1.  When did you first become a fan of Dashboard Confessional?
In 2002, I met my husband’s youngest sister, Patria, for the first time; they didn’t grow up together. I felt the connective tissue of our souls attach that day. Our shared love of music was an instant binder. She burned a CD of her favorite music of newer artists; I’m a 90s grunge girl and a mom of 2 kids at that point - completely out of the cool loop. We were driving in the car and she told me all about Chris and put his music on the CD. The rest is history and now we celebrate sisterhood screaming Dashboard together every chance we get.

2.  How has Dashboard Confessional affected your life?
Dashboard has become my way of dealing with anxiety. I’m currently typing this message in an airplane playing the entire discography because I get lost in the music so much that my absolute fear of flying calms just enough. It’s how I relax, I have fun, bond with family…and strangers. Meeting new people always starts with “do you listen to Dashboard Confessional?”

3.  If you have attended a Dashboard Confessional concert - what was it like for you?
For years my anxiety about crowds kept me from concerts; raising kids, money and the job are also factors. I finally saw Dashboard in 2017. I was going to see them again in March 2020 but… then the pandemic happened and then, Chris’s accident. After that happened, I promised myself that I would see Dashboard every time I could afford it in both time and money. Never miss an opportunity, life is short. So 2022 we went twice, 2023 was five times, and in 2024 seven times. Each show is its own experience that I never want to leave. I’ve cried more times than I can count. “This Bitter Pill” in Austin Oct 2024 may be the most emotional I have ever been at a concert. Is it summer yet?

4.  Any suggestions for what we can do/set up for Saints & Sailors Fan Club?
I think the fan club is great. I’d love more chatting in the forums or a way to get a notification when someone has commented.

5.  If you could give Dashboard Confessional a message - what would it be? 
Gratitude. Thank you to Chris for always being the kindest human being. The world needs more Chris Carrabbas. Thank you to his family.