Thousands of fans flock to Mohegan Sun Arena for first live concert since the pandemic began Alabama was set to play its 50th Anniversary Tour in April of 2019, but an illness in the band postponed the show - then COVID-19 happened. Author: Peggy Lee Updated: 10:42 PM EDT July 23, 2021 WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, Pa. — And just like that - live music was back at Mohegan Sun Arena. This was the first concert to be held at the arena near Wilkes-Barre since the pandemic began. Headlining Friday evening is the band Alabama on its first stop of its 50th Anniversary Tour. Roughly 6,000 fans packed into the arena for the concert.