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Panic! At The Disco Milwaukee Pop-Up Show Review

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Promoting the release of their new album "Pray For The Wicked" to be released on June 22nd, 2018, alternative pop/rock band Panic! At The Disco has been putting on intimate pop-up shows at small venues in a variety of cities across America. Not knowing the city/location of each show until about a day before, Panic! fans have been scrambling to figure out cities, locations, and ways of attending these shows. I was lucky enough to attend the pop-up show in Milwaukee, WI yesterday, March 25th, 2018. Having been a Panic! At The Disco fan for nearly 10 years, getting the opportunity to see them in an intimate setting is more than I ever could have hoped for.

Attending this show was a very last minute decision. I didn't find out that their next show would be in Milwaukee until about 11:30pm., and after realizing through Twitter that a pop-up show in Chicago probably wouldn't happen, me and my friend Cheyenne spontaneously decided to drive 3 hours to Milwaukee at 7am to try and see the show. Luckily after correctly guessing that the band would be performing at The Rave, we ended up being 10th and 11th in line for the show (a way better number than I anticipated). Then, a long 6 hours later, it was time to get in line to enter the venue.


I appreciated how organized the numbering system was for the show up until it was time to get our tickets scanned and have pat-downs. We lined up at the door in numerical order and were let in 50 people at a time. Once entering the venue, though, it was hard to keep the numerical system going. The people closest to me were trying to maintain our regular order, but I noticed during the show that some people who I recognized from being in line early on in the day were pretty far back. This wasn't really anything the venue could easily control, I just wish people didn't try to rush in to spots that they clearly weren't early enough for.

As far as Panic's performance goes, they were amazing and energetic (as usual). If you have never seen them live, lead singer and solo band member Brendon Urie is one of the most talented and entertaining performers I have ever seen. With a voice that can fill arenas and a personality that is larger than life, seeing Brendon perform in an intimate setting is an incredible experience that Panic! fans may not see for many years after this. Brendon was also very kind and interactive with the audience, graciously taking artwork and gifts from fans, singing one girl Happy Birthday, admiring tattoos, and shaking hands.

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Another noteworthy aspect of this tour is the introduction of Panic!'s new bassist, Nicole Row. After former member Dallon Weeke's left the band to pursue some music of his own, I personally was really upset. Every time I saw Panic!, I always stood on Dallon's side of the stage. I always said hello to him, and he always said hello back and was very nice and interactive with me, so I was nervous about who the band would bring as his replacement. I can honestly say I am more than happy about Nicole being a part of Panic!. She is beautiful and talented, and really knows how to rock out during a show. I am excited to see everything she brings to this band and I hope I get to see her at a show again soon.



The Milwaukee date was on the 10 year anniversary of Panic!'s album "Pretty Odd", but unfortunately Brendon was unable to pay tribute to the album, saying there wasn't enough room on the stage for a piano or keyboard. As I am not a huge fan of "Pretty Odd" myself, I wasn't too terribly upset about this, but I know a lot of fans would have liked to hear a song or two. Brendon also stopped between quite a few songs to talk about memories with former members Ryan Ross and Spencer Smith, or to tell funny stories, such as a time he got high with Snoop Dogg. This made the show even more special in my opinion because this was the most I had heard Brendon talk at a show in the 5 times that I have seen them.

While I was upset that Brendon didn't come out after the show, I am thankful for the opportunity to have been able to see them in a small, intimate venue, as they are one of my favorite bands and small shows are my favorite kind. I will never forget the memories I made on this adventure, or the feeling of screaming the words to my favorite songs, with my favorite band of all time.

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Check out Panic!'s release of their two latest singles here.
Pre-order "Pray For The Wicked" here.
Buy tickets for their 2018 summer tour here (tickets on sale March 30th at 12pm!). 

**Next pop-up show is in Santa Ana, CA tomorrow, March 27th!**


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