While Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” is over, one tribute band hopes to give Swifties a similar experience in the Nutmeg State next month.
“Taylor Nation – A Tribute To All Eras Of Taylor Swift” is set to come to Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville on Feb. 2 at 4 p.m., the venue announced in a news release on Monday. The band’s lead singer, Melody Ebner, aims to capture the essence of Swift with her vocal performance and sports similar blonde hair, friendship bracelets and outfits as the pop star.
The concert features music from every one of Swift’s 11 eras, or albums. This is similar to Swift’s “Eras Tour,” where she journeyed worldwide, doing 149 shows from March 2023 through December 2024, performing music from her entire catalog in a three-and-a-half-hour show, NPR reported in December.
“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,” the news release reads.
Ebner told the Retro Podcast in November that the idea to create a Taylor Swift tribute came from the band’s keyboard player, David Yuter. They decided to pursue it in the hopes of having better opportunities after previously performing at weddings and corporate parties.
“When this opportunity presented itself, it sounded so different, so new, so fun, so fresh to do an out-of-the-box thing for us. … I knew we would be able to meet some really cool people along the way and…
