House of Music

Dashboard Confessional

Rodeo Austin

Austin, TX

March 26th, 2025

Photos and Review by Roy Vergara

Dashboard Confessional’s performance at Rodeo Austin on March 26, 2025, felt like a spiritual reunion. Arriving in true rodeo fashion, the band rolled onto the stage in a Dodge Ram pickup truck, humorously acknowledging it was indeed their first rodeo. From that playful introduction, Chris Carrabba quickly dissolved the distance of the large Luedecke Arena, transforming it into an intimate, emotional gathering.

The rotating stage brought the band closer to everyone, creating a sense of inclusion and unity. Carrabba’s heartfelt vocals carried nostalgia and sincerity, inviting fans to connect deeply through songs like “Hands Down,” “Vindicated,” and “Screaming Infidelities.” Audience members sang passionately, their collective voices adding another layer of meaning to each track.

Throughout the evening, Carrabba spoke openly to the crowd, deepening the sense of connection and community. Dashboard Confessional offered more than just music—they provided a shared experience of reflection, healing, and emotional release, leaving fans with memories to carry forward.

Fans eager to reconnect with the band can catch them again soon, as Dashboard Confessional embarks on their Summer Anthem Tour 2025 with the Goo Goo Dolls and others. The tour begins July 13 in Phoenix, Arizona, and concludes September 12 in Camdenton, Missouri, offering audiences another chance to experience their powerful and heartfelt performances.

Summer Anthem Tour 2025 Dates:

• July 13 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
• July 16 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
• July 17 – Sugar Land, TX – Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
• July 19 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
• July 20 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater
• July 22 – Atlanta, GA – Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
• July 23 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre
• July 25 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
• July 26 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
• July 27 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap – Filene Center
• July 29 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion
• July 30 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC
• August 1 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
• August 2 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
• August 3 – Philadelphia, PA – The Mann Center
• August 5 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater
• August 6 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion
• August 8 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
• August 9 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center
• August 10 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
• August 12 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
• August 13 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
• August 15 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
• August 16 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre
• August 18 – Waite Park, MN – The Ledge Amphitheater
• August 19 – La Vista, NE – The Astro
• August 21 – Maryland Heights, MO – Saint Louis Music Park
• August 22 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre
• August 24 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
• August 26 – West Valley City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
• August 28 – Airway Heights, WA – Northern Quest Resort & Casino
• August 29 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater
• August 31 – Seattle, WA – Venue TBD
• September 1 – Seattle, WA – Venue TBD
• September 4 – Berkeley, CA – Greek Theatre
• September 6 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl
• September 7 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre
• September 9 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
• September 11 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Zoo Amphitheater
• September 12 – Camdenton, MO – Ozark Amphitheater

Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and other major outlets. Fans can expect unforgettable performances from these two influential bands, making this tour a must-see event.