Jun 20, 2022 | Entertainment, General News
Montell Jordan, All-4-One, Rob Base, Color Me Badd, and Young MC to perform on Sunday, September 25th
SiriusXM’s 90s on 9 Presents Universal Attractions’ The I Love The 90s Tour featuring Montell Jordan, All-4-One, Rob Base, Color Me Badd, and Young MC will all take the stage for a night of nostalgia, Hip-Hop and R&B at 7:00pm on Sunday, September 25th at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Tickets are $35 and $25 and go on sale Friday, June 24th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, June 25th, subject to availability.
About Montell Jordan
When Montell Jordan first started out, his style was undefined, as he borrowed from the musical qualities of Michael Jackson, Prince, Lionel Richie, and the like. Knowing he had to develop his own style – to sound like somebody who didn’t exist yet – Jordan started sampling Blues records, singing melodies and writing Rap lyrics in a “straight-outta Los Angeles” way, eventually combining these features with his earlier influences to create a sound that would define him. Little did he know, he would become the pioneer of the type of combined Rap/R&B ballads heavily taking over the charts today.
Jordan took over the charts in 1995 with singles like “This Is How We Do It,” “Somethin 4 Da Honeyz,” “I Like,” and “Let’s Ride” featuring Master P and Silkk the Shocker. Not only was he gifted vocally, but he was a producer and writer penning tracks for other notable artists including Deborah Cox’s 1998 No. 2 Billboard single “Nobody’s Supposed To Be Here,” Sisqó’s 2000 No. 1 Hit “Incomplete” and many more.
About All-4-One
Celebrating their 29th anniversary this year, All-4-One continues to tour the world as the original members with a collection of hit songs under their belt. The Grammy Award-winning group All-4-One is internationally known for making beautiful love songs that not only chart radio airwaves, but also garner countless awards.
All-4-One’s very first single “So Much in Love,” scaled to RIAA Gold Sales and Top 5 Pop status. The California-based quartet soon marked their place in the industry as premier balladeers. Their second single “I Swear,” claimed the Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 spot for 11 consecutive weeks, while sales skyrocketed to hold the No. 1 selling single status in 1994 and third most successful single of the Rock era. “I Swear” still holds a spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 as one of the most successful singles of all time and has been named by ASCAP as one of the greatest love songs of the 20th century. “I Swear” is recorded in history with an imprint in the Guinness Book of World Records (as the biggest selling single of 1994).
The group’s second album was highlighted by “I Can Love You Like That,” which hit the Top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. To date they have released a total of seven albums and sold more than 20 million units worldwide, won a bevy of awards including a Grammy, American Music Award, a Blockbuster Award, countless international awards and completed multiple major world tours.
About Rob Base
Rob Base hails from Harlem, New York. He first began with various groups such as Sure Shot Seven, Cosmic 3 MC’s, and Freedom Force. He and partner DJ EZ Rock (whom he has known since the fourth grade) would eventually separate from the groups to form Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock. Their first single “DJ Interview” came out on Mike and Dave’s label Star Maker’s Records in 1986. World to World Records would produce their second single “Make It Hot” in 1987. Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock’s music began to gain momentum and they would receive a distribution deal with Profile Records by 1988.
In 1988, Profile Records released Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock’s debut album It Takes Two. The title track became a massive single. The single and the album were certified Platinum by the RIAA on June 12, 1989, and December 28, 1989, respectively, and produced three top 10 hits. The single earned “Single of the Year” honors from both Spin Magazine and The Village Voice. Additional singles such as “Get on the Dance Floor” (which reached No. 1 on the Dance Club charts) and “Joy and Pain” continued to help push the album to multi-platinum status. In 1989, Rob Base dropped a solo release album The Incredible Base, which went Gold and included a number of hits such as “Turn It Out (Go Base)” and “Get Up and Have A Good Time.” In the last 30 years, Rob Base has continued to make his mark in the Hip-Hop and Freestyle worlds.
About Color Me Badd
Color Me Badd is one of the top R&B vocal groups of all time. The group has sold 12 million records in the U.S., and the group is well-known in Australia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, the U.K. and New Zealand. Their debut album C.M.B. sold more than 6 million copies worldwide and became certified Triple Platinum in the U.S. They have three No. 1 singles and 17 Top 20 singles.
Five hit singles from their debut album C.M.B. include “I Wanna Sex You Up,” “I Adore Mi Amor” “All 4 Love” “Thinkin’ Back” and “Slow Motion.”
About Young MC
Rapper Marvin Young grew up middle class and earned a degree in economics from the University of Southern California, where he met Michael Ross and Matt Dike, cofounders of the fledgling Delicious Vinyl rap label. Young made his debut as Young MC on the single “I Let ‘Em Know.” In 1989, Young collaborated with Tone-Loc on “Wild Thing,” the first Top Ten Pop hit for a Black rapper and the follow up smash “Funky Cold Medina.”
Young stepped out on his own later in the year with the Top Ten smash “Bust a Move,” a good-natured examination of romantic successes and failures spiced by his sense of humor and quick tongued rapping. The song won a Grammy for “Best Rap Performance” and its strong Pop appeal helped the associated album Stone Cold Rhymin’ go Platinum. The follow up “Principal’s Office” was a humorous, everyday high school tale resembling a Chuck Berry plot and also climbed into the Top 40.
About Mohegan Sun Arena
Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the U.S. regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named “2021 Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been 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.
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Jun 20, 2022 | Entertainment, General News, Hot Summer Fun
Enjoy live music all summer long inside Mohegan Sun Arena, the Wolf Den, and at Party on the Patio!
After 25 years of Hot Summer Fun at Mohegan Sun, it’s only getting hotter! This summer, Mohegan Sun has your concert and live entertainment hookup for all types of fans! Mohegan Sun will bring the heat all summer long beginning with back-to-back New Kids on the Block shows in Mohegan Sun Arena to kick off the Fourth of July weekend.
From live music and comedy in Mohegan Sun Arena, Comix Roadhouse and novelle, free performances in the Wolf Den, to Party on the Patio and Connecticut Sun home games, there is no other place to experience a greater variety of entertainment all summer long. There will be more than 250 shows and events at Mohegan Sun for a full 10 weeks, making Mohegan Sun the largest producer of live summer entertainment in the Northeast.
Mohegan Sun Arena – See the hottest acts of the season light up the stage of our world-class Arena! New Kids on the Block: The MixTape Tour 2022, The Party Continues with Very Special Guests En Vogue, Rick Astley & Salt-N-Pepa | July 1st and 2nd; 5 Seconds of Summer with special guest Pale Waves |July 8th; Barenaked Ladies with special guests Gin Blossoms and Toad the Wet Sprocket |July 9th; Death Cab for Cutie with special guest Illuminati Hotties |July 15th; Third Eye Blind: Summer Gods Tour 2022 with special guests Taking Back Sunday and Hockey Dad |July 21st; OneRepublic with special guests NEEDTOBREATHE |July 22nd; Shawn Mendes with special guest Dermot Kennedy |July 29th; Jeff Dunham |August 5th; Pitbull: Can’t Stop Us Now | August 6th; Santana: Miraculous Supernatural Tour |August 12th; Rod Stewart with special guest Cheap Trick| August 13th; Sam Hunt |August 19th; Lorde: Solar Power Tour| August 25th; My Chemical Romance with special guests Waterparks and Meg Myers |September 1st; and Daddy Yankee La Última Vuelta World Tour |September 2nd. To purchase tickets, visit the Mohegan Sun Box Office or ticketmaster.com. Times and performers are subject to change.
Wolf Den – Located in the center of the action in Casino of the Earth, the 300-seat Wolf Den offers free weekly entertainment for guests 21 years of age and older since its opening in 1996. From up-and-comers and New England’s finest acts to Classic Rock, R&B, Country, and everything in between, the Wolf Den always has something for everyone to enjoy.
July Wolf Den line up: Nicole Atkins Saturday, July 2nd; The Cartells Sunday, July 3rd; Last Licks Thursday, July 7th; Soul Asylum Saturday, July 9th; Carole Sylvan Sunday, July 10th; Van Halen Tribute featuring Tyler Morris Thursday, July 14th; Queensryche Saturday, July 16th; F & Blues Band Sunday, July 17th; Brandt Taylor Thursday, July 21st; Steven Page Saturday July 23rd; Souls on Fire Sunday, July 24th; Wicked Peach Thursday, July 28th; Hannah Ellis Saturday, July 30th; The ToneShifters Sunday, July 31st.
August Wolf Den line up: Alex Shilo Thursday, August 4th; Jessie James Decker Saturday, August 6th; The 60’s Explosion Show Sunday, August 7th; Wild Nights Thursday, August 11th; Alana Springsteen Saturday, August 13th; Steve Azar Sunday, August 14th; Mystic Dead Thursday, August 18th; Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone Saturday, August 20th; Smak Dab Sunday, August 21st; Juice Box Thursday, August 25th; DSL Dire Straits Legacy Saturday, August 27th; Alter Ego Sunday, August 28th.
Guests must be 21 years of age to enter the Wolf Den. Guests may line up no sooner than three hours before the show. Come early, limited seating is available on a first come – first served basis. One person can hold four spots in line, but seats will only be given to those present at the time of seating.
Mohegan Sun’s Party on the Patio is the best spot for over-21 fun every Friday night from 7:00pm to 11:00pm. The Summer Entrance will transform into a space where guests can enjoy drink specials like $5 beer and Grey Goose cocktails, fire pits, food trucks, and so much more while listening to some of the best tribute bands around.
All guests must be 21 or older and have a valid ID. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. However, feel free to bring your own chairs! Guests are not permitted to bring coolers or outside food/beverages. Bands and food trucks subject to change.
Party on the Patio line up: Fleetwood Macked, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac, on July 1st; Beatlemania, a Beatles tribute, on July 8th; Parrot Beach, a tribute to Jimmy Buffett, on July 15th; The Driftwoods, a Beach Boys tribute, on July 22nd; Captain Fantastic, an Elton John tribute, on July 29th, Queen Flash, a tribute to Queen, on August 5th; Pirate Flag, a tribute to Kenny Chesney, on August 12th; 7800 Fahrenheit, a tribute to Bon Jovi, on August 19th; Desert Highway, a tribute to the Eagles, on August 26th; and The BStreetBand, the original Bruce Springsteen tribute band, to wrap up the summer fun on September 2nd.
There will not be rain dates or make-up dates. In the event of inclement weather, cancellations (only) will be announced by 2:00pm on the day of the event and bands will perform in the Wolf Den.
Mohegan Sun’s very own WNBA team Connecticut Sun are celebrating the franchise’s 20th anniversary season in Uncasville. Come cheer on reigning league MVP Jonquel Jones, 2021’s Most Improved Player Brionna Jones, and fan favorites like DeWanna Bonner, Alyssa Thomas and Courtney Williams for home games at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Connecticut Sun home schedule: Sunday, July 3rd vs. Washington Mystics; Sunday, July 17th vs. Las Vegas Aces; Tuesday, July 19th vs. New York Liberty; Thursday, July 28th vs. Seattle Storm; Sunday, July 31st vs. Chicago Sky; Tuesday, August 2nd vs. Phoenix Mercury; Thursday, August 4th vs. Phoenix Mercury, Sunday, August 14th vs. Minnesota Lynx.
Comix Roadhouse is home to live comedy, country music, dance, and fantastic food and drinks. The Comedy Club inside Comix Roadhouse will host 130 shows from July 1st through Labor Day, including headliners Mike Koutrobis, Caitlin Peluffo, Marshall Brandon, and Mike Feeny. Don’t miss music every weekend in the Roadhouse, including Karaoke every Thursday night and live bands every Friday and Saturday night.
For more information on concerts or other great events, visit MoheganSun.com.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. 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, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Jun 16, 2022 | Entertainment
***MEDIA ALERT***
In light of Justin’s ongoing recovery, the remaining U.S. Justice Tour shows scheduled for June and early July, including his performance at Mohegan Sun Arena scheduled for Saturday, June 18th, is postponed. Justin continues to receive the best medical care possible, is upbeat about his recovery, and is looking forward to getting back out on the road and performing for his fans overseas later this summer. Details on rescheduled U.S. dates will be made public shortly. Refunds will be available at point of purchase once the rescheduled date has been determined. Tickets will be honored for all rescheduled dates.
For more information on Mohegan Sun Arena and other events at Mohegan Sun, please visit mohegansun.com.
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Jun 3, 2022 | Entertainment
Superstar comedian is the 37th inductee
Before his fourth sold-out show at Mohegan Sun Arena, Chris Rock was inducted into the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame. Tom Cantone, President of Sports and Entertainment Worldwide for Mohegan, presented Rock with the honor in a private ceremony backstage. The Grammy and Emmy Award-winning comedian, actor, director, writer, and producer is the 37th inductee into the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame.
“In a world that needs more laughter, how timely is it to induct Chris Rock, who is now forever enshrined into the Mohegan Sun Entertainment family,” said Tom Cantone, President of Sports and Entertainment Worldwide for Mohegan.
Rock performed to a sold-out crowd on Friday evening as part of his Ego Death World Tour. It was his fourth show at Mohegan Sun Arena since making his debut in 2008. All four of his shows at Mohegan Sun Arena have sold out.
Rock has won four Emmy Awards, three Grammy Awards and is a New York Times Best-Selling Author. In addition, he received two nominations at the 2016 Emmy Awards for “Outstanding Director for a Variety Special” for Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo and “Outstanding Special Class Program” for the 88th annual Academy Awards.
The Walk of Fae hosts names like Bon Jovi, Kevin Hart, KISS, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban and so many more long-time sell-out acts who are enshrined outside of the Mohegan Sun Box Office forecourt. Mohegan Sun’s Walk of Fame awards seek to recognize individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the success of Mohegan Sun as the Northeast’s premier entertainment destination. All the inductees into the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame have their name engraved on a plaque that will be permanently placed at the entrance to Mohegan Sun Arena. Award-winning Rock band Shinedown was most recently inducted into the Walk of Fame in April.
Mohegan Sun Arena is one of the busiest Arenas in the U.S. and is ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the U.S. regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named “2021 Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the award-winning venue has also been the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Casino of the Year – Arena” by the Academy of Country Music. 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.
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