Panic! at the Quandt

After much anticipation, the award-winning and internationally acclaimed rock band, Panic! At The Disco performed in Stevens Point on April 26.

Panic! At The Disco formed in 2004, and has released 5 studio albums since then.

The concert was organized by Centertainment Productions and took place in the Quandt Field House. The tickets went on sale early February and sold out before the concert.

“I grew up listening to them so being able to see them live far exceeded any expectations I had. I loved it,” said Hayley Nelson, sophomore international studies.

Panic! At The Disco has topped the charts since their 2005 debut album, “A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out.” A second single, “I Write Sins Not Tragedies,” went to No. 7 on the Billboard charts and won MTV’s Video of the Year in 2006. Their newest single, “Victorious,” debuted at No. 1 on iTunes Top Songs.

“The concert was a lot of fun. They played new and old songs. The place was packed and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves,” said Kate Kistner, junior Spanish major.

Much to the delight and surprise of fans, Panic! At The Disco covered Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody.” The cover reflected the extent of the lead vocalist, Brendon Urie’s, range of vocals and instrumental talent.

“Although I’m not a huge fan, there were some good surprises in their set. I especially loved their “Bohemian Rhapsody” cover,” said Natalea Wright, senior international studies major.

The band’s opening act was Vinyl Theatre, originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Alex Krusiec, senior Spanish major, said, “From the amazing performance to the surging crowd the Panic! At The Disco concert was a once in a life time opportunity!”

Panic! At The Disco is currently recording new music for a forthcoming studio album. Their next performance is in Memphis, Tennessee on Friday April 29.

Michelle Wilde

Reporter

Michelle.J.Wilde@uwsp.edu