[11], In August 2008, Furstenfeld toured with Stephenie Meyer, author of the Twilight series, in a sold-out four-city book/concert tour.[12]. I have learned to think for myself and learned that when I do think for myself that it all comes out the way that I expected it to be. Staff Writer at University of Tennessee Daily Beacon, 75-day program at Cumberland Heights, a rehabilitation center in Nashville. Justin is all of those and more. This is especially true when the songs emphasize a positive message designed to encourage or offer hope. Multi-instrumentalist Ryan Delahoussaye is getting more of a moment in the live spotlight, providing a lush violin solo detour during sets. P.O. He is the lead vocalist, guitarist, and lyricist of rock band Blue October. It embraces a lot of the darkness, but in such a heavy, romantic way.. In May of 2012, both his wife and fellow band members offered him ultimatums. For him, drugs were a means of functioning. When we walked in, I asked an employee if there was an elevator. Who would you cite as your biggest musical influence and how have they helped to shape you as an artist? It also leads her to the beach as much as possible! 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. He helped me make sure that I didnt overdo something. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. I was blown away. Will not hesitate to see him again next time around! 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. 1000/10 would recommend you go see this show the next chance you get!! I wanted to give a little bit of background on you. Cinde has a love for the places where opposites touch. The venue was perfect for this show and Justin did not disappoint. She was on crutches for this one. Here is Plan A, Plan B, Plan C. Just breathe with me. He really laid it out. Blue October's Justin Furstenfeld's Sober, Peaceful Life - Yahoo 19K Followers, 413 Following, 370 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Sarah Furstenfeld (@sarahfurstenfeld) Personal life[edit] When not touring with his band, Furstenfeld resides in San Marcos, Texas. 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. Furstenfeld, who has been sober for four years, has undergone serious turbulence in his life. Privacy Policy | 1999-2023 Ticketmaster. Credit: Marc Nader. 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. Justin Furstenfeld Tour Announcements 2023 & 2024, Notifications, Dates All Rights Reserved. Instead of mysticism or abstract messages, he always has been transparent about his struggle with mental illness, specifically bipolar disorder, and thoughts of suicide. 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. Reels. These are guys that just are so desperate to be one step closer to power. Justin Furstenfeld Biography by Marcy Donelson Best known as the frontman for multi-charting post-grunge stalwarts Blue October, Justin Furstenfeld was born in Houston, Texas and attended the city's High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. I am a good person. Talented musician. "I certainly never thought of it as a comedy because to me, it's such a horrific period in American history," director David Mandel told NPR's Leila Fadel. I finally have a defense! And then it happens again and again and again. He was happy to take a bullet for Nixon, literally. He has been sober for four years now. If I was working at our home in Texas, she would be somewhere else. 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. I mean, it's obviously horrific. An original screenplay by Chad Law and Josh Ridgway, Section Eight is being directed by Christian Sesma (Pay Dirt) and produced by Brandon Burrows of Firebrand. The actors Justin Theroux (left) and Woody Harrelson star in the HBO miniseries White House Plumbers. Knoxville (Tennessee) had the chance to get up close and personal with Justin Furstenfeld, the lead vocalist of alternative rock group Blue October, at the Square Room in Market Square this past Wednesday. Prior to his current role as Chief Community Recovery Officer, Randal served eight years as Assistant Commissioner with the Tennessee Department of Childrens Services. Cant wait to see him again. A lot of times, when you dont have a job, you can plan some really fucked up things. 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. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. While in rehab for drug addiction, the Blue October singer was desperately asking for a simple sign from above one day when he noticed a lone wasp trying desperately to make its way into a can that had the words Wasp Killer written in bold white letters on it. #retro #arcade #gaming #mortalkombat #qbert #joust #tapper #pinball #retrocade, An awesome new addition to the collection! Who else misses hearing Justin's Tuesday night cover songs during the pandemic? This is Justin Furstenfeld - frontman from Blue October. Thankfully, the challenges worked. Public Struggle with Alcohol and Drugs Furstenfeld, who has been sober for four years, has undergone serious turbulence in his life. He is there to make records and I certainly understand that but he might not be the guy I want to work with on this project. He also counts among his influences Michael Stipe, The Pixies, Elliott Smith, Blue Miller, George Winston, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and U2. Very inspiring show. However, Furstenfeld being a true artist has used his heart-wrenching struggle as fuel for his creative fire. Our tickets were on the very top row of the balcony. He was seeing that, just like the band, during the recording. His first marriage was crumbling, and an unexpected injury (Furstenfeld broke his leg while the band was goofing around on the field at a stadium show) led the band to cancel its biggest tour at that point in its career, which only made him slide deeper into a quagmire. Any Man in America: Blue October's Justin Furstenfeld - Icon Vs. Icon Justin is so talented and he tells his story through humor, raw emotions and song. I was curious to learn how music first came into your life and what made you pursue music as a career as opposed to going a different route? It didn't cost us a dime and it saved my sister a lot of painful walking with the crutches. Pic is in post-production. Blue October's Justin Furstenfeld On Why He's Nervous About Returning Whether it's defending his brother against political attacks or supporting . 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. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. He checked into a Nashville rehabilitation center to receive help for his addictions to alcohol and prescription medication. Next thing you know, people started gravitating toward it. Jay is a grateful recovering alumnus, having been a patient at Cumberland Heights in 1989. 2023 CUMBERLAND HEIGHTS FOUNDATION, INC. - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Justin Furstenfeld, Amaury Nolasco and Donald Cerrone Join Lights Out One of the greatest and most enjoyable shows Ive ever seen. This was finally the acts big break: they appeared on Late Night With Conan OBrien and The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, opened for the Rolling Stones and performed for thousands on more extensive tours. It was that simple. Justin Furstenfeld Meet & Greet Photos | ALT 104.5 You have to. 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. As with much of Blue October's music catalog, Furstenfeld's 2014 solo album, "Songs from an Open Book" and the 2020 documentary "Get Back Up" touch on his struggles with addiction and a 75-day. Robin accepted her role at Cumberland Heights in 2006. I found my higher power in a wasp can, declares Justin Furstenfeld with complete seriousness. I appreciate you saying that. 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. Dr. Sledge is a graduate of LSU and the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. Sorry there are currently no upcoming events. RIP Jerry Springer It was a wild run and definitely one for the ages! Justin Furstenfeld is covered in crossesliterally. We would have talent shows at our grandparents house! Robin is an advocate for education and volunteers at Coopertown Elementary School. Dont miss the mighty @chrisjerichofozzy and company! 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. Justin Furstenfeld's Cult of Gratitude - BernardGoldberg.com Will definitely consider the upgrade for future shows. Dr. Chapman Sledge, a nationally recognized physician and speaker, has been the Chief Medical Officer at Cumberland Heights since 2009. When you look back at your body of work and your struggle through the years, how do you feel that you have evolved as an artist? Although the music influenced by his personal turmoil may have struck a chord with fans, resulting in platinum-selling albums, Furstenfeld admits that the songs laced with anger and self-pity really didnt change his situation or that of anyone else. The only reason I put this album out was because I didnt want to end up in jail for doing absolutely nothing. 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. It turned out not tobe about me at all, says Furstenfeld. Like some people who get bullied, they look for sources of strength in odd places. He even incorporated some of his experiences with rehab into material on Blue Octobers Sway album, released in 2013. J.K. 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I want to be a positive role model for a lot of people, so I have to make sure that I am OK upstairs and get through this with my child, making sure that she is OK first. Posted Apr 15, 2010 at 12:01 AM Justin Furstenfeld discussed the incident at least seven times one day. February 11, 2022 7:43am Justin Furstenfeld Courtesy of BJ Lewallen IV Upcoming action film Lights Out, starring Frank Grillo, Mekhi Phifer, Scott Adkins and Dermot Mulroney, has added Blue. Its in the past now. Oh, it influenced it greatly. I just dont know you could. 2023 Deadline Hollywood, LLC. I have gone through two lawyers that have both quit on me. 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. Tickets are still available now: https://www.ticketmaster.com/fozzy-baltimore-maryland-10-01-2022/event/15005CB7999822CD #Fozzy #ChrisJericho, #RichWard #Baltimore #rocknroll #fozzyrocks, Is my makeup okay? - A few weeks back I had the pleasure of meeting the legendary Scream Queen @linneaquigley, who was an absolute delight! Shes the strongest and most beautiful woman Ive ever met, and she scares me a little bit and I think thats pretty hot. He finally entered rehab following the intervention. What else do you have in the works that we can look forward to in the future? If youre struggling with addiction like Justin was, theres hope for you too. Singer Justin Furstenfeld of the American band Blue October performs live on stage during a concert at the Astra on March 11, 2018 in Berlin, Germany. Dr. Nick Hayes is the Chief Science Officer at Cumberland Heights, overseeing all research, technology and quality related initiatives for the organization. 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. Theres a rock bottom for peoples lives, and theres a rock bottom for music too, he said. Great fun and even therapeutic. She cried from the moment Justin hugged her to the second he left the stage. Justin had a great balance of entertaining storytelling and relative acoustic song playing. New York to live and work as a. Furstenfeld, who is making his acting debut on the movie, is best known as the frontman of U.S. band Blue October. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google, Visit Billboard Pro for music business news, Jerry Cantrell Talks Lightening the Load & Covering Elton John on Brighten: Its Not Just All Fking Monochrome, His Voice Is Still With Us: Rob Halford, Scott Ian & More Remember Metal Giant Ronnie JamesDio, A Death in the Family: Peter Steele of Type O Negative Remembered By Bandmate JohnnyKelly. It was pretty neat and intense. But by comparison Nixon could be shamed enough to actually resign. Singer/Guitarist Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October performs at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on MAY 17, 2009. He reminded me every day by saying, No, no, no! HBO's new five-part miniseries, White House Plumbers, revisits the infamous Watergate burglary that brought down President Richard Nixon from the perspective of the men who orchestrated it: G. Gordon Liddy and E. Howard Hunt, played by Justin Theroux and Woody Harrelson. It has been a long emotional road for you. Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. 1 of 21. A moving story coupled with an acoustic Blue October set is the best possible way to spend an evening. Send us a tip using our annonymous form. So he would strap himself to a tree during a thunder and lightning storm. Obviously, Veep is a pure comedy with very written jokes. This has led her to clinical explorations of somatic and spiritual healing of the things that wound us, as well as explorations of how the lived wisdom of the 12-step tradition informs and brings color to clinical education and experience. Dr. Sledge has been named Nashvilles top addiction doctor by the Nashville Business Journal, a recognition only five percent of physicians in the United States hold. Your gift to Cumberland Heights through our annual and capital initiates gives immediate support to patients and their families. What did producer Tim Palmer add to the project to make it gel? Dr. Sledge served on the board of directors for the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and was among the first physicians to receive certification from them. As past chair of NAATPs Ethics Committee, Jay was instrumental in important changes made to the organizations code of ethics. Having them finish them all, putting in the choruses and bridges, which was something I didnt want to touch because it was already past that point, was so good and so nice. HBO She gave me an ultimatum, pulled everyone together and made me see what I was doing, shares Furstenfeld. I cant believe Night of The Demons celebrates its 35th anniversary this year! Then I can only blame myself for the mistakes. A lot of people see it as ranting but when you have a child in this situation, its not ranting. I have listened to both of his Open Book albums, but that didn't prepare me for the experience of actually being there. 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. It only has to do with me wanting to spend time with my daughter. And in a way, maybe that gives you a chance to look at what's going on today and start to realize, "Wow, this has been going on much longer than I realized." . 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. @theartofethanpro_ knocked it out of the park with Escape From LA. #johncarpenter #escapefromla #bobsbigboy #movies #film #screenprint #kurtrussell #snakepilssken, Tonight @fozzyrocks Save the World Tour comes to Baltimore Soundstage! His personal treatment experience helped shape his leadership principles today. You cant defend yourself 24/7. Most recently she served as the Human Resources Director at Parallon, one of the countrys largest revenue cycle partners, with more than 15,800 employees serving hospitals and physician practices. This mix of, "oh my God, they were breaking in to try and basically undermine the will of the American people." Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Furstenfeld (who has put out nearly a dozen albums over the past 20 years) is currently on a one-man "Open Book" U.S. tour, where he combines an acoustic performance with personal stories of his mistakes, his victories, and second chances. Loved the stories, the sound was great, and ghe venue suited the show very well. You know, we've all forgotten what shame is in politics. 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. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 31. During this time, he developed two pilot addiction programs in the Greater West Tennessee area. His belated birthday song to her was Calling You, the song that scored Blue October a record deal. While some have speculated about a rift between the two brothers, Sacha has come to Justin's defense on several occasions. Olivia Hampton and Miranda Kennedy contributed editing. Name Justin Furstenfeld Best known for Frontman of Blue October Current city San Marcos, TX Really want to be in My dream city would be Prague or New York City. Ive never done that before.. A little aggressive, a little cocky. Blue October's Justin Furstenfeld's Sober, Peaceful Life Why the hell would you want to get into that wasp can when youve seen millions of your homies die from that st? asked Furstenfeld. I would have to say Peter Gabriel. So I guess a misconception might be that, Oh, he is too personal with his music. Well, if you had a daughter and were accused of some of the things that I have been accused of, I dont know how you could just sit there and take it! He is also a member of the band Harvard of the South. Robin is a middle Tennessee native and a graduate of Western Kentucky University. You have no idea! The world needs more people like him! They have two children. Kathryn Mastin, Cumberland Heights Chief Human Resources Officer since 2015, has spent more than 30 years as a Human Resources professional. Blue October's highest chart-topping single, "Hate Me" (released in January 2006 off the band's fourth studio album, Foiled) was . I pursued music because people were reacting to it. 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. Justin Trudeau sacrifices his half brother to save his political career There are times, in reading this, playing it and watching it, where there's almost something kind of adorable or corny. A Day In The Life: Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October | SPIN I dont think that there is a misconception. For a small pay-per-view fee, fans can tune . Justin Furstenfeld is known for Step Up 3D (2010), American Wedding (2003) and NCIS (2003). Unfortunately there are no concert dates for Justin Furstenfeld scheduled in 2023. Our compassionate staff will help get you settled. [laughs] You have no idea, so many more albums in the future. Wherever I went to play, more and more people started showing up. Lyrically, Furstenfeld is never one to shy away from expressing himself. He has also served on an advisory committee with LegitScript, certification that lets search engines know which treatment centers operate safely and legally. Since 2016 Jay has served on the board of directors of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP). After a steady build outside Texas, the 2006 single "Hate Me" exploded at rock radio, ushering in a wave of talk-show appearances and globe-crossing concerts. Their first album, "The Answers," was recorded at Sound Arts Studio and released in 1998. He told the audience about his bands first 15-passenger tour van and their second one, and their third. During her tenure, Cinde has served in nursing, clinical management, and administrative roles. After rehab, our staff can also help you get into a sober house in Austin that will provide essential recovery support services and accountability to help you stay sober. I used to be in love with despair, Furstenfeld told a sold-out crowd during a Nov. 15 show at New Yorks Webster Hall. What is this all about? The more I dug into it, I realized that he was actual fighting for human rights. Who knew he was so funny?! I love his stage it shows, ie; live shows on getbackup.com, cover songs, and all his new songs, just put out recently like Oh My My and also The Girl Who Stole My Heart to name a couple. Theroux and Mandel spoke to Morning Edition about what drew them to the series and how characters like Liddy paved the way for today's right-wing extremism. 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. *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. A Day in the Life ofJustin Furstenfeld of Blue October. Helping save lives for more than 50 years. How did that influence this album? Sobriety Provides a Second Chance for Justin Furstenfeld I think, unfortunately, this "true believer-ism" has been infecting politics really since Nixon. Whereas now there's been so many impeachments of both Republican and Democratic presidents. I love my daughter, forgive me for that. He's actually oddly a very modern character who was mostly obsessed with getting famous, and he really didn't care how it happened. He has a daughter named Blue Reed Furstenfeld, to whom he dedicated the album Any Man in America. It means as much to this current staff as it did to the original writers and editors.A confession: SPIN is imperfect. . The raw singing talent was amazing and what a great message he laid down as he told his story. Ive never had anyone tell me no before. The actors Justin Theroux (left) and Woody Harrelson star in the HBO miniseries White House Plumbers. Justin Furstenfeld is best known as the lead singer and songwriter for alt-rock band Blue October, but the open book he'll talk and sing about Wednesday night at Common Grounds
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