The touring bassist for the band Night Terrors of 1927 had some of the most intense energy of the night. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Jarrod Gorbel of Night Terrors of 1927 gets serious for a moment while interacting with the fans. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Night Terrors of 1927 really brings the emotion through each and every song performed. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Blake Sennett of the band Night Terrors of 1927 gives a guitar solo to open up the night. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Night Terrors of 1927 constantly has rotating members to perform on the bass and drums but this tour their choices have been spot on. Photo: Talyn Sherer
The fans are lost in complete euphoria on Friday night as these monumental bands perform. Photo: Talyn Sherer
(L–R): Jarrod Gorbel & Blake Sennett of the band Night Terrors of 1927 catch some fresh air outside after playing through an amazing opening set. Photo: Talyn Sherer
In the darkly lit warehouse of The Complex, this couple poses for a quick photo while discussing the unexpected birthday present that was Third Eye Blind tickets. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Touting the best seat in the house, this girl and her friend were placed in the photo pit to watch Third Eye Blind perform up close. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional is not only an incredible performer, but a friend of photographers everywhere as he granted us full set access to shoot. Photo: Talyn Sherer
John Lefler of Dashboard Confessional sports the “long hair, don’t care” look on Friday night. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Bassist Scott Schoenbeck of Dashboard Confessional puts on his vogue pose for the camera. Photo: Talyn Sherer
(L–R): John Lefler and Scott Schoenbeck really made this show their own as they performed with Dashboard Confessional. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Beneath all that hair and talent lives Dashboard Confessional bassist Scott Schoenbeck. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional has really grown over the years, yet his music has not changed from being as phenomenal as it was since their first hit “Hands Down.” Photo: Talyn Sherer
(L–R): Longtime bandmates John Lefler and Chris Carrabba are two of the four powerhouses that make up Dashboard Confessional. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Dashboard Confessional’s Chris Carrabba holds a note while performing on Friday night. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional has an incredible vocal range. Photo: Talyn Sherer
John Lefler of Dashboard Confessional is floored by the performance they gave on Friday night. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional gives the fans that “Oh, You” look. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Dashboard Confessional’s Chris Carrabba smiles under the amber lights of The Complex. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Touring members from the opening act Night Terrors of 1927 get a front row seat to watch Dashboard Confessional perform. Photo: Talyn Sherer
From the sidelines, this photographer tries to get an artsy frame of Chris Carrabba performing with Dashboard Confessional. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional is truly dedicated to his music and it no doubt showed in every song he performed Friday night. Photo: Talyn Sherer
One lucky fan get behind the barriers to record a video of Dashboard Confessional’s performance Friday night. Photo: Talyn Sherer
The fans of Dashboard Confessional are sucked into their performance with each note that comes echoing out of the speakers. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional turns to stage right for a quick picture. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Lead singer Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional lets out a huge scream onstage Friday night. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Up on his speaker throne, Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional strums out a guitar solo for the crowd below. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Stephan Jenkins of Third Eye Blind has become much more philosophical about his music in recent years as his commitment to creating great music continues today. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Stephan Jenkins of Third Eye Blind was welcomed with a roaring success from the crowd on Friday night. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Alex LeCavalier of Third Eye Blind really gives it his all during Friday’s performance. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Third Eye Blind’s Stephan Jenkins throws the mic in the air like he just don’t care. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Drummer Brad Hargreaves of Third Eye Blind gives the camera a quick glance before returning to crushing the percussion. Photo: Talyn Sherer
With intense focus, Brad Hargreaves of Third Eye Blind pays close attention to each hit of the drum. Photo: Talyn Sherer
The Complex videographer records Third Eye Blind’s Stephan Jenkins so that fans in the back can see him on the big screen overhead. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Like kids in a candy store, the fans were overcome with joy watching Third Eye Blind perform. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Third Eye Blind’s Stephan Jenkins goes acoustic for a moment. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Without question, Third Eye Blind was one of the best shows I have seen performed at The Complex. Photo: Talyn Sherer
With his “come at me, bro” stance, Third Eye Blind’s Stephan Jenkins jumps on the speakers overlooking the crowd. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Alex LeCavalier of Third Eye Blind basks in the red lights. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Alex LeCavalier of Third Eye Blind could be a model for jean jackets, thus reviving this iconic piece of apparel. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Nothing but love came from Third Eye Blind’s Stephan Jenkins as he discussed the intricacies of life with the crowd between songs. Photo: Talyn Sherer
In a solo performance Brad Hargreaves of Third Eye Blind takes center stage on the drums. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Third Eye Blind’s Stephan Jenkins demands a raised fist from his loyal fans. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Friday night at the Complex was one that I will not soon forget. From Third Eye Blind to Dashboard Confessional, it was as though I had a chance to relive my childhood and early teenage years. Opening act Night Terrors of 1927 started the show off by getting the crowd on their feet and pumped for the bands that followed. The diversity of the crowd was apparent as fans both young and old, drunk and sober, stoned and more stoned, were strewn across the entire venue. Dashboard Confessional fans reminisced over loves lost and the difficulties of their former high school days while Third Eye Blind fans did the same, only going back a decade or so to collect their thoughts. Nostalgia however, was not the only reason fans came to see these bands perform—their newer music was what really drew the crowd in on Friday night. Dashboard played through their more popular songs like “Screaming Infidelities” and “Hands Down” while Third Eye Blind did the same through songs like “Jumper” and “Semi-Charmed Life,” but the new songs from each band’s set was truly refreshing to hear as the sound were unique but memorable within each band’s genre. However these band’s managed to come together on the same stage may remain somewhat of a mystery but I am thrilled to have witnessed this union all the same.
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