Nov 19, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News
2013 Night Train Tour comes to Arena on February 28th
UNCASVILLE, CT — In support of his latest album Night Train, Country Music Award’s nominee for “Entertainer of the Year,’’ Jason Aldean with special guests Jake Owen and Thomas Rhett bring the 2013 Night Train Tour to Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, February 28th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $95.00 and $75.00 and go on sale Friday, November 30th through Ticketmaster at 10:00am. 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 Saturday, December 1st, subject to availability.
Mulit-platinum entertainer, Jason Aldean has been on a strong and steady climb, breaking all-genre sales and touring records in over 40 venues over the last two years, with no sign of slowing down. The CMA and ACM Award winner announced he will kick off the first leg of his 2013 Night Train Tour in Bossier City, LA on February 21st and roll on to 23 cities through May.
“The thing I’m most excited about for next year is getting to add some new songs off the Night Train album into my show,” said Aldean. “As a musician, it’s great to be able to shake up the set list and think of cool ways to present these new songs in the live show.
We’re already working on some cool production ideas and we’re going to come back from the holidays ready to go. I’m a big fan of both Jake and Thomas, so it’ll be awesome to have those guys out with us.”
Aldean solidified his stadium headliner status when the first announced stadium dates of the 2013 Night Train Tour sold out in just minutes at the on sale over the past three weeks. In 2013, Aldean will play to sold-out crowds at the University of Georgia’s Sanford Stadium in Athens (April 13th) with a two-night stand at Boston’s Fenway Park (July 12th and 13th) before heading to Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked 3rd in the U.S. and 4th in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in 2011 and ranked in the top six of “Top Stops of The Decade” in 2012. 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.
Nov 9, 2012 | Entertainment, General News
Solo artist to perform live in Arena on January 26th
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 9, 2012) — Aaron Lewis will bring the sounds of his first full-length solo album entitled The Road to Mohegan Sun. The Grammy Award-nominated, multi-platinum singer, songwriter and guitarist will take the Arena stage on Saturday, January 26th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $30.00 and are on sale now 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 Saturday, November 10th, subject to availability.
In 2011, the Staind frontman formally arrived in the Country world with the release of his debut EP, Town Line. Highlighted by the success of the gold-selling single “Country Boy” featuring the legendary George Jones and Charlie Daniels, the seven-song EP reached #1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and #7 on the Billboard Top 200 upon release. Lewis also received two Academy of Country Music nominations for “Vocal Event of the Year” for “Country Boy” (for his work as artist and as co-producer) as well as two CMT nominations, one for “USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year” and another for “Collaborative Video of the Year.” Simultaneously, the music video for the single stirred similar fan fervor, surpassing 12-million views on YouTube and 3 million on CMT.com.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked 3rd in the U.S. and 4th in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in 2011 and ranked in the top six of “Top Stops of The Decade” in 2012. 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 13, 2012 | Entertainment, General News
Rock Opera icon to perform in Arena on October 27th
Actor and singer Meat Loaf brings his iconic sound to Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, October 27th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $30.00 and go on sale Friday, August 17th through Ticketmaster at 10:00am. 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 Saturday, August 18th, subject to availability.
Meat Loaf, whose 1977 breakout album Bat Out Of Hell defined the Arena Rock genre and remains as one of the world’s top 5 selling albums of all-time, with more than 43 million copies sold to date, is excited about his new album Hell In A Handbasket. It’s a thematic record that easily crosses any number of genres, featuring such unlikely contributors as rappers Chuck D and Lil Jon, Country star Trace Adkins and Sugar Ray’s Mark McGrath.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 4th best venue in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in 2011. 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.
May 9, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Shopping, Special Events, Travel & Leisure
Specials just for the ladies on Diva Fridays in early summer
Women rule at Mohegan Sun in May and June as Diva Fridays are better than ever with something to help every woman unwind. Dining, gaming and shopping specials, entertainment options and opportunities to pamper yourself await your inner diva at each corner in early summer.
Weekly Specials
Each week, ladies can enjoy the following as part of Diva Fridays:
- No Judgment Zone: This is a Divas-Only area where you can learn the ins and outs of table games, play an old favorite or discover a new one! Located in Casino of the Wind across from Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, divas playing in the “No Judgment Zone” will be entered to win shopping sprees at the fabulous shops at Mohegan Sun!
- Sign Up a Friend: Sign up for a Player’s Club card on Diva Fridays and receive $25 in Free Slot Play! To sweeten the deal, bring a friend to sign up and get $25 more. The more friends you bring, the more Free Slot Play you earn!
- Party on the Patio of Todd English’s Tuscany: Each Friday, beginning at 9:00pm, enjoy diva drink specials like the Sun Shine Tini and Electric Lemonade, along with great music on the Patio of Todd English’s Tuscany!
- Pamper Yourself at Lush: Stop outside LUSH for a complimentary Classic Consultation, complete with a fresh face treatment and arm massage. Let the knowledgeable staff match you with the perfect products for your individual needs!
Exclusive Dining & Shopping Specials
A variety of shops and restaurants are offering exclusive discounts as part of Diva Fridays, including Sephora, Ben & Jerry’s, The Original SoupMan, Yankee Candle, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and many more!
Come win a piece of Roberto Coin jewelry at the Roberto Coin Trunk Show Friday, May 11th from 4pm-Midnight at Lux Bond & Green. Take part in the store’s scavenger hunt around the Mohegan Sun property for a chance to win a Roberto Coin pendant!
Entertainment & Special Events
There are both ticketed and free events going on for Diva Fridays in May and June.
Arena:
May 11th: Florence + The Machine with special guest
Blood Orange – 8:00pm
May 18th: Blink-182 with special guests
The All-American Rejects & Le Blorr 8:00pm
May 25th: CT Sun vs. San Antonio Silver Stars – 7:00pm
June 1st: CT Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx – 7:00pm
June 15th: CT Sun vs. NY Liberty – 7:00pm
June 22nd: Avenged Sevenfold with special guest
Halestorm – 7:30pm
To purchase tickets for arena events, please visit the Mohegan Sun Box Office or Ticketmaster.
Wolf Den:
May 11th: Aaron Carter – 8:00pm
May 18th: Rev Run with DJ Ruckus – 8:00pm
May 25th: Lee Brice – 8:00pm
June 1st: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band – 8:00pm
June 8th: James McCartney – 8:00pm
June 15th: Classic Albums Live: Led Zeppelin II – 8:00pm
June 22nd: Vertical Horizon – 8:00pm
June 29th: Fuel – 8:00pm
Signature Events:
Former star of Bravo’s wildly popular “The Real Housewives of New York City,” Kelly Killoren Bensimon, comes to Mohegan Sun Friday, May 18th in a special Signings & Sightings event. Bensimon will be meeting fans and signing copies of her new book, I Can Make You Hot! The free event will take place in The Shops concourse at Mohegan Sun beginning at 8:00pm. I Can Make You Hot! is on sale now and available for purchase at Spin Street in The Shops concourse.
For a complete listing of all Diva Friday events and special offerings, visit mohegansun.com/diva.
About Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 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. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Apr 19, 2012 | Entertainment, General News
Performing live in the Arena on June 26th
Connecticut, the wait is over. Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will perform at Mohegan Sun Arena for one night only on Tuesday, June 26th at 7:30pm, as part of Jimmy Buffett’s “Lounging at the Lagoon” Tour 2012. Local Parrotheads won’t want to miss their chance to soak in the full Margaritaville experience.
Tickets are $185.00 and $135.00 and go
on sale Friday, April 27th 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 Saturday, April 28th, subject to availability. There is a six-ticket limit per customer.
Jimmy will have a new live CD/DVD this summer, which was recorded in Las Vegas last October. It will be released on Jimmy’s own Mailboat Records. And Jimmy’s first digital album release, Volcano – Live 2011, is now available for download through iTunes and contains new live versions of the songs from this classic album.
Additionally, the game, Margaritaville, is now available online – it’s an island virtual world filled with music, adventure and the Margaritaville lifestyle.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 5th best venue in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in 2011. 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.
