By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR When a band takes several years off so the members can pursue other passions, it’s not unheard of them to return to the fold with the edge a little dulled, the sparkle that made them great a bit lusterless, and a yawn caught in their throat as they focus on cashing a needed injection into their bank accounts. But when Dashboard Confessional returned to its home state on June 12 at the Grand Theater at Foxwoods, the group led by West Hartford’s Chris Carrabba exhibited no signs of musical stupor. There was an eagerness that quickly evident when they ran onto the stage. The show that followed their entrance crackled with energy. The vibe provided to the fans was positive and uplifting. I’m sure it helped that the audience was filled with friends and family. It also helped that the audience was filled with fans who have been waiting since 2009 for the group to return to the stage. There’s nothing like love and adoration to energize a band. But I think the key was Chris and his band have found a way to have fun again. In a phone interview, Chris noted that the […]
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR When a band takes several years off so the members can pursue other passions, it’s not unheard of them to return to the fold with the edge a little dulled, the sparkle that made them great a bit lusterless, and a yawn caught in their throat as they focus on cashing a needed injection into their bank accounts. But when Dashboard Confessional returned to its home state on June 12 at the Grand Theater at Foxwoods, the group led by West Hartford’s Chris Carrabba exhibited no signs of musical stupor. There was an eagerness that quickly evident when they ran onto the stage. The show that followed their entrance crackled with energy. The vibe provided to the fans was positive and uplifting. I’m sure it helped that the audience was filled with friends and family. It also helped that the audience was filled with fans who have been waiting since 2009 for the group to return to the stage. There’s nothing like love and adoration to energize a band. But I think the key was Chris and his band have found a way to have fun again. In a phone interview, Chris noted that the […]