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When Chris Carrabba decided to break away from his punk band Further Seems Forever, back in 1999, he really didn’t realise the life changing shift that the career move would make. In his words, the decision to take the then solo route with Dashboard Confessional came about initially by chance.

“It was more accidental – ‘cause I’d do songs and show them to my band – and my band wouldn’t like them, but I did,’’ he laughs. “So I ended up recording them on my own and they encouraged me to release them but somehow along the way my band seemed to falter…and I kept going…

“I never worked as hard with Further Seems Forever – I hated hearing one of them say ‘I have to go to work’. Bullshit quit your job. We’re young…we’re musicians, that’s what it’s meant to be about…”... [Read Full Article]

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Dashboard Confessional, Jack's Mannequin, Relient K

February 27, 2012

Manning Bar, Sydney

Articles

Reviews

Dashboard Confessional @ The Prince, Melbourne (29/02/2012)

by aperaty, 3rd March, 2012

The long wait for the doors of the Prince Bandroom to open did not dispirit Chris Carrabba's die-hard fan base, who were rewarded with an intimate, yet powerful performance.

Reviews

Dashboard Confessional, Jack's Mannequin, Relient K @ Manning Bar, Sydney (27/2/12)

by Caseylc, 28th February, 2012

Fans were thrilled with the long sets and perfect performances and Dashboard Confessional's encore just cemented the night as a memory never to be forgotten.

Local News

Dashboard Confessional Sidewaves

by sarahanne, 19th December, 2011

Break out the tissues - Dashboard Confessional have announced two Sidewaves.

Local News

Soundwave 2012 lineup

by grattan, 7th October, 2011

After months of rumour the Soundwave 2012 lineup is finally here!

Local News

Soundwave Revolution: confirmations, rumours and bets

by FL HQ, 29th March, 2011

We decided to put our sleuthing hats on and gather together all the evidence floating around on the internet to make some educated guesses about the Soundwave Revolution lineup.

Feature

Dashboard Confessional

by crumpet, 16th December, 2009

Emo poster-boy Chris Carrabba sits down with FL to ruminate over the new Dashboard Confessional album 'Alter The Ending'.

Release

Dashboard Confessional - Alter the Ending

by feelingsinister, 30th November, 2009

Chris Carrabba and co. return to form with their sixth studio album.

Release

Dashboard Confessional - Thick As Thieves (single)

by melbjuz, 3rd November, 2007

Thick As Thieves is the first single from Dashboard Confessional's newest album The Shade of Poison Trees.

News

Dashboard confessions of a new album

by melbjuz, 6th September, 2007

Dashboard Confessional is proud to announce the Australian release of his latest recording, The Shade Of Poison Trees.

Reviews

Dashboard Confessional @ Perth Concert Hall (10/09/06)

by shardelite, 14th September, 2006

In their debut WA appearance, Dashboard Confessional lit Perth Concert Hall giving the band's loyal followers not merely a show, but an experience they would not soon forget.

Reviews

Dashboard Confessional @ The Palais< Melbourne (08/09/06)

by invadercee, 10th September, 2006

Dashboard Confessional played to an all ages crowd in Melbourne and were greeted with the oustretched arms of their devoted fanbase.

Reviews

Dashboard Confessional + Antiskeptic @ Hordern Pavilion, Sydney (06/09/06)

by PictureFrame, 7th September, 2006

Dashboard Confessional showcase their latest release "Dusk And Summer" at the Hordern Pavilion, marking the beginning of their new Australian tour.

News

Antiskeptic score Dashboard support

by disasterplan, 25th August, 2006

The band's new lease on life just keeps getting better.

News

Dashboard Confessional announce national tour

by cecbuzz, 28th July, 2006

After breaking the heart of emo loving gals all across Australia, Chris Carrabba redeems himself for his earlier tour cancellation by rescheduling a series of gigs - this time with the full band in tow.

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