Apr 29, 2010 | Entertainment
Jordin Sparks takes the stage May 1st
Delbert McClinton performs on May 8th
Kara DioGuardi is live on May 14th
John Michael Montgomery heats things up on May 15th
Easton Corbin rocks the joint on May 23rd
America headlines on May 29th
The Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun will continue to thrill this spring, beginning with Pop sensation Jordin Sparks on Saturday, May 1st, followed by Country star Dilbert McClinton on Saturday, May 8th. Kara DioGuardi – An Evening of Songs & Stories is live in the Den on Friday, May 14th and John Michael Montgomery will liven up the Wolf Den stage on Saturday, May 15th. Easton Corbin will take over the stage on Sunday, May 23rd. Finally, America’s 40th Anniversary Tour arrives in the Wolf Den on Saturday, May 29th. Friday and Saturday Wolf Den shows begin at 8:00pm and Sunday shows are at 7:00pm unless otherwise noted. Admission is free, but all patrons must be 21 or over.
Jordin Sparks rose to fame as the winner of the sixth season of American Idol. With the 2009 release of her sophomore project Battlefield, Sparks showcases a new look and a confident maturity. The second single off the album, “S.O.S. (Let The Music Play)” is Sparks’ first single to hit #1, climbing to the top of the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart.
Three-time Grammy Award-winning artist Delbert McClinton released his latest album Acquired Taste in 2009, his first new recording in over four years. Over the course of his career, he has charted singles on various Billboard charts including Hot 100, Mainstream Rock Tracks and Hot Country Songs. His highest peaking single was “Tell Me About It,” a 1992 duet with Tanya Tucker, which reached #4 on the U.S. Country charts.
Kara DioGuardi is a music mogul as she is a talented singer/songwriter and producer to list a few of her credentials. She has penned hits for numerous singers such as Celine Dion, Pink and Kelly Clarkson. She also serves as a judge on Fox’s American Idol.
John Michael Montgomery has turned an uncanny ability to relate to fans into one of Country music’s most storied careers. Since the days when “Life’s A Dance” turned him from an unknown artist into a national star, John Michael’s rich baritone has carried the most important of assets: believability.
Easton Corbin is unapologetically Country. His songs, while rooted in the present, call to mind simpler times when the back porch was where folks gathered to network. Steel guitars and fiddles are as much a part of his sound as his baritone drawl. The single, “A Little More Country Than That,” paints a picture of rural life that speaks to Easton’s small town sensibilities.
America hit it big in the 1970s with a string of commercially successful albums. The Folk/Rock band’s biggest hits include, “A Horse with No Name,” “Sister Golden Hair” and “Ventura Highway.”
For more information on the Wolf Den and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Apr 26, 2010 | General News
Platinum-selling R&B/Pop singer Jordin Sparks will meet fans on Saturday, May 1st
Just before taking the stage in the Wolf Den for an 8:00pm performance, superstar Jordin Sparks will take time to meet and sign autographs for fans as part of Mohegan Sun’s acclaimed Signings & Sightings at 6:00pm on Saturday, May 1 st. This free personal appearance and signing will take place on the Spin Street Stage in The Shops at Mohegan Sun. Jordin will be signing copies of her latest platinum-selling album entitled Battlefield. All Signings & Sightings events are free and open to the public. Spin Street will have Battlefield available for purchase leading up to and on the day of this event.
Jordin Sparks’ performance in the Wolf Den is at 8:00pm. The Wolf Den is free and open to the public. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend. This is the only free performance on her current tour.
ABOUT JORDIN SPARKS
As a 17-year-old up-and-coming, extremely talented and humbled singer out of Glendale, Arizona, Jordin Sparks set out and auditioned for season six of American Idol. She would go on to win Fox’s hit reality show and has since elevated to a plateau she never quite envisioned. She released her self-titled debut album in November of 2007 which has sold over 2 million copies to date worldwide. The album enlisted three Top 5 hits on Billboard’s Pop Singles chart including “Tattoo,” “No Air” and “One Step At A Time.” Her single “No Air” spawned a Grammy nomination for “Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals.” Her second album displayed anything but a sophomore jinx, as Battlefield, released in July of 2009, quickly darted up the charts debuting at #7 in the U.S. and eventually going platinum as well, being home to her first #1 single with “S.O.S. (Let the Music Play)” topping the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play.
ABOUT SIGNINGS AND SIGHTINGS
Mohegan Sun’s Signings & Sightings, presented in collaboration with Spin Street, is a one-of-a-kind experience that allows guests to get up-close-and-personal with some of the world’s biggest entertainers. Whether it’s an up-and-coming band, well-known comedian or chart-topping musician, a Signings & Sightings event provides artists with an exciting opportunity to share their latest work in an interactive way with fans. Spin Street, located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, offers a variety of music, movies and entertainment memorabilia with special signing merchandise available for each Signings & Sightings event. Visit mohegansun.com for more information.
Apr 1, 2010 | Entertainment
Eric Hutchinson takes the stage April 2nd
Rockers Hoobastank are live on April 9th
Todd Rundgren’s Johnson heats things up on April 10th
Skillet makes their Wolf Den debut on April 16th
Bernie Williams rocks the joint on April 24th
The Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun will continue to thrill this Spring, beginning with Eric Hutchinson live on Friday, April 2nd, followed by Hoobastank on Friday, April 9th. Todd Rundgren’s Johnson featuring Kasim Sulton, Prairie Prince and Jesse Gress will liven up the Wolf Den stage on Saturday, April 10th. Skillet will be live on Friday, April 16th and Bernie Williams will take over on Saturday, April 24th. Friday and Saturday Wolf Den shows begin at 8:00pm and Sunday shows are at 7:00pm unless otherwise noted. Admission is free, but all patrons must be 21 or over.
Eric Hutchinson moved to New York last spring and, eager to tour behind Sounds Like This, began putting together a band. With Jimmy Coleman on drums and Tom Craskey on bass, the trio hit the road in January 2008 with OneRepublic and will be touring non-stop as Eric closes in on his goal of playing each of the 50 states (he’s up to 40) and embarks on his first international gigs. And, of course, he will no doubt find inspiration in the inevitable random conversations with total strangers along the way. He’s already writing material for the next record. “I need to be able to road test songs before I feel comfortable putting them on an album,” says Hutchinson, preparing to burn rubber.
Rock band Hoobastank came onto the scene in 2001 with hit singles including “Crawling in the Dark” and “Running Away” off of their self-titled album. They are best known for their 2004 hit “The Reason” which reached #1 on Billboard’s U.S. Alternative and U.S. Adult Albums charts.
Drawing heavily from his forthcoming album Todd Rundgren’s Johnson, a collection of covers of classic Robert Johnson songs (e.g. “Crossroads” and “Love In Vain”), the show will consist of a combination of those and “guitar hero” Todd staples.
Since Skillet last hit the studio for 2006’s breakthrough project Comatose, the group has toured with the likes of Breaking Benjamin, Three Days Grace, Seether and Flyleaf, followed by a solo headlining ranking within Pollstar’s Concert Pulse Top 50 Tours for 2008. Along the way, the Grammy-nominated Alternative outfit also scored three Top 40 singles on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock charts, earned a pair of BMI Songwriting Awards and released its first-ever concert CD/DVD combo pack in support of the season called Comatose Comes Alive.
Critically-acclaimed guitarist/songwriter and famed NY Yankees star Bernie Williams has signed a recording contract with Reform Records for his sophomore album Moving Forward set for release on April 14th. The Puerto Rico native and five-time All-Star is a Classically-trained musician who developed his love for playing guitar alongside baseball, while listening to Salsa, Merengue and 80s Rock. Moving Forward embraces those early influences, while also reflecting a unique mixture of Classical and Jazz guitar topped off with additional Latin rhythms.
For more information on the Wolf Den and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Mar 10, 2010 | Food & Beverage, General News
The medium body English-style ale is back on-tap in The Brew Pub at Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun is excited to announce that its spring ale, Peeping Frog, will be on-tap throughout the property starting March 20th.
Named after the Moon of the Peeping Frogs, this English-style ale has a unique hops flavor and aroma that comes from the Fuggle hop. The gold and sparkling amber malts attribute to the ale’s light amber color, medium body and fresh finish. Peeping Frog is one of four seasonal ales brewed by Mohegan Sun.
“Peeping Frog has been a mainstay in The Brew Pub at Mohegan Sun for over a decade,” said Joel Johnson, Brew Pub Manager at Mohegan Sun. “This light English-style malt has a crisp and refreshing finish with a light caramel color.”
Mohegan Sun’s Peeping Frog ale will be served at: The Brew Pub at Mohegan Sun, Hall of The Lost Tribes, The Cove Bar, Seasons Buffet, the inside bar at Todd English’s Tuscany, The Lodge, Wolf Den Bar & Showroom, Leffingwells Martini Bar, the Harvest Moon Bar and the East Wind Bar located in Casino of the Wind. Additionally, Mohegan Sun’s Sachem Ale and Mohegan Lager are on-tap 365 days a year and seasonal brew, Thunder Moon Lager, will be introduced in early June.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, 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.
Mar 5, 2010 | Food & Beverage, General News
Whether guests are after Irish-style dining specials or want to enjoy holiday festivities in The Dubliner and Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Mohegan Sun is the destination for St. Patty’s Day fun.
Birches Bar & Grill will offer warm Corned Beef and Cabbage, Steamed Red Bliss Potatoes, Carrots and Irish Soda Bread. Dessert will be a Chocolate Stout Silk Pie with Chocolate Shamrock Sauce. The meal will be offered at $15.95. Birches Bar & Grill will be open from 11:30am – 3:30am.
Big Bubba’s BBQ will feature a Corned Beef & Cabbage dinner with Potatoes & Carrots all for $15.95. Big Bubba’s BBQ will be open from 11:00am – 10:00pm.
The Cove will offer warm Corned Beef and Cabbage, Baby Carrots, Red Bliss Potatoes, Mustard Sauce, Irish Soda Bread with Dill Butter and finished with Chocolate Stout Silk Pie covered in Chocolate Shamrock Sauce for dessert. This meal is offered at $17.00. The Cove will be open from 11:30am – 12:00am.
The Dubliner does it big on their busiest day of the year. Starting at 11:00am on March 17th, they will be rolling out Irish dishes and perfectly-poured Guinness pints that will be served throughout the entire day. Guests looking to join in on the celebration can choose to order the Shin & Guinness Stew, Corned Beef & Cabbage, Bangers & Champ and much more. The New London Firefighters Pipes & Drums will play during the afternoon followed by live music by Jediah from 8:00pm – 12:00am. There will be plenty of green and giveaways for all. It is suggested to arrive early as seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 860.862.7005 for more information on The Dubliner’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with the “Green Beer is Overrated…Irish I had a Margarita!” party. Guests who wear green will receive $3.17 food and beverage specials. Guests with March 17th birthdays can also get a $31.70 food & beverage certificate. The party starts at 3:17pm on Wednesday, March 17th.
Seasons Buffet will feature a variety of selections including Irish Soda Bread, Corned Steamship Round of Beef, Seared Chicken Breasts with Jameson Irish Whiskey Cream Sauce, Irish Lamb Stew, Guinness Steamed Mussels, Fresh Mashed Irish Potatoes, Braised Cabbage and a variety of desserts to choose from. The special menu will be offered from 11:00am to 10:00pm at $16.98 for adults and $9.43 for children ages six to twelve, tax not included.
In the Wolf Den for St. Patrick’s Day will be Classic Albums Live: U2 The Joshua Tree. The performance begins at 8:00pm and is free. Seating is limited and guests must be 21 years and over to attend.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, 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.
