Dec 17, 2015 | Special Events
WHAT: Join Chubby Checker on Saturday, December 26th at 6:00pm as he signs copies of his latest album during a Signings & Sightings event at Mohegan Sun.
WHEN: Saturday, December 26th
6:00pm – Free Signing Event
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: The pioneer behind “The Twist,” Chubby Checker gets up-close-and-personal with fans before his Wolf Den performance during an exclusive Signings & Sightings event. Join Chubby as he signs copies of his latest release, Snapshot, in The Shops concourse on Saturday, December 26th.
Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time restrictions, signing personalization or photos taken with personal cameras are prohibited. Chubby Checker will only be signing copies of his latest album Snapshot. This event is bracelet-only. Snapshot must be purchased at Spin Street on the day of the event in order to receive a bracelet for entry into the signing event.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 85 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 view us on YouTube.
Aug 18, 2015 | Entertainment
WHAT:
Local Bands and musicians looking to win some cash and play the same award-winning Wolf Den that has hosted the likes of Dustin Lynch, Lady Antebellum, Dierks Bentley, Eddie Money and plenty more, here is their chance with Mohegan Sun and Hall Communications Locals Live 2015!
WHEN/WHERE:
Wednesday, October 28th – Wednesday, December 2nd
(every Wednesday except 11/25)
Wolf Den
IN DETAIL:
Hall Communications will be hosting a 5 week contest (final bands compete 12/2) trying to find local bands and musicians in our area to ultimately perform in the Wolf Den and compete for a grand prize. The contest will feature 4 weeks of submissions (8/17 – 9/14). Mohegan Sun and Hall Communications will then pick 18 bands/musicians (16 to perform, 2 alternates) to perform live in the Wolf Den starting October 28th every Wednesday (excluding 11/25) from 8:00pm-11:00pm. The grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 cash prize and 2nd place will receive $1,000
Voting each week (except finale): Text to vote. The voting period for each act is open on the night of their performance from the hours of 8pm-11:59pm. Voters can text in their vote up to a maximum of 5 times.
The top 4 bands with the highest votes will perform on December 2nd. On December 2nd, new codes will be given to the top bands and voting will take place again via text and with 3 live judges to determine a grand prize winner.
Band/artist demo videos must be submitted via WCTY by Monday, September 14th. Visit the site for all official rules.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 75 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 view us on YouTube.
Jul 6, 2015 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Tickets on sale this Friday; Special WCTY pre-party, a silent auction and one of Country music’s best in the Wolf Den, set for September 25th to benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving
UNCASVILLE, CT (July 6, 2015) – Mohegan Sun, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, WCTY and the New London Day are excited to announce that the MADD About Josh Turner concert will be taking place on Friday, September 25th at 8:00pm. Festivities will include a WCTY pre-Party, Meet & Greet and a silent auction.
Donations are $50.00 and $100.00 and go on sale Friday, July 10th at 10:00am at the Mohegan Sun’s Box Office and through Ticketmaster.com. Ticketmaster customers can also call their national toll free Charge By Phone number, 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. All ticket holders will also get access to the WCTY pre-party, taking place at The Cabaret Theatre from 5:00pm – 7:00pm, which will include food, drinks and live entertainment!
The VIP tickets priced at $100.00 will include preferred seating, access to the WCTY pre-party as well as a meet & greet with Josh Turner at 7:00pm.
Admission to the Wolf Den will begin at 7:00pm. Also, beginning at 3:00pm and continuing through 11:00pm, guests will have the opportunity to participate in a special silent auction, taking place at the Spring Gateway, just outside the Wolf Den and near the Box Office.
Mohegan Sun is proud to be a part of what will be another great night of fun & entertainment. It is the 7th year of the partnership between Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Mohegan Sun. Longtime supporter and radio host, Shelly Martinez of WCTY-FM, will also be on-hand to give a special message before the concert. All proceeds benefit MADD.
For more information, visit Mohegan Sun.
About Josh Turner
Multi-platinum MCA Nashville recording artist Josh Turner is one of Country music’s most recognizable hit-makers. With a rich, deep voice and distinctive style, Turner has sold more than 12 million units, is a disciple of traditional Country music and one of the youngest members of the Grand Ole Opry. From his 2003 platinum-selling debut to his most recent 2012 #1 release, Turner has garnered multiple GRAMMY, CMA and ACM nominations. Turner’s hits include “Your Man,” “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” “Firecracker,” “Would You Go with Me,” “All Over Me” and “Time Is Love,” the most played Country song of 2012.
Turner recently added author to his list of accomplishments. His first book, was released April 29, 2014. The Hannah, SC native has been songwriting and performing since he was a young child, and in support of music education, created The Josh Turner Scholarship Fund to assist students interested in pursuing a future in arts and music. As a high school student, Turner had very little access to music education, therefore realizes first-hand the importance of arts education in schools.
For more information on Josh Turner, visit JoshTurner.com.
About MADD:
The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to stop drunk driving, to support the victims of this violent crime and to prevent underage drinking. MADD Connecticut is committed to clearly and powerfully advocating for victims of alcohol-related crashes. MADD delivers quality services to hundreds of families each year at no cost to them, as well as help victims/survivors through the multitude of emotions and criminal proceedings that take place through court accompaniment and by providing grief counseling and support groups. MADD’s goal is to eliminate drunk driving and educate Connecticut youth about underage drinking. MADD introduces and follows legislation concerning bills to strengthen drunk driving laws.
About WCTY:
WCTY based in Norwich, Connecticut, is the home of continuous Country favorites for listeners in southeastern Connecticut. Owned by Hall Communications, a family-owned company that owns and operates 21 radio stations on the East Coast including six stations in Connecticut, Hall Communications has been in operation in Eastern Connecticut since 1964.
About Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 85 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 view us on YouTube.
Mar 31, 2015 | Entertainment, General News
Some of music’s next best, like Misterwives, have Thursday night shows lined up for the Wolf Den this April
Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den is already well-established in bringing in some of the best all-time acts like Eddie Money, John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band, America, Boyz II Men, Warrant and countless others. The popular free venue has also largely come to be known as one of the top stops in the Northeast for today’s best in Country music, with friends like Dustin Lynch, The Cadillac Three, Lee Brice, Luke Bryan, Eric Church and Lady Antebellum, many of whom have graduated to Mohegan Sun Arena, all having played and continue to play, great weekend shows at the Wolf Den. And now Thursday evenings in The Den are making their mark too, with some of the next best bands and artists playing headlining shows every week. Some of these great new Indie bands and artists include the likes of Portland, OR Folk Rockers, Quiet Life, who just played a packed Thursday night in early February, the Cold War Kids out of Long Beach, CA, the very talented Ana Popovic, up-and-coming Country artist, John King and the sensational Soul rockers and Wolf Den favorites, Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds.
These concerts showcase some of the most impressive touring Indie and festival acts around and April is lined up to bring plenty more of it to Mohegan Sun’s 21 and over Wolf Den. See below for more information and also visit mohegansun.com/wolfden for the full lineup.
Misterwives, Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 8:00pm
Website: misterwives.com
New York City based Misterwives are currently touring their widely successful album, Reflections and have multiple dates already sold out. The Pop Indie superstars are fronted by the very talented singer Mandy Lee. They’re upbeat single, “Reflections,” is a huge hit and currently has over 3.5 million plays on YouTube. Misterwives will also be at the Lollapalooza festival 2015, which kicks off July 15th at Grant Park, Chicago.
The Roosevelts, Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 8:00pm
Website: wearetheroosevelts.com/
Hailing from Austin, Texas, James Mason and Jason Kloess make up the band The Roosevelts and their biggest song to date is “Everybody Knows.” They self-proclaim their sound as a little Bluesy, a little bit Country and a little bit Rock ‘N’ Roll. Mohegan Sun is excited to welcome the electric duo on April 16th.
Madi Diaz, Thursday, April 23 at 8:00pm
Website: madidiaz.com
Her hit “Stay Together” has been in heavy rotation and has over 200k hits on YouTube to date and is also a big part of LA Weekly calling her album, “the most danceable break up record ever.” See this rising Indie Pop musician on April 23rd at Mohegan Sun.
David Fanning, Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 8:00pm
Website: davidfanningmusic.com
Growing up practically on the top of the Tennessee-Alabama state line, David Fanning is a budding Country star who started out as a producer, helping guide three #1 hits by fellow Wolf Den performers Thompson Square and Parmalee. Now Fanning is certainly making his mark behind the mic and guitar now. Listen to his hit “Doin’ Country Right” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N05eZUt8axE and see him live and for free on April 30th inside the Wolf Den!
About the Wolf Den
The 350-seat Wolf Den, which has offered free nightly entertainment for guests 21 and over since its opening in 1996, is the pulse of Casino of the Earth and truly one of the most favored music venues in the region. Here, guests enjoy headline entertainment by some of the world’s top performing artists from almost every musical genre, including Pop, Country, Rock, Alternative, Big Band, Jazz, R&B and Folk, with no cover charge and no minimum. The Wolf Den has hosted such acts as Jordin Sparks, The Avett Brothers, Joan Jett, Duran Duran, Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley, Skillet, Buckcherry, MC Hammer, Jerrod Niemann, Blue Öyster Cult, Gin Blossoms, Eddie Money, John Cafferty, America and Salt-N-Pepa. In 2013, The Wolf Den was nationally recognized by winning “Theater of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music.
Mar 27, 2015 | Special Events
WHAT: 
Heavy Metal band All That Remains stop by The Shops at Mohegan Sun following their Wolf Den performance for a Signings & Sightings event on Friday, April 3rd.
WHEN/WHERE:
Friday, April 3rd
Immediately following their Wolf Den performance
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL:
Have a piece of Rock memorabilia “Forever In Your Hands” when All That Remains makes an exclusive Signings & Sightings appearance. The New England-based band signs copies of their latest album, The Order Of Things, in The Shops concourse immediately following their Wolf Den performance on Friday, April 3rd.
All That Remains is a Heavy Metal band from Springfield, Massachusetts. The band has released seven albums and sold over a million records worldwide. Their latest album, The Order of Things, was released in February 2015 featuring their single “This Probably Won’t End Well.” To learn more about All That Remains, connect with them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.
*Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time restrictions, All That Remains will only be signing copies of their new album The Order of Things which will be available for purchase at Spin Street. This event is bracelet-only. Bracelets will be distributed upon purchase of The Order of Things at Spin Street on the day of event. Personal photos and personalization are prohibited.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 75 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 view us on YouTube.
ABOUT SPIN STREET:
Proudly offering an extensive selection of CDs, books, DVDs, video games and cutting edge electronics as well as an exclusive collection of one-of-a-kind music and film memorabilia, unique gift items and a wide selection of home entertainment accessories. Spin Street, through its partnership with Mohegan Sun, is also the place to meet your favorite recording artists and authors in intimate, “once-in-a-lifetime” meet & greet sessions via our exclusive “Signings & Sightings” and “Winning Authors” programs.
