Mastin is affiliated with the United Methodist Church where she serves many roles and sits on the board. RIP Jerry Springer It was a wild run and definitely one for the ages! So he trapped a rat, killed it and then ate it. Furstenfeld pieced together all of the major events in his life one by one and sang us the songs that stemmed from those events, making them even more meaningful and emotional for the audience, many of which were already huge fans of Blue October. The way Im able to contribute is by taking care of our employees so they can carry out our mission.. . 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. In addition to working for Cumberland Heights, Dr. Sledge is an assistant professor at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards: All-Star Presenter Lineup Revealed For Epic Global Event On May 7th! Little did I know at the time but he had been through some of the same things that I had gone through, losing your child to divorce and not being able to be around them. This morning, I was by myself again and I felt that I was going to lose it all but then Michael called. Randal received masters degrees in counseling from Trevecca Nazarene University and in psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Furstenfeld led his first band called The Last Wish at only 15 years old, the age that he was officially diagnosed with depression. [15] Furstenfeld's original song "This is What I Live For" also played during film's opening credits. Prior to his current role as Chief Community Recovery Officer, Randal served eight years as Assistant Commissioner with the Tennessee Department of Childrens Services. He was previously married to Lisa Pepin. I had a band and I started being really honest with my lyrics. A Day In The Life: Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October | SPIN 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. 5 Albums I Can't Live Without: Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October He kicked off the evening with The Answer, the title track of Blue Octobers first album, and began to tell the audience about his own personal journey, starting with his teenage years. 1000/10 would recommend you go see this show the next chance you get!! He was afraid of thunderstorms. Although Furstenfeld was raw and honest with the crowd, he told his stories with such charisma and humor that throughout the heartfelt details we were all laughing and smiling. There are times, in reading this, playing it and watching it, where there's almost something kind of adorable or corny. The show premieres on May 1. It also leads her to the beach as much as possible! Its nice to be going out there and just promoting happiness and peace. A lot of times, when you dont have a job, you can plan some really fucked up things. He has also served on an advisory committee with LegitScript, certification that lets search engines know which treatment centers operate safely and legally. His belated birthday song to her was Calling You, the song that scored Blue October a record deal. Every time you hear them talking about the press being evil, you would go, "Hey, that does sound familiar." Are you going to do THIS ALBUM or just an album because it sounds to me like this is your only defense to all these things that you have going on. He really helped me get the balls to say what I needed to say and to do it in a way that wasnt too much, ya know. None of this is new. What do you think is the biggest misconception about yourself at this point and are you ever afraid that it could overshadow your work in some way? Instead of describing painful situations and being laced with anger or self-pity, the theme of the new record is gratitude. 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! "I came back the next day with a song written . It is amazingly fulfilling to know that they are there to help me. Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. He made his true feature film debut in the 2022 Christian Sesma directed action film Section Eight playing the character Ajax Abernathy. Blue October tackles mental illness, addiction in new film I like to say: We have very short memories. These subjects replace things like bitterness, confusion and anger that dominated earlier recordings. The "plumbers" Liddy, ex-FBI, and Hunt, ex-CIA were charged with the task of stopping leaks like the Pentagon Papers. [5][6], Growing up, Furstenfeld listened to hip-hop, rock, country, and dance; his favorite artists included Idaho, Marvin Gaye, The Smiths, Peter Gabriel, Red House Painters, The Cure, Cocteau Twins, Bauhaus, and Pink Floyd. Their first album, "The Answers," was recorded at Sound Arts Studio and released in 1998. High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, "Blue October's Newest Honors The Album Journey", "Blue October's Justin Furstenfeld Opens Up About 'Get Back Up' Documentary and Their 10th Studio Album", "Cockroaches, Porn, Voices Fill Blue October Singer's Brain", "Artists | Discover Music Artists and Bands", "CRAZY MAKING by JUSTIN FURSTENFELD Reviews, Discussion, Bookclubs, Lists", "Crazy Making - The Words and Lyrics of Justin Furstenfeld BOOK, 2nd Ed. A moving story coupled with an acoustic Blue October set is the best possible way to spend an evening. He would have been happy to have had some sort of a scandal. I dont know what she was trying to do, I still dont. Obviously, Veep is a pure comedy with very written jokes. 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. By continuing past this page, you agree to our Terms of Use. Cinde Stewart Freeman is Cumberland Heights Chief Clinical Officer and has been with Cumberland Heights for 30 years. 19K Followers, 413 Following, 370 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Sarah Furstenfeld (@sarahfurstenfeld) The world needs more people like him! 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. And, through all of these hardships, he continued to make music. Cant wait to see him again. I thought, Wow! *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. Listen at 104.5 on your radio dial or on iHeartRadio. Great fun and even therapeutic. Justin Furstenfeld is covered in crossesliterally. This was hands down the best show/concert/performance we have seen in a very long time. He helped me make sure that I didnt overdo something. Get all the latest news and tour dates from Blue Octobers official website located at www.blueoctober.com! In April 2009,[13] Furstenfeld published the book Crazy Making The Words and Lyrics of Justin Furstenfeld, in which he goes into explicit detail about the inspiration behind every Blue October song to date. Liddy wrote a book called Will, which was his sort of autobiography, which sometimes reads like a tall tale, Paul Bunyan type. Public Struggle with Alcohol and Drugs Furstenfeld, who has been sober for four years, has undergone serious turbulence in his life. I am about art and making documentaries. 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. Justin Furstenfeld Biography, Songs, & Albums | AllMusic Blue October's Justin Furstenfeld's Sober, Peaceful Life - Yahoo Once recorded, he hopes to pull in mixers Dave Friedman, who has worked with the Flaming Lips, Weezer and Interpol, and Mark Needham (Stevie Nicks, Elton John, The Killers) to add some final touches. HBO HBO He has been married to Sarah Furstenfeld since 25 July 2012. A still from the HBO miniseries White House Plumbers, in which G. Gordon Liddy orchestrates the failed Watergate break-in. Staff Writer at University of Tennessee Daily Beacon, 75-day program at Cumberland Heights, a rehabilitation center in Nashville. Thank you for your time and we will be spreading the word on your music and your cause. Butch is a Tennessee native. It was RIAA-certified platinum, driven by breakthrough singles Hate Me and Into the Ocean, a melodic track set to Furstenfelds dark narrative of suicide. He also counts among his influences Michael Stipe, The Pixies, Elliott Smith, Blue Miller, George Winston, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and U2. It is a great cause and they are lucky to have someone as vocal as yourself to help bring more attention to it. If you love Blue October like so many of their fans do, you will absolutely love this show. Hes in a better place mentally, spiritually and musically and hopes the film and the music continue to help others in their struggle. He admits that for anyone struggling with mental illness and addiction, some days are still difficult. But by comparison Nixon could be shamed enough to actually resign. Dont miss the mighty @chrisjerichofozzy and company! Who knew he was so funny?! He often reminded the crowd, This is the open book tour. His work taught me to be open, honest and truthful as I possibly can be with my lyrics. "I keep calling it a tragedy that makes you laugh.". Soundtrack: Step Up 3D. He has been sober for four years now. Amazing center view which created a more intimate experience. I enjoy his music daily on getbackup.com, Spotify, Apple music, and/or YouTube. Justins photo credit: Abel Longoria, Dermots photo credit: Luber Roklin. [14], Furstenfeld attended HSPVA on a drama scholarship, acted in several plays in high school, and appeared in the 1996 film Late Bloomers. Blue, and Furstenfeld's relationship with her mother, are the subject matter of much of the album. TriRocks You dont have to audition, you can be anything you want. "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. It was pretty neat and intense. 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. He bravely shared the details of his divorce, the custody battle for his daughter and his spiral back into addiction. In 1972, they attempted to break into the Democratic National Committee offices at the Watergate. Around the same time as the band was hitting their stride with their smash singles Hate Me and Into the Ocean, things started falling apart in Furstenfelds personal life. 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. Prior to joining Cumberland Heights, Dr. Sledge was the Medical Director of Addiction Treatment Services at Pine Grove Behavioral Health in Mississippi. Here is Plan A, Plan B, Plan C. Just breathe with me. He really laid it out. I would rate the acoustics in Aztec Theatre at the top. Dr. Howard L. Burley, Director of Psychiatric Services Cumberland Heights, is an addiction psychiatry specialist, and has been practicing for 34 years. What else do you have in the works that we can look forward to in the future? Justin Furstenfeld, (512) 392-4451, 214 Live Oak Hills Ct, San Marcos 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. Who would you cite as your biggest musical influence and how have they helped to shape you as an artist? [laughs] That is an early memory. Their goal: To get Nixon reelected. Open Book Winter Album is the second solo acoustic album by Blue October frontman, Justin Furstenfeld. Justin Furstenfeld Tickets, 2023 Concert Tour Dates - Ticketmaster Shes also on the regional board of directors at the Center for Youth Ministry Training where they find new ways to minister to young people. So many covers are s. 2006s Foiled, Blue Octobers fourth studio album, changed everything. I dont think that there is a misconception. It didn't cost us a dime and it saved my sister a lot of painful walking with the crutches. Open Book Winter Album - Wikipedia Shehan Karunaratne | Posted on May 4, 2016 |. This conversation has been lightly edited for length and clarity. P.O. Blue October, Justin Furstenfeld - "Lady in Red" (Cover) 1 of 21. However, Furstenfeld being a true artist has used his heart-wrenching struggle as fuel for his creative fire. I am a good person. Signup for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters. 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. The Why & The How: Justin Furstenfeld on Blue October's 2006 Hit "Hate Me" - SPIN. #linneaquigley #nightofthedemons #horror #horrormovies #lipstick #screamqueen, One of the coolest buildings in Philadelphia.#philadelphia #philly #retro #nostalgia #aiph, The American Coalition for Fathers and Children. Lyrical genius. A new show about the Watergate scandal provides perspective on today's politics. 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. And he would do these insane things to get over his fears. Win $1,000 Thanks to The Pool After Dark at Harrah's Resort Atlantic City! On July 28, 2012, they were married in a private ceremony in Wimberley, Texas. Nicks work highlights Cumberland Heights commitment to outcome-oriented care, using proven techniques to put those struggling with substance use disorder on a path to success. He is a certified practitioner of DreamTending and a qualified clinical supervisor. The act already has woven new track I Will Follow You, which it recorded at Peter Gabriels Real World Records while on tour in England, into live sets. You cant defend yourself 24/7. They didnt like to hear me say, What are you doing to me and Dont lie! [laughs] Its my daughters life that we are dealing with, so dont treat it like it is some used car dealership. Robin accepted her role at Cumberland Heights in 2006. Mulroney is represented by Luber Roklin Entertainment and Paradigm Talent Agency and Furstenfeld by Rainmaker Artists. Butch Glover, a state licensed and nationally certified addiction counselor, accepted his role as Chief Operations Officer in 2015. The actors Justin Theroux (left) and Woody Harrelson star in the HBO miniseries White House Plumbers. Last night before I went on stage, I got a call from my now ex-lawyer, he quit this morning. 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! Jason Price of Icon Vs. Icon recently caught up with Justin Furstenfeld to discuss the bands new album and the personal struggles that inspired it, the challenges that presented themselves along the way and his work withThe American Coalition for Fathers and Children. We are just about shared parenting and sharing time. Prior to becoming CEO, Jay was the Chief Financial Officer for the organization. He said that my parenting time was going to be suspended. Lastly, I have been to concerts at numerous venues. A lot of people see it as ranting but when you have a child in this situation, its not ranting. I think that it is pretty blunt that my daughter is being kept from me. Justin Steward Furstenfeld(born December 14, 1975) is an American musician and actor. 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. I just fell in love with it from there. Trudeau's sacrificial lamb. He was happy to take a bullet for Nixon, literally. The show premieres on May 1. Jason Price founded the mighty Icon Vs. Icon more than a decade ago. Amazing performance. The Why & The How: Justin Furstenfeld on Blue October's 2006 - Yahoo Justin Furstenfeld Meet & Greet Photos | ALT 104.5 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. We would have talent shows at our grandparents house! Justin Furstenfeld has always been candid about his struggles with drugs, alcohol and mental illness. I just dont know you could. Justin Furstenfeld. The first turmoil in my life was drugs and I lied to everyone around me. Dr. Sledge is a graduate of LSU and the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. It was that simple. Robin is an advocate for education and volunteers at Coopertown Elementary School. 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. Produced by Furstenfeld at his home-based Up/Down Studios in San Marcos, Texas,the new album is more romantic, art rock, he says, and should be finished by the end of January with a first single hitting in February or March. We want to hear from you! 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. "I used. [7][8] His first musical memory was Roy Orbison's ballad "Crying". Commenting on the change in perspective, he said, I never regret saying or doing anything Ive done in the past on albums, but its such a relief to go out there and not have to be fighting for some big subject matter that is heart wrenching. The actors Justin Theroux (left) and Woody Harrelson play G. Gordon Liddy and E. Howard Hunt in the new HBO miniseries White House Plumbers. During this same time, Furstenfeld met his first wife and had his first child, a baby girl named Blue, and that changed everything for him. Jay Crosson began his career with Cumberland Heights in 1993 and accepted his role as Chief Executive Officer in 2015. A still from the HBO miniseries White House Plumbers, in which G. Gordon Liddy orchestrates the failed Watergate break-in. Its something that I just started doing because I need to hold him up more, says Furstenfeld, who has been friends with Delahoussaye since they were 14 and attended Houstons High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Its Blue Octobers live performances where Justin takes the time to connect with his audience in a deep and meaningful way, no doubt one of the many reasons their tsunami of fans keep coming back through the years. During her tenure, Cinde has served in nursing, clinical management, and administrative roles. 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. Cant wait to see him again. For a small pay-per-view fee, fans can tune . It was just the artists feelings of being a single father, being accused and torn apart mentally, emotionally and financially for no reason. 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. Justin has been sober for four years, and when he met his wife he was surprised that she had never heard of the band. I couldnt have gone any lower. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. The other day, the reporter Jonathan Allen said that it's important to watch this show because it reminds you what shame is. 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? Justin Trudeau sacrifices his half brother to save his political career They helped me see a certain side of things that I hadnt. Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Blue October a little less blue | The Wichita Eagle Theres a point where you hear someone whining so long you want to say, help yourself or shut up. Butch also maintained a private practice, specializing in family of origin work and addiction populations. Your bandmates had your back during that very rough period of time. Whether it's defending his brother against political attacks or supporting .
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