Dashboard Confessional

How good are they LIVE?

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Critics Consensus

Based on 76 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Dashboard Confessional is rated as a mediocre live performer, with shows that lack substantial critical acclaim. Dashboard Confessional concert reviews describe live shows and performances as melodic, lyrical, emotional, stunning, anthemic, enchanting, and glorious.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Dashboard Confessional concerts? Dashboard Confessional concerts usually last from 45 minutes to about an hour.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Dashboard Confessional? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Dashboard Confessional range from $40,000 - $60,000, with Dashboard Confessional's current estimated booking fee to be around $40,000.

On tour

Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater; Walmart AMP, Wantagh, NY, United States; Rogers, AR, United States (August 2; Jul 19); Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre, Charlotte, United States (July 25); Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh, NY, United States (August 2); Hartford Healthcare Ampitheater, Bridgeport, CT, United States (August 8); KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY, United States (August 9); Budweiser Stage, Toronto, Canada (August 10); Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Chicago, IL, United States (August 13); Zoo Amphitheatre, Oklahoma City, United States (September 11)

Festivals in 2025

Bourbon & Beyond 2025

September 11 - 14, 2025

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Artist Info

Genre

rock

Origin

Boca Raton, United States (1999 - present)

Bio

Dashboard Confessional is an acoustic rock group started in 2000, by Chris Carrabba in Boca Raton, Florida, as a side project from his band Further Seems Forever. Chris recorded his first album, The Swiss Army Romance, in 2000.

Has Performed With

The All-American Rejects, Andrew McMahon, Counting Crows

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Dallas Observer (USA)

October 28, 2024

Our emo hearts swelled at the sound of Chris Carrabba's voice on Sunday.

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Soundcheck SF (USA)

September 8, 2023

Counting Crows + Dashboard Confessional; Counting Crows; Dashboard Confessional

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Nippertown (USA)

July 6, 2023

The Counting Crows returned to Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Wednesday night with an outstanding solid set from start to finish, giving fans something to crow about on this hot summer night.

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Twin Cities Media (USA)

August 2, 2022

Dashboard Confessional and Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness Kick Off Their Tour With Stunning Sunday Night Show.

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Strange Carolinas (USA)

March 28, 2022

The band did perform one new track off the new album, but kept the setlist focused on their many past hits, much to the sold-out crowd's delight.

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Glide Magazine (USA)

March 16, 2020

Unbeknownst to the (approximately) 1,500 fans enjoying a sold-out Dashboard Confessional show on 3/11, the crowd was witnessing one of the last major concerts in NYC for the foreseeable future.

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