Dashboard Confessional
Troubadour9081 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles 90069
Dashboard Confessional brings a solo acoustic set to the Troubadour, with founder Chris Carrabba performing the project in its stripped-back form.
Founded in Boca Raton, Florida, in 1999, Dashboard Confessional grew from Carrabba’s early acoustic work into a full-band project while remaining known for emotionally direct, introspective songwriting. Its catalog includes singalong staples “Screaming Infidelities” and “Vindicated,” and its 2022 album All the Truth That I Can Tell was described by XS Noize as a “deeply personal journey.”
The Troubadour’s claim to fame is written into pop history: Elton John made his American debut here in 1970, and the musicians who became the Eagles met around the club. It remains an active West Hollywood live-music venue, with current concerts listed at its Santa Monica Boulevard address. Expect a ticketed show in a compact club room, with a bar and a small kitchen serving burgers, sandwiches, chicken tenders, and fries. Seating depends on the event; where it is limited, the venue says it is generally first come, first served, so check your show’s details before arriving. Doors typically open an hour before the performance, and most shows finish between 11 p.m. and midnight, though timing varies. The venue sits near Doheny Drive, on a stretch of West Hollywood with nearby bars and restaurants.