Sep 11, 2009 | Entertainment
Both bands are currently on different legs of the Blink-182 Weezer Tour in support of new albums, New Again and When The World Comes Down
Currently on different legs of the sizzling summer tour with Blink-182 and Weezer, Taking Back Sunday and 
The All-American Rejects will continue to entertain fans this fall by launching a co-headlining tour in early November. This is the first time New York quintet Taking Back Sunday has toured with Oklahoma’s The All-American Rejects, and they will be performing live at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, November 6th at 7:00pm. Both bands have enjoyed immense success selling millions of albums and touring worldwide and they felt that the time was right to combine forces for a series of dates. Florida’s Anberlin, who recently experienced some breakthrough success with a #1 Modern Rock hit off of their current album New Surrender, will join the bill as support.
Tickets for the event are $25.00 and go on sale Saturday, September 12th 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 on Sunday, September 13th, subject to availability.
Coming off of a sold-out world tour, multi-platinum recording artists The All-American Rejects are keeping busy. The All-American Rejects’ third CD When the World Comes Down is the follow-up to their double platinum release, Move Along. The first single “Gives You Hell” spent four weeks at #1 on the Billboard charts and sold over 3.2 million in digital downloads. The band has also been making the rounds on national television shows including the Today Show and The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien. Their current single, “I Wanna” just debuted at #32 on the Top 40 chart and is climbing fast. Next up, the group will headline the Chevy 400 NASCAR pre-race performance. They will then hit the stage at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards where they will perform with Hip-Hop artist Wale for a collaboration not to be missed!
Taking Back Sunday are touring behind their fourth studio album, New Again which was the third consecutive Taking Back Sunday album to debut in the Top 10 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart. The album was released by Warner Bros. Records on June 2nd and the band celebrated with a performance of their Top 10 Modern Rock hit “Sink Into Me” on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Produced by David Kahne, New Again has earned effusive critical praise. Rolling Stone declared the track “Sink Into Me,” “the first song by an Emo-Pop band that the Foo Fighters wish they’d written: Catchy, lusty and sleekly propulsive.” They have been playing to sold-out audiences for months and recently headlined the Bamboozle Festival in New Jersey with No Doubt to a crowd of over 30,000. The band premiered their new single “Where My Mouth Is” on MTV’s It’s On With Alexa Chung in August. The song goes to radio this month.
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.
Sep 9, 2009 | Breaking News, Entertainment, Shopping, Special Events
Free gifts, entertainment, shopping and dining specials every Monday from September 14th through October 26th
Beginning September 14th, guests sixty years of age or older can kick off their week with a variety of free gifts, mid-day performances, shopping and two-for-one buffets as part of Mohegan Sun’s Forever Young Mondays.
“Mohegan Sun’s Forever Young Mondays represent more than just a promotion, it is a celebration of our customers,” said Kara Fox-LaRose, Vice President of Marketing & Promotions. “From free gifts and entertainment to retail and dining specials, at Mohegan Sun, the weekend lasts a little longer.”
Giveaways Galore
Don’t miss Mohegan Sun’s free gift giveaway. Starting at 9:00am, the first 3,000 guests with a Player’s Club card each week will receive a free gift (the gift varies each week) by visiting the Summer Coat Check located in Casino of the Earth. Guests are also encouraged to bring a friend or family member over sixty. Even if they aren’t a Player’s Club member, they can sign up for free and receive a gift plus $10.00 in Free Slot Play Bonus.
Eat, Shop and be Merry
What could be better than two for the price of one? Seasons and Sunburst Buffets will offer a two-for-one special and Geno’s Fast Break (Food Court only) will also join in on the action with buy-one-get-one free entrées.
Over at Big Bubba’s BBQ, guests 60 and over will receive 20% off (from Noon to 10:00pm), 20% off on all purchases at The Dubliner and Lucky’s Lounge, 10% off at Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana and 10% off food and beverage purchases, plus free coffee at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville. At Jasper White’s Summer Shack Express, guests 60-plus can get a Lobster Roll and soft drink for $15.00 (includes tax), a savings of six dollars per meal and over at SolToro Tequila Grill, a special $20.95 menu will be offered which includes an appetizer, entrée and dessert.
But the savings don’t stop there. At The Shops at Mohegan Sun, various stores are offering discounts including 20% off at America’s Memories, 20% at The Old Farmer’s Almanac General Store (does not include clearance or promotion merchandise), 10% discount at Margaritaville’s Smuggler’s Hold and 10% at Sunglasses USA (excluding sale items). Over at Tommy Bahama, guests spending $100.00 or more will receive $25.00 off their purchase and at Yankee Candle, guests who purchase a large regular-priced Housewarmer jar will receive a baby jar free. At Sky, Sunrise Square and Autumn Essentials, guests will receive a free gift with a purchase of $10.00 or more.
Free Entertainment Three Times A Day
Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den will feature acts that will take you back with two performances every Monday from 12:00pm to 12:45pm and 1:15pm to 2:00pm.
On September 14th and October 19th, The Gary Sugal Big Band will play a wide selection of Big Band and Swing hits (including a 7:00pm performance on September 14th). The Main Street Cruisers will play their renditions of Rock’n Roll along with some Swing hits on September 21st (including a 7:00pm performance). On September 28th, the Glenn Hansen Orchestra will take the stage to play their various Big Band hits. On October 5th, local favorite, Eight To The Bar will perform their famous Swing hits. On October 12th, The Cartells will join the action with a Swing set list (including a 7:00pm performance).
Take a Gamble…
What better way to end Forever Young Mondays than with a jackpot? The excitement continues with a special slot tournament at the entrance of Casino of the Wind on October 26th. Registration begins at 9:00am and for $10.00, entrants can compete for a chance to bring home a piece of the $1,000 prize pool (which will increase based on the amount of participants who register). Sessions will run from 11:00am to 7:00pm.
…or a Ride
Ride off into the Mohegan Sun-set with a $30.00 bus package that includes free food and a free bet voucher. Over fifteen bus companies will offer this exclusive package including Dattco (Hartford, Massachusetts and Shore), Greyhound Lines (Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island), Land Jet and Enchanted (Bronx). Guests are encouraged to register early. For more information, call Mohegan Sun’s Bus Marketing Department at 1.888.770.0140.
Must present a Player’s Club card and valid identification to redeem offers. For more information on Mohegan Sun’s Forever Young Mondays, please visit mohegansun.com/foreveryoungmondays.
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.
Sep 9, 2009 | Entertainment
Performance in the Arena on Thursday, November 19th
Southern Rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd will be returning to Mohegan Sun Arena for the second time in 2009 when they take the stage on Thursday, November 19th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $65.00 and $45.00 and go on sale Friday, September 11th 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, September 12th subject to availability.
Lynyrd Skynyrd, the definitive Southern Rock band, is sure to play some of their epic hits such as “Free Bird,” “Tuesday’s Gone” and the classic anthems “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Gimme Three Steps.” Today, the band consists of Johnny Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Robert Kearns, Peter Keys, Rickey Medlocke, Michael Cartellone and Mark “Sparky” Matejka. Lynyrd Skynyrd was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006 and is set to release their latest album God and Guns in late September.
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.
Sep 8, 2009 | Entertainment
Show is Friday, October 30th, tickets on sale September 12th
The international Irish music phenomenon, Celtic Woman, returns to U.S. shores this fall for the second leg 
of their “Isle of Hope” tour, which will be making a stop at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, October 30th at 8:00pm.
Tickets for the event are $55.00 and $40.00 and go on sale Saturday, September 12th 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, September 13th, subject to availability.
The multi-platinum group appeared on several national television shows including Dancing With The Stars, the Today Show and Good Morning America while wrapping up its five month U.S. tour in July. Celtic Woman returned home to Ireland in August and was awarded “Best Celtic Group” at the 2009 Ireland Music Awards.
Now, the enchanting four vocalists Chloë, Lisa, Lynn and Alex along with Celtic violinist Máiréad return to perform their heavenly renditions of Irish standards, classical favorites and contemporary hits.
During the 2009 “Isle of Hope” tour, fans have the opportunity to experience Celtic Woman’s most magical production yet, featuring renditions of “Fields of Gold” and “Have I Told You Lately That I Love You” as well as the patriotic song “O, America!” written exclusively for Celtic Woman by Brendan Graham (renowned for his inspirational song “You Raise Me Up”), along with William Joseph. Musical Director David Downes has composed stunning new music for the 19-member ensemble featuring the wonderful voices of Celtic Woman and the energetic musical inventiveness of Celtic violinist, Máiréad.
The show will also feature cornerstone favorites such as “The Sky and the Dawn and the Sun,” “Danny Boy,” and “Spanish Lady,” among others that are featured on their latest release Greatest Journey: Essential Collection CD/DVD.
Celtic Woman has been winning over audiences of all ages and captivating millions with inspiring songs of hope and love. In just four short years, the group has played eight U.S. tours, released four CDs and four DVDS totaling more than 3 million in sales and performed for more than 800,000 people. Meanwhile, the four Celtic Woman PBS specials have aired more than 13,658 times on 685 PBS stations across the country, covering 97% of U.S. television households.
Named the “#1 Top World Music Artist” by Billboard Magazine, Celtic Woman albums (Celtic Woman, A Christmas Celebration and A New Journey) have held the #1 position on the magazine’s World Music chart for 90 consecutive weeks. Their 2008 album, The Greatest Journey Essential Collection, debuted at #1. Celtic Woman’s Musical Director is David Downes, Producer Scott Porter and Executive Producer Dave Kavanagh.
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.
Aug 28, 2009 | Entertainment
Taylor Swift celebrates a sold-out show by adding her star to the roster of entertainers who have performed at Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun is pleased to announce that one of the queens of Country, Taylor Swift, has joined the list of 
top-tier entertainers who have become a part of the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame. Her induction took place Friday, August 28th in the forecourt of the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Accepting her honor before a very large crowd of excited fans, a grinning Swift said, “This is the best start to my day ever! Thank you all so much for being here, I can’t wait to have a blast with you guys tonight!”
Swift’s first two performances at Mohegan Sun took place in 2007 where she was the opener for George Strait during his two-night stand in the Arena on April 26th & 27th. Then in 2008, Swift was the special guest on Rascal Flatts’ enormously successful Bob That Head tour, which played two sold-out shows at Mohegan Sun Arena on November 1st & 2nd. Since then, Taylor Swift has become one of the biggest names in the music industry, headlining one of the year’s most successful tours and achieving a record-breaking two-minute sell-out at Mohegan Sun for her show in the Arena on August 28th.
Fearless, Taylor Swift’s second studio album, was released in November 2008 and scored the biggest-selling debut week in 2008 for a female artist in any genre and was the year’s fourth biggest debut. Her previous release, 2006’s Taylor Swift, surpassed triple-platinum status, spent more than twenty weeks in the #1 position atop Billboard’s Country CD Sales chart, and she became the first female solo artist in Country music history to write or co-write every song on a platinum-selling debut CD. Fearless is the first album since Santana’s Supernatural to top the Billboard 200 for eleven non-consecutive weeks.
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.
