May 22, 2015 | Battle of the Bands, Breakers, Entertainment
Band awarded $10,000 grand prize
WILKES-BARRE, PA (May 22, 2015) – At the long-a
waited grand finale on Thursday, May 21st, Rock/Alternative band Stealing Neil was crowned the winner of Mohegan Sun Pocono’s 5th Battle of the Bands at Breakers, and awarded the $10,000 grand prize.
Founded in 2004, Stealing Neil has cultivated a devoted and ever-growing following thanks to the diverse talents of the band’s current lineup including lead singer and guitarist R.J. Scouton, lead guitarist Jared Scavone, rhythm guitarist Pauly Young, drummer Tony Scavone and bassist/vocalist Bruce Christian. The band’s set list is wide-ranging, thanks to the members’ eclectic and varied musical influences of Grunge, Country, Classic Rock and Hair Metal.
The 2nd, 3rd and 4th place winners of the event were Nowhere Slow, Coast 2 Coast and Facing the Giants, and each was also awarded a cash prize.
To learn more about Stealing Neil and their future shows, visit facebook.com/stealing.neil.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN POCONO:
Mohegan Sun Pocono, owned by the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, is one of the most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in Pennsylvania. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Sun Pocono features a 238-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 82,000 square feet of gaming space including 91 live table games, 2,300 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Sun Pocono is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware. More information is available by calling 1.888.WIN.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, download our app and view us on YouTube.
May 15, 2015 | Battle of the Bands, Breakers, Entertainment, Holiday, Racing, Special Events, Terrace
Memorial Day weekend is almost here and it’s a great time to enjoy Mohegan Sun Pocono. Join Mohegan Sun Pocono from Thursday, May 21st through Monday, May 25th for a weekend full of entertainment including live music, exciting horse racing and the opening of the spectacular outdoor Terrace.
The fun begins on Thursday, May 21st at 8:00pm at Breakers where four lucky finalists will compete in the grand finale of the Battle of the Bands and the winner of this year’s competition will be chosen. Since March 12th, 32 bands have competed in this, the 5th year of the event, and it’s finally down to the final four—Nowhere Slow, Coast 2 Coast, Stealing Neil and Facing the Giants. Come on out to see the action and cheer for your favorite band to win the grand prize of $10,000!
On Friday, May 22nd, unwind and have a drink at the Terrace before you begin your weekend. Located just off the hotel lobby, the Terrace is a relaxing outdoor venue with cozy seating surrounding an open fire, with live entertainment from Mike Dougherty on Friday, May 22nd and Music for Models on Saturday, May 23rd. Also on Friday and Saturday nights, dance to live entertainment at Bar Louie, Breakers and Ruth’s Chris Steak House, or enjoy a fun night of laughs with Kevin Downey Jr., Marc Yaffee and Scott Bruce at Wise Crackers Comedy club.
On Saturday, May 23rd at 8:00pm, Blues Traveler brings their high energy performance and top hits like “Hook,” “Run-Around
” and “But Anyway” to the stage in the Keystone Grand Ballroom. Since their Top 10 success of Four over twenty years ago, these Rock icons have released numerous albums, including their 12th and most recent, Blow up the Moon, on April 7th. Tickets are still available for $50.00, $30.00 and $20.00 through Ticketmaster or at the Mohegan Sun Pocono Box Office.
If it’s harness racing that you’re after, there’s plenty of action on Saturday and Sunday at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono. At 6:30pm on both days, cheer for your favorite horse from the outdoor grandstand and patio, or enjoy the outstanding view of the track and surrounding mountains while dining at Pacers Clubhouse.
For more information on happenings at Mohegan Sun Pocono over Memorial Day weekend and beyond, visit their website.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN POCONO:
Mohegan Sun Pocono, owned by the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, is one of the most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in Pennsylvania. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Sun Pocono features a 238-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 82,000 square feet of gaming space including 91 live table games, 2,300 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Sun Pocono is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware. More information is available by calling 1.888.WIN.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, download our app and view us on YouTube.
May 15, 2015 | Battle of the Bands, Breakers, Entertainment, Special Events
WHAT:
Mohegan Sun Pocono is excited to choose the winner of its 5th Battle of the Bands competition on Thursday, May 21st. Come enjoy the live music and cheer on your favorite band to win the $1
0,000 grand prize!
WHEN:
Thursday, May 21st
Breakers at Mohegan Sun Pocono
8:00pm to Midnight
IN DETAIL:
Since March 12th, 32 bands have competed in Mohegan Sun Pocono’s 5th Battle of the Bands competition, and on Thursday, May 21st the winner will finally be chosen and awarded the grand prize of $10,000 cash. The finalists to compete are Nowhere Slow, Coast 2 Coast, Stealing Neil and Facing the Giants.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN POCONO:
Mohegan Sun Pocono, owned by the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, is one of the most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in Pennsylvania. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Sun Pocono features a 238-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 82,000 square feet of gaming space including 91 live table games, 2,300 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Sun Pocono is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware. More information is available by calling 1.888.WIN.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, download our app and view us on YouTube.
Oct 14, 2014 | Entertainment, Special Events
Join us on Friday, October 31st for a night of live music, a costume contest, delicious cocktails and more!
WHAT:
Boo Bash at Breakers is back this Halloween for a spooktacular Halloween Costume Party and Contest at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs!
WHEN:
Halloween, Friday, October 31st
Registration from 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Costume Judging from 9:00pm -11:00pm
Contest Winners announced at 11:15pm
IN DETAIL:
Grab your masks, superhero tights or angel wings and head to Breakers at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs for the third annual Halloween Boo Bash Costume Party, where all walks of life are welcome. Arrive dressed to kill and register your get-up in the Costume Contest – 1st Place costume will win $1,000 in cash, 2nd Place costume will win a Hotel and Concert prize pack and 3rd Place costume will win a concert prize pack. Enjoy the Boo Bash drink special, Shock Potion, while Nowhere Slow provides the party tunes all night long.
Note: Guests must be 21 or over and present a valid ID.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO DOWNS:
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, owned by the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut is one of the most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in Pennsylvania. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs features a 238-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 82,000 square feet of gaming space including 87 live table games, 2,300 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware. More information is available by calling 1.888.WIN.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, download our app and view us on YouTube
Nov 4, 2013 | Entertainment, Special Events
Calling the Northeast’s best bands to compete for cash prizes and a chance to open for a national headliner
WHAT: Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs will host its 4th Battle of the Bands competition at Breakers from February 26th – May 21st, 2014. Bands are now being considered for the competition with a deadline to enter set for Friday, January 10th, 2014.
WHEN/WHERE: Bands have until January 10, 2014 to enter
The competition will take place from February 26th – May 21st 2014
Inside Breakers at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs
IN DETAIL: Is your band the best in the Northeast? Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs hosts its 4th Battle of the Bands competition to answer that very question. It all kicks off with the first Battle of the Bands showcase on Wednesday, February 26 2014 inside Breakers at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.
Each week from February 26th – May 21st, cheer on the bands as they compete for cash prizes and bragging rights. The grand prize winning band will take home $10,000 and a chance to open for a national headliner. The second place band will win $4,000, with the third place band winning $2,500.
Bands interested in competing can enter Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’ Battle of the Bands no later than 5:00pm on Friday, January 10th, 2014. Forty bands will be selected to compete. Interested bands can learn how to enter the competition by visiting Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’ website.
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waited grand finale on Thursday, May 21st, Rock/Alternative band Stealing Neil was crowned the winner of Mohegan Sun Pocono’s 5th Battle of the Bands at Breakers, and awarded the $10,000 grand prize.
