May 19, 2009 | General News
Eric Church will be taking part in a “Signings & Sightings” event following his performance in the Wolf Den on June 19th
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 19, 2009)— Immediately following his performance in the Wolf Den on Friday, June 19th, rising Country music star Eric Church will participate in a “Signings & Sightings” event. This exclusive “Signings & Sightings” event will take place on the Spin Street Stage in The Shops at Mohegan Sun concourse, and is sponsored by Spin Street and The Shops at Mohegan Sun.
Eric Church’s performance is at 8:00pm in the Wolf Den. The Wolf Den is free and open to the public and seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Eric Church’s album Carolina will be available on the day of and leading up to this event in Spin Street, located in The Shops concourse.
North Carolina native Eric Church has built up an impressive catalogue of Country music since forming a solid partnership with producer Jay Joyce just prior to the recording of his debut album Sinner Like Me. The single “How Bout You” landed on the Country Top 20 chart and Sinner Like Me went on to be a huge success both commercially and critically. Church’s sophomore LP Carolina released this year, is already being touted as a “must-have” by fans and critics alike. The album teams Church and Joyce up once again and features the hit single “Love Your Love the Most” accompanied by standout tracks like “Longer Gone” and “Without You Here.”
Due to the short timeframe for the event and the number of fans expected, Eric Church will only be signing copies of his CDs. Absolutely no memorabilia of any kind can be signed.
Collaborating with Spin Street, Mohegan Sun’s one-of-a-kind “Signings & Sightings” program provides guests the opportunity to meet entertainment superstars and world-
renowned artists. In addition, the program provides entertainers the opportunity to get
up-close-and-personal with their fans in a unique and exciting venue in which to showcase their latest work. “Signings & Sightings” events are free and open to the public.
Spin Street, located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, is one of the nation’s premier high- end music, movies, and memorabilia entertainment stores offering thousands of CDs spanning every genre imaginable from the roaring 20s through today and an unmatched selection of DVDs and video games. Spin Street carries an astounding array of personalized and one-of-a-kind pieces of autographed music, film and sports memorabilia and routinely hosts personal appearances by many of today’s musical heroes in intimate after-show CD signings.
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 31, 2009 | Entertainment, General News
77 WABC and Lumber Liquidators present “Imus at Night” with special guests “The Levon Helm Band” on April 16th in The Cabaret Theatre
For the first time ever, 77 WABC and Lumber Liquidators present “Imus at Night” on Thursday, April 16th at 7:00pm. This gut-busting night of comedy will feature Karith Foster, Tony Powell, Rob Bartlett, Warner Wolf and the I-Man himself with special guests “The Levon Helm Band.”
Tickets can be purchased through 77 WABC on www.WABCradio.com for $100.00 and will include a cocktail hour in The Cabaret Theatre from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. At 7:00pm the show begins for a hilarious night to remember. The following morning The Imus in the Morning program will broadcast live from the Mohegan Sun Wolf Den from 6:00am-10:00am and free admission will be open to the public. Guests who bring their “Imus at Night” ticket stub to the broadcast will be entered for a chance to win great prizes. All ticket sales will benefit the Imus Ranch for kids with Cancer.
Imus broadcasted his first program from New York City back in 1971. Since his broadcasting career began, Imus has been on the cover of Newsweek Magazine and Time Magazine named him one of the 25 most influential Americans. He is a 4-time recipient of the Marconi Award from the National Association Of Broadcasters and a member of the prestigious Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame. He’s been featured on NBC’s “Today” show and CBS’ “60 Minutes and a guest of Charlie Rose, David Letterman and Larry King. Today, the Imus in the Morning program is syndicated to over fifty radio stations nationally via the ABC Radio Network and is also simulcast daily on RFD-TV from 6:00am-9:00am, reaching a large nationwide cable audience.
Karith Foster is one of the hottest comics to come out of New York City according to both The Hollywood Reporter and Backstage Magazine who named her one of the “Top 10 Comics to Watch” in 2004. Currently she can be seen on Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend” and giving commentary on VH1’s –“Best Week Ever” and other “All Access” shows. Her recent television appearances include NBC’s “Today Show” & “Last Comic Standing”, BET’s “Top 25…”, Discovery Times “Yearbook”. She recently started her own production company, KYPB Productions, LLC and features female showcases entitled “Girls du Jour”.
Native New Yorker Tony Powell has appeared on The Chris Rock Show, NBC’s Showtime at the Apollo, A&E’s Comedy on the Road, and has opened for celebrity music groups such as The Ojays, and the Whispers and has worked as the studio warm-up act for Bill Cosby and Nickelodeon’s Keenan and Kel show. Powell has also appeared on three national television commercials (Visa, Dawn Detergent and Ritz Crackers). Tony was also the radio voice of ”Mr. Chill” for Miller Genuine Draft and the U.S. Army reserves. Powell’s voice has also been featured in national radio spots for Fila and Heineken.
Rob Bartlett started performing stand-up comedy in 1978 hoping it would lead to a career in acting. Nearly 30 years later, Rob has become one of the most versatile performers around. He is a successful actor, standup comedian, radio personality and writer. He has headlined at the Sands Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Atlantic City’s Tropicana and Hilton Hotels and Mohegan Sun. On television, Rob has appeared as a stand up comedian on the MTV Half Hour Comedy Hour, Standup Spotlight on VH1 and on Late Night with David Letterman and Conan O’Brian.
The Levon Helm Band led by Levon Helm features his daughter Amy Helm, along with Larry Campbell, Teresa Williams, Jimmy Vivino, Mike Merritt, Brian Mitchell, Erik Lawrence, Steven Bernstein and blues harmonica player Little Sammy Davis. His 2007 comeback album Dirt Farmer earned the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Folk Album in February 2008, and in November of that year, Rolling Stone magazine ranked him #91 in the list of The 100 Greatest Singers of All Time.
For more information on “Imus at Night” with special guests “The Levon Helm Band” 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.
Dec 18, 2008 | Entertainment
Manic Monday dance party in the Wolf Den begins in January
Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den will be Southeastern Connecticut’s newest place to see and be seen on Monday nights when DJ Mike takes the stage to spin all your favorite classic hits. Beginning at 8:00pm on Monday, January 5th patrons will have the opportunity to get their week started right by cutting the rug on Monday nights in the Wolf Den. Admission to DJ in the Den is free, but all patrons must be 21 or over.
DJ Mike got his start as a DJ in 1992, about 1,600 gigs ago. He honed his skills in downtown Hartford at one of Connecticut’s largest and most successful nightclubs, The Brickyard. For over seven years he performed to crowds of over 600 people a night, and to over 6000 people at the annual outdoor Hartford Block Parties. With a vast music knowledge that is second to none, DJ Mike has amassed a song collection that spans from the 50’s to today’s current Top 40. But more importantly, knowing what to play for all generations and all settings is what has made him one of the most sought-after DJ’s in not only the areas top clubs, but at all the top banquet facilities in New England.
For more information on DJ in the 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.
