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 4, 2018 | General News, Special Events
WHAT: Former Marine infantry officer C.J. Chivers joins Mohegan Sun for a special edition Winning Authors event in honor of Vets Rock on November 2nd.
WHEN: Friday, November 2nd
3:00pm – Live Discussion and Q&A
3:30pm – 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: On Friday, November 2nd, meet Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter and former Marine infantry officer C.J. Chivers for an in-depth look into his powerful and riveting book that chronicles the physical and emotional experiences of combat, The Fighters at a special Winning Authors event. Join us at The Shops concourse as a part of Vets Rock when Chivers will participate in a Q&A session followed by a book signing.
Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. C.J. Chivers will be signing copies of The Fighters, which will be available for purchase through Bank Square Books in Mystic, CT. Books can also be purchased on-site at Mohegan Sun on the day of the event, subject to availability.
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 26, 2018 | General News, Special Events
WHAT: Teresa Giudice, Dorinda Medley, Tamra Judge and Kelly Dodd join Mohegan Sun for an East Coast vs. West Coast Real Housewives Brunch on October 21st.
WHEN: Sunday, October 21st
11:00am – Doors & Brunch
Noon – Show
VIP Photo Meet & Greet Immediately Follows Show
Earth Ballroom
NOTE: Media opportunities are available. Please contact Elizabeth Woodmancy at 860.862.7840 or [email protected] for more information.
IN DETAIL: Come sip on mimosas and nibble on fancy fare when the sassy and classy ladies of The Real Housewives stop by the Earth Ballroom for a deliciously fierce Reality Check East Coast vs. West Coast Brunch on October 21st. After enjoying your gourmet goodies, witness the drama first-hand as the divas compete in an East Coast vs. West Coast trivia game. Holding it down for the East will be Teresa Giudice and Dorinda Medley and reppin’ the West will be Tamra Judge and Kelly Dodd. To keep it a clean fight, Ryan Kristafer is in the house as our moderator. A Q&A session will follow for all fans in attendance.
Tickets are $75.00 and $50.00 and go on sale Wednesday, September 26th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
Ticket levels follow as:
GA – $50.00
- Individual ticket purchase, seated in the GA section on first-come, first-served basis
- Brunch (1 Mimosa drink coupon upon entry)
VIP 2 – $75.00
- Entrance for one person, seated in the VIP GA section behind VIP 1
- Brunch (1 Mimosa drink coupon upon entry)
- $15.00 Free Slot Play
- Photo meet & greet with panel following the event
VIP 1 – Call VIP services at 1.888.777.7922 for information and availability
- One overnight accommodation at Mohegan Sun’s luxurious hotel on October 20th
- Entrance for two people, seated in the VIP GA section in front of stage
- Brunch (2 Mimosa drink coupons upon entry)
- $25.00 Free Slot Play per person
- Photo meet & greet with panel following the event
*Must purchase ticket in advance to attend event. Must be 18 years of age or older to attend event. Must be 21 years of age or older to receive drink voucher and Free Slot Play. Reserved seating and photo meet & greet are only included in VIP 1 & VIP 2 packages. General Admission ticket seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
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 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.
