If you’ve been living under a rock since 2009, it may come as a surprise to you that Panic! at the Disco no longer sounds like they did when “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” and the accompanying music video took MTV and 2005 by storm. If you’re a fan of creative stagnation, hate personal growth and think a pop/rock/Broadway mashup is gaudy and unnecessary, then you’ll be sorely disappointed in the band they’ve become. Brendon Urie has transformed the image of the band from somewhat of a one-hit wonder to a thriving giant in the pop music scene.

From the moment I walked into the Infinite Energy Center, “infinite energy” would be the perfect description of the excitement and passion that the fans had for not just Panic! but for music in general. The overall message of the night, that was reiterated by Urie throughout the 28-song, marathon set was that everyone matters. “Even if you don’t think you do, you make an impact on someone. WIthout you guys here, this would just be a rehearsal. You mean a lot to me,” Urie stated confidently between songs early in the set. This established a tone of love, respect and humility that put everyone in the nearly sold-out arena on equal footing.