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Friday, November 20, 2009
Fans already lining up for tonight’s Blue October show
Photo by Rodolfo Gonzalez/Austin American-Statesman
Tonight and Saturday’s show are the only two the band has scheduled right now. The Austin/San Marcos band canceled its “Pick Up the Phone” Tour late last month because singer Justin Furstenfeld had been hospitalized after suffering a massive anxiety attack. (Read our interview with him here.)
Blue October fans, which include “Twilight” author Stephenie Meyer, are a passionate and dedicated bunch, and have already started lining up outside Stubb’s for tonight’s sold-out show.
Mike Oshel, 37, and Courtney Gustafson, 34, were undeterred by the Friday morning rainstorm. “When it comes to Blue October, we don’t waver,” Gustafson said. Having missed their flight from Salt Lake City, UT, they said they felt lucky to make it to Austin on standby. The pair estimated they spent more than $1,000 on airfare and hotel to see their favorite band.
Florida couple Jaime Taylor, 39 and Michael Taylor, 41, drove 17 hours from St. Augustine and got in line outside Stubb’s at 7:30 a.m. Friday. There were eight fans already there, as the line started at 5 a.m. “We had tickets to all four Florida shows,” Jaime Taylor said. “We were pretty devastated when they were canceled, though the important thing is that Justin gets well.” Asked to explain their devotion, Jaime Taylor said, “When he sings, even in a big crowd, it feels like Justin’s singing just to you.”
Check back for our interview with Furstenfeld, who talks about what he experienced, and for photos from tonight’s show.
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Spike on Jody
I really like this piece by Spike Gillespie on Jody Denberg’s impending departure from KGSR.
