Chaser Eight Crowned 2024 Locals Live Champion

Chaser Eight Crowned 2024 Locals Live Champion

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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Celebrate the Holidays with Live Music at Mohegan Sun

Mohegan Sun Arena and the Wolf Den featuring multiple holiday concerts throughout November and December

For those who love to blast holiday music as soon as dinner ends on Thanksgiving up until the clock strikes Midnight on New Year’s Eve, live music at Mohegan Sun is the perfect way to celebrate the season.

There’s something magical about taking in a holiday show with family and friends during the most wonderful time of year. Mohegan Sun Arena is hosting six holiday shows throughout November and December. Tickets are available via ticketmaster.com and at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.

Upcoming holiday shows at Mohegan Sun Arena:

  • Straight No ChaserStraight No Chaser ushered in the modern A Cappella craze with their breakthrough version of “The 12 Days of Christmas” 12 years ago. The group’s return to in-person touring features tracks from its latest album, Social Christmasing, as well as a mix of brand-new arrangements and fan favorites. Straight No Chaser opens the holiday season at 8:00pm on Friday, November 26th at Mohegan Sun Arena.
  • Trans-Siberian Orchestra – Join the famous Progressive Rock band as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of their iconic album Christmas Eve & Other Stories. TSO takes the stage for two shows at 3:00pm and 8:00pm on Sunday, November 28th.
  • Pentatonix: The Evergreen Christmas Tour – The multi-platinum and Grammy Award winning A Cappella group is bringing the holiday spirit to Mohegan Sun Arena as they celebrate the quintet’s sixth holiday themed album, Evergreen. The Marine Corps League will be on-site outside Mohegan Sun Arena prior to the concert collecting new, unwrapped toys or monetary donations for the Toys for Tots organization. Get into the spirit early with Pentatonix at 8:00pm on Saturday, December 4th.
  • A Marie Osmond Symphonic Christmas with special guests David Osmond and Daniel Emmet – Marie Osmond has spent five iconic decades in the entertainment business performing as a successful singer, television performer and talk show host, dancer, actor, author, entrepreneur and public speaker. She comes to Mohegan Sun for one night at 8:00pm on Wednesday, December 8th, to preview her upcoming symphonic album, Unexpected, which covers a multitude of genres like Opera, Broadway, and timeless classics, and drops just two days later on December 10th.
  • Goose: Goosemas 2021 –Connecticut’s own Goose, based in Norwalk, CT, is the culmination of a rich history between friends of differing ages and experiences from the same small town in Connecticut, drawn together through a deep love of music and storytelling. Goosemas is the band’s eighth annual edition of its holiday tradition, which started as a basement party in a Norwalk music studio. Now, the jam band is set to headline its largest show to date. Don’t miss Goose’s first arena performance at 8:00pm on Saturday, December 18th.
  • The Beach Boys: Holiday Harmonies (New Year’s Eve) – Close out the year with Mike Love and The Beach Boys as they celebrate the season with a mix of holiday classics from the band’s Christmas album, as well as songs from The Beach Boys’ co-founder and lead singer Mike Love’s holiday album, Reason for the Season. Join the iconic band for a show to remember at 8:00pm on December 31st at Mohegan Sun Arena.

But the holiday magic doesn’t stop there! There are several opportunities to enjoy a Christmas show for free at the Wolf Den, located in the center of Casino of the Earth:

  • Christmas with the Nelsons – Christmas with the Nelsons delivers Christmas Classics the Nelson Family way. Performing in the Wolf Den at 8:00pm on Saturday, December 11th.
  • Street Corner Symphony Christmas – Street Corner Symphony, a contemporary A Cappella group, first made their mark on NBC’s all-vocal competition, The Sing-Off, and will be adding some holiday flair to their show. Performing in the Wolf Den at 8:00pm on Thursday, December 16th.
  • Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy continues its decades long mission to celebrate and revitalize Jazz and Swing music, and is celebrating the season with Christmas favorites and originals. Performing in the Wolf Den at 8:00pm on Friday, December 17th.
  • The Cartells – One of the most popular bands in Connecticut continues its tradition of taking over the Wolf Den on Christmas Eve and Christmas night for a spectacular holiday show. Performing in the Wolf Den at 8:00pm on Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th.
  • Boogie Wonder Band (New Year’s Eve) – End 2021 by traveling back in time to the ‘70s with the Boogie Wonder Band, a 10-piece band with funk-a-licious grooves and disco-strutting jams. Performing in the Wolf Den at 8:00pm on Friday, December 31st.

Guests may line up no sooner than three hours before a show at the Wolf Den. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, however the open venue does allow guests in Casino of the Earth to enjoy the live music while dining or playing games. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to enter the Wolf Den.

Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and VenuesNow.  Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently ranked among the top three “Arenas in the World for its Size” and top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award – winning venue is the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.”  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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David Foster Concludes His 53-Year Singing Career At Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den

Live December 20th with The Mohegan Sun All-Stars

UNCASVILLE, CT (December 10, 2019) – Mohegan Sun All-Stars founder and famed front man, David Foster, will be singing to his fans for the last time on Friday, December 20th in Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den.  It’s a retirement from a passion he’s enjoyed for a lifetime due to health issues.

David helped form Mohegan Suns first and only “house band,” David Foster & The Mohegan Sun All-Stars, who have performed for over twenty years.  The band was inducted into the Wolf Den Hall of Fame on June 15, 2015.  For decades, David Foster, owner of Shaboo Productions, has produced countless fundraising concerts to support local non-profit organizations.  He gave his voice and band while he showcased many notable entertainers that delighted audiences while giving back to his community.

“David Foster has long been part of Mohegan’s entertainment family and will be forever part of our history,” states Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment’s (MGE) President of Sports & Entertainment, Tom Cantone.  “He helped put Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den on the map and was our first and only house band to play in the venue over a span of two decades. We will be forever grateful for the magic he and his band created on stage for all to enjoy and remember forever!”

To share a special evening of fabulous entertainment and a tribute to a beloved entertainer, plan to attend David Foster’s final farewell performance on December 20th in Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den.

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MADD About Chris Janson – A Mothers Against Drunk Driving 11th Annual Benefit

Charity concert with top Country artist Chris Janson set for Friday, October 25th in the Wolf Den

WHAT: MADD About Chris Janson – a Mothers Against Drunk Driving 11th Annual Charity Concert returns to Mohegan Sun. MADD is teaming up with Mohegan Sun, WCTY, New London Day, Buckley Wynne & Parese, Faxon Law Group, Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder PC, Hoffman Auto Group, Outfront Media, Fundación Mapfre, and CMRK, Inc. This year’s MADD concert in the Wolf Den is a free event!

WHEN/ WHERE: Friday, October 25th at 8:00pm; Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun

IN DETAIL: Taking over the Wolf Den, MADD About Chris Janson, will be the featured entertainment for the 11th annual MADD benefit.  Longtime supporter and radio host, Shelly Martinez of WCTY – FM, will also be on – hand to give a special message before the concert. Festivities will include a silent auction at The Shops at Mohegan Sun starting at Noon to 10:00pm.

Donations to MADD will be accepted at the auction table throughout the night.  All proceeds benefit MADD.

Wolf Den performances are free and open to the public. Must be 21 years of age to enter the Wolf Den. Lines form early and seats are given on a first – come, first – serve basis until we are at full capacity. Limited seating available.

For more information, visit mohegansun.com.

ABOUT CHRIS JANSON:  Chris Janson is a platinum-selling recording artist, high-octane entertainer, multi-instrumentalist, and award-winning singer/songwriter. Janson’s new song, “Good Vibes,” is the debut single from his forthcoming third studio album. His sophomore album, Everybody, produced his gold-certified second #1 hit single, “Fix A Drink,” the chart-topping follow-up to his #1, double-platinum debut smash “Buy Me A Boat.” His CMA-nominated song, “Drunk Girl,” won a 2019 ACM Award for “Video of The Year,” has been named Music Row’s “Song of the Year,” and was called “the most important song to come out of Nashville in years” (CMT). Janson is the only artist in 2018 who opened the CMA Awards and closed out the ACM Awards, with what Rolling Stone called a “must-see performance.” The Grand Ole Opry member is on the road this summer headlining his “Waitin’ on 5 Tour” including a return to the Ryman Auditorium, and as direct support for Chris Young’s “Raised on Country Tour.”

ABOUT MADD:  The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to stop drunk driving, to support the victims of this violent crime and to prevent underage drinking. MADD Connecticut is committed to clearly and powerfully advocating for victims of alcohol – related crashes.  MADD delivers quality services to hundreds of families each year at no cost to them, as well as help victims/survivors through the multitude of emotions and criminal proceedings that take place through court accompaniment and by providing grief counseling and support groups.  MADD’s goal is to eliminate drunk driving and educate Connecticut youth about underage drinking. MADD introduces and follows legislation concerning bills to strengthen drunk driving laws.

ABOUT WCTY:  WCTY based in Norwich, Connecticut, is the home of continuous Country favorites for listeners in southeastern Connecticut. Owned by Hall Communications, a family-owned company that owns and operates 21 radio stations on the East Coast including six stations in Connecticut, Hall Communications has been in operation in Eastern Connecticut since 1964.

ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, 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, a golf course, over 80 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 Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.

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MADD About Maren Morris – A Mothers Against Drunk Driving 10th Annual Benefit

Charity concert with Top Country Female Artist Maren Morris set for Friday, October 26th in the Wolf Den

WHAT: MADD About Maren Morris – a Mother’s Against Drunk Driving 10th Annual Charity Concert returns to Mohegan Sun. MADD is teaming up with Mohegan Sun, WCTY, The Day, Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder PC, Buckley Wynne & Parese and Faxon Law Group. This year’s MADD concert in the Wolf Den is a free event!

WHEN/ WHERE:  Friday, October 26th at 8:00pm;
Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun

IN DETAIL: Taking over the Wolf Den, MADD About Maren Morris with special guest Nick Wayne will be the featured entertainment for the 10th annual MADD benefit.  Longtime supporter and radio host, Shelly Martinez of WCTY – FM, will also be on – hand to give a special message before the concert. Festivities will include a silent auction at The Shops at Mohegan Sun starting at 5:00pm and throughout the night.

Donations to MADD will be accepted at the auction table throughout the night.  All proceeds benefit MADD.

Wolf Den performances are free and open to the public. Must be 21 years of age to enter the Wolf Den. Lines form early and seats are given on a first – come, first – serve basis until we are at full capacity. Limited seating available.

For more information, visit MoheganSun.com.

ABOUT MAREN MORRIS:

Twenty – seven year old Columbia Nashville singer/songwriter Maren Morris has quickly established herself with vocal stylings that reflect her Country, Folk and Pop influences. Armed with sheer talent, honest lyrics and a completely magnetic presence, Morris’ label – debut album, the Gold – certified HERO, released on June 3, 2016. One week after it was available, HERO entered the Billboard Country Albums chart at No. 1 and No. 5 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart, which spans across all genres. Morris’ debut single from HERO, “My Church,” set a record at Country radio by having the most chart reporting stations to play a debut single by a Country artist with 107 stations the week it hit the airwaves in addition to being certified Platinum by the RIAA.

Later in 2016 Morris tied for the most nominations with five at the 50th Annual CMA Awards, including “New Artist of the Year” which she won, marking her first CMA Award. She received the Billboard “Breakthrough Artist’ Award” at the 11th Annual Billboard Women in Music Gala as well as being awarded the “Breakthrough Artist Award” by the Music Business Association.

Kicking off 2017, Morris took home the Grammy for “Best Country Solo Performance” for “My Church” in addition to having the most nominations for a Country music artist with four to her credit.  She received six nominations for the 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards including “Female Vocalist of the Year,” “New Female Vocalist of the Year” which she took home the trophy for, “Album of the Year” (as artist and producer) for HERO, and “Single Record of the Year” (as artist and producer) for “My Church.”

In the fall of 2017, Morris received three nominations for the 51st Annual CMA Awards including nominations for “Female Vocalist of the Year,” as well as “Music Video of the Year” and “Musical Event of the Year,” both for the No. 1 hit song “Craving You” by Thomas Rhett featuring Morris.  In addition, she received her fifth career Grammy award – nomination for “Best Country Solo Performance” – “I Could Use A Love Song.” In addition “I Could Use A Love Song” is Morris’ first No. 1 country radio single, as both the performer and songwriter, reaching the top of both Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase Country charts in January 2018. Morris’ current single for Country radio is the fun fan favorite song “Rich.”

ABOUT MADD:

The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to stop drunk driving, to support the victims of this violent crime and to prevent underage drinking. MADD Connecticut is committed to clearly and powerfully advocating for victims of alcohol – related crashes.  MADD delivers quality services to hundreds of families each year at no cost to them, as well as help victims/survivors through the multitude of emotions and criminal proceedings that take place through court accompaniment and by providing grief counseling and support groups.  MADD’s goal is to eliminate drunk driving and educate Connecticut youth about underage drinking. MADD introduces and follows legislation concerning bills to strengthen drunk driving laws.

ABOUT WCTY:

WCTY based in Norwich, Connecticut, is the home of continuous Country favorites for listeners in southeastern Connecticut. Owned by Hall Communications, a family-owned company that owns and operates 21 radio stations on the East Coast including six stations in Connecticut, Hall Communications has been in operation in Eastern Connecticut since 1964.

ABOUT THE NEW LONDON DAY:

The Day Publishing Company, established in 1881 by John A. Tibbits, publishes The Day, a daily newspaper covering a 20 – town region in eastern Connecticut with a daily and Sunday readership of nearly 100,000, and theday.com, a website generating more than 3 million page views a month.

The Day Publishing Company also publishes a variety of print and online feature and tourism magazines; including Connecticut Coast & Country, the definitive annual visitors guide for the region, with a distribution of 250,000 copies at 400 locations in four states; Go Westerly, an annual tourism magazine with a circulation of 60,000; Sound & Country, an in – market tourism glossy magazine published three times a year; Aspire, a quarterly high – end lifestyle magazine; and Connecticut Family, a quarterly publication devoted to the happiness and well – being of parents and children statewide. The company also runs Day Printing, a division specializing in commercial printing, graphics and bindery services.

ABOUT KOSKOFF KOSKOFF & BIEDER, PC:

Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder, PC, is a nationally known Connecticut law firm described by The Hartford Courant as “reputedly the best plaintiff’s law firm in the state.” Serving the public for more than 75 years, Koskoff handles cases throughout Connecticut. On some occasions, we work in association with cooperating attorneys on cases in New England and throughout the nation from our offices in Bridgeport, Danbury and New Haven.

ABOUT BUCKLEY WYNNE & PARESE:

Back in 1881, a young lawyer named John Wynne opened a law office in Connecticut, starting a family tradition of striving to provide excellent legal service. In 1986, fourth – generation lawyer John Wynne, Jr. joined with John Buckley in a legal practice that concentrates all the firm’s experience, energy, and resources on helping personal injury victims and the families of wrongful death victims. John Parese joined the firm in 2007. The Buckley Wynne & Parese practice areas include personal injury, wrongful death, and professional malpractice.

ABOUT FAXON LAW GROUP:

Faxon Law Group has handled virtually every type of civil legal case where a person has been wronged financially and/or physically and is seeking recovery from the wrongdoer – whether it’s a botched medical procedure, a negligent municipality, a highway defect, a defrauded investor, a defective drug or product, a wrongful denial of insurance benefits, poor legal advice, a drunk driver, a brain injury, a spinal cord injury, a wrongful death, a burn injury, a truck, train, car or plane accident, a power plant explosion, an industrial accident, a bridge collapse, a catastrophic fire, or sexual abuse to a minor. It is the creative and intelligent way that we approach each case that adds value. We take pride in our ability to select a small number of the most deserving cases for our attention, and then tenaciously fighting the forces that would deny a just result.

ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:

Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, 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 three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 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 Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.

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