Mohegan Pa. extends free Party on the Patio lineup from June 1-Sept. 14 in Wilkes-Barre
From a press release:
New tribute bands will join local favorites for an extended version of Mohegan Pennsylvania’s Party on the Patio summer concert series.
Announced today, the popular weekly shows are set to kick off on Thursday, June 1 and continue every Thursday through Sept. 14. Rock music fans who are 21 and over can gather at the outdoor concert venue at the Wilkes-Barre casino for a party like no other, hosted by DJ Tommy from Scranton classic rock radio station The River 105.
This year’s lineup has been expanded to 16 weeks of live tribute bands, and Completely Unchained (a tribute to Van Halen), Fooz Fighters (a tribute to Foo Fighters), and Country Legends (a tribute to Keith Urban and Garth Brooks) will make their Party on the Patio debut.
Local fan favorites Philadelphia Freedom (a tribute to Elton John), The Idol Kings (a tribute to Journey/REO Speedwagon), Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentleman (a tribute to Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan), and Bon Poison (a tribute to Bon Jovi and Poison) are just a few bands set to rock the stage.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the music starts at 7:30 p.m. There is no cover charge for Party on the Patio. Following the show, the party continues inside with DJ Tommy at Breakers.
After dancing up an appetite, guests can stop by the Mohegan Pennsylvania food tent for freshly grilled burgers and hot dogs or visit a different local food truck each week, including Wicked Pissah Lobster Company, Scarlet Fire Authentic Neapolitan Pizza, Ray’s Porketta, Eat Up Now, D’s Diner on Wheels, 2Wayz One Passion, and Hot Potatoes. Coors Light, Blue Moon, Patio Punch, and a variety of seltzer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages will also be available for purchase.
Party on the Patio 2023 schedule
June 1: Stayin’ Alive, a tribute to the Bee Gees
June 8: Completely Unchained, a tribute to Van Halen
June 15: Back in Black, a tribute to AC/DC
June 22: Fooz Fighters, a tribute to Foo Fighters
June 29: Philadelphia Freedom, a tribute to Elton John
July 6: Best of the Eagles, a tribute to the Eagles
July 13: Black Dog, a tribute to Led Zeppelin
July 20: The Idol Kings, a tribute to Journey and REO Speedwagon
July 27: Red NOT Chili Peppers, a tribute to Red Hot Chili Peppers
Aug. 3: Who’s Bad, a tribute to Michael Jackson
Aug. 10: Rubix Kube, a tribute to the ’80s
Aug. 17: Country Legends, a tribute to Keith Urban and Garth Brooks
Aug. 24: Full Moon Fever, a tribute to Tom Petty
Aug. 31: Tusk, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Sept. 7: Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentleman present “An Evening of Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan”
Sept. 14: Bon Poison, a tribute to Bon Jovi and Poison
The lineup is subject to change. All guests must be 21+ to attend Party on the Patio. Additionally, most areas of Mohegan Pennsylvania are restricted to guests 21 years of age and older, including the hotel, gaming areas, and several restaurants. Valid, unexpired photo identification is required (driver’s license, passport, military ID). Expired identification will not be accepted. Wristbands issued for Party on the Patio are not valid for the gaming floor. All persons, bags, and personal items are subject to inspection. No portable chairs are permitted.
Mohegan Pennsylvania (1280 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre), owned by Mohegan, was the first destination to bring gaming to Pennsylvania in 2006 and has since become one of the premier entertainment, gaming, shopping, and dining destinations in the state. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Mohegan Pennsylvania features a 238-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 67,000 square feet of gaming space, including nearly 60 live table games, more than 1,700 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment, and live harness racing. It is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware.
