Oct 22, 2018 | Entertainment, General News
Coming to Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, January 31st with special guest Sure Sure
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 22, 2018) – Today, Young the Giant announce dates for their 2019 Mirror Master Tour in support of the new full – length album of the same name, released last Friday via Elektra Records. Mirror Master includes recently released tracks “Simplify” and “Call Me Back,” along with the musing single “Superposition,” which recently hit #30 on Spotify’s US Viral Chart. With the announce of the their new show dates, Young the Giant will be performing at Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, January 31st at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $35.00 and $25.00 and go on sale Friday, October 26th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to Ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, October 27th, subject to availability.
Young the Giant is composed of Sameer Gadhia (vocals), Jacob Tilley (guitar), Eric Cannata (guitar/vocals), Payam Doostzadeh (bass), and Francois Comtois (drums/vocals). Since the band’s 2010 inception, Young the Giant has made a name for itself in Rock as the ‘thinking man’s band,’ winning over fans, radio, and press with their incendiary live shows, strong musicianship, and poignant lyrics. Following 2016’s critically – acclaimed Home of the Strange, Mirror Master promises to continue ascending into consciousness, though this time with a heavy focus on personal self – awareness and growth.
Describing the overall thesis for Mirror Master, vocalist Gadhia explains, “Within one single day, we’re all so many different people. Especially with the use of social media, we’re not just living in the now – we’re living on several different timelines simultaneously. A lot of the album came from thinking about how we have all these separations within ourselves that allow us to go about our day. At a time when everyone wants to put each other in a box – culturally, socially, musically – we wanted to show that there are a multitude of reflections inside everything. We don’t have to be a certain thing; we can contradict ourselves and show all these different sides of who we are.”
Mirror Master finds Young the Giant in a transitional period for America, not only as a culture but also technologically. The band members have become increasingly aware of society’s attachment to social media, cellphones, and elevated, sometimes fabricated, self – portrayals on the internet. With the new album, the band forgoes the technological obsession and in an almost meditative way, examines one’s relationship with the “self” to instead express a genuine identity.
“Something we want to get across with the album is the idea of taking authorship of your life,” continues Gadhia. “Even though it may all be an illusion, there’s solace in that illusion. Because if you have control of anything at all, it’s your own reflection, how you treat people and how you walk through this life. So if you’re an Indian kid and your parents want you to be a doctor or lawyer or engineer, and you just want to make music with your friends, then do that. Don’t let people feed you what they want you to think. Do what makes you happy, and realize and that all is good and all is horrible, and everything else in between.”
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. 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, ext. 27163.
Oct 18, 2018 | Entertainment, General News
With special guest Three Days Grace; Tickets on sale Friday, October 26th
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 18, 2018) – Two – time Grammy nominees Disturbed have announced the Evolution World Tour, an extensive international arena tour that will come to Mohegan Sun Arena. The multi – platinum selling Rock band headlines venues across the U.S. with special guest Three Days Grace, performing at Mohegan Sun on Saturday, February 23rd at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $83.50, $63.50 and $43.50 and go on sale Friday, October 26th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to Ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, October 27th, subject to availability.
Disturbed (vocalist David Draiman, guitarist Dan Donegan, drummer Mike Wengren and bassist John Moyer) is one of the most successful Rock bands in modern history. The Evolution World Tour will see the band playing an exhilarating mix of classic hits like “Down With The Sickness,” Inside The Fire” and “The Sound Of Silence” along with new tracks such as “Are You Ready” and the recently released “A Reason To Fight.”
Accomplishing the rare feat of achieving five consecutive number one debuts on the Billboard Top 200. That accolade historically elevated them to rarified air alongside Metallica, the only other Hard Rock group to do so in the history of the chart. Immortalized (2015) received a platinum certification and spawned the triple – platinum crossover smash “The Sound of Silence,” which garnered a nomination at the 2017 Grammy Awards in the category of “Best Rock Performance.” Since 1996, the band has sold 16 million albums globally and scored twelve No. 1 singles at Active Rock Radio. Their quadruple – platinum 2000 debut, The Sickness, formally announced their arrival as Hard Rock leaders, with that status solidified by subsequent Grammy Award nominations as well as gold, platinum and double platinum certified records, as well as countless sold – out shows around the globe. Named “Best Rock Artist” during the 2017 iHeartRadioMusic Awards.
Disturbed continues to boldly forge ahead with the release of their aptly titled seventh offering, Evolution, arriving tomorrow. Lead single “Are You Ready,” which hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks Chart and has maintained that position for 4 consecutive weeks. The song, which is the band’s 12th No. 1 single and the fastest chart – climber of their career.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. 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, ext. 27163.
Oct 8, 2018 | Entertainment
With special guests Jordan Davis & Morgan Evans; Tickets on sale Friday, October 19th
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 8, 2018) – Proving that they are not your average Country band, Old Dominion blends old – fashioned Country charm, lyrical wit and Rock ‘n ‘Roll grit into radio – friendly, hook – heavy Pop nuggets. Following a string of sold out shows and chart – scorching success, Old Dominion share a brand new single and announce their 2019 headlining arena tour, both entitled “Make It Sweet.” They’ll be joined by special guests Jordan Davis and Morgan Evans at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, February 8th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $69.50, $49.50 and $39.50 and go on sale Friday, October 19th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to Ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, October 20th, subject to availability.
The upbeat “Make It Sweet” unlocks the next chapter of Old Dominion. Rustling acoustic guitars and pedal steel bristle up against heartfelt verses before the hashtag – worthy handclap – driven refrain “Life is short, make it sweet” takes flight. The song culminates on a rafter – reaching guitar solo and show – stopping vocal performance.
Old Dominion consists of lead singer Matthew Ramsey, lead guitarist Brad Tursi, multi – instrumentalist Trevor Rosen, bassist Geoff Sprung, and drummer Whit Sellers. Recently releasing their highly anticipated sophomore album, Happy Endings, which debuted at #1 on the “Billboard Top Country Albums Chart” and #7 on the Top 200. Upholding an unbelievable hot streak, the album features three singles “Written In The Sand,” “No Such Thing As A Broken Heart” and “Hotel Key,” which hit #1 on Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase charts. This achievement marks the Platinum – selling country quintet’s sixth total #1s. In addition to their ACM win, Old Dominion has also been nominated for an ACM for “Album of the Year,” as well as an American Music Award, two CMA Awards, and recently nominated for “Top Country Duo/Group Artist” at the Billboard Music Awards.
The group emerged as one of the hottest breaking bands in country music with their debut album Meat And Candy, which fused clever lyrics and an infectious sound. The album, which was certified Gold by the RIAA, included several top selling hits including “Break Up With Him” (Platinum), “Snapback” (Gold) and the anthemic “Song For Another Time,” which hit #1 the on Billboard Country Airplay and MediaBase charts. Following its release, the band was notably named ACM New Group of the Year, ACCA Breakthrough Group of the Year, AIMP Songwriter Artist of the Year and Music Row Breakthrough Artist of the Year.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. 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, ext. 27163.
Oct 8, 2018 | Entertainment, General News
With very special guests Salt – N – Pepa, Tiffany, Debbie Gibson and Naughty By Nature
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 8, 2018) – Today New Kids On The Block, the multiplatinum selling Pop super – group, unveiled an epic lineup for their highly anticipated 2019 tour. NKOTB took to the Today Show plaza to reveal The MixTape Tour with very special guests Salt-N-Pepa, Tiffany, Debbie Gibson and Naughty by Nature. The five iconic Pop and Hip – Hop acts will hit the road together for the first time ever on a 53 – city tour across North America next summer, stopping at Mohegan Sun Arena on Wednesday, July 3rd at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $99.00, $79.00 and $59.00 and go on sale Friday, October 12th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to Ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, October 13th, subject to availability.
To celebrate the event, NKOTB surprised fans by dropping an epic, throwback track, “80s Baby” featuring their new touring partners, Salt-N-Pepa, Naughty By Nature, Debbie Gibson and Tiffany. The track takes listeners on a nostalgic yet refreshingly modern and fun ride through 80s song references and fresh verses.
Always upping the ante, NKOTB have packaged the ultimate lineup for a once in a lifetime live show experience. The group will return to the stage after 2018’s touring hiatus to perform fan favorite number one hits like “Hangin’ Tough,” “I’ll Be Loving You (Forever),” and “Step By Step.” When tour mates Salt-N-Pepa, Debbie Gibson, Tiffany and Naughty by Nature hit the stage, they bring with them top chart hits and legendary catalogues to keep fans out of their seats all night. The tour is sure to be one of the can’t miss events of the summer featuring an unforgettable night full of smashes spanning across generations.
NKOTB made the announcement on the heels of their SOLD OUT Apollo Theater show celebrating the 30th anniversary of their hit packed, breakout album Hangin’ Tough. The special one night only engagement sold out within minutes of onsale and saw NKOTB gracing Harlem’s famed Apollo stage for the first time since they debuted “Please Don’t Go Girl” at the Apollo’s notoriously tough amateur night. The career defining album, Hangin’ Tough produced hits like “Please Don’t Go Girl,” “You Got It (The Right Stuff),” “I’ll Be Loving You (Forever),” and “Cover Girl.” The crowd erupted when the band confirmed on stage that Hangin’ Tough will get a special anniversary re – issue in early 2019 with new, never been released music.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. 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, ext. 27163.
Oct 2, 2018 | Entertainment, General News
Performing live at Mohegan Sun Arena featuring Dancing With The Stars Season 27 Dancers
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 2, 2018) – TV’s biggest dance show returns on tour this winter with Dancing with the Stars: Live! The show will feature fan favorite professional and troupe dancers in a brand – new production showcasing every type of dance style as seen on ABC’s hit show Dancing with the Stars, ranging from ballroom and jazz to modern and hip – hop. Performing at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, January 12th and Sunday, January 13th at 7:30pm, the show is choreographed and creative directed by Emmy award – winning choreographer Mandy Moore and Dancing with the Stars Executive Producer Ashley Edens – Shaffer. Audiences will have the opportunity to experience the excitement, glamour and glitz they see in the ballroom every Monday night live.
Tickets are $45.00 and go on sale today through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to Ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Wednesday, October 3rd, subject to availability.
The tour delivers a spectacular night of show – stopping dance performances from world – renowned dancers including Brandon Armstrong, Alan Bersten, Witney Carson, Artem Chigvintsev, Sasha Farber, Jenna Johnson, Gleb Savchenko, Emma Slater, Hayley Erbert and Britt Stewart, with more surprise casting to be announced. Cast subject to change.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. 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, ext. 27163.
