Sep 25, 2018 | Entertainment, General News
Live on Sunday, December 2nd; Tickets on sale Friday, October 5th
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 25, 2018) – Grammy award – winning Dave Matthews Band has sold more than 24 million tickets since its inception and a collective 38 million CDs and DVDs combined. They are the first group in history to have seven consecutive studio albums debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Announcing a 10 – city arena tour, Dave Matthews Band brings their winter tour to Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, December 2nd at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $115.00 and $85.00 and go on sale Friday, October 5th at 9:00am 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 6th, subject to availability.
The upcoming arena tour will feature a wide mixture of songs from throughout the band’s career, including material from their new album Come Tomorrow (RCA Records). With its entrance atop the Billboard 200 in June, Dave Matthews Band became the first group in history to have seven consecutive studio albums debut at No. 1. Come Tomorrow also took the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Top Rock Albums chart, logging the biggest sales week for a rock album in more than four years.
The band’s 46 – date summer tour earned rave reviews from fans and critics alike with The Washington Post saying “surprisingly heavy. Double kick drums thudded. Baritone guitar and bass intertwined to generate a sludgy and hypnotic low – end rumble.” The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel hailed their Summerfest set as “spirited…soulful.” The Cleveland Scene observed, “[fans at] Blossom Music Center were giddy with anticipation for Dave Matthews Band’s return – the annual heralding, indeed, of summer in Northeast Ohio…[the] set list that touched on all corners of the Dave world, new and old, with a triumphant wave of energy in several serious stand – out moments.”
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.
Sep 24, 2018 | Breaking News, Food & Beverage, General News
Mohegan Sun regrets to announce that Sip and Slice Connecticut at Sun BrewFest has been cancelled. The event was to take place from 6:00pm to 9:00pm on Saturday, October 6th. Refunds are available at point of purchase. The Grand Tasting will still occur from 1:00pm to 4:00pm that evening and tickets for this event are available for purchase.
Sep 24, 2018 | Entertainment, General News
2CELLOS Coming to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, April 5th with special guest Jon McLaughlin
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 24, 2018) – Croatian cellists Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser, together known as 2CELLOS, have created a name for themselves with their electric and dynamic playing style to audiences across the globe. Gearing up for the October 19th release of their new album Let There Be Cello, 2CELLOS announces dates for their 2019 LET THERE BE CELLO TOUR, set to perform in Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, April 5, 2019 at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $69.00, $49.00 and $39.00 and go on sale Friday, September 28th 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, September 29th, subject to availability.
An international sensation since 2011’s rendition of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” reached video viral fame on YouTube, having amassed over 1 billion streams globally and 750 million YouTube video views in the years since, 2CELLOS have taken the cello to unimagined heights as their signature style breaks down the boundaries between genres of music, from classical and film music to Pop and Rock. The release of Let There Be Cello marks 2CELLOS’ fifth studio album in the wake of their 2011 self – titled debut, IN2ITION, Celloverse and SCORE.
2CELLOS’ newest album Let There Be Cello is a follow – up to the 2017 release of SCORE. Let There Be Cello finds the pair exploring a diverse catalogue with their signature boundary – breaking playing style. The collection includes their take on everything from the latest pop hits (“Perfect” by Ed Sheeran, “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi) to hard – hitting rock songs (“Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor, “Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes) to celebrated classics (“Imagine” by John Lennon, “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen) to never – before – heard original compositions (“Concept2,” “Cadenza”) for a listening experience unlike any other.
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.
Sep 20, 2018 | General News, Special Events
WHAT: Captain Lee of Below Deck visits Mohegan Sun this fall for a Reality Check event featuring his latest book, Running Against the Tide.
WHEN: Thursday, October 25th
7:00pm – Live Discussion and Q&A
7:30pm – Signing Event
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
NOTE: Media opportunities are available. Please contact Elizabeth Woodmancy at 860.862.7840 or [email protected] for more information.
IN DETAIL: Mohegan Sun and Bank Square Books present a very nautical Reality Check event as Captain Lee, star of Bravo’s hit reality show Below Deck, drops his anchor at The Shops concourse on October 25th. Get on board with “The Stud of the Sea” as this tough-as-nails, never-ever-dull yacht captain dishes the goods at a live Q&A and signing of his book, Running Against the Tide.
Registration is encouraged through Eventbrite, and the signing line will be formed on a first-come, first-served basis immediately following the Reality Check Q&A session. To enter the signing line, a purchase of Running Against the Tide is required. Running Against the Tide can be preordered through Eventbrite and picked up at the event. Captain Lee will permit personal photos with fans in line as he signs books.
ABOUT BANK SQUARE BOOKS: Located in the heart of downtown Mystic, Connecticut, Bank Square Books has been a cornerstone of the community for over 25 years. It is a locally owned and operated bookstore with a great selection of books and helpful, knowledgeable staff. There is something for everyone, including bestsellers, classics, children’s books, gifts and toys, plus a wide range of greeting cards, Mystic postcards, journals and stationery. The bookstore hosts many author events, both in the store and around the community, including author luncheons, Beer & Books, dinners, author talks and book signings. Its sister store is Savoy Bookshop & Café in Westerly, Rhode Island.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, 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 three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 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.
Sep 18, 2018 | Entertainment, General News
Tickets go on sale September 21st
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 18, 2018) – Alanis Morissette is known as one of the most influential singer – songwriter – musicians in Contemporary music since 1995. Bringing her deeply expressive music and performance to the Mohegan Sun Arena stage live on Saturday, October 20th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $69.00, $59.00 and $49.00 and go on sale Friday, September 21st 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, September 22nd, subject to availability.
Morissette’s 1995 debut, JAGGED LITTLE PILL, was followed by 9 more eclectic and acclaimed albums. She has contributed musically to theatrical releases and has acted on the big and small screen. Outside of entertainment, she is an avid supporter of female empowerment, as well as spiritual, psychological and physical wellness. In 2016, Alanis launched Conversation with Alanis Morissette, a monthly podcast that features conversations with a variety of revered authors, doctors, educators, and therapists, covering a wide range of topics extending from spirituality to art. She is currently working on new music and penning a book.
For more information visit www.alanis.com.
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.
