On Friday, August 29, 2025, the sold-out Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT transformed into a Parthenon of Southern rock. Entering the arena, fans could feel the anticipation buzzing through the air—10,000 strong, packed shoulder to shoulder, amps cranked past 11, sometimes flirting with 12, and everyone ready for a night to remember.
The evening opened with Six Gun Sally, Pittsburgh’s Southern-rock powerhouse formed in 1992. Check them out here. Fronted by the grave and beautiful Aimee Jane Williams, her voice, equal parts grit and grace, cut through the roar as the band tore into “Stand Up,” “Fast Train,” and “Redneck White & Badass Blue.” The energy was electric, setting the stage for the legends to come.
Six Gun Sally setlist:
Don’t Sweat the Small Things
Stand Up
Backwards
Piece of My Heart
Ramblin Man
America
Don’t Be Done
Let’s Take a Ride
Stay
Red Neck
Fast Train
Then came the main event from Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, Lynyrd Skynyrd. From the first thunderous chords of “Workin’ for MCA” into “What’s Your Name” and “That Smell,” the arena erupted. Hit after hit rolled out with relentless energy: “I Know a Little,” “Saturday Night Special,” “Down South Jukin’,” “Gimme Back My Bullets,” “Cry for the Bad Man,” “The Needle and the Spoon,” “Tuesday’s Gone,” “Simple Man,” “Gimme Three Steps,” “Call Me the Breeze,” and “Sweet Home Alabama.”
And when the encore came, fans shouted the sacred words: “Free Bird!” The band delivered, the soaring solos echoing through the rafters, leaving the crowd in a mix of awe and euphoria.
Lynyrd Skynyrd are: Johnny Van Zant: Vocals, Rickey Medlocke: Guitar, Vocals, Michael Cartellone: Drums, Mark Matejka: Guitar, Backing Vocals, Peter Keys: Keys, Damon Johnson: Guitar, Vocals. With every note played you could see this was way more than a tribute to the founding members and everyone who has carried the Skynyrd torch through the decades. The current lineup honored that legacy with precision and heart, transforming the concert into a living monument of Southern rock history—every chord and lyric a gift to the fans who have held the music close.
Mohegan Sun Arena itself only amplified the magic. A venue that has hosted legends like Prince, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Queen + Adam Lambert, The Weeknd, Jay-Z, Tim McGraw, and Shawn Mendes, it has become a proving ground for iconic performances. Skynyrd, with prior stops in 2009, 2016, and 2019, fit seamlessly into that lineage, their decades-long relationship with Connecticut fans evident in every cheer and sing-along.
By the time the final notes of “Free Bird” rang out, arms were raised, voices hoarse, and hearts full. From Six Gun Sally’s commanding opener to Lynyrd Skynyrd’s relentless procession of hits, August 29, 2025, at Mohegan Sun was loud, proud, and unforgettable—a true celebration of Southern rock heritage. Check out The Official Hell House Whiskey website to see when you can catch Johnny & Rickey for a meet and greet near you!
Setlist:
What’s Your Name That Smell I Know a Little Saturday Night Special Down South Jukin’ Gimme Back My Bullets The Needle and the Spoon Tuesday’s Gone (Dedicated to the memory of Gary Rossington) Simple Man Gimme Three Steps Call Me the Breeze (J.J. Cale cover) Sweet Home Alabama Encore: Free Bird
All pictures courtesy of Joel Shover Photography
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