May 16, 2023 | Entertainment, General News
Tickets on sale Friday, May 19th
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 16, 2023) – Dropkick Murphys put down their acoustic guitars and return to the road this fall for a run of full electric shows with special guests The Interrupters and Jesse Ahern. Dropkick Murphys are set to make a stop at Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, September 28th at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $35.00 and $29.50 and go on sale Friday, May 19th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, May 20th, subject to availability.
Dropkick Murphys are plugging back in after a pair of acoustic albums – 2022’s critically acclaimed This Machine Still Kills Fascists and the just-released Okemah Rising – interpreting the work of Woody Guthrie for a new generation. The albums, recorded in Tulsa with trusted collaborator and producer Ted Hutt, exposed the band to new audiences through airplay on stations like SiriusXM’s Outlaw Country, coverage in outlets such as Rolling Stone Country, Paste, CNN, Americana Highways and SPIN, and via Dropkick Murphys’ first-ever acoustic, reserved-seating theater tour in 2022.
The Interrupters released their fourth studio album, In The Wild – which has been regarded as “the best songs the Interrupters have ever written…beyond even the incredible candor is an ambitious musicality” (Alternative Press) – in August 2022.
Roots rocker Jesse Ahern will release his Ted Hutt-produced debut album Roots Rock Rebel – featuring the lead single “Pray” — on Dropkick Murphys’ Dummy Luck record label / [PIAS] on September 15th.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the U.S. regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named “2021 Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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May 15, 2023 | Community Relations, Entertainment, General News, Shopping, Special Events, Sports, Travel & Leisure
The most buzzworthy kicks, in addition to rare classics, will take centerstage inside Earth Expo at Mohegan Sun; Both general and VIP tickets allow guests to sell and trade sneakers
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 15, 2023) – Beginning at Noon on Sunday, June 4th inside the 125,000 square foot Earth Expo center, The Sneakerhead Invasion, hosting various sneaker, streetwear and collectable vendors, will arrive in full force at Mohegan Sun. Organized by The Urban Collab, the latest and greatest from Nike, Air Jordan, Adidas and more will be up for grabs for sneakerheads of all stripes.
“Hosting a large-scale sneaker convention is something we have wanted to add to the calendar for our Expo center for some time, and we’re so happy to have the Urban Collab bringing their amazing 1-day Sneakerhead Invasion event to Mohegan Sun later this spring,” -said Kevin Barosso, Dir. of Convention & Sales for Mohegan Sun. “Not only does this convention allow for selling and trading of some of the most sought-after sneakers on the market, but across 200+ vendors, the event will also feature unique collectables, streetwear, headwear and more.”
Tickets to the Sneakerhead Invasion are available through Ticketmaster.com and start at $30 for general admission, which allows guests to bring three pairs of sneakers inside for the opportunity to sell or trade. VIP tickets are $40 and come with the bonus of entering the event with as many sneakers as one can carry and doing that through a special entry line. The first 100 VIP guests will also receive a free enamel pin. Tickets for High School students are also discounted to $15 and children under 10 with a parent enter for free! High School students are asked to have their High School ID on hand.
Attendees can expect to see popular recent sneaker releases such as Air Jordan 1s, Yeezy’s, the latest New Balances and much more.
For more information on the Sneakerhead Invasion, visit mohegansun.com/sneakerhead
And for more details on how to become a vendor, visit theurbancollab.org
ABOUT SNEAKERHEAD INVASION: Organized by The Urban Collab, The Sneakerhead Invasion is Connecticut’s Biggest Sneaker Convention where you can buy, sell and trade your sneakers. The Sneakerhead Invasion has a variety of vendors from sneakers, streetwear, hats and pins, collectables and more. This convention is also an experience for the whole family with awards, giveaways and performances. We have something for everyone! Follow The Urban Collab on Instagram via @theurbancollab_
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun 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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 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, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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May 11, 2023 | Breaking News, Gaming, General News, Jackpots, Uncategorized
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 11, 2023) – Ocala, FL resident Roland L. hit the Straight Flush Caribbean Stud Jackpot for $175,049 on Sunday, May 7th at Mohegan Sun. Two days later, East Haven, CT resident Giuseppe B. hit the Double Diamond Spanish-21 Jackpot for $223,559 on Tuesday, May 9th. Both wins resulted in the guests taking home a combined total of $398,608 cash!
Visiting from Florida on business, Roland was playing at a Caribbean Stud Poker table when he hit the Straight Flush Jackpot. Visiting from East Haven, Giuseppe was playing at a Spanish-21 table when he hit the Double Diamond jackpot. Both of these jackpots were won near the Wolf Den in Casino of the Earth, which is home to more than 2,000 slot machines, over 150 table games, and the Hall of the Lost Tribes, a fully enclosed room with over 600 slots and a Poker Room.
To learn more on all that Mohegan Sun has to offer, visit mohegansun.com.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun 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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 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, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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May 9, 2023 | Entertainment, General News
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 9, 2023) – Internationally renowned singer Michael Bolton is set to perform at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, December 17th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $35 and $25 and on sale Friday, May 12th via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, May 13th, subject to availability.
Michael Bolton is a multi–Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter and Emmy nominated performer, who has sold more than 65 million records worldwide and continues to tour the globe.
Celebrating more than 50 years of contributions to the entertainment industry, Michael has seen nine studio albums rank in the top ten, with nine #1 singles. Bolton reveals his timeless relevance with a collection of freshly written songs in his newest album Spark of Light, featuring the recent single “Spark of Light” and music video debut. Fans can preorder Spark of Light now, and the album is available Friday, July 14th. His previous album A Symphony of Hits, which hit #1 on the Billboard classical chart, is a selection of his favorite greatest hits newly arranged and recorded with a full symphony orchestra.
In recognition of his artistic achievements, Michael won two Grammys for “Best Pop Male Vocal Performance”, six American Music Awards, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. As a songwriter, he has earned over 24 BMI & ASCAP Awards, including “Songwriter of the Year”, nine Million-Air awards, and the “Hitmakers Award” from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the U.S. regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named “2021 Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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May 9, 2023 | Entertainment, General News
Fall 2023 run of live shows stops at Mohegan Sun Arena December 8th
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 9, 2023) – RIAA-certified Gold A Cappella group Straight No Chaser today announced the “Sleighin’ It Tour,” their fall 2023 run of live shows. Ranked in the top 20 of Pollstar’s “Live 75” for tours at the end of 2022, Straight No Chaser’s annual fall tours have become part of family holiday traditions throughout the United States. Straight No Chaser stops at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, December 8th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $30 and go on sale Friday, May 12th at 10:00am. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, May 13th, subject to availability.
Today, Straight No Chaser revealed the full track list from Yacht On The Rocks. Produced by Nicholas Niespodziani, singer, guitarist, and spiritual leader of Yacht Rock Revue, the album includes classics like “Escape (The Piña Colada Song),” “Sailing,” and “After The Love Has Gone,” as well as a guest appearance from David Paich from Toto on “Waves of Toto,” a medley of the iconic band’s greatest hits. The album is now available for pre-order, along with several limited-edition bundle offerings, at the group’s online store here.
Initially formed at Indiana University, A Cappella group Straight No Chaser emerged at the forefront of the modern-day A Cappella movement and has since sold more than three million albums worldwide, garnered more than a billion streams on Pandora alone, and sold more than 1.5 million concert tickets worldwide. In the fall of 2022, the group performed in more than 60 cities across the US with multiple sold out shows, including their 26th consecutive sell-out in Indianapolis.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the U.S. regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named “2021 Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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May 8, 2023 | Entertainment, General News
The innovative creator of fusion genre “Mariacheño” will visit Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, November 3rd
Cardenas Marketing Network (CMN) today announced the new American tour of
Christian Nodal, titled ‘Foraji2 Tour 2023,’ that will visit more than 30 cities across the country. Grammy Award-winning Nodal, known as the creator of ‘Mariacheño’ that unites the musical genres of Norteño and Mariachi, will visit the country’s largest and most important venues with a fresh and unique show that stays true to the essence that has rapidly made him one of the most successful stars in the world of regional Mexican music. The Foraji2 Tour 2023 stops at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, November 3rd at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $161, $131, $101, $81 and $61, and go on sale Saturday, May 13th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Sunday, May 14th, subject to availability. Amazon Music users can access the pre-sale between May 10th and 13th by simply downloading the Amazon Music app to obtain an exclusive code. Pre-sale tickets can be purchased on www.cmnevents.com. Starting today, guests can sign up and download the app for free by visiting amazon.com/nodal on a mobile phone.
“Being on stage and sharing my music with fans is where I feel the most myself. I can’t wait to be with my fans to show them this new show that will have many surprises and of course, a lot of great music that celebrates Mexican culture in the way that it deserves,” said Christian Nodal, who has been preparing the new show for months.
“There is no denying the popularity and reach of regional Mexican music, which is why it has always been important to our company,” added Alex Cardenas, director of tours at CMN. “We are proud to once again produce Christian Nodal’s new tour, given that as one of the greats of Latin music, he continues to break records and barriers.”
ABOUT CHRISTIAN NODAL
Born in Caborca, Sonora, Mexico, Christian Nodal is the fastest-growing artist in the regional Mexican music genre, fusing the classic sounds of Mariachi music with the accordion to create “Mariacheño,” a term that he himself coined. Currently, he is the most successful regional Mexican singer-songwriter, winner of five Latin Grammys, eight Latin Billboard awards, 11 Latin AMA awards, ten Premio Lo Nuestro awards, eight Premios Juventud awards, recognition for his ‘Extraordinary Evolution’ by the Latin AMA awards and two Tu Música Urbana awards. Christian is followed by an average of nine million on Instagram, nine million on Facebook and 600,000 on Twitter. He has ten million subscribers on YouTube, with more than eight billion views, and 20 million listeners on Spotify.
ABOUT CMN
CMN is the leading Latin live entertainment company in the United States, with reach and influence throughout the continent. Constantly developing projects in the world of music, art and sports, it is a multicultural example of organization and entrepreneurship. The company is responsible for producing the world renowned and notable tours featuring legendary artists including Bad Bunny, Daddy Yankee, FEID, Ana Gabriel, Marc Anthony, Manuel Turizo and La Banda MS. More information at www.cmnevents.com or at @cmnevents on Twitter and Instagram.
ABOUT AMAZON MUSIC
Amazon Music is an immersive audio entertainment service that connects fans, artists, and creators through music, podcasts, and culture. Amazon Music brings fans closer to what they love, with curated and personalized playlists, artist live streams, artist merchandise, and Amazon-exclusive podcasts. Prime members have access to over 100 million songs in shuffle mode, unrestricted playlists, and the largest catalog of ad-free podcasts, included in their subscription. Customers can upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited for full access whenever they want to listen to 100 million songs in HD and a growing catalog of Ultra HD and Spatial audio. Anyone can listen to Amazon Music by downloading the free Amazon Music app, or wherever you listen to music, including Alexa-enabled devices. Learn more at https://www.amazon.com/music.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the U.S. regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named “2021 Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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