Aug 11, 2009 | Entertainment
Show is October 2nd, Tickets on Sale August 15th
Kelly Clarkson’s much-anticipated fall tour arrives in Uncasville on Friday, October 2nd at 8:00pm for a performance that will take place in Mohegan Sun Arena with opening support from Australian sister duo The Veronicas.
Tickets are $75.00 and $55.00 and go on sale Saturday, August 15th 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 Sunday, August 16th subject to availability.
Kelly Clarkson’s fourth studio album, All I Ever Wanted, debuted at #1 on The Billboard 200 when it surfaced in March. The record’s first two singles “My Life Would Suck Without You” and “I Do Not Hook Up” have spent time on the Billboard Hot 100 and the magazine’s Hot 100 Airplay chart, respectively. Clarkson employed a host of producers on the set, including Alt-Rock ace Howard Benson (P.O.D., Hoobastank) and OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder.
To date, The Veronicas have released two studio albums, the first being The Secret Life of… in 2005. The album peaked at #4 on the Australian charts and gained an ARIA certification of four times platinum. Their second album Hook Me Up peaked at #2 on the Australian charts, earning a certification of two times platinum. The album has had four Australian top ten singles released from it to date. The album’s title track, “Hook Me Up,” was The Veronicas’ first #1 single in Australia. The single “Untouched” is currently riding radio airwaves in the United State.
For more information on Kelly Clarkson with special guest The Veronicas 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 4, 2009 | Sports
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.
Aug 3, 2009 | Entertainment
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.
Jul 28, 2009 | Entertainment
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.
Jul 14, 2009 | Entertainment
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.
