Panic! At the Disco gives its audience an opportunity for authenticity in a crowd of hundreds. And the message extends beyond the music too.
A small venue doesn’t allow for a large audience; that’s self-evident. They also make it hard for an artist to hide behind distance. The 9th Ward, which recently hosted Mary Lambert and Mal Blum - and other small venues - hold a special place of importance. They provide a unique space, one often with a story, and only allow a select few to wander in at one time.
