf Den is free and open to the public. Arrive early for seating. Must be 21 and over to attend.
For more information on Mohegan Sun’s New Year’s celebrations please visit Mohegansun.com/NYE.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, 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.
Dec 14, 2009 | Breaking News, Entertainment, Special Events
Aaron Kwok will be adding his star to the roster of entertainers on December 20, 2009 (Click here for Chinese)
Mohegan Sun is pleased to announce that one of the most popular Hong Kong singers, Aaron Kwok, will join the list of top-tier entertainers who have become a part of the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame. His induction will take place in the forecourt of the Mohegan Sun Box Office immediately following his second performance in the Arena on Sunday, December 20th.
Mohegan Sun’s Walk of Fame is an exclusive group of performers who are honored for making a significant contribution to the continued success of Mohegan Sun. Mohegan Sun is privileged to accept the honor of inducting Aaron Kwok into this elite club. Not only will Kwok be among other inductees such as Billy Joel, Rod Stewart and Taylor Swift; he will also be the first Asian performer to accept this honor at Mohegan Sun.
Kwok will be taking the Arena stage at 2:00am and 2:00pm and tickets can be purchased through International Entertainment Marketing based out of New York at 718.888.3113 or through www.iemshowplace.com . In 2007, Kwok’s first two performances at Mohegan Sun were before enthusiastic crowds, and his highly-anticipated De Show Reel concert is sure to set the stage for another successful performance at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Kwok’s De Show Reel concert was recognized by the Guinness World Record Committee in February 2008 for featuring the largest revolving indoor stage. He is also the first Chinese singer to receive the Guinness World Record award for a concert. After great success with the De Show Reel concert in 2007, Kwok has kicked off his second round with sixteen shows in Hong Kong.
About Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 4th best venue by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” For more information on De Show Reel and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com/888. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Asian Marketing hotline at 1.877.999.9977.
Dec 10, 2009 | Entertainment
Mohegan Sun voted the best venue in Connecticut to see a Latin show
Mohegan Sun is pleased to be voted the best venue in Connecticut for Latin shows by Telemundo Hartford and Springfield affiliates owned by the ZGS Broadcasting Group. For three weeks in October, viewers of these television channels were prompted with a 15-second promo to vote online for their favorite venue. Voters chose their favorite venue for a Latin show from six different selections. Mohegan Sun was the clear favorite, capturing 50% of all votes.
Some of the top artists in the Latin genre, from Don Omar and Aventura to Latin Grammy winners Luis Fonsi, Juanes and Marc Anthony have graced the Mohegan Sun Arena stage. Over the past five years, the Arena has hosted nearly thirty Latin shows and entertained over 100,000 Latin music fans. Upcoming Latin shows include Aventura on Saturday, January 30, 2010, Mohegan Sun favorite Latin Freestyle on Saturday, April 17, 2010 and Los Mejor De Los 90’s on Saturday, May 8, 2010.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 4th best venue by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 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.
