May 9, 2023 | Entertainment, General News
Fall 2023 run of live shows stops at Mohegan Sun Arena December 8th
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 9, 2023) – RIAA-certified Gold A Cappella group Straight No Chaser today announced the “Sleighin’ It Tour,” their fall 2023 run of live shows. Ranked in the top 20 of Pollstar’s “Live 75” for tours at the end of 2022, Straight No Chaser’s annual fall tours have become part of family holiday traditions throughout the United States. Straight No Chaser stops at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, December 8th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $30 and go on sale Friday, May 12th at 10:00am. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, May 13th, subject to availability.
Today, Straight No Chaser revealed the full track list from Yacht On The Rocks. Produced by Nicholas Niespodziani, singer, guitarist, and spiritual leader of Yacht Rock Revue, the album includes classics like “Escape (The Piña Colada Song),” “Sailing,” and “After The Love Has Gone,” as well as a guest appearance from David Paich from Toto on “Waves of Toto,” a medley of the iconic band’s greatest hits. The album is now available for pre-order, along with several limited-edition bundle offerings, at the group’s online store here.
Initially formed at Indiana University, A Cappella group Straight No Chaser emerged at the forefront of the modern-day A Cappella movement and has since sold more than three million albums worldwide, garnered more than a billion streams on Pandora alone, and sold more than 1.5 million concert tickets worldwide. In the fall of 2022, the group performed in more than 60 cities across the US with multiple sold out shows, including their 26th consecutive sell-out in Indianapolis.
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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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May 2, 2022 | Entertainment, General News
Tickets on sale Friday, May 6th
Chart-topping A Capella group Straight No Chaser will celebrate their 25th anniversary in 2022 with a 62-date fall tour and their third PBS special airing nationwide starting in June. Straight No Chaser will take the stage at 7:30pm on Thursday, December 1st at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Tickets are $30 and go on sale Friday, May 6th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, May 7th, subject to availability.
Formed during the 1996-1997 school year at Indiana University, A Capella group Straight No Chaser, which began as a “way to meet girls” according to group member Steve Morgan, eventually emerged at the forefront of the modern day A Capella movement and has since sold more than three million albums worldwide, garnered more than a billion streams, and sold more than 1.5 million concert tickets worldwide.
“When we started Straight No Chaser as college kids at Indiana University, we never imagined that 25 years later, we’d have two albums certified gold and tour dates around the world,” said group member Walter Chase. “What a ride it has been. It has literally been a dream come true.”
In commemoration of The 25th Anniversary Celebration, Straight No Chaser will release an exclusive NFT to mark the occasion. All details will be revealed in the coming days on Straight No Chaser’s site and social platforms.
Additionally, PBS stations nationwide will air “Straight No Chaser: The 25th Anniversary Celebration” this June. The concert, filmed at the Murat Theatre at Old National Center in Indianapolis in 2019 where the group has sold out 27 shows, features the nine group members performing classic like “Proud Mary,” “Lean on Me” and “Twistin,” as well as Pop mash-ups like “Uptown Funk/Thriller.”
This fall, Straight No Chaser will release a physical version of last year’s deluxe edition of Social Christmasing, which featured an original song “Christmas Show,” written by group member Mike Luginbill and “Celebrate Me Home,” in addition to the album’s original track list, which included their signature twist on Christmas classics like “Silver Bells” and “Frosty The Snowman,” five new original songs, and a hopeful take on the Counting Crows classic, “A Long December.”
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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Nov 23, 2021 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Mohegan Sun Arena and the Wolf Den featuring multiple holiday concerts throughout November and December
For those who love to blast holiday music as soon as dinner ends on Thanksgiving up until the clock strikes Midnight on New Year’s Eve, live music at Mohegan Sun is the perfect way to celebrate the season.
There’s something magical about taking in a holiday show with family and friends during the most wonderful time of year. Mohegan Sun Arena is hosting six holiday shows throughout November and December. Tickets are available via ticketmaster.com and at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
Upcoming holiday shows at Mohegan Sun Arena:
- Straight No Chaser – Straight No Chaser ushered in the modern A Cappella craze with their breakthrough version of “The 12 Days of Christmas” 12 years ago. The group’s return to in-person touring features tracks from its latest album, Social Christmasing, as well as a mix of brand-new arrangements and fan favorites. Straight No Chaser opens the holiday season at 8:00pm on Friday, November 26th at Mohegan Sun Arena.
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra – Join the famous Progressive Rock band as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of their iconic album Christmas Eve & Other Stories. TSO takes the stage for two shows at 3:00pm and 8:00pm on Sunday, November 28th.
- Pentatonix: The Evergreen Christmas Tour – The multi-platinum and Grammy Award winning A Cappella group is bringing the holiday spirit to Mohegan Sun Arena as they celebrate the quintet’s sixth holiday themed album, Evergreen. The Marine Corps League will be on-site outside Mohegan Sun Arena prior to the concert collecting new, unwrapped toys or monetary donations for the Toys for Tots organization. Get into the spirit early with Pentatonix at 8:00pm on Saturday, December 4th.
- A Marie Osmond Symphonic Christmas with special guests David Osmond and Daniel Emmet – Marie Osmond has spent five iconic decades in the entertainment business performing as a successful singer, television performer and talk show host, dancer, actor, author, entrepreneur and public speaker. She comes to Mohegan Sun for one night at 8:00pm on Wednesday, December 8th, to preview her upcoming symphonic album, Unexpected, which covers a multitude of genres like Opera, Broadway, and timeless classics, and drops just two days later on December 10th.
- Goose: Goosemas 2021 –Connecticut’s own Goose, based in Norwalk, CT, is the culmination of a rich history between friends of differing ages and experiences from the same small town in Connecticut, drawn together through a deep love of music and storytelling. Goosemas is the band’s eighth annual edition of its holiday tradition, which started as a basement party in a Norwalk music studio. Now, the jam band is set to headline its largest show to date. Don’t miss Goose’s first arena performance at 8:00pm on Saturday, December 18th.
- The Beach Boys: Holiday Harmonies (New Year’s Eve) – Close out the year with Mike Love and The Beach Boys as they celebrate the season with a mix of holiday classics from the band’s Christmas album, as well as songs from The Beach Boys’ co-founder and lead singer Mike Love’s holiday album, Reason for the Season. Join the iconic band for a show to remember at 8:00pm on December 31st at Mohegan Sun Arena.
But the holiday magic doesn’t stop there! There are several opportunities to enjoy a Christmas show for free at the Wolf Den, located in the center of Casino of the Earth:
- Christmas with the Nelsons – Christmas with the Nelsons delivers Christmas Classics the Nelson Family way. Performing in the Wolf Den at 8:00pm on Saturday, December 11th.
- Street Corner Symphony Christmas – Street Corner Symphony, a contemporary A Cappella group, first made their mark on NBC’s all-vocal competition, The Sing-Off, and will be adding some holiday flair to their show. Performing in the Wolf Den at 8:00pm on Thursday, December 16th.
- Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy continues its decades long mission to celebrate and revitalize Jazz and Swing music, and is celebrating the season with Christmas favorites and originals. Performing in the Wolf Den at 8:00pm on Friday, December 17th.
- The Cartells – One of the most popular bands in Connecticut continues its tradition of taking over the Wolf Den on Christmas Eve and Christmas night for a spectacular holiday show. Performing in the Wolf Den at 8:00pm on Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th.
- Boogie Wonder Band (New Year’s Eve) – End 2021 by traveling back in time to the ‘70s with the Boogie Wonder Band, a 10-piece band with funk-a-licious grooves and disco-strutting jams. Performing in the Wolf Den at 8:00pm on Friday, December 31st.
Guests may line up no sooner than three hours before a show at the Wolf Den. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, however the open venue does allow guests in Casino of the Earth to enjoy the live music while dining or playing games. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to enter the Wolf Den.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently ranked among the top three “Arenas in the World for its Size” and top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award – winning venue is 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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May 2, 2019 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict, Straight No Chaser moved their Friday, December 20th show at Mohegan Sun Arena to Monday, December 23rd. All tickets purchased for the original date will be honored on December 23rd. More information about the show can be found at sncmusic.com.
“The Open Bar Tour” stops by the Arena December 23rd
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 2, 2019) – Beloved a capella group Straight No Chaser returns to Mohegan Sun Arena just in time for the holiday season with “The Open Bar Tour” on Monday, December 23rd at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $30.00 and go on sale Friday, May 10th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, May 11th at 10:00am, subject to availability.
Straight No Chaser’s latest studio album, ONE SHOT sees SNC doing what they do best with distinctive takes on classic Pop and Soul favorites, including Ricky Martin’s “Livin La Vida Loca,” Fleetwood Mac’s “Go Your Own Way,” James Brown’s “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag,” and the LP’s first single, an energetic mash-up of Boyz II Men and Montell Jordan entitled “Motownphilly/This Is How We Do It.” The track is joined by an official lyric video, streaming now at the official SNC YouTube channel.
ONE SHOT is further highlighted by a richly harmonized version of Simon & Garfunkel’s “Homeward Bound” in which the hard-touring group expresses their deep yearning for the comforts of family life. In addition, the LP features alongside seven entertaining conversational interludes wherein the nine members of Straight No Chaser trace their unlikely rise from an undergraduate singing group at Indiana University to a beloved Atlantic Records act with a devoted international fanbase.
Last year saw the release of a very special 10th Anniversary Edition of HOLIDAY SPIRITS featuring two brand new bonus tracks, “That’s Why We Celebrate” and “The 12 Days Of Christmas: 2018 Remix (Live)”. HOLIDAY SPIRITS: 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION is available all music retailers and streaming services.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Now. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently ranked among the top three “Arenas in the World for its Size” and top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award – winning venue is 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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May 8, 2018 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News
Bringing their “One Shot Tour” on Friday, December 7th
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 8, 2018) – Atlantic Records recording group Straight No Chaser has announced their upcoming “One Shot Tour” with dates in the US and Europe. The North American leg of the “One Shot Tour” will begin on October 26th at the Mystic Lake Showroom in Prior Lake, MN and continues through the holiday season stopping at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, December 7th starting at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $30.00 and go on sale Friday, May 11th 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, May 12th, subject to availability.
The upcoming tour coincides with the 10th Anniversary of Straight No Chaser signing with Atlantic Records and the release of their RIAA gold certified debut album, “HOLIDAY SPIRITS” after a video of the group performing “12 Days of Christmas” went viral on YouTube and became the most viewed video of 2007. Upon the release of “HOLIDAY SPIRITS” in 2008, The New York Times predicted” this may be the year’s most unlikely major label story.” Now, 10 years later with six full length albums and four EPs under their belt, the group will hit the road to celebrate and invite fans to join them on the “One Shot Tour.”
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.
