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Taylor Nation Tribute show is coming to Mohegan Sun

Taylor Nation – A Tribute To All Eras of Taylor Swift
Mohegan Sun • 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, CT 06382
February 2, 2025
Tickets go on sale on January 10, 2025 via Ticketmaster.com

Taylor Nation – A Tribute To All Eras of Taylor Swift

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.

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…

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday set maximum levels for lead in baby foods like jarred fruits and vegetables, yogurts and dry cereal, part of an effort to cut young kids’ exposure to the toxic metal that causes developmental and neurological problems.

The agency issued final guidance that it estimated could reduce lead exposure from processed baby foods by about 20% to 30%. The limits are voluntary, not mandatory, for food manufacturers, but they allow the FDA to take enforcement action if foods exceed the levels.

It’s part of the FDA’s ongoing effort to “reduce dietary exposure to contaminants, including lead, in foods to as low as possible over time, while maintaining access to nutritious foods,” the agency said in a statement.

Consumer advocates, who have long sought limits on lead in children’s foods, welcomed the guidance first proposed two years ago, but said it didn’t go far enough.

“FDA’s actions today are a step forward and will help protect children,” said Thomas Galligan, a scientist with the Center for Science in the Public Interest. “However, the agency took too long to act and ignored important public input that could have strengthened these standards.”

The new limits on lead for children younger than 2 don’t cover grain-based snacks like puffs and teething biscuits, which some research has shown contain higher levels of lead. And they don’t limit other metals such as cadmium that have been detected in baby foods.

Brian Ronholm, director of food policy for Consumer Reports, called the limits “virtually meaningless because they’re based more on industry feasibility and not on what would best protect public health.”

A spokesperson for baby food maker Gerber said the company’s products meet the limits.

There’s no safe level of lead exposure for children, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The metal causes “well-documented…

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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…

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