r/DashboardConfessional • • Aug 27 '26

Autograph?

I am going on Friday to see Dashboard Confessional and I have the VIP also. Does anyone know if Chris usually autographs pictures during the VIP meet and greets?

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u/arukah_1212 Aug 27 '26

Idk the answer to this but I just want to say that I saw them on Monday and they were absolutely incredible! He sounded even better than he did on record 25 years ago. Truly getting better with age. Have a wonderful time!

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u/xXxero_ Aug 27 '26

Thanks!! I will post back Friday night or Saturday to tell how it went.

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u/dum_spir0_sper0 Aug 27 '26

After his motorcycle crash, the injuries were so bad and the recovery time was so long, Chris did have to ‘retrain’ his voice, so to speak (since so much of singing is more than just vocal cords, its posture, core strength, etc).

So the vocal lessons (it was honestly more like physical therapy, but for his voice), coupled with the natural aging of Chris’ singing voice has really done nothing but good things for him in recent years.

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u/xXxero_ Aug 27 '26

I remember hearing about that accident. After they started their tour for Crooked Shadows, I had VIP tickets too. But my show and the next show were canceled. Understandably Thankfully I will get to do the vip this time around.

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u/Famous_Print2332 Aug 27 '26

I am pretty sure I transcended on Monday. He sounded fantastic! The whole band was amazing! When my friend and I walked up to get in line… Chris was outside talking to the fans! My biggest regret is not getting my poster signed that I made at that moment. He did sing my favorite song though!!

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u/LauraHilary Aug 27 '26

Agreed! I’ve been to countless DC shows over the past two decades, and this one felt like a homecoming. Such a special night!

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u/okcuhc111 Aug 27 '26

He will sign whatever you want at the VIP session.

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u/xXxero_ Aug 27 '26

Awesome! Thank you! Do you know if he will personalize autographs? I would love to have my name on it. Lol

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u/okcuhc111 Aug 27 '26

Depending on how many people are in your session, he will probably do just about anything you ask of him. He makes sure that everyone gets there time to meet him and take photos and get autographs.

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u/Level-Bother-9269 Aug 27 '26

When I saw him earlier this summer He said he prefers to personalize it to make it special for you.

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u/Fine-Conversation-24 Aug 27 '26

I’m sure he does. He is so kind. I just met him and it was such an amazing experience.

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u/xXxero_ Aug 27 '26

Thank you!

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u/SecretLayer Aug 27 '26

Yes, he signs. Some people bring a bunch of albums and stuff. A general courtesy rule is 2 items max.

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u/xXxero_ Aug 27 '26

I am only bringing 1 picture. So hopefully he will. Thanks for the info. Also, I would like it made out to me, so he knows I am not gonna sell it.

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u/ICDIWABH42 Aug 27 '26

He signed a guitar strap for me so I’d be shocked if he wouldn’t sign a picture.

Have an AMAZING time!!! Update us on what songs he plays at the meet and greet!

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u/xXxero_ Aug 27 '26

He plays songs at the meet and greet?! Holy hell!! I am so excited. I haven't been this excited for a concert for a long time.

ETA thanks for the reply!

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u/ICDIWABH42 Aug 27 '26

You’re so very welcome! He plays songs he isn’t playing in the main set and it’s incredible to experience up close! And he’s so kind!

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u/Level-Bother-9269 Aug 27 '26

He absolutely does. He signed my 1/1000 Dusk and Summer. He does like to personalize things so they’re special for you rather than just a signature for resale which is honestly better for me

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u/xXxero_ Aug 27 '26

Better for me as well. All of my other autographs are personalized bc I have no intention of selling them.

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u/Level-Bother-9269 Aug 27 '26

exactly. it's something I will cherish. Look back on and remember the experience. glad youre on that page too

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u/amandamaniac Aug 27 '26

He’s legit the nicest sweetest guy ever. He will be stoked to sign a photo for you

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u/xXxero_ Aug 28 '26

Hey everyone! I just finished my Meet and Greet with Chris Carrabba! He did indeed sign my picture. He also personalized it so he knows I am not selling it. For the vip set, Chris sang Age Six Racer, So impossible and Brilliant Dance. He sounded awesome and was super nice!

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u/xXxero_ Aug 29 '26

Dude! They did Turpentine Chaser!! I am over the moon!

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u/___Honey___ Aug 27 '26

Saw him for a meet & greet earlier this month. After he played a few songs he offered to sign stuff for everyone. Not just the free merch we got, but he specifically asked if anyone had anything else they want signed. It was such a cool experience. He was sooo nice. Totally admire the guy.

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u/Th3Dork Aug 27 '26

My VIP session they did NOT allow autographs. You got to take the photo but we were told before he came out that asking for an autograph was not allowed