Apr 13, 2009 | Entertainment
Concert on June 28th will also feature special guests ZZ Top
Mohegan Sun Arena will play host to Rock icons Aerosmith on Sunday, June 28th. Special guests ZZ Top open the show which begins at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $175.00 and $125.00 and go on sale starting Saturday, April 18th 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 will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Sunday, April 19th subject to availability.
Aerosmith first broke through in the mid-70s with a string of successful albums including Aerosmith and Toys In The Attic, along with Top 10 singles such as “Dream On” and “Walk This Way.” To date the band has scored 21 Top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, four Grammy Awards and ten MTV Video Music Awards. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001 and in 2005 they were ranked #57 in Rolling Stone magazine’s 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
ZZ Top has been considered one of America’s most sturdy bands of the past three decades. With their superior musicianship, attitude, style and some devilishly funny songs, they remain one of Rock’s most entertaining live acts. Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard have sold over 30 million records worldwide. The band has become internationally known for such hits as “Tush,” “La Grange,” “Cheap Sunglasses,” “Sharp Dressed Man,” “Gimme All Your Lovin’” and “Legs.”
For more information on Aerosmith with special guests ZZ Top 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 6, 2009 | Entertainment
“Can’t Stop Rockin’ Tour” takes over the Arena on July 1st
Three powerhouses of Rock are teaming up for an unforgettable night at Mohegan Sun Arena. Styx, REO Speedwagon and .38 Special will perform live on Wednesday, July 1st at 7:00pm.
All tickets for this incredible lineup are $45.00 and go on sale Saturday, April 11th 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 may also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Sunday, April 12th subject to availability.
Styx began as an Art/Progressive Rock band in the early 70s and scored a hit single with “Lady” in 1975. It wasn’t until after the release of their 1977 album, The Grand Illusion, that Styx became an arena headliner. Some of the band’s biggest hits include “Come Sail Away,” “Renegade,” “Babe” and “Mr. Roboto.”
REO Speedwagon’s constant stream of chart-topping albums and hit singles distinguished the band’s output in the late 70s and early 80s. Their most recent album, 2007’s Find Your Own Way Home, is their first CD of completely new material since 1996.
.38 Special formed in the mid 70s, becoming a household name with such hits as “Hold On Loosely,” “Caught Up In You” and “If I’d Been The One.” The current lineup features guitarist and co-lead singer Don Barnes, rhythm guitarist and co-lead singer Donnie Van Zant, guitarist Danny Chauncey, bassist Larry Junstrom, keyboardist Bobby Capps and drummer Gary Moffatt.
For more information on Styx, REO Speedwagon and .38 Special 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.
Mar 31, 2009 | Entertainment, General News
77 WABC and Lumber Liquidators present “Imus at Night” with special guests “The Levon Helm Band” on April 16th in The Cabaret Theatre
For the first time ever, 77 WABC and Lumber Liquidators present “Imus at Night” on Thursday, April 16th at 7:00pm. This gut-busting night of comedy will feature Karith Foster, Tony Powell, Rob Bartlett, Warner Wolf and the I-Man himself with special guests “The Levon Helm Band.”
Tickets can be purchased through 77 WABC on www.WABCradio.com for $100.00 and will include a cocktail hour in The Cabaret Theatre from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. At 7:00pm the show begins for a hilarious night to remember. The following morning The Imus in the Morning program will broadcast live from the Mohegan Sun Wolf Den from 6:00am-10:00am and free admission will be open to the public. Guests who bring their “Imus at Night” ticket stub to the broadcast will be entered for a chance to win great prizes. All ticket sales will benefit the Imus Ranch for kids with Cancer.
Imus broadcasted his first program from New York City back in 1971. Since his broadcasting career began, Imus has been on the cover of Newsweek Magazine and Time Magazine named him one of the 25 most influential Americans. He is a 4-time recipient of the Marconi Award from the National Association Of Broadcasters and a member of the prestigious Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame. He’s been featured on NBC’s “Today” show and CBS’ “60 Minutes and a guest of Charlie Rose, David Letterman and Larry King. Today, the Imus in the Morning program is syndicated to over fifty radio stations nationally via the ABC Radio Network and is also simulcast daily on RFD-TV from 6:00am-9:00am, reaching a large nationwide cable audience.
Karith Foster is one of the hottest comics to come out of New York City according to both The Hollywood Reporter and Backstage Magazine who named her one of the “Top 10 Comics to Watch” in 2004. Currently she can be seen on Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend” and giving commentary on VH1’s –“Best Week Ever” and other “All Access” shows. Her recent television appearances include NBC’s “Today Show” & “Last Comic Standing”, BET’s “Top 25…”, Discovery Times “Yearbook”. She recently started her own production company, KYPB Productions, LLC and features female showcases entitled “Girls du Jour”.
Native New Yorker Tony Powell has appeared on The Chris Rock Show, NBC’s Showtime at the Apollo, A&E’s Comedy on the Road, and has opened for celebrity music groups such as The Ojays, and the Whispers and has worked as the studio warm-up act for Bill Cosby and Nickelodeon’s Keenan and Kel show. Powell has also appeared on three national television commercials (Visa, Dawn Detergent and Ritz Crackers). Tony was also the radio voice of ”Mr. Chill” for Miller Genuine Draft and the U.S. Army reserves. Powell’s voice has also been featured in national radio spots for Fila and Heineken.
Rob Bartlett started performing stand-up comedy in 1978 hoping it would lead to a career in acting. Nearly 30 years later, Rob has become one of the most versatile performers around. He is a successful actor, standup comedian, radio personality and writer. He has headlined at the Sands Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Atlantic City’s Tropicana and Hilton Hotels and Mohegan Sun. On television, Rob has appeared as a stand up comedian on the MTV Half Hour Comedy Hour, Standup Spotlight on VH1 and on Late Night with David Letterman and Conan O’Brian.
The Levon Helm Band led by Levon Helm features his daughter Amy Helm, along with Larry Campbell, Teresa Williams, Jimmy Vivino, Mike Merritt, Brian Mitchell, Erik Lawrence, Steven Bernstein and blues harmonica player Little Sammy Davis. His 2007 comeback album Dirt Farmer earned the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Folk Album in February 2008, and in November of that year, Rolling Stone magazine ranked him #91 in the list of The 100 Greatest Singers of All Time.
For more information on “Imus at Night” with special guests “The Levon Helm Band” 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.
Mar 30, 2009 | Entertainment
The original boy band revisits the Arena on June 18th
New Kids On The Block with very special guests JabbaWockeeZ will perform live at Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, June 18th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $85.00 and $65.00 and go on sale Saturday, April 4th 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 may also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Sunday, April 5th subject to availability.
New Kids On The Block enjoyed enormous success in the 80s and 90s, selling over 70 million albums worldwide and paving the way for other successful acts like Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC. Jordan and Jonathan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg and Danny Wood are back together with a new, critically acclaimed album and their latest single, “2 In The Morning,” is currently riding the airwaves.
JabbaWockeeZ is a mainstream dance group, established in 2003 by Joe Larot, Kevin Brewer and Phil Tayag. The group first gained fame by appearing on America’s Got Talent before going on to being the first winners of the MTV Hip Hop dance reality series America’s Best Dance Crew in 2008. They are known for their intricate synchronization and precise dances, mime and kabuki-styled theatrics, and for wearing masks and gloves during most of their performances. Their name is derived from the Lewis Carroll poem “Through the Looking Glass.”
For more information on New Kids On The Block with very special guests JabbaWockeeZ 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.
Mar 23, 2009 | Entertainment
Live on Sunday, July 12th with special guest Steve Azar
Montgomery Gentry will take their Academy of Country Music Award’s Album of the Year nominated Back When I Knew It All to the road with a live performance at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, July 12th at 7:30pm with special guest Steve Azar.
Tickets are $40.00 and go on sale Saturday, March 28th 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 may also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Sunday, March 29th subject to availability.
Montgomery Gentry has captured a large following with their “what you see is what you get” mentality. Their accolades include gold and platinum albums, CMA and ACM awards, a Grammy nomination and sold-out tours. Kentucky natives, Montgomery Gentry – Gerald Edward (Eddie) Montgomery and Troy Gentry – have also been added to the performance lineup of the Country Music Association’s Music Festival on June 11th joining the likes of Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Brad Paisley and John Rich.
Country singer Steve Azar is touring in support of his latest album, Indianola. The multi-talented Mississippian has created music for movies, narrated a documentary, was ranked #5 on Golf Digest’s 2008 Top 100 Musician Golfers and recently released his latest single “End of the Money.”
For more information on Montgomery Gentry with special guest Steve Azar 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.
Mar 13, 2009 | Entertainment
Vietnamese show scheduled for April 11, 2009 at Mohegan Sun Arena
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 9, 2009) — Following several successful Vietnamese concert events, Mohegan Sun is proud to present another amazing Vietnamese concert in the Arena on Saturday, April 11th at 10:30pm.
Tickets are $100.00, $75.00, $50.00 and $30.00 and are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased through Show Pro Entertainment by calling 617.901.4098 or tollfree 1.800.525.0063.
This remarkable live performance features Y Lan, Bang Kieu, Khanh Ly, Minh Tuyet, Vu Khanh and a group of Vietnamese singers, with special appearances by the famous band “The Tranz.” The event is hosted by famous MCs, Viet Thao and Giang Ngoc.
For more information on the Vietnamese Easter concert 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.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular meeting, entertainment, shopping and dining 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 at mohegansun.com
