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  <title>Dashboard Confessional (Solo Acoustic)  on 21 Feb 2012</title>
  <description><![CDATA[Location: Esplanade Concert Hall

Do not miss Dashboard Confessional's solo acoustic show at the Esplanade Concert Hall on 21 Feb 2012 at 9 p.m. Tickets will be at $48, $68, $88 and $98 (excluding SISTIC charges). Stay tuned for an announcement on when tickets go on sale.

A room full of music and people isn’t so strange. The trick is filling the spaces in between. When truth finds a melody, strangers disappear, and suddenly everyone belongs. And Chris Carrabba knows how to fill a room better than anyone.

“There’s this magical thing when you find that people are connected through your songs,” he says. “It’s a stroke of luck, really. And I feel lucky that it happens with our music.”

He can call it luck, but for close to a decade now, Dashboard Confessional has cultivated the kind of connection with fans that most songwriters spend a lifetime pursuing. Since the release of Swiss Army Romance in 2000, Carrabba’s fearless honesty has inspired fierce loyalty from anyone seeking truth in music. You cannot fake the truth. You can’t even hide from it. So the best songwriters dive deeply into it, coming out the other side armed with sing-a-long anthems.

“Music is all things to me,” Carrabba says. “It’s a respite from real life, but it’s also a place contemplate and begin to understand what you’re going through. Music can clarify how things are affecting you.”

Carrabba’s sixth full-length album as the mind behind Dashboard Confessional, Alter the Ending is a collection of songs that speak to the desire in all of us to bend the shape of our lives, to twist fate, to change the end before we arrive at it. For Carrabba, this new album is the hard-won remedy for the rough spells that can plague any life, his being no exception.

“In the course of making this record, things kind of fell apart,” he says. “My sister was in a terrible accident and was in a coma, one of my relatives had a heart attack, and another was in sudden need of a liver transplant. I spent quite a number of hours away from the studio at various hospitals. There was a lot of disarray going on. My whole life was on fire as I made this record. Life felt like it was burning through me.”

From the first notes of album opener “Get Me Right,” Carrabba sings of a struggle to get home, through a dense forest, to a rundown, broken old place. As the music moves from its first sparse, cautious notes, the song grows taller and larger and until it finally sounds like the very salvation its narrator is seeking. On the first single, “Belle of the Boulevard,” Carrabba sings, “Down in a local bar/Out on the Boulevard/The sound of an old guitar/Is saving you from sinking…” To be saved by music is not a fairy tale. For Carrabba, it’s a very real aspiration, maybe even a work ethic.

“I’ve always looked at music as a way to feel better. I’ve written some sad songs and some happy ones too,” he says. “But the goal has been the same every time: to feel good. To pick up a guitar, to enjoy holding it in my hands, to tell a story, and to feel better after having told it.”

In fact, Alter the Ending might be the most confident, optimistic music in Dashboard Confessional’s entire storied career up to now. It’s the sound of Chris Carrabba finally finding in his own music what everyone else heard from the very beginning, turning this “little side-project” into a decade-long triumph of empathy and truth. But where can you go after you’ve made an entire album about endings?

“I feel like this is the beginning of something new. It’s a really good feeling. And I haven’t felt like this since Swiss Army Romance. I have no idea what will be next, but this feels like a new start.”]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:31:54 +0000</pubDate>
  <xcal:dtstart>2012-02-21T21:00:00Z</xcal:dtstart>
  <xcal:dtend>2012-02-21T23:59:59Z</xcal:dtend>
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  <title>Rockaway pres. Dashboard Confessional Special Acoustic Show on 22 Feb 2012</title>
  <description><![CDATA[Location: KL Live (ex- Rumms)

As we try to keep true to our words, we present you a special ROCKAWAY showcase featuring Dashboard Confessional scheduled on 22 February 2012. After the unfortunate cancelation of their gig at the previous Rockaway Festival, Dashboard Confessional will finally make their debut in Malaysia!

Dashboard Confessional is, on a normal day, a five piece indie rock band with an acoustic twist that delivers fantastically energetic live shows. However, in 2011, front man Chris Carrabba embarked on a solo mission and brought the fans a collection of acoustic versions of their songs, in various intimate gigs in venues across America and around the world. 

Prepare to immerse your soul to the soothing and melancholic sounds of romance by Dashboard Confessional this coming February with this special solo acoustic show.

Stay tuned as the supporting acts will be announced soon.

Admission: RM88 (Early bird), RM118 (Normal price) and RM138 (At the door)

*Students are entitled to a 20% discount on normal price tickets until 22 January 2012. College students must produce a legitimate student identification card when purchasing physical tickets at the ticket outlets and at the collection booth if tickets were purchased online. It is limited to one ticket per one student only.

Tickets available via www.AirAsiaRedTix.com from 28th November]]></description>
  <link>http://www.last.fm/event/3180846+Rockaway+pres.+Dashboard+Confessional+Special+Acoustic+Show</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:42:57 +0000</pubDate>
  <xcal:dtstart>2012-02-22T19:30:00Z</xcal:dtstart>
  <xcal:dtend>2012-02-22T23:59:59Z</xcal:dtend>
  <xcal:location>http://www.last.fm/venue/9067100+KL+Live+%28ex-+Rumms%29</xcal:location>
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  <title>Soundwave 2012 on 25 Feb 2012</title>
  <description><![CDATA[Location: RNA Showgrounds

Soundwave is an annual music festival held in major cities around Australia.]]></description>
  <link>http://www.last.fm/festival/2076898+Soundwave+2012</link>
  <guid>http://www.last.fm/festival/2076898</guid>
  <pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:08:17 +0000</pubDate>
  <xcal:dtstart>2012-02-25T00:00:00Z</xcal:dtstart>
  <xcal:dtend>2012-02-25T23:59:59Z</xcal:dtend>
  <xcal:location>http://www.last.fm/venue/8782466+RNA+Showgrounds</xcal:location>
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  <title>Soundwave 2012 on 26 Feb 2012</title>
  <description><![CDATA[Location: Sydney Showground

Tickets on sale 20th October at 9am.]]></description>
  <link>http://www.last.fm/festival/2080197+Soundwave+2012</link>
  <guid>http://www.last.fm/festival/2080197</guid>
  <pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:02:53 +0000</pubDate>
  <xcal:dtstart>2012-02-26T00:00:00Z</xcal:dtstart>
  <xcal:dtend>2012-02-26T23:59:59Z</xcal:dtend>
  <xcal:location>http://www.last.fm/venue/8778565+Sydney+Showground</xcal:location>
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  <title>Dashboard Confessional + Jack's Mannequin + Relient K at Manning Bar, The University of Sydney on 27 Feb 2012</title>
  <description><![CDATA[Location: Manning Bar

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  <link>http://www.last.fm/event/3144991+Dashboard+Confessional+at+Manning+Bar+on+27+February+2012</link>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2011 05:25:03 +0000</pubDate>
  <xcal:dtstart>2012-02-27T20:00:00Z</xcal:dtstart>
  <xcal:dtend>2012-02-27T23:59:59Z</xcal:dtend>
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  <title>Dashboard Confessional + Jack's Mannequin + Relient K at Prince Bandroom, St Kilda on 29 Feb 2012</title>
  <description><![CDATA[Location: Prince Bandroom

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  <link>http://www.last.fm/event/3144056+Dashboard+Confessional+at+Prince+Bandroom+on+29+February+2012</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 03:17:56 +0000</pubDate>
  <xcal:dtstart>2012-02-29T00:00:00Z</xcal:dtstart>
  <xcal:dtend>2012-02-29T23:59:59Z</xcal:dtend>
  <xcal:location>http://www.last.fm/venue/8780136+Prince+Bandroom</xcal:location>
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  <title>Soundwave 2012 on 2 Mar 2012</title>
  <description><![CDATA[Location: Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Friends, Rockers, Countrymen! Lend us your ears and we'll subject them to loud rock music.

Tighten your togas, strap on the dancing sandals and join us in this Roman edition of Soundwave; featuring our biggest line-up yet!

SYSTEM OF A DOWN
SLIPKNOT
LIMP BIZKIT / MARILYN MANSON / A DAY TO REMEMBER / MACHINE HEAD / LAMB OF GOD / TRIVIUM / ALTER BRIDGE / LOSTPROPHETS / ANGELS & AIRWAVES / COBRA STARSHIP / THE USED / YOU ME AT SIX / DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT / UNWRITTEN LAW / COAL CHAMBER / DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL / THURSDAY / FOREVER THE SICKEST KIDS / RAISED FIST / DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN
ZAKK WYLDE’S BLACK LABEL SOCIETY / MASTODON / UNDEROATH / SAVES THE DAY / CIRCA SURVIVE / STEEL PANTHER / JACK'S MANNEQUIN / MESHUGGAH / THE SISTERS OF MERCY / ENTER SHIKARI / FOUR YEAR STRONG / BLACK VEIL BRIDES / MADINA LAKE / ZEBRAHEAD / HATEBREED / BIOHAZARD / TIMES OF GRACE / CKY / STREET DOGS / DRAGONFORCE / GOJIRA / KVELERTAK / LETLIVE / HELLYEAH / CRO-MAGS / THE CAB / RELIENT K / VERSA EMERGE / HEROES FOR HIRE / KILL HANNAH / THE DANGEROUS SUMMER / CHIMAIRA / FRAMING HANLEY / WATAIN / ROYAL REPUBLIC / I AM THE AVALANCHE / TURISAS / RIVER CITY EXTENSION

SOUNDWAVE FESTIVAL VENUES AND DATES
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2012
SATURDAY 25 BRISBANE, RNA SHOWGROUNDS
SUNDAY 26 SYDNEY, SHOWGROUND
FRIDAY 2 MELBOURNE, SHOWGROUNDS
SATURDAY 3 ADELAIDE, BONYTHON PARK
MONDAY 5 PERTH, CLAREMONT SHOWGROUNDS

General Public tickets on sale Thursday 20 October through www.soundwavefestival.com www.oztix.com.au & Oztix outlets & www.ticketek.com.au 132 849

*All shows are licensed and all ages
*Venue and lineup subject to change]]></description>
  <link>http://www.last.fm/festival/2030917+Soundwave+2012</link>
  <guid>http://www.last.fm/festival/2030917</guid>
  <pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 05:04:48 +0000</pubDate>
  <xcal:dtstart>2012-03-02T00:00:00Z</xcal:dtstart>
  <xcal:dtend>2012-03-02T23:59:59Z</xcal:dtend>
  <xcal:location>http://www.last.fm/venue/8804648+Royal+Melbourne+Showgrounds</xcal:location>
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  <title>Soundwave 2012 on 3 Mar 2012</title>
  <description><![CDATA[Location: Bonython Park

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  <link>http://www.last.fm/festival/2080199+Soundwave+2012</link>
  <guid>http://www.last.fm/festival/2080199</guid>
  <pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:04:48 +0000</pubDate>
  <xcal:dtstart>2012-03-03T00:00:00Z</xcal:dtstart>
  <xcal:dtend>2012-03-03T23:59:59Z</xcal:dtend>
  <xcal:location>http://www.last.fm/venue/8796929+Bonython+Park</xcal:location>
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  <title>Soundwave 2012 on 5 Mar 2012</title>
  <description><![CDATA[Location: Claremont Showgrounds

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  <link>http://www.last.fm/festival/2080282+Soundwave+2012</link>
  <guid>http://www.last.fm/festival/2080282</guid>
  <pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:02:15 +0000</pubDate>
  <xcal:dtstart>2012-03-05T00:00:00Z</xcal:dtstart>
  <xcal:dtend>2012-03-05T23:59:59Z</xcal:dtend>
  <xcal:location>http://www.last.fm/venue/8778617+Claremont+Showgrounds</xcal:location>
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  <title>Smash Project on 8 Mar 2012</title>
  <description><![CDATA[Location: Smart-Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City

The Smash Project 2012
The Used, The Cab, Dashboard Confessional, Cobra Starship
Mar 08 at Araneta Coliseum
For tickets please call 9115555
Tickets Prices
Patron Standing 4,000
Patron Seated 4,000
Lower Box 3,500
Upper A 2,500
Upeer B 1,000
Gen Ad 500

Tickets are available now at ticketnet/9115555]]></description>
  <link>http://www.last.fm/event/3149831+Smash+Project</link>
  <guid>http://www.last.fm/event/3149831</guid>
  <pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:24:34 +0000</pubDate>
  <xcal:dtstart>2012-03-08T19:00:00Z</xcal:dtstart>
  <xcal:dtend>2012-03-08T23:59:59Z</xcal:dtend>
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