1.  When did you first become a fan of Dashboard Confessional?
I first became a fan when I was looking at music on Napster, yes, I am that old and came across his music with the Vacant Andy’s. His voice and passion were amazing. I fell in love with Wearing Thin when he did his short stint in Further Seems forever, too. I have been a devoted fan ever since. There is not a song I don’t know or a concert I have missed if I could afford to, back at 16 it wasn’t as easy.

2.  How has Dashboard Confessional affected your life?
I have had a pretty difficult upbringing. But every moment of my life since Chris became a part of it, his lyrics, they spoke to me. They saved me from some of the darkest parts of my life. They highlighted all the emotional rollercoasters I felt we shared through the lyrics of every song, and DC has been there with me every step of the way. I even taught about Dashboard to students in Saudi Arabia when I was there teaching English for the Air Force as a civilian.

3.  If you have attended a Dashboard Confessional concert - what was it like for you?
There is no concert i wouldn’t attend! I was there as a teen and young adult as often as possibly. I left the country in 2005 and took Dashboard with me on my journey from country to country teaching.

In Saudi, I met the love of my life that was on an Army mission, and I introduced him to DC. My lifelong journey was so real with every record and song, that my BF even got me a Cameo for Christmas. I cried. Chris made it feel like he has always known me and made me feel like he remembered our story at the meet and greet in Michigan.

I saw him most recently with Counting Crows and went to three concerts on his fall 2024 tour.

I am flying to Vegas next week with my 15 year-old son who is also an avid fan. Cant’t wait for this journey until you’re back in Michigan in August.

4.  Any suggestions for what we can do/set up for Saints & Sailors Fan Club?
More video chats!

5.  If you could give Dashboard Confessional a message - what would it be? 
Thank you for saving my life. Thank you for being there everyday with me through it all. Your music is timeless and I can’t imagine the day that i fall out of love with your voice, your lyrics, your passion, and your humility. A forever fan. Thank you, because without you I wouldn’t be here.