Apr 25, 2016 | Entertainment
Live in the Arena on Wednesday, August 10th
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 25, 2016) – Selling 4 million tickets worldwide and described by The Times as “The Gold Standard” and
The Daily Mirror as “The Kings of the Genre”, The Australian Pink Floyd Show will be returning to Mohegan Sun for a performance in the Arena on Wednesday, August 10th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $39.50 & $29.50 and go on sale Friday, April 29th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, April 30th, subject to availability.
Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed tribute show has been astonishing audiences worldwide. Striving to reproduce the Pink Floyd experience and bring the music to new audiences, the show continues to include a stunning light and laser show, video animations, state of the art high resolution LED screen technology and other special effects. To accompany these visuals are several large inflatables including a giant pig and their own distinct Pink Kangaroo.
They have also worked with musicians like Guy Pratt, Durga McBroom and her sister Lorelei McBroom who have toured with Pink Floyd, as well as sound engineer Colin Norfield who worked with Pink Floyd during their ‘Division Bell’ tour and on David Gilmour’s solo tours.
Often described as being more than a tribute band, The Australian Pink Floyd Show is the first Pink Floyd tribute show that took the concept out of the pubs and onto the worldwide arena circuit. The band has played to sell out audiences throughout Europe, UK, America, Canada, South America, Israel and Russia.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. 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, ext. 27163.
Apr 20, 2016 | Entertainment
Special Guests Hailee Steinfeld and Common Kings Joins Meghan Trainor’s Biggest Tour Yet
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 20, 2016) – This morning, Grammy Award-winning Best New Artist Meghan Trainor returned to The Ellen DeGeneres Show in order to personally announce her 2016 summer headline tour: The Untouchable Tour, which will stop by Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, September 22nd at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $59.00 & $39.00 and go on sale Friday, April 29th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, April 30th, subject to availability.
Following the announcement, she delivered a high-energy performance of the new chart-smashing single “NO” from her second full-length album, Thank You (Epic Records), out Friday, May 13th. The upcoming tour, promoted by Live Nation, will be the Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum Pop superstar’s biggest and most ambitious tour yet. Kicking off on Thursday, July 14th at PNE Amphitheatre in Vancouver, British Columbia, the tour will travel to 26 cities throughout North America with dates lined up in New York City, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Boston and more. Academy Award®-nominated actress and multiplatinum pop singer Hailee Steinfeld and Common Kings serves as direct support on all dates.
Fans who pre-order any version of the new album Thank You or stream the hit single “NO” on Amazon beginning 5:00pm on Wednesday, April 20th (today) through 11:59pm on Monday, April 25th will receive an exclusive pre-sale code for early access to tickets for The Untouchable Tour. Starting Wednesday, April 27th at 10:00am, those who received a code will be able to purchase tickets until 11:59pm Thursday, April 28th. Citi® cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Monday, April 25th at 10:00am local time through Citi’s Private Pass® Program. For complete pre-sale details, visit www.citiprivatepass.com.
“NO” has exploded into one of her biggest anthems yet. In less than a month, it received an RIAA Gold certification for sales exceeding 500,000 downloads, and it’s swiftly nearing platinum status. In addition to remaining Top 5 on iTunes Overall Top Songs Chart since release, “NO” reached #1 on Billboard’s Digital Songs Chart and #3 on the Hot 100—marking her fourth top 10 hit on that particular chart. The video for “NO” has been viewed over 68 million times and counting: https://youtu.be/cMTAUr3Nm6I.
Meghan Trainor continues to break records, make history, inspire countless fans and change the landscape of Pop music and culture. She began 2016 by winning “Best New Artist” at the Grammy Awards and “Favorite Album” for her chart-dominating RIAA platinum full-length debut, Title (Epic Records), at the 2016 People’s Choice Awards. Last year, Title not only bowed at #1 on the Billboard Top 200, but it became the first #1 full-length debut from a female solo artist in five years. It stood out as one of only seven albums to sell over a million copies in 2015. It also yielded four inescapable multi-platinum Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 smashes – “All About That Bass” (9x-platinum), “Lips Are Movin” (4x-platinum), “Dear Future Husband” (2x-platinum) and “Like I’m Gonna Lose You” (featuring John Legend) (2x-platinum). Title was the #5 most streamed album globally in 2015 and currently has over 900 million streams worldwide. Meghan also has over 2 billion video views on VEVO.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. 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, ext. 27163.
Apr 13, 2016 | General News, Special Events
WHAT: Mohegan Sun presents authors Emily Liebert, Lisa Lutz and writing duo Liz Fenton & Lisa Steinke during the latest Winning Authors event on Friday, June 3rd.
WHEN: Friday, June 3rd
Live Discussion – 7:30pm
The Cabaret Theatre
Free Signing – 8:30pm
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: Soak up the sun with the ultimate summer reading list courtesy of a panel of fierce female novelists during a special Winning Authors event. Meet Emily Liebert, Lisa Lutz and writing duo Liz Fenton & Lisa Steinke as they share their respective works with fans during a free live discussion on Friday, June 3rd, followed by an autograph session in The Shops concourse. Don’t miss your chance to mingle with the sharp and clever literary ladies behind the season’s best reads.
Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Authors’ respective novels will be available for purchase at Spin Street in The Shops concourse on the day of the event.
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 to three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 85 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 view us on YouTube.
Apr 11, 2016 | Entertainment
Bryan Adams Reschedules Mohegan Sun Show
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 11, 2016) – Bryan Adams July 30th performance at Mohegan Sun Arena has been rescheduled and will now take place on Saturday, September 10th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $47.00 and are on sale now at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and 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 for this performance will also be on sale at Live Nation. As an added bonus, every online order includes a physical copy of Bryan Adams’ album Get Up. Ticket purchasers will receive an email within 24-48 hours after their order with instructions on how to redeem the album. One album per order. Not valid for tickets purchased via TM+. Tickets previously purchased will be honored at the rescheduled date.
For more information on 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.
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Apr 11, 2016 | Entertainment
Music Superstars perform at Mohegan Sun together on August 6th
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 11, 2016) – Two of music’s most captivating live performers will unite for their first time touring together this summer. Multiplatinum-selling band Counting Crows and multiple Grammy Award winning singer and songwriter Rob Thomas announced a co-headlining tour today that will blaze a trail this summer across North America. The 39 date tour will begin in West Palm Beach, FL on July 22, and stop by Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, August 6th at 6:45pm.
Tickets are $56.00 & $36.00 and go on sale Friday, April 15th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to
ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, April 16th, subject to availability.
Counting Crows – Adam Duritz (vocals), Jim Bogios (drums), David Bryson (guitar), Charlie Gillingham (keyboards), David Immergluck (guitar), Millard Powers (bass) and Dan Vickrey (guitar) – have sold more than 20 million albums worldwide after exploding onto the music scene with their multiplatinum breakout album
August and Everything After in 1993. The band released their seventh studio album
Somewhere Under Wonderland in September 2014. Known for creating unique and innovative concerts, Counting Crows is recognized as one of the pre-eminent touring live Rock bands.
Rob Thomas is one of modern music’s most compelling and commercially successful artists. For 20 years, he has been the front man and primary composer for Matchbox Twenty, leading the quintet to multiplatinum success over the course of four albums and a string of #1 hits that include “Push,” “3AM,” “Bent,” “If You’re Gone” and “Unwell.” Thomas recently released his 3rd solo album,
The Great Unknown the follow up to 2005’s platinum-certified #1 album
…Something To Be and 2009’s
cradlesong. Thomas made history with
…Something to Be as being the first album by a male artist from a Rock or Pop group to debut at #1 on the
Billboard 200. With
cradlesong he made history once again as the only male artist with multiple #1 hits at Adult Top 40, tying Pink with most #1s by a solo artist in the
Billboard 200 chart’s history. “Smooth,” Thomas’ collaboration with Santana was recently named the top all-time track on
Billboard‘s
Adult Pop Songs radio airplay chart , the #2 Pop song of all time and the #1 song of the Rock-era by
Billboard. Additionally Thomas was the first artist ever to be honored with the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s prestigious “Hal David Starlight Award,” created to recognize a composer in the early years of his or her career that has already made a lasting impact.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. 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, ext. 27163.
Apr 7, 2016 | Food & Beverage, Shopping, Special Events
Featuring a Mother’s Day Ballroom Brunch on Sunday, May 8th
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 7, 2016) – Treat mom to a day she will never forget at Mohegan Sun! Dine divine at the special Mother’s Day Brunch inside the Uncas Ballroom or explore the numerous dining and shopping specials Mohegan Sun offers on Sunday, May 8th.
Mother’s Day Brunch inside the Uncas Ballroom
Make this Mother’s Day extra sweet with a delicious brunch in our elegant Uncas Ballroom! The brunch, $49.00 for adults and $25.00 for children 12 and under, includes one complimentary alcoholic beverage per adult, complimentary juice, water and soft drinks and a commemorative photo. Tickets are available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and Ticketmaster.com. To see the full menu and seating times, please visit our website.
Todd English’s Tuscany kicks off Mother’s Day with brunch from 10:00am too 2:00pm featuring a wide assortment of dining options and a complimentary glass of champagne. Enjoy chilled offerings from the raw bar, omelets and eggs to order, a pasta station, carving stations and more! At 5:00pm Todd English’s Tuscany offers Lobster Milanese, a Mother’s Day dinner special for just $50.00.
On May 8th Seasons Buffet features specialty items to impress any mother. Indulge in endless options including shrimp and asparagus risotto, chicken picatta, grilled Korean pork chops, carved smoked ham or bacon macaroni and cheese.
Pasta Vita makes Mother’s Day sweet, offering 25% off desserts with the purchase of any entrée. This offer is valid at Mohegan Sun Pasta Vita only. It cannot be combined with other offers. Offer valid while supplies last.
For Mother’s Day brunch, Hash House A Go Go features Margie’s Famous Crab Cake Benedict made with all blue crab for just $18.99 and Stella’s Favorite Frosted Flake Pancake for $8.99. Hash House A Go Go also offers two Mother’s Day dinner specials including grilled swordfish for $24.99 and Andy’s Mixed Grill of steak, chicken and grilled pork tenderloin for $28.99.
Michael Jordan’s Steak House will open at Noon on Mother’s Day and every mom will receive a complimentary mimosa until 4:00pm. The featured menu item is a duo plate with shrimp and a 7 oz. filet served with asparagus and Lobster mashed potatoes followed by a white chocolate mousse with a chocolate strawberry and salted caramel, all for just $49.00.
At Michael Jordan’s 23.sportscafe there are two special dishes including a $29.00 16 oz. prime rib or a plate of filet medallions, rock shrimp, wilted spinach and mashed potatoes followed by white chocolate mousse for dessert for just $34.00!
If mom is in the mood for something sweet, treat her to a special Mother’s Day ice cream sundae from Ben & Jerry’s. On May 8th, all hot fudge sundaes are buy one, get one half price!
After dinner, bring mom to The Shops at Mohegan Sun and pamper her with some retail therapy! Give mom a fresh look at Sephora and book her complimentary 10 minute mini makeover! Space is limited so call ahead to book your appointment (860.886.0433). Stop by Galina’s for a special free pair of earrings (valued at $85.00) with any John Medeiros Jewelry Collection purchase of $125.00 or more. Don’t forget Trailblazer; treat your mom to a new Vineyard Vines Shep Shirt just in time for spring. A wonderful array of limited edition products and gift sets perfect for Mother’s Day can be found at LUSH. At Tommy Bahama, receive a free tote bag with the purchase of any women’s 3.4oz Eau De Parfum while supplies last from April 15th – May 8th in honor of Mother’s Day!
Before the day is done, bring on the laughs and good times at COMIX Comedy Club this Mother’s Day. Any mom with a photograph of their child receives 50% off a COMIX signature cocktail from the drink menu. Be sure not to miss Silly Sunday: Mother’s Day edition with Mike Koutrobis!
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 85 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 view us on YouTube.
Apr 5, 2016 | Entertainment, General News
Mohegan Sun Arena to host tour on September 17th; Tickets on sale beginning Saturday, April 8th at 10:00am
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 5, 2016) – Don Henley will tour Europe and North America this summer beginning June 20th in Stockholm, Sweden at Ericsson Globe, with dates scheduled through September 21st. Henley will play Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, September 17th for a 7:30pm concert. The artist will perform songs spanning his entire career from the Eagles and his vast solo catalog, including songs from his latest release, Cass County.
Tickets are $69.50 and $49.50 and go on sale Saturday, April 9th 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. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Sunday, April 10th, subject to availability.
American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets for many of the concerts before the general public beginning Tuesday, April 5th at 10:00am local time. Check donhenley.com for complete tour and ticketing information.
Don Henley, both as solo artist and as a member of the Eagles, has received many accolades, including eight Grammy Awards, numerous gold and platinum records and performed sold-out concert tours worldwide. A respected, popular and critically celebrated musical artist, Henley is a founding member, vocalist and songwriter of the Eagles that has become one of the most influential bands in America. Henley’s solo
career is acclaimed with such hits as “Dirty Laundry,” “Heart Of The Matter,” “Boys Of Summer,” “The End Of The Innocence,” and “All She Wants To Do Is Dance.” He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.
Henley’s career as a musician and activist continues to evolve. In 1990, he founded the Walden Woods Project (walden.org), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to protecting the historic woods in Massachusetts where author/philosopher Henry David Thoreau first championed the concept of land conservation. The Project, celebrating its 25th anniversary has protected vast tracts of Walden Woods from the threat of commercial development, has created a highly acclaimed environmental educational initiative for students (worldwidewaldens.org), and maintains the most important library of Thoreau-related research material in the world. In addition, Henley founded the Caddo Lake Institute in his native East Texas, a privately operating foundation to act as an “ecosystem-specific” sponsoring entity, underwriting local wetland science and conservation education including cultural and ecological research and monitoring. Henley also co-founded the Recording Artists’ Coalition, a nonprofit, nonpartisan group formed to represent the interests of recording artists.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Also in 2013, Mohegan Sun won “Casino of The Year” in 2 categories at the Academy of Country Music Awards. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino 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, ext. 27163.
Apr 5, 2016 | General News, Special Events
WHAT: Join Jonathan Jackson and his band Enation on Sunday, May 15th immediately following their 7:00pm show in the Wolf Den as they sign autographs and take photos with fans during a Signings & Sightings event at Mohegan Sun.
WHEN: Sunday, May 15th
Immediately following their 7:00pm Wolf Den show
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: Emmy Award-winning actor and musician Jonathan Jackson and his band Enation get up-close-and-personal with fans during an exclusive Signings & Sightings event. On May 15th, stop by The Shops concourse as the Rock ensemble greets fans during a free autograph session immediately following their performance in the Wolf Den. Their new EP, Blame-shifter drops on May 13th and will be available for purchase at Spin Street.
Participation is on a first-come first-served basis. Due to time restrictions, Jonathan Jackson + Enation will only be signing copies of their new EP, Blame-shifter, or headshots given out at event. There will be no personal photos or photo personalization. Blame-shifter will be available for purchase at Spin Street in The Shops concourse on day of event. This event is bracelet-only. A limited number of bracelets will be distributed starting at 6:30pm at both the signing area in The Shops concourse and at the Wolf Den entrance. Participants must have a bracelet in order to gain entry into the signing line.
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 85 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 view us on YouTube.
Apr 4, 2016 | Shopping
Experience the perfect shave at Mohegan Sun
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 4, 2016) – The Art of Shaving™ joins The Shops at Mohegan Sun in early Summer 2016 when they open in Casino of the Sky (former Once Upon a Time Toys space).
Founded in 1996, The Art of Shaving™ is considered the world’s leading premium shaving brand with its aromatherapy-based grooming products, high-end shaving instruments, and a retail chain dedicated to men’s shaving.
The Art of Shaving has trademarked its wet shaving system “The 4 Elements of the Perfect Shave” – Prepare, Lather Up!, Shave, and Moisturize – and is recognized as the best-selling men’s brand at high-end department stores. The Art of Shaving Shops are found in 150+ locations across the US and will open their doors in Dubai this fall.
The company recognizes that a man shaves more than 20,000 times during his lifespan, and how he shaves is crucial to helping him achieve healthy skin. The Art of Shaving is excited to be joining Mohegan Sun bringing along their shaving, grooming, beard care and skin care products.
To learn more about The Art of Shaving™ at Mohegan Sun, please visit our website.
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, follow us on Twitter and view us on YouTube.
Apr 4, 2016 | Entertainment, General News
Performing live in the Arena on July 21st
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 4, 2016) – The Killers are hitting the road this summer for a U.S. tour and will be making their way back to Connecticut for a live performance in Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, July 21st at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $70.00 & $54.50 and go on sale Friday, April 8th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, April 9th, subject to availability.
Las Vegas-based Rockers The Killers, featuring singer/keyboardist Brandon Flowers, drummer Ronnie Vanucci, guitarist Dave Keuning and bassist Mark Stoermer, formed in 2003. Their first album, Hot Fuss, was released the following year to worldwide acclaim. The album contained hit singles “Mr. Brightside” and “Somebody Told Me,” in addition to the anthemic tune “All These Things That I’ve Done,” which has since been referenced by the likes of U2 and Coldplay. After a decade of making music, in November 2013, The Killers released a “Best Of” collection, Direct Hits, which featured two incredible new songs alongside classics from the band’s revered catalogue.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Also in 2013, Mohegan Sun won “Casino of The Year” in 2 categories at the Academy of Country Music Awards. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino 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, ext. 27163.
The Daily Mirror as “The Kings of the Genre”, The Australian Pink Floyd Show will be returning to Mohegan Sun for a performance in the Arena on Wednesday, August 10th at 7:30pm.
