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This "Concert Photo Gallery Page" is dedicated
to
The
Mohegan Sun Casino
located in Uncasville,
Connecticut. Open seven days
a week The Mohegan Sun offers a wide variety of
top shelf "live" entertainment in three different and excellent venues all
located inside of their spectacular top of the line casino. The "Mohegan Sun Arena", which holds
up to 10,000 fans, has already won the prestigious award as one
of the "Best New
Concert Venues" in the USA, and has been attracting the biggest names in the music
industry. Also, the casino offers the beautiful "Cabaret" with it's relaxed and
comfortable setting, the cabaret offers you big names in stand-up comedy as well as
"live" legendary bands. And of course we can't forget the beautiful and intimate
"Wolf Den Lounge" located in the teepee like setting found in the center of the
original "Earth" casino.
At The Wolf Den Lounge there is never a cover charge (Free) to see
great bands perform "live" in concert.
All in all, the Mohegan Sun
has a lot to
offer concert fans. Mohegan Sun Casino is doing
a great Job of providing
concerts fans with the very best in "live" music.
Attention Connecticut
Bands and Musicians!
The Music
Lens is starting a brand new
Television show. This new rock 'n roll
program will
be aired on Public Access Television throughout the entire state of
Connecticut. If you or your band would like to be showcased on this brand
new program that is guaranteed to get lots of attention, then you should
send an email to
john@musiclens.com
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Jimi Bell, Connecticut's
premier heavy metal guitarist rocks in a
big way.
Check out his website at www.jimibell.com
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Jeff Pitchell has been playing the Guitar for over 20 years. At age 15 he won a
contest sponsored by Ovation Guitars, as the "Best Guitarist" in the state. At
age 28, he was voted Best Blues Player in the June/July Issue of Metro Magazine in
addition to being voted the "#1 Blues Band" by the Advocate’s Readers Poll.
Jeff has performed and recorded with many prominent musicians such as, Clarence Clemmons
of the East Street Band, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jaimoe, Leslie
West, J. Geils, Ted Nugent, Rick Derringer, Jeff Healey, James Cotton, Roomful of Blues,
John Cafferty Band, The Marshall Tucker Band, César Díaz, IRON BUTTERFLY, Bo Diddley,
etc... To view Upcoming shows of the Connecticut talent you can visit his website at www.jeffpitchell.com
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To have your band listed on this page: Email
a photo and information to - john@musiclens.com
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echo JANES is a five piece all-female Hartford,
Connecticut-based original
rock band. Along with their diverse musical influences the band uniquely
blends acoustic and electric guitars, excellent songwriting, a driving
rhythm section and catchy musical hooks. Known for their rich two
and
three-part vocal harmonies, their ability to incorporate three electric
guitar parts in any given song combined with their rock/blues/folk
influences, echo JANES has drawn musical comparisons to bands like Sister Hazel, The
Indigo Girls, and classic rock band Lynryd Skynyrd. The band has opened for national
acts like Concrete Blonde, Janis Ian, The BoDeans, Tribe, Clarence Clemons, Nils Lofgren,
The Committments, Universal Honey and others.
Two Fisted Law is a pop/punk band from Danbury, Connecticut, with
2 awesome guitarists, an unstoppable drummer, an amazing vocalist, and an incredible
bassist. Nothing but original music comes out of these guys, and with their energetic
sound and creative lyrics, that's more than enough reason to check them out. www.twofistedlaw.com
Guy Malone is a five piece jam band from
Connecticut. The band blends jazz, rock, funk, Latin and reggae to create their unique
sound. Formed in 1999 the band has played in various venues in the Northeast including the
Lion's Den - NYC, The Elbow Room in NYC, Webster Underground - Hartford CT, Sulky's Pub -
Hartford CT to name a few. The band has produced a Studio Demo CD and a killer live CD
that was recorded in May 2002. You can visit their website at http://www.guymalone.net
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RED CHINA BLUE is
a four member, high-energy, hard rock band from the Valley area in Connecticut. They cover songs from Ozzy, Creed, Motley Crue,
Alice in Chains, Journey, and Twisted Sister. RCB
also has 5 original songs (available on CD). These four men known as
RED CHINA BLUE promise
to be nothing short of unstoppable. To find out more about RCB
and get show updates visit www.redchinablue.com
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Grand Finale, A punk/alternative band from Bristol, CT is emerging as a serious
band here to stay. They have numerous original songs, and have a few covers which they
spiced up a bit. Influences include punk bands like MxPx, Rancid, Newfound Glory, and many
others, and Metal and alternative bands such as POD, Black Label Society, and Ozzy. They
have a 5 track demo recorded, and have a cd written too. Grand
Finale can play with a huge amount of energy, which is what they are all about. You can view their website right www.freewebs.com/grandfinale or www.grandfinale.tk
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FRESHMEN 15 are the
latest hard hitting, hard playing, Rock Band to hit
South Eastern Connecticut. They play an exciting balance of recent and classic rock covers
and a stage presence that electrifies any audience and gets them up and dancing,
Freshmen 15 has a growing and loyal, dedicated group of followers.
You can learn more about them at www.freshmen15.com
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Kianti plays progressive
groove rock from Bethel, CT.
Kianti formed in the Spring of 2001.
They recorded a 6-song EP "Inner State of Flow" in January 2002.
Check out their website www.kianti.freeservers.com
to find out more about the band and show dates.
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For the past 12 years Garry
& the Moodswingers have been performing
their rockin' rhythm & blues show at concerts, weddings, corporate events,
clubs, music festivals and swing dances. Combining Swing, Motown, Oldies
and Classic Rock, the band's wide appeal gets everyone out on the dance floor.
The band has also released two CDs to wide critical acclaim.
Garry & the Moodswingers have opened
for
Delbert McClinton
The Fabulous Thunderbirds
Roomful of Blues
and others on the concert scene.
Check out their website at http://www.moodswingers.net/main.htm
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"Crush"
This female fronted band has been
performing for 6 years. Diversity in their musical styles and influences has enabled the
members of CRUSH
to develop a powerful and highly energetic production. Three part harmonies add to
the tight musical resonance heard by CRUSH fans who love a variety of artists like Melissa
Etheridge and Pink to Creed and Alice in Chains. As lead vocalist and belly button
extraordinary, Patty puts a twist on the typical female fronts. Her diversity,
range and style set CRUSH apart from other bands which is apparent in the aggressive and innovative
manner in which she performs.
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High Speed Steel are
a heavy metal band located in Naugatuck, Connecticut. They play music from Iron
Maiden, Judas Priest, Queensryche, Godsmack, Disturbed.....
They try to mix it up with the older metal and the newer metal to keep all age groups
happy.
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The Band: Jeff Wheeler, Paul Mission, Jimi Bell, Clark Denis,
Paul Lusky
To get more information on Diamondback check out their website at www.diamondbackband.com
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Max Creek, a regional phenomenon is one of
the most electrifying live acts on the Eastern seaboard today. Max Creek brings to the
stage a wide variety of musical experience, from the blues to ballads to hard- edged rock
n' roll, to early San Francisco era improv. This five man band has a unique style, and
their blend of original songs and classic covers has gained them remarkable respect and a
large following which continues to grow.
To learn more about Max Creek you can check them out at www.maxcreek.com
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