Less than four months ago, Panic! at the Disco went on tour for the first time, having opened alongside the better known The Academy Is. This time around Panic! At the Disco are the headliners of their own self-titled tour with fellow Chicagoans OK Go and The Hush Sound, which came to Ft. Lauderdale's Revolution recently, giving South Florida another dose of the band's delicious dance-punk at Revolution.

      As the opening act, The Hush Sound was a lively group of indie folk figures. Lead singer Greta Salpeter filled Revolution's breezy courtyard with her rich lyrics and sweet feminine voice. With infectious beats and melodic piano tunes, they ended their performance with the awe-inspiring "Sweet Tangerine" from their new album, Like Vines. Soon after their remarkable set, bassist Chris Faller kindly stayed for autographs and pictures with fans.

      After spending the last two years circling the globe touring and recording a new album, OK Go was ready for another American tour. Attracting a more mature audience this time around, these tuxedo-clad guys were really able to pump up the crowd as their music blasted from the speakers. Sounds of crashing guitars and ultra catchy lyrics filled our ears and lifted our spirits, especially as they performed their latest single, "Invincible" from their album Oh No. In addition to their own great material, they did an outstanding cover of The Pixies' "Wave of Mutilation." (The lead singer, Damian Kulash, has been quoted saying that The Pixies were the best band in the world.) They wrapped things up with their famous, robotically choreographed dance to the song "A Million Ways."

      Finally, the most anticipated moment of the night had arrived as Panic! at the Disco took the stage, with an incredible cabaret-themed performance to go hand-in-hand with their festive album, A Fever You Can't Sweat Out. They kicked it off with a song entitled "The Only Difference Between Martyrdom And Suicide Is Press Coverage," which ignited the audience like a forest fire. Throughout the performance, fans proudly belted out lyrics to all their favorite songsñsome even knowing them better than Brendon Urie, lead singer himself!

      During the half point of the show, they had an intermission, just as in the album, giving Panic! just enough time for a quick costume change. In the meantime, harlequin clowns and dancers found their way onstage, much to the delight of the audience. During the second half of the show, Panic! did an honorary tribute to The Smashing Pumpkins' "Tonight, Tonight" and ended with a crowd favorite "Build God, Then We'll Talk," which sent the exhausted fans into an even greater induced state of ecstasy.

      With this performance, the band proved why they've been rising to success since signing with Decaydance Records. The band's debut album recently passed the gold-sales mark and they are now selling out venues all throughout North America.

      I would have to say the night was definitely worth the hour drive to Ft. Lauderdale, hours spent in line, and the possible heat stroke I came close to undergoing in the pit on the crowd. The eclectic mix of bands from indie folk to rock n' roll to pop punk delivered very worthwhile performances.

      If you want to make a long trip across the states to see Panic! At the Disco, you can check out their official webpage for tour dates at www.panicatthedisco.com.

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