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The Reducers
The Wolf Den
Formed in the banner year of 1978, New London, Connecticut's Reducers can honestly lay claim to being one of America's original D.I.Y. bands. Guitarists Peter Detmold and Hugh Birdsall formed the nucleus of the group in 1977 when they embarked on a beer soaked journey through the pubs and clubs of London. The Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Jam and a hundred other Punk bands were seen that summer, but from the very start, Peter and Hugh brought another very English influence to their music - Pub Rock bands like the Ducks Deluxe, Rockpile and especially Dr. Feelgood inspired the boys to form their own rockin' outfits.
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Breaking Benjamin & Three Days Grace
with special guest Flyleaf
Mohegan Sun Arena
Two of the hottest young Alt-Rock acts will be teaming up at Mohegan Sun for a performance live in the Arena.
Breaking Benjamin's fourth studio effort, Dear Agony, surfaced in September, debuting at #4 on The Billboard 200. The record's first single, "I Will Not Bow," peaked at #40 on the magazine's Hot 100 chart.
Three Days Grace unveiled its third studio set, Life Starts Now, in September. The album is the group's first release in three years and debuted at #3 on The Billboard 200. The set marks the outfit's second record to be produced by Grammy-nominated Howard Benson (Daughtry, Kelly Clarkson).
Memento Mori, Flyleaf's sophomore album, follows the outfit's eponymous full-length debut, which surfaced in 2005. The first record peaked at #57 on The Billboard 200 and #3 on the magazine's Top Heatseekers chart.
Souled Out
The Wolf Den
Souled Out is a musical ensemble that specializes in the great Motown and Soul sounds. Featuring a three-piece vocal section, the group weaves its way through the Motown and 70s Soul eras with authentic choreographed dance routines and outstanding musicianship. Not only is Souled Out a sensational listening and dancing experience, it is an awesome visual one as well!
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Sophie B. Hawkins
The Wolf Den
Sophie B. Hawkins emerged in 1992 with a fierce bidding war for her debut album, Tongues & Tails. The Columbia Records release quickly went gold, earned her a Grammy nomination for "Best New Artist" and fired a single, "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover," into the Top Five. Another gold album, Whaler, followed two years later along with the single, "As I Lay Me Down" that would chart in Billboard for a record-breaking sixty-seven weeks.
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John Mayer
with special guest Michael Franti & Spearhead
Mohegan Sun Arena
The consistency with which John Mayer combines word craft and melody has earned him rarefied status in popular culture as a genuine and respected songwriter and musician. Since his acclaimed debut in 2001 with Room For Squares, each release has earned John Mayer additional accolades. Through 2003's Heavier Things, his work with John Mayer Trio in 2005, Continuum's 2006 release and now, Battle Studies, John Mayer has established himself as a musician and collaborator who exceeds genre boundaries. The guitarist, vocalist and songwriter has earned seven Grammy Awards and sold nearly 12.5 million albums worldwide.
In May 2007, Time Magazine placed John Mayer on their Time 100 list of the most influential contemporary thinkers, leaders, artists and entertainers. For two consecutive years, Rolling Stone Magazine featured John Mayer on the cover of their annual "Guitar" issue - first with the May 2008 "Living Guitar Legends" issue and then as part of February 2007's "Guitar Heroes" round-ups featuring Mayer with peers and icons alike.
Mayer's latest album, Battle Studies, is the fourth studio album from the seven-time Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter/guitar player/producer and incorporates the warmth, melodies and simplicity of 70s and 80s California Rock and Pop. Battle Studies is a confessional, relaxed and liberated album recorded in a private home in California where Mayer lived and worked over the course of six months before wrapping at the famed Capitol Studios in Los Angeles. The album was co-produced by John Mayer and Steve Jordan and will be released on November 17th on Columbia Records.
Michael Franti's latest CD, All Rebel Rockers, is not only the highest Billboard Top 200 Album chart debut of his career, it has been on that chart longer than any other Franti CD. The CD's smash "Say Hey (I Love You)" is expected to be a certified digital platinum single by the end of this month. Appearances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and other national television outlets have served to drive the more than 3.1 million YouTube views for "Say Hey (I Love You)."
Alien Ant Farm
The Wolf Den
Alien Ant Farm burst onto the Alternative Rock scene in 2001 with their platinum-selling album ANThology. The album spawned the hit single "Movies" as well as a cover of Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal" which attained crossover appeal in the Pop genre.
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Buddy Jewell
The Wolf Den
Buddy Jewell's voice is the voice of experience. It has a friendly, "lived in" quality because, as the old saying goes, he has "been around." Born to a working-class family in Arkansas, Jewell has been singing for his supper since the age of 21, from Texas to Tennessee.
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Tom Cotter
with special guests Kerri Louise and Scott Paparcuri
The Cabaret Theatre
Headliner: Tom Cotter - As seen on The Tonight Show and Comedy Central's Premium Blend
Featured Act: Kerri Louise - As seen on The View and The Apprentice
Opening Act: Scott Paparcuri - As seen on MTV's Spring Break and The Howard Stern Show
*Must be 21 or older unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Special Event
SuperBand will be celebrating the Year of the Tiger in Mohegan Sun Arena.
Tickets are $168.00, $128.00, $88.00 and $58.00 and can be purchased through International Entertainment Marketing based out of New York at 718.888.3113 or through www.iemshowplace.com.
SuperBand is a Mandarin pop band formed by four veteran singers; Lo Ta-yu, Jonathan Lee, Wakin Chau and Chang Chen-yue. These four singers have released a total of 70 albums throughout their careers, 600 main compositions and have performed more than 350 individual concerts. The band was formed in 2008 and the journey kicked off in Taiwan, travelling to China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Canada and the U.S. and will conclude in Taiwan. Mohegan Sun will be the last stop on their tour, as well as their last performance as SuperBand before they resume their individual careers afterwards.
Lo Ta-yu is a Taiwanese singer and songwriter who affected Chinese Pop and Rock music with his melodic lyrics, love songs and witty social and political commentary that he infuses into his more political songs. He is recognized as a major cultural icon in Taiwan, Hong Kong and China.
Jonathan Lee is a Taiwanese record producer, singer and songwriter. Throughout the mid 80s to the 90s, he composed lyrics and melodies for numerous musicians in the Rock Records label, including Jackie Chan and Sandy Lam.Wakin Chau is a Hong Kong singer and actor popular in Taiwan, Hong Kong and China. He has released more than 40 albums and held several international concert tours. He then became a prominent name in the music of Taiwan and has fans of all ages, not only in Asia, but also in North America and Europe. His platinum albums such as You Make Me Happy and Sad, The Flowery Heart and Music Brings Us Together etc have won awards in Taiwan, China, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Chang Chen-yue is another Taiwanese Rock musician known for his 1998 hit song "Ai Wo Bie Zou." He is a songwriter, singer and guitarist and also a dance music DJ under the name DJ Orange. Chang is also an actor who has appeared in a number of films. His 1998 film, Connection by Fate, directed by Wan Jen, was shown at the Venice Film Festival.
Stringfever
The Wolf Den
If you're looking for an evening's entertainment like you've never seen before, then meet Giles, Ralph, Graham & Neal Broadbent, aka Stringfever.
With their electric instruments and unique sound, the world's first genetically modified string quartet combine exceptional musical skill with a real talent for involving and engaging audiences to provide you with a night you'll never forget.
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