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On March 17, Middletown native Andrew Moore, 29, found himself drumming onstage at Mohegan Sun Arena in front of 10,000 people. The crowd was there to see The Killers, a band Moore has admired for as long as he has been playing music, and for whom he had also shown up to watch live.

“Okay, this is a gig. Treat this like a gig. These are your bandmates now,” Moore thought to himself as he performed the song “For Reasons Unknown.”

Connecticut drummer Andrew Moore plays with The Killers at Mohegan Sun Arena on March 17, 2023.

Contributed Photo/Andrew Moore

Knowing that the band would sometimes pull fans onstage to play with them during this particular song, Moore had come prepared with a sign that said, “Can I play the drums (please)?” The sign had been confiscated by security, but not before lead singer Brandon Flowers had the chance to catch a glimpse of it.

“You know the song? You know the stops and everything? We’ve been burned a couple of times,” Flowers asked Moore before he invited him on stage. “Don’t you let me down. Come on up.”

“For Reasons Unknown,” is a cut off of the band’s 2006 album “Sam’s Town,” and Moore knows it well. After finishing the song, Flowers told the crowd that Moore was “restoring our faith in humanity.” 

A drummer since the age of 10, Moore has played in a number of different bands, including one of his current bands, Dizzie Pocket. As a live drummer for Nashville musician…

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The “Connecticut Fishing & Outdoor Show” is coming to Mohegan Sun this Friday, March 24. Show hours: Friday 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free Parking.

Larger than last year, the three-day event showcases a wide variety of outdoor activities including freshwater and saltwater fishing, hunting, kayaking, paddle boards, safaris, hunting dog training. Designed for longtime fishing, hunting and outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to learn more. Great for families!

►Over 200 booths/125 Exhibitors selling the newest fishing, hunting & outdoor equipment, fishing boats.

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►Expert-led Seminars/Programs on many topics.

►Fly Casting demos by experts in 2 locations: on a 5,000-gallon Hawg Trough Live Fish Tank. and on the show’s fly cast pond.

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►Animal Adventures Family Zoo & Rescue Center bringing alligator, porcupine, Burmese python snake, skunk, owl, bunny, turtles and tortoise. Presentations: Friday 3 p.m.; Saturday/Sunday 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Exhibit times: Friday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday/Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

►Kayak Fishing Demonstrations from Three Belles Outfitters and New England Dive.

►Fly-Tying by Experts including Fred Wilson, Leslie Wrixon and Mike Stewart.

►Meet & Schedule Tours with Charter Boat Fishing Captains, Hunting Outfitters, Outdoor Adventure and Safari Promoters.

►CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental & Protection’s (DEEP) latest rules and regulations, and displays on state’s wildlife, fisheries, boating, hunting and parks.

►Hands-On Activities include: BlackHawk virtual fishing fighting chair simulator, and a Laser Shot Range from the CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental & Protection (DEEP).

►How to Use Inflatable Life Jackets by the U.S….

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It’s a good week for singer-songwriters at Connecticut arts venues.

The prolific Ezra Furman is at the Space Ballroom in Hamden. Brian Culbertson, who frequently switches up styles and concepts, is at The Bushnell, and Mexican pop star Ana Gabriel is at Mohegan Sun Arena.

There’s also an array of stand-up comedy this week, including Kathleen Madigan at Foxwoods and five big-time Black comics who make up the “Straight Jokes! No Chaser” tour at Mohegan Sun.

For those who needed a fuller stage, a symphony plays the “E.T.” score live while the movie screens in Waterbury, and all the pomp and grandeur of a Meat Loaf show is captured by the Neverland Express and Caleb Johnson at the Wall Street Theater in Norwalk.

Here are some of the top things to do and see this week in Connecticut arts.

Ezra Furman
Space Ballroom, 295 Treadwell St., Hamden

Scruffy sweet-voiced indie singer/songwriter Ezra Furman released her seventh solo album of the past decade, “All of Us Flames,” last year. Before that, she had three albums with her band The Harpoons. Considering that she came out of the Boston music scene of the 2000s, there’ve been relatively few Furman shows in Connecticut over the years. So make the most of the all-ages one on March 26 at 8 p.m. at the Space Ballroom in Hamden with Alexandra Burnet & the Proven Winners opening. $18. /spaceballroom.com.

Simón Willson Quartet
Center Church, 675 Main St., Hartford

The Simón Willson Quartet says its sound “focuses heavily on the intersectionality of Afro-diasporic musical traditions such as the blues, jazz, Cuban and Brazilian music fused with different elements of the Western classical tradition, the experimental avant-garde, and an awareness and interest in rock and pop expressions.” Bandleader Willson is a bassist and composer. The quartet is…

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WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Dropkick Murphys are set to wrap up their very special acoustic This Machine…Theater Tour will make a stop at the ASM Global managed Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township on Tuesday, March 14, at 7 p.m.

The Wilkes-Barre show is produced by SLP concerts.

Dropkick Murphys announced the full run of dates for Pega Presents…Dropkick Murphys St. Patrick’s Day 2023 Tour. The full-throttle rock tour launches March 1 in Charlotte and culminates with four hometown Boston shows, March 16, 17, 18 & 19. The Rumjacks and Jesse Ahern open most shows.

Tickets for Dropkick Murphys St. Patrick’s Day 2023 Tour show in Wilkes-Barre Township go on sale this Friday, Nov. 18, at 10 a.m. at Ticketmaster.com, SLPConcerts.net,or in person at the NBT Bank Box Office at Mohegan Sun Arena. Visit www.DropkickMurphys.com for more information.

Dropkick Murphys’ current theater tour and new album This Machine Still Kills Fascists have received widespread praise from fans and media. In a recent show review, Americana Highways noted: “The record itself, backed by [Woody] Guthrie’s kindred, rebellious spirit, hit as hard as anything the Murphys have ever done…Throughout the show, the new songs hit as well as the old favorites.”

Mohegan has made moves to strengthen the sports betting capabilities at the operator’s pair of Niagara Falls-based gaming properties via the deployment of Suzohapp terminals.

The installation of the group’s entire sports wagering product ecosystem, including the SBT-1000 terminal, is intended to give Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara the ability to customise and automate the complete cycle.

After recently undertaking a similar installation at 10 Great Canadian Entertainment venues, this latest moves follows the regulatory green-light being issued by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

“Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara are premier locations in the Ontario gaming and sports betting industries and we are honoured to partner with Fallsview Casino Resort, Casino Niagara, and RBY on this project,” stated Todd Sims, Vice President of Sales for Suzohapp.

This partnership sees Mohegan build upon an alliance struck with Kambi earlier in the year, which saw plans disclosed for a total of 36 kiosks to be installed across the pair of aforementioned properties.

Regarding this latest alliance, Richard Taylor, President of Niagara Casinos, said: “We are very excited to partner with Suzohapp as we prepare to launch sports betting at Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara.

“With the changing landscape in gaming, we have been working collaboratively with the OLG, AGCO, and the Province and are excited to launch sports betting in Ontario. Our partnership with Suzohapp will continue to elevate our offerings at Niagara Casinos.”

Ray Pineault, CEO and President of Mohegan, added: “As a leading global entertainment operator, it is imperative that we align strategically with brands who are innovative and provide our guests with state-of-the-art technology to enhance their experience.

“We are pleased to partner with Suzohapp and to introduce their sports betting products…

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Billy Joel will perform in Niagara Falls, Ontario, in February. (Image courtesy of Fallsview Casino Resort)

Tue, Nov 15th 2022 04:30 pm

Legendary musician to celebrate new, state-of-the-art 5,000-seat theater during grand opening of OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino

8 p.m. Feb 25, 2023

Fallsview Casino Resort, Mohegan and the OLG on Tuesday announced one of the greatest singer/songwriter/composers of all time, Billy Joel, will perform at the grand-opening for the new OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on February 25, 2023.

A press release said Joel’s “history-making performance” will mark “the next chapter in the songwriter’s longstanding relationship with Mohegan.”

One of the biggest concert draws in the world, Joel has sold over 160 million records worldwide. He is also the recipient of six Grammy Awards, including the prestigious Grammy Legend Award. Joel has been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and has received numerous industry awards, including a Tony for “Movin’ Out,” a Broadway musical based on Joel’s music.

The press release said, “Billy Joel has been entertaining crowds with his music and incredible on-stage presence since 1972. His hits include ‘Big Shot,’ ‘Piano Man’ and ‘It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me,’ to name just a few – and he has performed at the world’s most prestigious venues, including a 10-show residency at Mohegan Sun Arena. The award-winning venue, located at Mohegan’s flagship property in Uncasville, Connecticut, played host to Joel’s first-ever residency that drew more than 100,000 people to witness the living legend first-hand.”

“From the time we opened the conversation about bringing a world-class venue to Niagara, we knew the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino was going enhance the…

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The pre-sale for the tour is scheduled for Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

CONNECTICUT, USA — Get ready to put on your dancing shoes for a night of salsa.

Grammy-winning singer Marc Anthony will be stopping at Mohegan Sun Arena on February 17, 2023, for his Viviendo Tour. 

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The pre-sale for the tour is scheduled for Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. Ticket prices vary from $181 to $61 and go on sale via Ticketmaster. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office Saturday, November 19, by availability. 

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VIP packages will also be available for those looking to have the VIP experience. The packages allow fans to reserve premium seating dedicated entry, merchandise, a commemorative VIP laminate and more. 

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The Puerto Rican salsa artist is considered one of the most influential artists of his time. The three-time Grammy Award and six-time Latin Grammy award winner has over 7.1 billion views on YouTube and has been credited with over 30 Billboard chart hits. 

Jareliz Diaz is a digital content producer at FOX61 News. She can be reached at jdiaz@fox61.com

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