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Blue October Stubb’s dates back on
On Friday, it was announced that Blue October’s “Pick Up the Phone” tour, which hoped to bring awareness to suicide prevention resources, was canceled a few days before the start because singer Justin Furstenfeld had been hospitalized after suffering a massive anxiety attack.
The tour is still off, but the two Austin dates- Nov. 20 & 21 at Stubb’s will go on. “Justin’s doing great and will be out of the hospital in a week or so,” said the band’s manager Paul Nugent. “Since the Stubb’s dates are near home, we’re able to do them as planned.” Nugent said Furstenfeld “is deeply disappointed that the tour has been canceled. He can’t wait to be onstage every night.”
Blue October is based in San Marcos. The band gets its name from when Furstenfeld spent the month of October, several years ago, in a mental health facility.
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By Blue in Michigan
October 27, 2009 12:10 PM | Link to this
A Blue October fan from Flint, MI here. Greetings Austin! I had tickets for the Royal Oak, MI show in November and am disappointed the show was cancelled, but understand Justin’s struggle and wish him well. Thank you, Austin, for sharing such a talent with us all. With him being a hometowner, I hope you know what you have in Justin and Blue October. His music goes beyond the stage and into many hearts who struggle as he does, as we all do in a way. Get your back ends out to Stubb’s and give Justin the love we wish we all could around the Country! He needs to know we are still out here. Enjoy!
By keiv
October 27, 2009 12:15 PM | Link to this
This makes me very happy. Thank you!
By CeruleanBleu
October 27, 2009 12:22 PM | Link to this
oh very happy day! I know Justin will be so glad to be back on the Stubb’s stage! They always put on an amazing show there! This will be PERFECT! Get Well Soon, Justin! praying
By Christina Moctezuma
October 27, 2009 12:28 PM | Link to this
This is extremely good news, as I am planning on being there BOTH nights. Wonderful that Justin is doing well. I know he has many, many people, family, friends and fans that have been thinking of him, praying for him and just sending good thoughts his way. YAY!!!
By JennM
October 27, 2009 12:41 PM | Link to this
I am not from the Austin area, or even Texas for taht matter, but I am thrilled to hear that they are planning on doing those shows. I am praying for Justin every day!! Now, if only I could figure out a way to spend the weekend of Nov 20 & 21 in Austin Texas :-)
By bluehotel
October 27, 2009 1:21 PM | Link to this
I cant wait to see all of you! This is going to be big… lets bring EVERYONE to this show!!! I mean everyone! lets pack the streets in support of Justin. even if you cant get a ticket, you can still hear them…so lets fill Red River Dr with people!!!
‘Round the troops for Justin… Lets support his recovery! Step up!
By Nicole M.
October 27, 2009 3:56 PM | Link to this
I’m so glad to hear that Justin is doing well and excited to be back onstage! I can’t afford to go to TX and I hope the band eventually makes it back to the northeast (PA if possible) so that I can finally get to see their show. Good luck to you all!!
By shannon
October 28, 2009 3:23 PM | Link to this
So glad they are going to be able to make the dates in Austin. Had my tickets for months and couldn’t be more excited to welcome these boys home
By karen
November 15, 2009 11:54 PM | Link to this
Today is Sunday November 15. Can someone confirm if the 11/20 and 11/21 shows are on? I’m getting mixed information. I live in San Francisco and need to know if I should by a plance ticket to go to the shows….