hide caption. If Gordon Liddy existed nowadays, he'd be in a chat room somewhere. He got the stomach flu before their set, so it was just violinist Ryan Delahoussaye and Justin on stage. As friends, I felt really bad that it was a situation like, OK, once again, here comes my drama! But I think a lot of people were smarter than just being like, Oh God here we go. The songs were definitely laid out like a map. Wherever I went to play, more and more people started showing up. Open Book Winter Album is the second solo acoustic album by Blue October frontman, Justin Furstenfeld. Mulroney is represented by Luber Roklin Entertainment and Paradigm Talent Agency and Furstenfeld by Rainmaker Artists. ! I couldnt get rid of the girl, it just keeps going on and on and on. No holding back. The auditorium felt like a room full of friends, a safe space to share their darkest secrets. #JerryJerryJerry #JerrySpringer #TheJerrySpringerShow #television #tv #tvshows #tvlegends, A glimpse of some arcade classics! Helping save lives for more than 50 years. Robin previously worked as Controller at Accu-Crete, Inc., a concrete contractor based in Washington D.C. She is currently responsible for business accounting activities including, preparing financial statements, creating an organization budget, and managing payroll. He checked into a Nashville rehabilitation center to receive help for his addictions to alcohol and prescription medication. Privacy Policy | 1999-2023 Ticketmaster. Find Justin Furstenfeld tour schedule, concert details, reviews and photos. They were caught, and the scandal ultimately led to Nixon's resignation two years later, after his administration repeatedly tried to cover up their involvement. I cant believe Night of The Demons celebrates its 35th anniversary this year! Butch began counseling in 1989 and worked with Cumberland Heights throughout the 90s doing Aftercare, contract work and individual counseling. Overall great experience; would recommend it even to those who aren't very familiar with the Blue October (Like myself). 2023 Deadline Hollywood, LLC. With so much turbulence taking place in your life, did you find it to be a difficult process to put this all down on paper and then on the album? Randal was also recognized in both 2000 and in 2015 as Professional of the Year by the Middle Tennessee chapter of the National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC). I dont want to be accused of wanting to hurt people because that is just not me. Cant wait to see him again. This is especially true when the songs emphasize a positive message designed to encourage or offer hope. Personally, he's in love with his life right now. Staff Writer at University of Tennessee Daily Beacon, 75-day program at Cumberland Heights, a rehabilitation center in Nashville. Justin Furstenfeld, the lead singer and guitarist of the band, has always been transparent in his songwriting, reflecting the strugglesand now the triumphsof his personal life. Dont miss the mighty @chrisjerichofozzy and company! Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. He bends and stretches and points to dozens of cross tattoos of all shapes, colors, and sizes, all . Initially, he wanted the cameras rolling to document his sobriety, but years into the project, it became apparent that the story was more about everyone impacted by his addiction. The album was recorded live during Furstenfeld's one-man Open Book tour in January-February 2017 and was released November 24, 2017, on compact disc, vinyl, and digital download formats. He bravely shared the details of his divorce, the custody battle for his daughter and his spiral back into addiction. A lot of people see it as ranting but when you have a child in this situation, its not ranting. I had a band and I started being really honest with my lyrics. She was on crutches for this one. Oh, it influenced it greatly. We ended up on the end of the fifth row, which was perfect. He was seeing that, just like the band, during the recording. It is my favorite place to catch a concert in San Antonio. Ive never had anyone tell me no before. I would have to say Peter Gabriel. Mar 31, 2023. Jay Crosson began his career with Cumberland Heights in 1993 and accepted his role as Chief Executive Officer in 2015. "I keep calling it a tragedy that makes you laugh.". EXCLUSIVE: Dermot Mulroney (Hanna) and singer Justin Furstenfeld have joined Dolph Lundgren, Scott Adkins, and Ryan Kwanten in action movie Section Eight, which The Exchange will be selling at the virtual American Film Market. Will not hesitate to see him again next time around! When the Blue October singer-songwriter and guitarist was 14 a generation ago, his dad insisted that Furstenfeld catch Midnight Oil. Theres a point where you hear someone whining so long you want to say, help yourself or shut up. [11], In August 2008, Furstenfeld toured with Stephenie Meyer, author of the Twilight series, in a sold-out four-city book/concert tour.[12]. linktr.ee/blueoctober. For many people, completing rehab in Austin, TX is an opportunity for a fresh start and a new beginning. There's a desperation to him that's part of why he's so dangerous. When the accusations started, that is when it became an album. WARRIOR Returns For Highly-Anticipated Season Three June 29th On Max! Last year, Will Knaak, who is a fixture on the Austin scene, stepped in as previous guitarist Matthew Ostrander stepped down. I just dont know you could. You dont have to audition, you can be anything you want. What else do you have in the works that we can look forward to in the future? Every seat is great! So he trapped a rat, killed it and then ate it. My goal at Cumberland Heights is to help provide the best possible care for our patients, said Mastin. The "plumbers" Liddy, ex-FBI, and Hunt, ex-CIA were charged with the task of stopping leaks like the Pentagon Papers. It means a lot. The success story is just living with each other and loving each other again. The audience sat quietly absorbing every detail and feeling every emotion as he told his story. Towards the end of the evening, Furstenfeld shared his redemption story. ROCK THE BELLS FESTIVAL: Official Lineup Revealed For 2023 Queen Latifah, De La Soul, and More To Celebrate 50 Years of Hip-Hop! Amazing venue! I would rate the acoustics in Aztec Theatre at the top. After his special performance in the Dunkin' Philly Music Lounge, Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October met the lucky listeners who won access to the studio session + our on air hosts Jammin' Jessie & Amber Miller, and got his eyes on the customized Blue October donuts provided by Dunkin! Very inspiring show. Along the way, hes assembled an amazing group of like-minded individuals to spread the word on some of the most unique people and projects on the pop culture landscape. Upgrading to the table seating was the best thing we could have done! Nothing happens. [3] Justin filed for divorce in early 2022, but remains on good terms with Sarah. By: Mary Beth McCauley, Staff Writer at University of Tennessee Daily Beacon Feb 9, 2017 Updated Feb 13, 2017. So many covers are s. The songs comprising Blue Octobers new album, Home, which drops April 22, are quite a bit different than previous efforts. Justin has been sober for four years, and when he met his wife he was surprised that she had never heard of the band. New York to live and work as a. That has been the one light through this whole thing. Multi-instrumentalist Ryan Delahoussaye is getting more of a moment in the live spotlight, providing a lush violin solo detour during sets. Nobody answers the door for you and they arent there when you get sued because you didnt pay her side of something just because she lied and said that you were supposed to. Her core belief is that love is more powerful than the wounds we have experienced, and, in fact, can cause us to become our strongest at those places. Blue October's Justin Furstenfeld, far right, will host virtual parties on Thursday, May 21, to debut his band's documentary, "Get Back Up." . The actors Justin Theroux (left) and Woody Harrelson star in the HBO miniseries White House Plumbers. Together, they have a daughter named Sayde Belle, born August 23, 2012. I find that when I think for myself that I tend to listen to people better because I have chosen the people to listen to. hide caption. The upcoming album from the band Blue October will feature music with an optimistic emphasis, which is a decidedly different perspective than the groups previous work. I appreciate you saying that. He made his true feature film debut in the 2022 Christian Sesma directed action film Section Eight playing the character Ajax Abernathy. Butch worked for one of the states first intensive outpatient programs in Jackson, TN and the Jackson Area Council on Alcoholism. I think that it is pretty blunt that my daughter is being kept from me. We are gonna get you through this. Now that the I Hope Youre Happy tour supporting Blue Octobers ninth studio album of the same name is complete, the band is jumping back into the studio for its tenth record, which Furstenfeld says will likely be titled This Is What I Live For. He makes sure the show goes on even though they are not on the road right now, you got to love that right? He is also a member of the band Harvard of the South. Dr. Sledge is a graduate of LSU and the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. I was like, How does this keep happening? Michael McCormick of The American Coalition for Fathers and Children sat me down and explained to me exactly what was going on and exactly what we had to do. I was married before to someone who didnt get me. The challenge from his wife and band came only a day apart but presented him with the same basic choice: either get help with his drinking and drug addiction or the relationships would be over. When not touring with his band, Furstenfeld resides in San Marcos, Texas. He went through a 75-day program at Cumberland Heights, a rehabilitation center in Nashville, and found his faith there. The only reason I put this album out was because I didnt want to end up in jail for doing absolutely nothing. He reminded me every day by saying, No, no, no! Sorry there are currently no upcoming events. I grew up listening to him sing about a man named Steven Biko and his role in the happenings in South Africa. It was that simple. That can never happen again. He was previously married to Lisa Pepin. Justin admits to singing in a British accent on his first album, Justin has been sober for four years, and when he met his wife he was surprised that she had never heard of the band. 8283 River Road Pike Nashville, TN 37209. I have gone through two lawyers that have both quit on me. 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards: All-Star Presenter Lineup Revealed For Epic Global Event On May 7th! This was hands down the best show/concert/performance we have seen in a very long time. *LIMITED*ON SALE* from Blue October", "Berlin: Justin Furstenfeld, Amaury Nolasco and Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone Join 'Lights Out', Ugly Side: An Acoustic Evening with Blue October, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Justin_Furstenfeld&oldid=1146288062, High School for the Performing and Visual Arts alumni, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 23 March 2023, at 23:23. Public Struggle with Alcohol and Drugs Furstenfeld, who has been sober for four years, has undergone serious turbulence in his life. Furstenfeld played a few other songs from Blue Octobers debut album, such as Black Orchid and Breakfast After 10. In these, the audience learned of his first love, Mamie, and how he forgot her birthday after two years of dating. Youthfully uncompromising, but maturely flexible. It is exciting to have such a talented and dynamic actor like Dermot Mulroney joining our project. He has a daughter named Blue Reed Furstenfeld, to whom he dedicated the album Any Man in America. She just never showed up. Their first album, "The Answers," was recorded at Sound Arts Studio and released in 1998. Every time you hear them talking about the press being evil, you would go, "Hey, that does sound familiar." Obviously, Veep is a pure comedy with very written jokes. [10] When performing solo, Furstenfeld uses the moniker 5591. Can you tell us a little about that and how it affected the writing process for the album? He was happy to take a bullet for Nixon, literally. I still dont know how to run a camera. Very alive.#BlueOctober#JustinFurstenfeld#SPIN#ADayInTheLife Directed by Norry Niven (Ray Donovan, Dexter, American Idol), who also helmed the bands videos for Fear, Home, and Bleed Out, the film moves through Furstenfelds early life; his first band, The Last Wish; Blue Octobers formation in 1995; his dependency on drugs,and how he managed to survive it all with the support of his wife, bandmates and family. Furstenfelds troubles included addiction to drugs and alcohol, a painful divorce and a fierce child custody battle. During her tenure, Cinde has served in nursing, clinical management, and administrative roles. [7][8] His first musical memory was Roy Orbison's ballad "Crying". Amazing center view which created a more intimate experience. We are honored by Justin Furstenfelds decision to choose Section Eight for his acting debut. Brutally honest lyrics in rock music can often shock the listener, but sometimes they can lift the soul. 31. Also, he showed me that you can fight for the things that are right. The major turning point for the younger Furstenfeld was when his wife, Sarah, became pregnant with their first child (he already was a father to Blue Reed, named for late producer Blue Miller, from a previous marriage) and laid it on the line for him. He told the audience about his bands first 15-passenger tour van and their second one, and their third. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson Reflects on Returning to Office After Two Decades, Mini Golf Mecca The Dirdie Birdie Is a Love Letter to Austin, Why Psychedelic Medicine is On the Rise in Austin. Personally, hes in love with his life right now. Blue October's Justin Furstenfeld's Sober, Peaceful Life In a candid interview, Justin reflects on being a recovery advocate and the touching story behind his new video for "We Know Where You. Towards the end of the evening, Furstenfeld shared his redemption story. The actors Justin Theroux (left) and Woody Harrelson star in the HBO miniseries White House Plumbers. He helped me make sure that I didnt overdo something. He also counts among his influences Michael Stipe, The Pixies, Elliott Smith, Blue Miller, George Winston, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and U2. Justin Furstenfeld grew up in Houston and, for more than 25 years, has been the songwriting force and lead vocalist for the band Blue October, which has had sixteen Top 40 singles in that time. The shows always sound amazing in there. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Furstenfeld led his first band called The Last Wish at only 15 years old, the age that he was officially diagnosed with depression. Prior to his current role as Chief Community Recovery Officer, Randal served eight years as Assistant Commissioner with the Tennessee Department of Childrens Services. I found out that she was basically willing to say or do anything to keep me away from my daughter. He is the lead vocalist, guitarist, and lyricist of rock band Blue October. People can change: Justin Furstenfelds (of Blue October) unique approach to his book tour and his story of recovery. The venue was perfect for this show and Justin did not disappoint. Just being an artist that ends up ranting for no reason, I felt that we needed a co-producer to come in that was really good and that I could trust. Ive never done that before.. Hes such a beautiful piece of energy.. It hit me and I was like, Oh my gosh! Then I had someone who said, Let me manage you. I thought, Oh, Wow! Next thing you know, we had a thousand people at our shows. Justin Steward Furstenfeld (born December 14, 1975) is an American musician and actor. The audience cried, clapped and cheered for him, all rising to their feet in applause. Your bandmates had your back during that very rough period of time. Will definitely consider the upgrade for future shows. In 2022 Justin acted in the film Lights Out, also directed by Sesma.[16]. Its rough-edged, restless, insatiably curious. How excited are you to finally unleash this album? P.O. The show premieres on May 1. They were like, Come on, dude. Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. If youre struggling with addiction like Justin was, theres hope for you too. This is an album about my daughter and about how men around the world, not just me, parents around the world are really not thinking about the kids and what is right. Reels. After 75 days of treatment, he returned home and was able to witness the birth of his daughter. This band was falling apart and discovered what it is to love life again and be with each other, says Furstenfeld, who created a soundtrack for the film with friend and musician Eric Holtz. He gives a fantastic performance, said Brandon Burrows. His belated birthday song to her was Calling You, the song that scored Blue October a record deal. We played 30 f*cking songs!. I am a huge fan of Blue October, but this was my first time to attend one of Justin Furstenfeld's Open Book tour events. A Day In The Life: Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October | SPIN - YouTube Watch a day in the life of Blue October's Justin Furstenfeld, presented by SPIN. This is quite simply one of the three best concerts I have ever attended in my life. My Best Friends Wedding star Mulroney is currently starring in Netflixs Along For The Ride and Agent Game with Mel Gibson. We would have talent shows at our grandparents house! Blue October frontman Justin Furstenfeld has had more than than his fair share of trials an tribulations over the past few years in the form of bitter divorce and an ongoing custody battle.. Your gift to Cumberland Heights through our annual and capital initiates gives immediate support to patients and their families. #retro #arcade #gaming #mortalkombat #qbert #joust #tapper #pinball #retrocade, An awesome new addition to the collection! Their goal: To get Nixon reelected. She cried from the moment Justin hugged her to the second he left the stage. The raw singing talent was amazing and what a great message he laid down as he told his story. Justin Furstenfeld is known for Step Up 3D (2010), American Wedding (2003) and NCIS (2003). Amazing performance. I remember when I was working with Steve Lillywhite on Approaching Normal, I showed him the song For The Love and he was like, Can you stop talking about your daughter, please? I understand, it is not for him. Videos Tagged. Justin Furstenfeld. Irreverent sure! Had an absolute blast! Robin Cox is the Chief Financial Officer at Cumberland Heights, the Southeasts premier alcohol and drug addiction treatment center. We are huge Blue October fans and have attended their concert at the Revention Center in Houston Thanksgiving weekend for the past 4 years and we were disappointed they did not perform there this year. After the show, Furstenfeld took time to meet his fans, shaking hands and signing posters, all with a smile on his face. Justin Furstenfeld has always been candid about his struggles with drugs, alcohol and mental illness. Nick received his PhD in Couple, Marriage, and Family Therapy from Texas Tech University. The thing I love about this album is that we did get to dig into some of the issues,like even though youre in a really good place, you still have dark thoughts, says Furstenfeld. Ultimately, Get Back Up dives deep into mental illness, but finishes off with a message of encouragement and hopefulness that a support system can truly help anyone tear through and reach the other side of depression and addiction. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. 7 min read "That's what I'm all about-on my bio, everywhere-it says 'recovery advocate'," Blue October frontman Justin Furstenfeld tells me, adding, "It's my. My grandfather used to play guitar. Here is Plan A, Plan B, Plan C. Just breathe with me. He really laid it out. When I think for myself and trust my opinion and the bands opinion and not listen to [in a thick New York accent] some big-wig producer just because he is some big-wig producer, [laughs] that it turns out for the best. His sobriety has also allowed him to develop a comfortable relationship with his oldest daughter, who lives with his ex-wife in Nebraska. Thank you so much, my friend! You know, this show will make you laugh, but they're not jokes. You have no idea! During this time, he developed two pilot addiction programs in the Greater West Tennessee area. By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. 1 of 21. ALT 104.5 - WRFF - Philly's Alternative Rock with The Woody Show, Jammin' Jessie,, Mike Jones, Amber Miller, DJ Reed Streets, Josh, Aidan White and more! Justin Furstenfeld Meet & Greet Photos. And, through all of these hardships, he continued to make music. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. In addition, Jay serves as Treasurer/Secretary of the Foundation of Recovery Science and Education. During a series of phone interviews, the frontman for the Texas rock band Blue October was asked repeatedly about blacking out in an airplane on the tarmac in Minneapolis. I have listened to both of his Open Book albums, but that didn't prepare me for the experience of actually being there. We were working with Steve Lillywhite on Approaching Normal. I was wondering why my wife wasnt coming down to stay at the lake house that I had set up for my family while I was doing the recording. It embraces a lot of the darkness, but in such a heavy, romantic way.. 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