Very inspiring show. 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? 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! My sobriety is my first priority, second is music, and she gets that. 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 did not catch this lady's name but I hope that management reads this review and understands how helpful her and the rest of the staff were at this concert. New York to live and work as a. Personally, hes in love with his life right now. Personal life[edit] When not touring with his band, Furstenfeld resides in San Marcos, Texas. Blue October, Justin Furstenfeld - "Lady in Red" (Cover) 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. I pursued music because people were reacting to it. Will definitely consider the upgrade for future shows. Here is Plan A, Plan B, Plan C. Just breathe with me. He really laid it out. If you were of live-music-watching age in Houston or in the capital city in the late 90s and early 2000s, you have definitely seen a Blue October show or two in your day. Here are five things you may not have known about him. of Development for Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, a position she held for 10 years after serving as Development Director for Nashville Read. #JerryJerryJerry #JerrySpringer #TheJerrySpringerShow #television #tv #tvshows #tvlegends, A glimpse of some arcade classics! Shehan Karunaratne | Posted on May 4, 2016 |. 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. 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. 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. Amazing center view which created a more intimate experience. This was hands down the best show/concert/performance we have seen in a very long time. Last night before I went on stage, I got a call from my now ex-lawyer, he quit this morning. I found out that she was basically willing to say or do anything to keep me away from my daughter. New HBO show 'White House Plumbers' revisits the Watergate scandal - NPR When he was in the first grade, Justin Furstenfeld's teacher asked her students to write a poem about something they loved. In addition to working for Cumberland Heights, Dr. Sledge is an assistant professor at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. 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. Theres a rock bottom for peoples lives, and theres a rock bottom for music too, he said. What is this all about? The more I dug into it, I realized that he was actual fighting for human rights. Furstenfeld truly was an open book, and told his story bravely without shame, but with hope. 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. His merchandise sports the phrase People Can Change, the perfect summary of his journey thus far. This is still going on? 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. Who would you cite as your biggest musical influence and how have they helped to shape you as an artist? They now live in Wimberley with their two children, daughter Sayde Belle and son Gunner. Butch Glover, a state licensed and nationally certified addiction counselor, accepted his role as Chief Operations Officer in 2015. I used to watch him at Christmas. 2023 CUMBERLAND HEIGHTS FOUNDATION, INC. - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. And I had sympathy for him as this bullied kid. 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. Prior to becoming CEO, Jay was the Chief Financial Officer for the organization. Such a great, humble human being. The other day, the reporter Jonathan Allen said that it's important to watch this show because it reminds you what shame is. 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! We are just about shared parenting and sharing time. [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. The Exchanges AFM line-up includes John Cenas The Independent, Kaley Cuoco/Pete Davidsons Meet Cute, Liev Schreibers Across The River And Into The Trees and Zoe Saldanas Keyhole Garden. 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! That has been the one light through this whole thing. Robin accepted her role at Cumberland Heights in 2006. Justin is all of those and more. 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. A lot of people see it as ranting but when you have a child in this situation, its not ranting. 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. . They have two children. In addition, Jay serves as Treasurer/Secretary of the Foundation of Recovery Science and Education. The deep depression and heavy drug addiction that coincided with Justin Furstenfeld's and Blue October's success is all part of the story in the band's upcoming documentary, "Get Back Up," out May 15. If I was working at our home in Texas, she would be somewhere else. It is really scary when you have a lot of people telling you that, Its gonna be OK. Its gonna turn out for the best, trust me, trust me! But when you get affidavits sent to you and the sheriffs department shows up at your house when your daughters there to do a welfare check, they arent there. I was being accused of things that were very illegal, like murder plots. Cinde has a love for the places where opposites touch. Pic is in post-production. WEBSITE DATA PRIVACY POLICY | PRIVACY POLICY | RETURN POLICY | MACHINE READABLE FILES. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. The show premieres on May 1. During her tenure, Cinde has served in nursing, clinical management, and administrative roles. Blue October's Justin Furstenfeld, far right, will host virtual parties on Thursday, May 21, to debut his band's documentary, "Get Back Up." . Robin is a middle Tennessee native and a graduate of Western Kentucky University. I finally have a defense! I never knew there was such a beautiful life because I was always so bogged down with things going on in my life that I couldnt accept, that I could not let go of, Furstenfeld said. Lastly, I have been to concerts at numerous venues. 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 was at the last concert in Knoxville, TN the later part of 2020 at the Mill and Mine and it was a euphoric experience that I will never forget. Deep depression in his teens segued into a heavy drug addiction, which escalated in tandem with Blue Octobers success and swept up everything in his path, including his band and family. The actors Justin Theroux (left) and Woody Harrelson play G. Gordon Liddy and E. Howard Hunt in the new HBO miniseries White House Plumbers. One of my favorite performances ever!!! Before her many years in fundraising, Cindy was the Manager of Premium Services for American Airlines. Dr. Sledge is a sought-after speaker in the industry, talking about the critical need to treat both the mind and body of those struggling with substance use disorder. Open Book Winter Album - Wikipedia What did producer Tim Palmer add to the project to make it gel? 8283 River Road Pike Nashville, TN 37209. A powerful and diverse record, this emotional odyssey features thirteen new songs that tell a cathartic tale of heartbreak and healing through unbridled lyrical honesty, anthemic modern rock hooks, and melodic soundscapes. He, too, kept returning to the one thing that was destroying him and everyone around him:drugs. It also leads her to the beach as much as possible! And then it happens again and again and again. Furstenfelds troubles included addiction to drugs and alcohol, a painful divorce and a fierce child custody battle. 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. The movie charts the story of a former soldier who, after avenging the murder of his family, is sprung from prison and recruited by a shadowy government agency. Justin Steward Furstenfeld (born December 14, 1975) is an American musician and actor. 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. Jason Price founded the mighty Icon Vs. Icon more than a decade ago. The actors Justin Theroux (left) and Woody Harrelson star in the HBO miniseries White House Plumbers.