Dashboard Confessional Live at the Cannery Ballroom

Last week the AEG Live/The Messina Group approached me to generate some buzz for Dashboard Confessional's concert at the Cannery Ballroom on Thursday, March 31st.  I didn't want to do the usual song and dance article, so I went out and got exactly what I needed -- a confessional from a die hard fan.

What made you fall in love with Dashboard?

---

I think what made me fall in love with Dashboard was the ability to relate to each song. Every song carefully mixes rough and hard with a hint of romance. Chris Carrabba's voice is so unique from anyone else I have ever heard. He is able to sing something sweet but with a strong, hard voice and vise versa. I also love that he is able to just let it all out; you really feel like he is singing from the heart and his own experiences.

Do you have a favorite song that is especially memorable?

---

"Hands Down" from the album "Mark, a Mission, a Brand, a Scar" might be my very favorite song from Dashboard. I feel most people can relate to these words in their own way because most people have experienced a similar situation. For example, in this song they sing:

"This night is wild, so calm and dull

These hearts, they race from self-control

Your legs are smooth as they graze mine

We're doing fine, we're doing nothing at all

My hopes are so high that your kiss might kill me

So wont you kill me so I die happy

My heart is yours to fill or bust, break or bury

Or wear as jewelry, whichever you prefer"

And then later, they sing:

"Hands down, this is the best day I can ever remember

I'll always remember the sound of the stereo

The dim of the soft lights, the scent of your hair

That you twirled in your fingers

And the time on the clock

When we realized its so late

And this walk that we shared together

And the streets were wet and the gate was locked

So I jumped it and I let you in

And you stood at your door with your hands on my waist

And you kissed me like you meant it

And I knew that you meant it"

Most people can relate to what they are singing about here. We have all had that first date, first love, and first kiss. Dashboard brilliantly expresses those feelings that go through your entire body when living those moments, so hearing the song takes you back and puts a slight smile on your face.

What do you like about seeing Dashboard live?

---

One of the things I like about seeing Dashboard live is their level of energy. They keep their energy up throughout the entire concert and deliver a breathtaking and memorable show. I also really like that when they sing live, they sound awesome - very similar to their actual recorded albums. I always hate when bands have awesome recorded music, but cant sing live at all. You will never have this problem with Dashboard; they will never disappoint their fans!

Anything else you want to add?

---

One last thing ... if you take anything away from this article, please please please download the song I referenced above, "Hands Down."  If you like it, then I recommend that entire album, it will change your life!

The Details

---

Chris Carrabba, better known to most as Dashboard Confessional, is back on tour to celebrate the anniversary of the release of his seminal album, Swiss Army Romance, and in support of 6th full-length Dashboard album, Alter the Ending.

Doors to this 18+ event will open at 6:30 pm, with the show starting at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $25 in advance and will be $28 on the day of show. They will be available to the general public for purchase here.

Visit Mercy Lounge's website for further information, and check out the Dashboard Confessional website for additional details, video clips, songs and more.