Aaron Lewis Joins The Mohegan Sun Walk Of Fame

Singer/songwriter celebrates his 36th performance at Mohegan Sun by adding his star to the Walk of Fame
Mohegan Sun is pleased to announce that one of Rock music’s most prolific performers, Aaron Lewis, Aaron Lewis 010has joined the elite list entertainers who have become a part of Mohegan Sun’s Walk of Fame.  His induction took place Friday, February 5th in the forecourt of the Mohegan Sun Box Office.   Accepting his honor before a very large crowd of excited fans, a grinning Lewis said, “Thank you all so much for coming out here today!  I really am honored to join the list of great performers on Mohegan Sun’s Walk of Fame”
As the co-founder and lead singer of Massachusetts-based Alternative Rock band Staind, Lewis is the innovator behind some of the most memorable songs of the past decade, including the #1 single “It’s Been a While,” which spent sixteen weeks on Billboard’s Modern Rock chart.
About Mohegan Sun
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 by visiting mohegansun.com.

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Rocker Aaron Lewis To Be Inducted Into Mohegan Sun Walk Of Fame On February 5thAaron Lewis 2010-Resized
WHAT: Lead singer and co-founder of the multi-platinum selling Rock band Staind, Aaron Lewis, will be the 17th entertainer inducted into Mohegan Sun’s Walk of Fame.
Media and public invited to attend the induction ceremony.
WHEN/WHERE: Friday, February 5th at 5:00pm
Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office Forecourt
WHO:  Lynn Malerba, Chairwoman of The Mohegan Tribe
Mitchell Etess, President & CEO, Mohegan Sun
Aaron Lewis
  
IN DETAIL: Prior to his Arena solo acoustic show, the lead singer from Staind, Aaron Lewis, will be inducted into Mohegan Sun’s Walk of Fame.  Lewis has played over thirty shows at Mohegan Sun, a combination of solo acoustic shows and as the front man for Staind.  During his solo tour last year, Lewis sold more than 8,000 tickets at Mohegan Sun. This special induction ceremony will be held outside the main entrance of the Arena, near the Mohegan Sun Box Office.  
The award seeks to recognize those individuals who have made significant contributions to the success of Mohegan Sun as the Northeast’s premier entertainment destination. All of the individuals inducted into the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame will have their name engraved on a plaque that will be permanently placed at the entrance to Mohegan Sun Arena.

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An Intimate Solo Acoustic Evening With Aaron Lewis

Staind’s frontman will be live in Mohegan Sun Arena February 5th
Aaron Lewis, lead singer of the multi-platinum selling band Staind, returns to Mohegan Sun for a solo acoustic performance in the Arena.  The performance is scheduled for Friday, February 5th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $50.00 and $35.00 and go on sale Saturday, December 5th at 10:00am 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 will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Sunday, December 6th, subject to availability.
As the co-founder and lead singer of Massachusetts-based Alternative Rock band Staind, Lewis is the innovator behind some of the most memorable songs of the past decade, including the #1 single “It’s Been a While,” which spent sixteen weeks on Billboard’s Modern Rock chart.  Lewis will perform solo acoustic versions of well-known hits and fans will get the chance to interact with him as he takes requests from the audience. 
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.

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Aaron Lewis To Greet Fans With Exclusive CD Signing at Mohegan Sun

Aaron Lewis will be taking part in a “Signings & Sightings” event immediately following his show in the Arena on February 28th
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 16, 2009)— Spin Street and Mohegan Sun are excited to join forces once again for an exclusive “Signings & Sightings” event with well-known rocker Aaron Lewis.  This special appearance and CD signing will take place on the Spin Street Stage in The Shops at Mohegan Sun concourse immediately following his performance in Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, February 28th.  This “Signings & Sightings” event is sponsored by Spin Street and The Shops at Mohegan Sun.  Aaron Lewis’s CD will be available leading up to and on the day of this event at Spin Street. 
Tickets to the Aaron Lewis performance are $45.00 and $35.00 and are on sale now 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. 
As the co-founder and lead singer of Massachusetts-based Alternative Rock band Staind, Lewis is the innovator behind some of the most memorable songs of the past decade, including the #1 single “It’s Been a While,” which spent sixteen weeks on Billboard’s Modern Rock chart.  After an unprecedented string of thirty sold-out solo shows in Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre since 2004, demand has propelled the show to move to a bigger venue.  Lewis will perform solo acoustic versions of well-known hits and fans will get the chance to interact with him as he takes requests from the audience. 
Due to the short timeframe for the event and the number of fans expected Lewis 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.  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.

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Aaron Lewis’ Solo Show Graduates To The Arena

Due to overwhelming demand, Staind’s frontman moves solo acoustic show into the Arena
Aaron Lewis, lead singer of the multi-platinum selling band Staind, returns to Mohegan Sun for a solo acoustic performance in the Arena.  The performance is scheduled for Saturday, February 28th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $45.00 and $35.00 and go on sale Friday, November 14th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster.  Ticketmaster customers may log onto ticketmaster.com; call any Ticketmaster Charge By Phone number; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet.  Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, November 15th, subject to availability.
As the co-founder and lead singer of Massachusetts-based Alternative Rock band Staind, Lewis is the innovator behind some of the most memorable songs of the past decade, including the #1 single “It’s Been a While,” which spent sixteen weeks on Billboard’s Modern Rock chart.  After an unprecedented string of thirty sold-out solo shows in Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre since 2004, demand has propelled the show to move to a bigger venue.  Lewis will perform solo acoustic versions of well-known hits and fans will get the chance to interact with him as he takes requests from the audience. 
For more information on Aaron Lewis 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.

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