Jan 6, 2025 | Entertainment
Tickets on sale, Friday, January 10th
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 6, 2025) – Taylor Nation – A Tribute To All Eras Of Taylor Swift show featuring the premier live band sing-along tribute of the iconic Taylor Swift will play a 4:00pm show live from Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, February 2nd.
Tickets to be immersed in the journey through the eras of Taylor Swift’s evolution go on sale Friday, January 10th, at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Fans of the tribute experience can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office on Saturday, January 11th, subject to availability.
ABOUT TAYLOR NATION TRIBUTE SHOW
Leading the charge is the extraordinary Melody Ebner, a renowned songstress hailing from the vibrant city of San Diego. With a voice that commands attention and a passion for Taylor Swift’s artistry, Melody is the driving force behind this unforgettable tribute experience. Taylor Nation is not just a band; it’s a time-traveling musical expedition. From the Country-infused melodies of Taylor’s early albums to the chart-topping Pop hits that followed, we meticulously recreate every era, allowing you to relive the magic of Taylor Swift’s music from start to finish.
Our journey through Taylor’s career is more than just playing the songs; it’s about capturing the essence of each era. Melody and our talented ensemble of musicians embody the spirit, style, and emotions that define Taylor Swift’s ever-evolving artistry. As we progress through the eras, you’ll have the opportunity to sing along to your favorite Taylor Swift classics. It’s not just a tribute; it’s a celebration of the growth and transformation that have defined Taylor’s iconic journey. Taylor Nation’s dedication to authenticity ensures that each performance is a true reflection of Taylor Swift’s unparalleled career. From the intimate storytelling of her early work to the bold, anthemic choruses of her recent albums, every song is delivered with precision and passion.
*** Taylor Nation Tribute Show is an UNOFFICIAL tribute show which has no association with Taylor Swift in any way. This is a fan-sponsored show and not endorsed by or affiliated with TAS Rights Management, Taylor Swift, or their affiliated entities.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is also a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) and G2E Las Vegas. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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Dec 17, 2024 | Entertainment
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 17, 2024) – On Sunday, December 15th, Mohegan Sun honored iconic Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli as the 42nd Walk of Fame inductee, ahead of his sold out Mohegan Sun Arena show. Tom Cantone, President of Sports and Entertainment at Mohegan, and Mohegan Sun’s Chief Marketing Officer Kim Noto, presented Bocelli with the Walk of Fame star.
“Mohegan Sun Arena is proud to induct a world-class artist like Andre Bocelli join the likes of Taylor Swift, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen to our Arena Walk of Fame, and, at the same time, celebrate our annual Christmas Tree Lighting event.” Cantone noted before introducing Bocelli amid a roar of applause and enthusiasm. “He has now performed in front of over 30,000 people, a testament to Bocelli’s great fan base and the relationship Mohegan Sun has developed with headline entertainers like him over the years.”
The award was accepted by Andrea Bocelli in front of his most impassioned supporters.
“I know many of you prefer to hear me sing, but thank you all so much for being here tonight” Andrea Bocelli told the crowd after accepting the award. “This award is a great honor, and happy holidays to you all.”
The Mohegan Sun Arena Walk of Fame has honored artists like Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Matt Rife, Shinedown, Ringo Starr, and other long-time, sell-out acts that are enshrined outside of the Mohegan Sun Box Office forecourt. The Walk of Fame award seeks to recognize individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the success of Mohegan Sun Arena as the Northeast’s premier entertainment destination. All the inductees into the Mohegan Sun Arena Walk of Fame have their name engraved on a plaque that will be permanently placed at the entrance to Mohegan Sun Arena.
Andrea Bocelli has had an incredible year celebrating his 30th anniversary in music, which started with the Oscars performance by Andrea and Matteo Bocelli, the release of his new album Duets (Decca Records / Sugar Music), as well as the concert film Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration. Duets debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Classical Albums chart and Classical Crossover Albums chart, marking his 22nd and 16th leaders on the lists, respectively, extending his record for the most No. 1s in each chart’s history. The celebration will continue this holiday season with the upcoming CBS network special, “CHRISTMAS WITH ANDREA BOCELLI AND FRIENDS: A GRAMMY HOLIDAY SPECIAL” airing Christmas Eve, Tuesday Dec. 24th at 8:00pm ET/PT on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.
With nearly 90 million records sold worldwide, and one of the most recognizable voices in the entertainment industry, Andrea Bocelli has sold out arena-sized concert events and performed record-breaking live-streams. Bocelli has shared his talents at many major events including the Olympic Games, the World Cup, and Global Citizen. He has earned six GRAMMY® Award nominations and six Latin GRAMMY Award nominations, a Golden Globe, seven Classical BRITs and seven World Music Awards, plus a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is also a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) and G2E Las Vegas. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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Dec 17, 2024 | Entertainment
Tickets on sale, Friday, December 20th
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 17, 2024) – One of the most successful recording artists in history, Reba McEntire, has announced a Friday, March 28th show at Mohegan Sun Arena. The 8:00pm show will be filled with her greatest hits like “Fancy,” “Is There Life Out There” and “I’m a Survivor”. It will be McEntire’s first Uncasville, Connecticut, appearance since October 2014.
On Friday, December 20th, at 10:00am, tickets for Reba’s live performance will go on sale via Ticketmaster.com. Fans of the GRAMMY®-winning artist can start buying tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office on Saturday, December 21st, subject to availability.
Multi-media entertainment mogul Reba McEntire has become a household name through a successful career that includes music, television, film, theater, retail and hospitality. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Hollywood Bowl member has more than 50 award wins under her belt, earning honors from the ACM Awards, American Music Awards, People’s Choice Awards, CMA Awards, GRAMMY® Awards and GMA Dove Awards. Reba was also a 2018 Kennedy Center Honors recipient, in addition to multiple philanthropic and leadership honors.
Reba has celebrated unprecedented success including 35 career No.1 singles and more than 58 million albums sold worldwide. Reba earned her 60th Top 10 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, extending her record for the most Top 10 hits among female artists. Reba’s Top 10 success spans five straight decades, landing her in the singular group with only George Jones, Willie Nelson, and Dolly Parton who have the same achievement. The Oklahoma native and Golden Globe® nominated actress has multiple movie credits to her name, a critically acclaimed lead role on Broadway in Irving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun and starred in the six-season television sitcom Reba. Reba has also proven to be a savvy entrepreneur, with longstanding brand partnerships including her Dillard’s clothing line and western footwear collection REBA by Justin™. She has even added restauranteur to the list with Reba’s Place, a restaurant, bar, retail and entertainment venue in Atoka, Oklahoma. Her book Not That Fancy landed on the New York Times bestseller list. Reba has returned as a coach on Season 26 of NBC’s The Voice. Reba also stars in and executive produces on the NBC sitcom Happy’s Place. For more information, visit www.Reba.com.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is also a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) and G2E Las Vegas. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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Dec 10, 2024 | Entertainment
Chaser Eight wins the $5,000 grand prize and will headline a
2025 Wolf Den show
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 9, 2024) – Chaser Eight was crowned 2024 Locals Live Champions after the finals on Wednesday, December 4th at Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den. As part of the grand prize, the spirited four-piece band won $5,000 and will headline a future show in the Wolf Den. Norwich CT singer and songwriter JusBu took second place and received a $1,000 cash prize.
Chaser Eight, JusBu, and third-place solo act Austin Neal were named finalists after an exciting four-week contest hosted by Mohegan Sun and Hall Communications. Twelve bands were originally selected to perform live in the Wolf Den and competed in groups throughout November. Chaser Eight, JUSBU, and Austin Neil advanced to the finals after winning their respective first-round battles.
There was a boisterous turnout for the finals on Wednesday night. People were encouraged to dance to their favorite bands to receive points for crowd participation. Based on the audience’s response, stage appearance, musical presentation, and creativity, the panel of judges made their ultimate judgment.
“The Locals Live experience was amazing; every part of the night was magical,” said Audra Tagliamonte, lead singer and guitarist of Chaser Eight. “The Wolf Den environment is unlike any other. The entire staff and crew are so attentive to your needs on and off stage. There is so much energy in Casino of the Earth, and we can’t wait for our next performance.”.
For the past decade, Connecticut-based Alternative Rock Pop band Chaser Eight have been evolving. During this evolution, they’ve twice been voted New England’s Best Alt-Rock band in The Deli magazine’s year-end poll and were nominated in 2024 for New England Music Awards Rock Act of the Year. They opened for the likes of Panic! At the Disco, Buckcherry, and Badfish. The group consists of founding member AUDRA (vocals/guitar) and is rounded out by Brennan DiLernia (bass), Chris Siena (drums), and Mike Cocco (guitar). The band has released six EPs, two LPs and various singles, with more information available via chasereight.com.
The panel of guest judges at the Locals Live finals were Jay Thomas of Jay Promotions, Matt Chirski from “Darik and The Funbags,” and the members of Unwoke, who are the Locals Live 2023 champions.
A gallery of Chaser Eight’s winning performance can be found here. Stay tuned to our website for more information on Chaser Eight’s Wolf Den show.
ABOUT THE WOLF DEN
Located in the center of the action, in Casino of the Earth, the always popular Wolf Den offers full beverage service, a state-of-the-art sound system, intimate seating and top performances by entertainers like Ludacris, The Marshall Tucker Band, Warrant, Sister Hazel, Chubby Checker, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Queensrÿche and Run-DMC – and it’s all free!
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Dec 9, 2024 | Entertainment
Special Walk of Fame induction to take place during Bocelli’s Appearance at Mohegan Sun’s annual Tree Lighting event outside on the Sun Patio
WHAT: Mohegan Sun is pleased to announce the 42nd Arena Walk of Fame inductee, six-time Grammy award-nominated iconic Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli. As one of the most recognizable voices in the entertainment industry, Bocelli has performed inside Mohegan Sun Arena three times, with three sold-out shows and over 23,000 guests in attendance.
WHEN/WHERE: Sunday, December 15th at 6:00pm on The Sun Patio
WHO: Mohegan Sun’s Chief Marketing Officer: Kim Noto
Mohegan’s President of Sports & Entertainment: Tom Cantone
Andrea Bocelli
IN DETAIL: Bocelli returns to Mohegan Sun Arena for the first time in 15 years during his 2024 North American tour. Prior to his 7:30pm show inside Mohegan Sun Arena, the legendary performer will officially be inducted into Mohegan Sun’s Walk of Fame.
*Media interested in attending or photographing the ceremony can email Aaron Austin ([email protected])
Andrea Bocelli will also be a special guest during Mohegan Sun’s Second Annual Sun Patio Tree Lighting where he will help light up a massive Christmas Tree on the Sun Patio. This family-focused fun holiday gathering will feature complimentary hot chocolate, coffee, and sweet treats. The Sun Patio Bar will also serve flavorful specialty cocktails. This event is open to all ages, and admission is free.
The Mohegan Sun Arena Walk of Fame honors individuals who have made major contributions to Mohegan Sun’s success as the one of the busiest and most successful entertainment destinations in the world. The names of all those admitted into the Walk of Fame will be etched on a plaque that will be permanently displayed at the entrance of Mohegan Sun Arena. Other Walk of Fame inductees include Bon Jovi, Kevin Hart, Taylor Swift, Rod Stewart, Matt Rife, Billy Joel and many more.
For more information, visit our website.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is also a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) and G2E Las Vegas. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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