UNCASVILLE, CT - August is the 40th anniversary of Woodstock and five flower-powered originators of rock are teaming up for an unforgettable evening at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie, Felix Cavaliere of The Rascals, Chuck Negron formerly of Three Dog Night, Mountain featuring Leslie West & Corky Laing and Badfinger featuring Joey Molland will perform live August 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets for this sensational lineup are $40 and go on sale May 15 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster's national toll free Charge by Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets may also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, May 16th subject to availability.
The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie are an American Pop and Folk band that exploded onto the scene in the late 60s and became notable with their cover version of Bob Dylan's hits "It Ain't Me Babe" ; and "Happy Together." They have released two greatest hits albums and have been credited with numerous Top 40 hits.
Felix Cavaliere of The Rascals is an accomplished American producer and musician. His stint with The Young Rascals jumpstarted his career, where he produced acts like Laura Nyro and Jimmie Spheeris. He went on to have a Billboard hit in 1980 as a solo artist with "Only a Lonely Heart Sees." Cavaliere will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on June 18, 2009.
Chuck Negron formerly of Three Dog Night joined the band in 1968, which became one of the most successful acts of the late 60s and 70s. Negron went on to pursue a solo career in which he recorded several albums including 1995's Am I Still In Your Heart, 1996's Joy to the World and 1999's Long Road Back. Chuck has since been touring solo and wrote a book in 2000 entitled Three Dog Nightmare: The Chuck Negron Story.
Mountain featuring Leslie West & Corky Laing has recorded over fifteen albums and countless Billboard chart hits since the 1960s. The band's 1970 hit "Mississippi Queen" skyrocketed into commercial success. To this day, the Rock masterpiece remains their signature song with countless movie and commercial references. VH1 ranked the band #98 on its 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock.
Badfinger featuring Joey Molland has recorded over ten albums and has had countless Billboard hits including "Come and Get It" which peaked at #3 on the Billboard charts in 1969. The band is known as one of the earliest representatives of the Power Pop genre.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Jay-Z to perform at Mohegan Sun with special guest Ciara
UNCASVILLE, CT - Jay-Z, one of the biggest names in rap/hip-hop music, is set to perform live at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, July 10 at 8 p.m. with special guest Ciara.
Tickets are $110 and $70 and go on sale May 15 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster's national toll free Charge by Phone number 1.800. 745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets may also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, May 16th subject to availability.
A multiple Grammy, AMA and VMA award winner, Jay-Z has continued to set the bar for all artists and entrepreneurs. Co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records, he currently is the President of Rocawear, part owner of the New Jersey Nets and co-owner of the successful 40/40 chain. Most recently, Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter held the title of President of Def Jam Records where he helped guide the careers of superstar artists and multiple Grammy nominees such as Rihanna, Ne-Yo, NAS, Kanye West and Young Jeezy.
Ciara recently released her latest studio effort, Fantasy Ride, on May 5th. She currently has two hit singles riding the airwaves; "Never Ever" featuring rapper Young Jeezy and "Love Sex Magic" featuring Justin Timberlake.
For more information on Jay-Z and special guest Ciara 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.
Tickets are $110 and $70 and go on sale May 15 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster's national toll free Charge by Phone number 1.800. 745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets may also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, May 16th subject to availability.
A multiple Grammy, AMA and VMA award winner, Jay-Z has continued to set the bar for all artists and entrepreneurs. Co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records, he currently is the President of Rocawear, part owner of the New Jersey Nets and co-owner of the successful 40/40 chain. Most recently, Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter held the title of President of Def Jam Records where he helped guide the careers of superstar artists and multiple Grammy nominees such as Rihanna, Ne-Yo, NAS, Kanye West and Young Jeezy.
Ciara recently released her latest studio effort, Fantasy Ride, on May 5th. She currently has two hit singles riding the airwaves; "Never Ever" featuring rapper Young Jeezy and "Love Sex Magic" featuring Justin Timberlake.
For more information on Jay-Z and special guest Ciara 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.
Stone Temple Pilots return to Mohegan Sun
UNCASVILLE, CT - Following an incredibly successful reunion tour last year, Stone Temple Pilots are hitting the road again and will be making a stop at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, July 17th at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $54.50 and $44.50 and go on sale May 16 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster's national to ll free Charge by Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets may also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Sunday, May 17th subject to availability.
For more information on Stone Temple Pilots 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.
Tickets are $54.50 and $44.50 and go on sale May 16 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster's national to ll free Charge by Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets may also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Sunday, May 17th subject to availability.
For more information on Stone Temple Pilots 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.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Sutherland charged in head-butt claim
By COLLEEN LONG
Associated Press Writer
NEW YORK — Kiefer Sutherland was charged with misdemeanor assault Thursday for allegedly head-butting a fashion designer at a Manhattan nightclub.
The star of Fox television’s “24” reported to a lower Manhattan police station in a Lincoln Town Car alongside his lawyers, but he did not speak to reporters.
Sutherland, 42, was interviewed by investigators, given a ticket, ordered to appear in court June 22 and released on his own recognizance. The minor charge is akin to a speeding ticket.
But the case could create another major legal hassle for Sutherland, who served 48 days in jail on a drunken-driving charge in California last year.
The designer, Jack McCollough of the high-end Proenza Schouler fashion house, claims Sutherland attacked him after an argument, leaving him with a cut on his face. The incident happened about 2 a.m. Tuesday.
Detectives were planning to question actress Brooke Shields as a witness because she was at the trendy SoHo nightspot SubMercer, in the basement of the Mercer Hotel, where the altercation took place. Drinks at the ultra-hip club cost around $15.
No decision has been made on whether the charge will affect Sutherland’s probation for a drunken-driving conviction in Los Angeles, said Frank Mateljan, a spokesman for the Los Angeles City Attorney.
Sutherland pleaded no contest to driving with a blood-alcohol level above the legal limit of 0.08 percent.
He was sentenced to 30 days, in addition to 18 days for violating probation in a 2004 drunken-driving arrest.
Representatives for Sutherland, Shields and McCollough did not return several calls seeking comment.
Sutherland, who plays dashing federal counterterrorism agent Jack Bauer on “24,” won a Golden Globe and an Emmy for best actor, and has been nominated multiple times for his work on the wildly popular show. His gritty portrayal of the counterterrorism agent has made Bauer an iconic character.
The current season — the show’s seventh — finds Bauer scrambling through Washington to save the world from its latest bad day. Sutherland also has signed on for an eighth season. The show airs on Mondays.
Associated Press Writer
NEW YORK — Kiefer Sutherland was charged with misdemeanor assault Thursday for allegedly head-butting a fashion designer at a Manhattan nightclub.
The star of Fox television’s “24” reported to a lower Manhattan police station in a Lincoln Town Car alongside his lawyers, but he did not speak to reporters.
Sutherland, 42, was interviewed by investigators, given a ticket, ordered to appear in court June 22 and released on his own recognizance. The minor charge is akin to a speeding ticket.
But the case could create another major legal hassle for Sutherland, who served 48 days in jail on a drunken-driving charge in California last year.
The designer, Jack McCollough of the high-end Proenza Schouler fashion house, claims Sutherland attacked him after an argument, leaving him with a cut on his face. The incident happened about 2 a.m. Tuesday.
Detectives were planning to question actress Brooke Shields as a witness because she was at the trendy SoHo nightspot SubMercer, in the basement of the Mercer Hotel, where the altercation took place. Drinks at the ultra-hip club cost around $15.
No decision has been made on whether the charge will affect Sutherland’s probation for a drunken-driving conviction in Los Angeles, said Frank Mateljan, a spokesman for the Los Angeles City Attorney.
Sutherland pleaded no contest to driving with a blood-alcohol level above the legal limit of 0.08 percent.
He was sentenced to 30 days, in addition to 18 days for violating probation in a 2004 drunken-driving arrest.
Representatives for Sutherland, Shields and McCollough did not return several calls seeking comment.
Sutherland, who plays dashing federal counterterrorism agent Jack Bauer on “24,” won a Golden Globe and an Emmy for best actor, and has been nominated multiple times for his work on the wildly popular show. His gritty portrayal of the counterterrorism agent has made Bauer an iconic character.
The current season — the show’s seventh — finds Bauer scrambling through Washington to save the world from its latest bad day. Sutherland also has signed on for an eighth season. The show airs on Mondays.
Chris Brown's lawyer wants LAPD records
By ANTHONY McCARTNEY
The Associated Press
LOS ANGELES — Chris Brown’s attorney is seeking police records to try to find out who leaked information about the alleged beating of Rihanna.
Attorney Mark Geragos filed a motion Wednesday in Los Angeles, seeking police personnel and investigative records.
Geragos wrote that he wants the documents to see if he can discredit or attack the credibility of police witnesses during a preliminary hearing in early June. Geragos wrote that if the files contain evidence of police misconduct, they may form a basis for the case against the R&B singer to be dismissed.
He also wants the files of a police investigation into the leaking of a photo of a bruised and battered Rihanna that was leaked to celebrity gossip Web site TMZ.
Brown, 20, remains free on bail after his Feb. 8 arrest with his then-girlfriend.
Geragos wrote in the filing that he believes a Los Angeles Police Department officer sold the photo to TMZ.
However the site acquired the photo, Brown’s attorney wrote that it has been damaging to the singer’s case.
“The purpose of the leak was necessarily for profit and to vilify Mr. Brown and poison the potential jury pool,” Geragos wrote.
The Associated Press
LOS ANGELES — Chris Brown’s attorney is seeking police records to try to find out who leaked information about the alleged beating of Rihanna.
Attorney Mark Geragos filed a motion Wednesday in Los Angeles, seeking police personnel and investigative records.
Geragos wrote that he wants the documents to see if he can discredit or attack the credibility of police witnesses during a preliminary hearing in early June. Geragos wrote that if the files contain evidence of police misconduct, they may form a basis for the case against the R&B singer to be dismissed.
He also wants the files of a police investigation into the leaking of a photo of a bruised and battered Rihanna that was leaked to celebrity gossip Web site TMZ.
Brown, 20, remains free on bail after his Feb. 8 arrest with his then-girlfriend.
Geragos wrote in the filing that he believes a Los Angeles Police Department officer sold the photo to TMZ.
However the site acquired the photo, Brown’s attorney wrote that it has been damaging to the singer’s case.
“The purpose of the leak was necessarily for profit and to vilify Mr. Brown and poison the potential jury pool,” Geragos wrote.
Sugarland replaced by Jason Aldean, Little Big Town
UNCASVILLE — Keith Urban’s “Escape Together World Tour” today named Jason Aldean and Little Big Town to replace Sugarland for Urban’s opening acts at Mohegan Sun. This comes as a result of Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles being put on vocal rest.
Aldean was scheduled to appear May 7, while Little Big Town will open the May 8 performance. Both shows begin at 7:30pm.
Ticket’s can be returned at point of purchase for a full refund prior to entering the arena. Refunds will not be honored once shows commence.
Aldean was scheduled to appear May 7, while Little Big Town will open the May 8 performance. Both shows begin at 7:30pm.
Ticket’s can be returned at point of purchase for a full refund prior to entering the arena. Refunds will not be honored once shows commence.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Promoter: Rihanna shelves May concert
By BARBARA SURK
The Associated Press
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Rihanna has shelved plans for a concert later this month in Dubai because the timing was “inappropriate,” a Middle East concert promoter said Tuesday.
Yassin Matbouly, managing director of Vibe Entertainment Management Agency, said the Dubai-based promoter got “nothing in writing” from Rihanna’s agents but was made to understand from managers negotiating the May 28 gig in the Gulf sheikdom that it won’t work out.
The development came shortly after the pop star made a comeback on the red carpet in New York, arriving late Monday at the annual Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum gala. She did not speak to the press.
The Dubai concert was to be Rihanna’s first singing performance since her then-boyfriend Chris Brown was accused of beating her up in February.
Brown was arrested Feb. 8 and charged with felony assault and making criminal threats. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges. May 28 is also the date due for a hearing in Brown’s case.
Matbouly said he was not aware of any connection between the two events.
He said May 28 was Vibe’s preferred date to host Rihanna in Dubai, but in a month and a half of negotiations with Rihanna, her managers never fully committed to it.
“We put an offer across with a large amount of money, and it unfortunately did not happen,” Matbouly said. “We heard it was inappropriate timing for her to have a public concert.”
He added the company remains interested in hosting Rihanna in the region and will try to reschedule the concert.
The Associated Press
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Rihanna has shelved plans for a concert later this month in Dubai because the timing was “inappropriate,” a Middle East concert promoter said Tuesday.
Yassin Matbouly, managing director of Vibe Entertainment Management Agency, said the Dubai-based promoter got “nothing in writing” from Rihanna’s agents but was made to understand from managers negotiating the May 28 gig in the Gulf sheikdom that it won’t work out.
The development came shortly after the pop star made a comeback on the red carpet in New York, arriving late Monday at the annual Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum gala. She did not speak to the press.
The Dubai concert was to be Rihanna’s first singing performance since her then-boyfriend Chris Brown was accused of beating her up in February.
Brown was arrested Feb. 8 and charged with felony assault and making criminal threats. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges. May 28 is also the date due for a hearing in Brown’s case.
Matbouly said he was not aware of any connection between the two events.
He said May 28 was Vibe’s preferred date to host Rihanna in Dubai, but in a month and a half of negotiations with Rihanna, her managers never fully committed to it.
“We put an offer across with a large amount of money, and it unfortunately did not happen,” Matbouly said. “We heard it was inappropriate timing for her to have a public concert.”
He added the company remains interested in hosting Rihanna in the region and will try to reschedule the concert.
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