Jan 7, 2020 | Entertainment
Stopping at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, August 1st with special guest Cheap Trick
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 7, 2020) – Rod Stewart, the legendary two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted singer/songwriter today announced details for his highly anticipated 2020 summer tour with special guest Cheap Trick. Produced by Live Nation, the 21-city summer tour promises an unprecedented night of iconic hits songs from some of the most scenic venues across North America. Rod Stewart performs at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, August 1st at 7:30pm.
This Friday, January 10th, Rod Stewart will celebrate his 75th birthday on the 10,000 episode of Entertainment Tonight. Fans can tune-in to ET to celebrate with him and hear him talk exclusively about his upcoming tour. In addition, to coincide with his birthday, tickets for the tour are set to go on sale that day.
Tickets are $149.00, $129.00 and $99.00 and go on sale Friday, January 10th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, January 11th at 10:00am, subject to availability.
Sir Rod’s 2020 summer tour announcement follows on the heels of his triumphant and record-breaking 50th year as a solo artist (2019). A year which closed with the release of his international chart-topping album, You’re In My Heart: Rod Stewart With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The album scored Stewart his 10 #1 album in the UK (where it remained for the last three weeks of 2019). The album was also a #1 chart-topper in Ireland, Scotland and on the US Billboard Classical Albums Chart & Billboard Classical Crossover Albums charts. 2019 was also a massive touring year for Stewart, who embark on his biggest UK tour ever – selling-out football stadiums across England and Scotland, a string of residency concerts at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, a landmark reunion set with his former bandmate, Jeff Beck, at The Hollywood Bowl, and closing out the year with a sold-out three-night residency at London’s O2 Arena in December.
Sir Rod Stewart has sold more than 250 million records worldwide during a stellar career that includes 10 #1 albums and 26 Top 10 singles in the U.K.; plus 17 Top 10 albums and 16 Top 10 singles in the U.S. As a singer and songwriter his hits include “Gasoline Alley,” “Every Picture Tells a Story,” “Mandolin Wind,” “You Wear It Well,” “The Killing of Georgie,” “Tonight’s the Night,” “You’re In My Heart (The Final Acclaim),” “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?,” “Young Turks,” “Forever Young,” “Hot Legs,” “Infatuation” and the indelible, “Maggie May.” In addition to touring, his Las Vegas residency, “Rod Stewart: The Hits,” at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace has remained one of the hottest tickets and best reviewed shows since its launch in 2011. He’s earned countless of the industry’s highest awards, among them; two inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the ASCAP Founders Award for songwriting, New York Times bestselling author, Grammy Living Legend, and in 2016 he officially became “Sir Rod Stewart” after being knighted at Buckingham Palace for his services to music and charity.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently ranked among the top three “Arenas in the World for its Size” and top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award – winning venue is 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.
Jan 6, 2020 | Entertainment
***Please note: this performance has been postponed to Friday, December 11th.
On Thursday, March 26th with special guest Payton Smith
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 6, 2020) – Multi-platinum entertainer, Chris Young, makes his debut at Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, March 26th at 7:00pm with special guest Payton Smith.
Tickets are $69.00, $59.00, $49.00 and $39.00 and go on sale Friday, January 10th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, January 11th at 10:00am, subject to availability.
Young has accumulated an impressive list of accomplishments, including membership in the iconic Grand Ole Opry, two billion on-demand streams, 12 million singles sold, 11 career #1 singles, 17 R.I.A.A. Gold/Platinum/Multi-Platinum certified projects, and two Grammy nominations. As a prolific creator, Chris has given fans seven studio albums in 12 years including Losing Sleep, his third project in less than two years. The title track is certified Platinum while “Hangin’ On” is his ninth #1 as a songwriter. Losing Sleep (2017) and I’m Comin’ Over (2015) debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart with “I’m Comin’ Over” becoming Young’s first 2X Platinum single.
Named “one of his era’s finest traditionalists” by Associated Press, Chris has quickly become an international ambassador for Country music, performing to capacity crowds around the world including sold-out C2C Festival in the UK. With a hit-packed set that highlights his 11 chart-toppers – including back-to-back #1s “Losing Sleep,” “Sober Saturday Night,” “Think Of You” and “I’m Comin’ Over” – the Grammy and ACM nominated vocalist headlined the Raised On Country World Tour, playing to over 400,000 fans in three countries in 2019, including London, Boston, Las Vegas, San Diego and many more.
Chris’s newest hits – “Drowning,” “Raised On Country” and “Town Ain’t Big Enough,” featuring Lauren Alaina – will be included on a new album releasing in 2020.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently ranked among the top three “Arenas in the World for its Size” and top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award – winning venue is 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.
Dec 17, 2019 | Entertainment
Performances by Morris Day & The Time, Cameo, SOS Band, Zapp Band, Lakeside and Rose Royce!
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 17, 2019) – The Funk comes to town with six performances in one show! See Morris Day & The Time, Cameo, SOS Band, Zapp Band, Lakeside and Rose Royce all at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, February 15th at 6:00pm.
Tickets are $45.00 and $35.00 and go on sale Friday, December 20th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, December 21st at 10:00am, subject to availability.
ABOUT MORRIS DAY & THE TIME: Born in Minneapolis, Day went to school with Prince Rogers Nelson and sang in Prince’s first band Grand Central. The Time was originally created as Prince’s alter ego to be seen as the cool, street wise Funk band contrasting Prince’s more soulful R&B sound. After looking at several lead vocalists, Prince wanted someone with mad talent so he cast his high school friend the funky, the fabulous Morris Day. Soon after, Morris Day and The Time were cast in Purple Rain which captured the exploding Minneapolis music scene at its peak.
Morris Day burst onto the public scene with the group’s self-titled album, The Time, which included “Get It Up,” “Cool,” and “Girl.” Soon after the world was introduced the prolific Minneapolis music marvel, the group went on to record three more albums, including What Time Is It? (Featuring the hits “777-9311,” “Wild and Loose,” “Walk,” and “Gigolos Get Lonely Too”) and Ice Cream Castle, (which included the hit “Jungle Love”). After three albums Morris Day launched his solo career, releasing three albums: The Color of Success, Daydreaming, and Guaranteed. Combined sales of Morris Day’s solo work and The Time is in excess of 10 million units.
ABOUT CAMEO: Founded, produced and led by drummer and Harlem native Larry Blackmon. Cameo made its debut via the 1977 album, Cardiac Arrest. This album included the hits, “We’re Going Out Tonight” and “Rigormortis.” Two more albums, We All Know Who We Are and Ugly Ego helped establish Cameo with their core audience. However, it was their fourth LP, Secret Omen, including the hits “I Just Want To Be” and “Sparkle,” that began the groups journey to a whole new level of popularity and earned them their first of many gold and platinum albums to come.
Between 1980 and 1985 Cameo released 7 LPs that spawned several Billboard Top 10 hits. In 1984, their album, She’s Strange shot to #1 on the charts in both the United States and London bringing them both Pop success and critical acclaim. In 1986, Cameo released the breakthrough album Word Up propelling them to worldwide superstar status. The Word Up album was Grammy nominated for “Album of the Year.” The title song “Word Up”, went to #1 on both the Pop and Black Music charts. The second single from that album, titled “Candy” also went to #1 on the Black Music charts. The third single from the Word Up album, “Back & Forth,” peaked at # 3 on the Billboard charts. (1987) The following year, Cameo released the Blackmon-Produced LP Machismo (1987).
Cameo, is one of the first R&B, Funk, Soul acts to establish a residency in Las Vegas. They maintained their core funkiness for nearly four decades lead & directed by Blackmon and they are still standing as one of the most popular Funk and Soul bands of its era. In the process, they have sold upwards of over 20 million records and to this day, Cameo still tours, selling out venues worldwide.
ABOUT SOS BAND: In 1977, the original band consisted of six talented musicians: Jason Bryant, Billy Ellis, Willie “Sonny” Killebrew, Bruno Speight, John A. Simpson, and James Earl Jones III and one extraordinary lead vocalist, Mary Davis. In 1980, The S.O.S. band name was chosen and a fitting choice as the Sounds of Success debut LP went gold, selling over 800,000 copies and held #2 spot on the R&B charts for three consecutive weeks. Skilled trumpeter/vocalist/percussionist, Abdul Ra’oof, joined the band during their first world tour. The bands success soared from 1981 to 1986, creating five albums all on R&B charts; Too, S.O.S. Band III, On The Rise and Sands of Time. In 1987, Mary Davis decided to pursue a solo career. The band recorded two more albums, Diamonds in the Raw and One Of Many Nights. August of 1994, Mary reunited with Abdul Ra’oof and together they reconstructed a new band with the same unique Funk the S.O.S. Band was known for during the 80s. The band continues to tour the world and create new music working diligently to continue the great music.
ABOUT ZAPP BAND: Zapp unleashes funky, high-energy music with a contagious groove built for dancing, loving and good times. Made up of masterful musicians who have been getting down together since the late 1970s. Lester Troutman, Sr. (drums), Terry “Zapp” Troutman (talkbox, keyboards, bass), Bart Thomas (talkbox, vocals, keyboards, bass), Dale DeGroat (musical direction, keyboards, vocals), Thomas Troutman (keyboards, vocals), Riccardo Bray (guitar) and Anthony Arrington (sax) carry on the legacy of a tight-knit group of expert players and Funk, Soul and party band pioneers.
Over the course of 30 years, Zapp’s music has been sampled hundreds of times by artists around the globe, which has kept the band’s buzz going strong. Zapp’s music has had a profound effect on west coast Hip-Hop, featured in songs by Jay Z, Lil’ Kim, Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, Ice Cube and many others. Though Roger sadly passed away in 1999, the thrilling Zapp legacy lives on, fueled by his original creative spirit, with the hard-working, fearless current lineup still cooking up crafty new material and playing to throngs of jumping fans.
ABOUT LAKESIDE: The Original Lakeside journey began when a group of high school students from Dayton, Ohio formed a singing group and backup band which later morphed into a Funk band that landed a recording deal with Solar Records. Made up of talented musicians and a ferocious stamina that has sustained them for more than 40 years, seven of the nine original members still maintain. Lakeside was the first band to successfully use a “theme” for each album cover. The sound of Funk hits such as “All The Way Live,” “Raid,” and “Outrageous,” are known to draw people to the dance floor. Lakeside’s soulful ballads demonstrate their versatility, style and perfect mix of vocals and band.
ABOUT ROSE ROYCE: In their 35 year recording history, Rose Royce music is currently being played on radio stations all over the world, such sensations as “Car Wash” “Wishing on a Star,” “I Wanna Get Next To You,” just to name a few. Rose Royce is a multi-platinum selling recordings artist, best known for their great ballads and are one of the funkiest bands around. Dazzling audiences worldwide, Rose Royce currently tours the United States as well as other parts of the world with their amazing and exciting show. The Grammy award winning group has sold millions of copies of the albums Car Wash, In Full Bloom and Rose Royce Strikes Again. Rose Royce is a versatile group who possesses a multitude of talent and charisma and has successfully managed to stay fresh and attract new fans.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently ranked among the top three “Arenas in the World for its Size” and top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award – winning venue is 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.
Dec 17, 2019 | Entertainment
Stopping at Mohegan Sun Arena on Wednesday, July 1st with special guests Steel Pulse, The Green, Keznamdi & DJ Mackle
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 17, 2019) – Grammy-nominated Reggae/Rock band, Rebelution, have announced their Good Vibes Summer Tour 2020 with friends Steel Pulse, The Green, Keznamdi and DJ Mackle. The tour stops at Mohegan Sun Arena on Wednesday, July 1st at 6:00pm.
Tickets are $35.00 and $25.00 and go on sale Friday, December 20th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, December 21st at 10:00am, subject to availability.
Fifteen years into an effervescent career, California Reggae band and touring juggernaut Rebelution remains abundantly creative. Its members (singer/guitarist/lyricist Eric Rachmany, keyboardist Rory Carey, drummer Wesley Finley, and bassist Marley D. Williams) are as focused and committed as they are easygoing and laid-back. Free Rein, their sixth studio album, while still rooted in the Jamaican inspiration that Rebelution’s songs and sounds have always paid homage to, takes experimental leaps and new adventures too, welcoming old fans and new audiences alike. Ever-expanding, the Rebelution phenomenon continues to spread good vibes on tour, and in the studio.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently ranked among the top three “Arenas in the World for its Size” and top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award – winning venue is 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.
Dec 16, 2019 | Entertainment
Live Friday, February 21st
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 16, 2019) – Ice Cube, one of Rap history’s important figures, comes to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, February 21st at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $39.00 and $29.00 and go on sale Friday, December 20th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, December 21st at 10:00am, subject to availability.
Ice Cube began his career two decades ago with N.W.A — aka the World’s Most Dangerous Group. After penning some of the most memorable lyrics on N.W.A’s groundbreaking tracks “Straight Outta Compton” and “Fuck Tha Police,” Ice Cube broke away at the height of the group’s success. As he moved on to launch his solo career, his debut studio album AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted (Priority, 1990) sold more than a million copies. A concept album about the fall and rise of the black man, Ice Cube’s solo sophomore effort Death Certificate (Priority, 1991) debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200, eventually selling over two million copies. His impressive musical career also includes the multi-platinum success of his two-part album War & Peace, as well as the hit albums Lethal Injection, Bootlegs & B-Sides, The Predator, the gold-certified and independently released Laugh Now, Cry Later, Raw Footage, and I Am The West (a 2010 release that debuted at #22 on the Billboard 200 and proved to be one of the most successful independent releases in Hip-Hop that year).
In 2015, Cube’s film production company, Cube Vision, released the Oscar-nominated and critically acclaimed N.W.A biopic Straight Outta Compton via Universal Pictures. The film broke box-office records, emerging as the #1 film release for three consecutive weeks and grossing over $201 million worldwide.
Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as part of N.W.A in 2016, Ice Cube was honored with his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2017. To date, he’s sold over 10 million solo albums.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently ranked among the top three “Arenas in the World for its Size” and top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award – winning venue is 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.
