Amanda Overmyer To Rock Mohegan Sun

“Live Performances Presented by The Shops At Mohegan Sun” with Amanda Overmyer slated for Thursday, August 27th
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 6, 2009)— The Shops at Mohegan Sun present the one-of-a-kind rocker and former American Idol contestant Amanda Overmyer on Thursday, August 27th.  This special event will feature a live, free performance in The Shops concourse at Mohegan Sun at 7:00pm, followed by a signing event at 7:30pm.  Overmyer will be autographing merchandise and copies of her album Solidify which is available for purchase at Spin Street.
Amanda Overmyer is an incredible young artist who displays her Classic Rock roots every time she sings or takes the stage.  Rock legends like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bob Seger and Credence Clearwater Revival are some of her biggest inspirations, and the world got a glimpse of her talent on Fox’s American Idol season seven.  She recorded her debut album Solidify in a remarkable nine days directly following the network series. The album is a great blend of Rock infused tracks in which Overmyer lets her unmatched sound and vocal command take over with tracks like “Varmint Rifle,” “Love Me Like You Want” and “Hole In The Wall.”  Overmyer will be on tour in the U.S. performing for fans throughout the summer.
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.

Rising Country Sensation Gloriana to Greet Fans with Exclusive “Signings & Sightings” Event

Join Spin Street and Mohegan Sun as they welcome Gloriana on August 28th
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 5, 2009)— Up-and-coming Country group Gloriana will be making a special signing appearance at Mohegan Sun immediately following their show as the opening act for Taylor Swift on Friday, August 28th.  The group will be signing copies of their self-titled debut smash album featuring the hit single “Wild at Heart.”  The “Signings & Sightings” event will take place on the Spin Street Stage in The Shops at Mohegan Sun concourse.  This “Signings & Sightings” event is sponsored by Spin Street and The Shops at Mohegan Sun. 
Tickets for Taylor Swift with special guests Kellie Pickler and Gloriana are $59.50 and $49.50 and are still available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and through Ticketmaster in limited quantities.  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.  The show begins at 7:30pm.
With their four-part harmonies and high energy stage performances, Gloriana has become one of the top new Country groups of the year. The group consists of four band members including two brothers, Tom and Mike Gossin along with Rachel Reinert and Cheyenne Kimball. Together, this young and creative group has created music that’s gained them supporters at all music levels including the Grammys and the CMAs. At the 2009 CMT Awards they were awarded The Nationwide Insurance On Your Side Award. Their faces and music can be seen and heard on televisions and all major Country radio stations. Their debut album Gloriana will be released on August 4th and their fans will not be disappointed.
Collaborating with Spin Street, Mohegan Sun’s one-of-a-kind “Signings & Sightings” program provides guests the opportunity to meet entertainment superstars and world-
renowned artists.  In addition, the program provides entertainers the opportunity to get
up-close-and-personal with their fans in a unique and exciting venue in which to showcase their latest work.  “Signings & Sightings” events are free and open to the public. 
Spin Street, located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, is one of the nation’s premier high end music, movies, and memorabilia entertainment stores offering thousands of CDs spanning every genre imaginable from the roaring 20s through today and an unmatched selection of DVDs and video games.  In 2009 Spin Street received “The Best of Uncasville” award which recognizes outstanding local businesses that enhance a positive image through their customers and community. Spin Street carries an astounding array of personalized and one-of-a-kind pieces of autographed music, film and sports memorabilia and routinely hosts personal appearances by many of today’s musical heroes in intimate after-show CD signings.
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.

Country Artist Darryl Worley To Meet and Greet Fans After Performance in Wolf Den

Mohegan Sun and Spin Street will be hosting Darryl Worley as he takes part in an exclusive “Signings & Sightings” event on August 20th
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 4, 2009)— Spin Street and Mohegan Sun are playing host to one of Country music’s hottest artists Darryl Worley for an exclusive “Signings & Sightings” event.  This exclusive personal appearance and CD signing will take place on the Spin Street Stage in The Shops at Mohegan Sun concourse immediately following his performance in the Wolf Den on Thursday, August 20th.  This “Signings & Sightings” event is sponsored by Spin Street and The Shops at Mohegan Sun.  Darryl Worley’s latest CD Sounds Like Life will be available and at sale price leading up to and on the day of this event at Spin Street. 
Darryl Worley’s performance in the Wolf Den starts at 8:00pm and is free and open to the public.  Seating is based on a first-come; first-serve basis. 
Darryl Worley is a very successful and critically-acclaimed Country music artist who has enlisted seventeen singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, three of which have reached the top spot including “I Miss My Friend,” “Have You Forgotten?” and “Awful, Beautiful Life.”  His latest album Sounds Like Life has been branded a “must have” by critics alike and features the hit single “Sounds Like Life To Me” which currently resides on the Top 20 U.S. Billboard Country Singles chart.  Worley’s work in Country music has not gone unnoticed as he was nominated for the 2002 Academy of Country Music’s “Top New Male Vocalist” as well as a “Song of The Year” nomination in 2003 by the Country Music Association for the single “Have You Forgotten?”  Worley continues to gain fans and sell out concerts across the U.S.
Due to the short timeframe for the event and the number of fans expected Worley will only be signing copies of his CD.  No memorabilia of any kind can be signed. 
Collaborating with Spin Street, Mohegan Sun’s one-of-a-kind “Signings & Sightings” program provides guests the opportunity to meet entertainment superstars and world-
renowned artists.  In addition, the program provides entertainers the opportunity to get
up-close-and-personal with their fans in a unique and exciting venue in which to showcase their latest work.  “Signings & Sightings” events are free and open to the public. 
Spin Street, located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, is one of the nation’s premier high end music, movies, and memorabilia entertainment stores offering thousands of CDs spanning every genre imaginable from the roaring 20s through today and an unmatched selection of DVDs and video games.  In 2009 Spin Street received “The Best of Uncasville” award which recognizes outstanding local businesses that enhance a positive image through their customers and community. Spin Street carries an astounding array of personalized and one-of-a-kind pieces of autographed music, film and sports memorabilia and routinely hosts personal appearances by many of today’s musical heroes in intimate after-show CD signings.
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.

The Toughest Sport on Earth Returns for the 2009 Mohegan Sun Invitational

Professional Bull Riders Live in the Arena Friday, October 16th – Sunday, October 18th
Mohegan Sun is excited to announce that the PBR’s 2009 Mohegan Sun Invitational presented by Cooper Tires will take place at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, October 16th – Sunday, October 18th.  On the final regular season stop of the 2009 Built Ford Tough Series (BFTS) tour, the world’s best bull riders will invade Mohegan Sun Arena where they will take on some of the rankest bulls the PBR has to offer. 
Tickets are available for as little as $10.00 and increase to $25.00, $40.00 and $75.00 on Friday, October 16th. On Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th, tickets will be $15.00, $25.00, $50.00 and $100.00.  Tickets go on sale Friday, August 7th 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 Saturday, August 8th subject to availability.
PBR attracts over 1.7 million live attendees each year with its multi-tiered event structure including the prestigious Built Ford Tough Series, the Copenhagen Bull Riding Challenger Tour, the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Tour, and the Discovery Tour designed specifically for entry -level contestants.  With over 450 hours of prime time programming annually and a viewership of 100 million, PBR ranks among the most prolific sports on air and broadcasts on FOX, NBC, VERSUS and on a host of foreign networks across the globe.  The PBR is headquartered in Pueblo, CO, with additional offices in Australia, Brazil, Canada and Mexico and prides itself in its 1,000 plus stock contractor relationships and over 1,200 PBR bull riders competing in more than 300 PBR sanctioned competitions across the five countries. 
For more information on PBR 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.

Mohegan Sun Arena’s One Day Sale

Three fantastic shows to choose from; tickets only $20.00
Mohegan Sun has just the ticket for you with its “One-Day-Only Stimulus, Recovery and Rebound Special!”  Just visit the Mohegan Sun Box Office, any Ticketmaster location or ticketmaster.com any time between 10:00am on Thursday, August 6th and 10:00am on Friday, August 7th to get your seats to Bowzer’s Rock-N- Roll Party Volume VII, Daryl Hall & John Oates or Hippiefest – for only $20.00 per ticket per show! 
Bowzer’s Rock-N- Roll Party Volume VII brings together an amazing roster of talents who will bring audiences back to the golden era of 45 rpm hits that ruled the jukeboxes, transistor radios and turntables of an earlier time.  Lou Christie is sure to perform his hits “Lightnin’ Strikes,” “Two Faces Have I” and “The Gypsy Cried.”  Lesley Gore delivers prime nostalgia with songs like “It’s My Party,” “You Don’t Own Me” and “Maybe I Know.”  It’s time to shout out “Wooly Bully” when Sam The Sham returns with his signature hit and his own wild version of “Li’l Red Riding Hood.” The Original Comets return by popular demand.  As lively as ever, the group revs up the room with classics like “Rock Around The Clock,” “Shake, Rattle and Roll” and “See You Later, Alligator.” Joey Dee and The Starliters bring in their trademark hits “Peppermint Twist” and “Shout.”    Wanda Jackson brings in the unforgettable pulsing beat of “Let’s Have A Party.”   The Soul Survivors  add romance with “Expressway To Your Heart.”    Charlie Gracie performs his favorites “Butterfly” and “Fabulous.”  As always, Bowzer & The Stingrays also take the Arena stage, while Bowzer himself plays host for the evening.
The list of hits by Daryl Hall and John Oates goes on forever.   Beginning with “She’s Gone” in 1974, they were consistently found on the charts and on MTV over the next ten years.  Their releases include the #1 singles “Rich Girl,”  “Kiss On My List,”  “Maneater,” “Private Eyes,” “I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do)” and “Out of Touch.”  The duo will be honored with the Chairman’s Award for Sustained Creative Achievement by The National Association of Recording Merchandisers this summer. 
August is the 40th anniversary of Woodstock and five flower-powered originators of Rock are teaming up for an unforgettable evening at Mohegan Sun Arena.  The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie, Felix Cavaliere of The Rascals, Chuck Negron formerly of Three Dog Night, Mountain featuring Leslie West & Corky Laing and Badfinger featuring Joey Molland will perform at Hippiefest.
For more information on Mohegan Sun Arena’s One Day Sale, visit mohegansun.com.  For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events Hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.

Mohegan Sun’s Money Multiplier Giveaway Places $250,000 In Cash and Prizes Up For Grabs

On August 29th Mohegan Sun will be giving guests a chance to double their Cash and prizes up to $40,000
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 3, 2009) – Mohegan Sun’s $250,000 Money Multiplier Giveaway is extra generous come Saturday, August 29th.  Guests swiping their Player’s Club card between 6:00am and 5:00pm have a shot at top prizes of $20,000 in Cash, $2,500 in Player’s Club Points and $1,000 in Free Slot Play Bonus. Drawings will be held at the Spring Gateway located next to the Box Office at 12:00pm and 6:00pm. Guests who swipe before noon will be entered into both drawings. With the Money Multiplier Giveaway, Player’s Club members also have the opportunity to double up on all prizes by simply claiming their prizes within two hours each drawing time. 
Player’s Club members are encouraged to bring their friends and family to Mohegan Sun for their chance to win by signing up for a free membership at any Player’s Club booth located throughout the property.  All new Player’s Club members will receive a gift. 
Participants must be 21 or older.  Visit any Player’s Club booth for official rules. 
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.

*** MEDIA ALERT *** Mohegan Sun’s Wild Wednesday’s Festivities Rescheduled For Tomorrow, July 30th

UNCASVILLE, CT – Mohegan Sun regrets to announce that the Wild Wednesdays festivities that were scheduled for tonight on the rooftop of the Riverview Garage have been rescheduled for tomorrow, July 30th due to inclement weather.  The festivities will start at 5:00pm.
 
For more information on Wild Wednesdays and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com or call 1.888.226.7711. 


Jokester Robin Williams Shines at Mohegan Sun

Award-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams brings his tour “Weapons of Self Destruction” to the Arena on November 18th
Robin Williams prepares to cause an uproar of laughter when he brings his  live stand-up tour to Mohegan Sun Arena on Wednesday, November 18th. The show begins at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $135.00, $105.00 and $85.00 and go on sale Saturday, August 1st 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, August 2nd subject to availability.
Robin Williams was first discovered in 1974 when he was cast in the guest role of Mork on Happy Days.   Williams would later become the star of the TV series Mork & Mindy in 1978. Since then, he has become a symbolic face in the acting world. His acting ranges from the comedic as in the movies Mrs. Doubtfire and Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian to dramatic roles such as Good Will Hunting and The Fisher King.  He has won a multitude of awards throughout his career from six Golden Globes to four Academy Awards nomination and one win and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.
For more information on Robin Williams 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.

Mountain Heart Takes Part In “Signings & Sightings” Event at Mohegan Sun

Acoustic and Bluegrass group Mountain Heart will greet fans and sign copies of their latest album on July 15th
Spin Street and Mohegan Sun are excited to join forces once again for an exclusive “Signings & Sightings” event with Mountain Heart, a acoustic and Bluegrass group.  This special appearance and CD signing will take place in the Wolf Den immediately following their performance in the Wolf Den on Wednesday, July 15th. 
Mountain Heart will be taking the Wolf Den stage at 8:00pm. The Wolf Den is free and open to the public and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Mountain Heart’s newest CD that features live recordings from previous shows, “The Road That Never Ends” will be available for purchase at Spin Street leading up to and on the day of this event.
Mountain Heart’s unique sounds of Bluegrass and acoustic have made them appealing to a wide variety of musical tastes since their beginning in 1999. As a group and individually, they have been nominated for multiple Grammys, CMA, ACM and IBMA awards, they have also preformed at the world famous Grand Ole Opry more than 100 times. They have had the pleasure of performing with major artists and bands such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Brad Paisley, Allison Krauss, Merle Haggard, Yonder Mountain String Band, LeAnn Rimes and Montgomery Gentry. Mountain Heart’s cutting – edge musical style will undoubtedly bring a high-energy performance to their fans and make many new ones in the Wolf Den.
Collaborating with Spin Street, Mohegan Sun’s one-of-a-kind “Signings & Sightings” program provides guests the opportunity to meet entertainment superstars and world renowned artists.  In addition, the program provides entertainers the opportunity to get up-close-and-personal with their fans in a unique and exciting venue in which to showcase their latest work.  “Signings & Sightings” events are free and open to the public. 
Spin Street, located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, is one of the nation’s premier high end music, movies, and memorabilia entertainment stores offering thousands of CDs spanning every genre imaginable from the roaring 20s through today and an unmatched selection of DVDs and video games.  Spin Street carries an astounding array of personalized and one-of-a-kind pieces of autographed music, film and sports memorabilia and routinely hosts personal appearances by many of today’s musical heroes in intimate after-show CD signings.
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.

Rob Thomas brings his “Bright Lights” to Mohegan Sun Arena

Special guests OneRepublic and Carolina Liar open for Rob Thomas in the arena on November 7th
Rob Thomas, one of the most creative artists and recognizable voices in Pop and Alternative music is set to take the stage for his third visit to Mohegan Sun Arena. Rob Thomas will rock concert goers on Saturday, November 7th at 7:00pm along with special guests OneRepublic and Carolina Liar. 
Tickets are $46.00 and go on sale Saturday, July 18th 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, July 19th, subject to availability.
Grammy award winner Rob Thomas made his debut in 1996 with his former band Matchbox Twenty. The band produced hits such as “3am”, “If You’re Gone”, and “How Far We’ve Come”. After ten years with Matchbox Twenty, his first attempt at a solo career began with three Grammy awards for his chart topping hit “Smooth” featuring Santana. His first solo album, titled …Something to Be, debuted at #1 with the hit “Lonely No More.” Rob Thomas is not only known for his voice, but also for his songwriting abilities. He has written songs for Willie Nelson, Mick Jagger and Chris Daughtry. Thomas’s newest single “Her Diamonds” is rocking up the charts, which is from his second solo album entitled Cradlesong out now.
OneRepublic is a chart-topping Rock band who has gained mainstream attention for their hits “Stop and Stare” and “Apologize.” The song “Apologize” has gone platinum three times and was #1 on the charts for five months straight. The band is made up of five members; Ryan Tedder (lead vocals, piano, guitar), Zach Filkins (guitar, backing vocals), Drew Brown (guitar), Brent Kutzle (bass, cello) and Eddie Fisher (drums).
Carolina Liar came onto the American rock scene with their song “Show Me What I’m Looking For.” Their hit song has been featured on 90210 and in various TV commercials. The lead singer, Chad Wolf is a native of South Carolina and came up with the name of Carolina Liar when starting the band. The remaining four band members are from Sweden.
For more information on Rob Thomas and special guests OneRepublic and Carolina Liar, 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.