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Blue October set list 11/20 Stubb’s
1. ‘HRSA’
2. ‘Clumsy Card House’
3. ‘Say It’
4. ‘Dirt Room’
5. ‘Been Down’
6. ‘My Never’
7. ‘Balance Beam’
8. ‘Picking Up Pieces’
9. ‘Should Be Loved’
10. ‘Congratulations’
11. ‘Into the Ocean’
12. ‘Jump Rope’
13. ‘She’s My Ride Home’
14. ‘Razorblade’
15. ‘Somebody’
16. ‘Blue Sunshine’
17. ‘Calling You’
18. ‘X Amount of Words’
ENCORE
19.’It’s Just Me’
20. ‘Come In Closer’
21. ‘Hate Me’
Justin Furstenfeld sings ‘It’s Just Me’ last night at Stubb’s
The rain killed the scalpers, as the first show since Justin Furstenfeld’s breakdown and hospitalization didn’t sell out. But the show was packed with powerful moments, as this band’s followers are a wildly devoted lot. The constant drizzle felt like Blue October weather.
On Thursday, Furstenfeld said he was nervous because he wasn’t yet used to new medication. In rehearsals he was forgetting lyrics, but after a somewhat subdued opening, the set really kicked in with “Dirt Room” and Furstenfeld appeared transformed.
After the show, the band was heard cheering in their dressing room. Furstenfeld said after the opening jitters he settled down and had a blast. “I suddenly realized, ‘this is what I do’ and it all came back like that,” he said, as he walked to his car through a sea of wellwishers. “And I didn’t forget a single lyric!”
Tonight’s show at Stubb’s is sold out, so maybe the secondary ticket market will break even.
- Interview with Justin Furstenfeld: ‘My brain just stopped working’
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By Stefanie
November 21, 2009 11:15 AM | Link to this
Can’t wait for tonight’s show. Bought tickets when they first came out and was scared that they were cancelling the Austin shows as well. Though I would never trade their mental health for my ability to see a show, I’m certainly glad they returned to stage last night and that I can see them tonight. The energy is UNREAL at their concerts and I’m thinking tonight will be just as amazing… Especially considering I’m amped about the set list… all of the oldies and some of the great new ones.
By Becca
November 21, 2009 9:33 PM | Link to this
Im glad to see them back on stage.. Im sad that my leg of the PUTP Tour was canned but Justins Health is more important then anything. I was in DC on the 21st, The support in that room and the love everyone had there when we heard Justin wouldnt be there was amazing.. I cant wait until the next time they tour.. if this hadnt been my mothers bday weekend… I would have been there…
By Just another supporter
November 22, 2009 8:51 AM | Link to this
The concert was filled with energy and support for Justin and the band on Saturday. Although every show has its own vibe, I must say it was the best Blue October concert I have gone to. The weather held out and the band sounded spectacular.
By Melany
November 22, 2009 8:57 AM | Link to this
I just love seeing Justin doing what keeps him whole. My heart goes out to him and his struggles. Thank you. Just, thank you. I purchased my first Blue October 3 years ago, and since that moment, I’ve played nothing but Blue October in my CD player. The words are where I go to escape.
By Elizabeth Sousa
November 22, 2009 10:31 AM | Link to this
No, Thank YOU Justin and thank you to the entire Blue October for just being them. Though I could not be there in Texas, I have been watching your videos and reliving my memories of your concerts I have seen. Waiting for you all in New England!!! Your BIGGEST NE fan, Liz
By Emily from Louisiana
November 22, 2009 10:37 AM | Link to this
I’m sad I had to miss this show! Just have to I LOVE Blue October, glad they had a good show. I bought Foiled 4 yrs ago and fell in love with every song on that CD! Since then I have purchased all the old and new! I mix them up depending on my mood, it’s my escape! Keep up the good work guys!
By Dano60415
November 22, 2009 10:48 AM | Link to this
welcome back Justin, Chicago southside is always there for you.
By Dano60415
November 22, 2009 10:56 AM | Link to this
Welcome back Justin. keep up the struggle. You have so much going for you. Take care of Blue she really needs you.
By Kimberly
November 22, 2009 1:41 PM | Link to this
I wish I could have been to the show on Friday, but luckily I was there Saturday and BO ROCKED!!! Justin was awesome!!! Hope you are feeling better! Can’t wait for the new album!!! But then again there is never enough Blue October for me. You guys are awesome and always make me feel like great after seeing you in concert!
By Tonya
November 22, 2009 4:58 PM | Link to this
I was so excited to see Justin on stage and doing well! BO completely rocked Austin Saturday night and I am soooo glad I was there to see it!
By Elena
November 22, 2009 9:35 PM | Link to this
I’m so happy that Justin is doing better now. I am excited for when they announce their next tour, but I also want Justin to make sure that he is okay to perform. I am sure that it’s a really hard thing to do, and everday for a few months. But I love him for it! Please don’t forget to come to SLC, UT on your next and ALL future tours! I miss you Justin.
By Mike Lucero
November 22, 2009 10:14 PM | Link to this
I got introduced to your music this year. I saw BO the first time in Des Moines and was blown out of my mind at the intensity and sheer beauty of the performance of the band. The show at Stubbs was awesome, nice to see you guys at home in Austin. Justin, the lyrics reach so deep into me. Thank you Justin, best wishes…get better man…
By Angele Tenberg
November 22, 2009 11:35 PM | Link to this
“Music speaks what cannot be expressed, soothes the mind and gives it rest, heals the heart and makes it whole, flows from heaven to the soul.”
By emily
November 23, 2009 2:01 AM | Link to this
they played some good songs i wish i could have been there. blue october is awesome. <3 i’m glad they did this show even though originally everything was cancelled.:]
By VJam
November 23, 2009 5:56 PM | Link to this
Thank you so very much for posting the video! The recap of the show is very much appreciated, I’ll definitely be checking back with Austin360 in the future.
By shayn
November 23, 2009 7:47 PM | Link to this
the saturday show was amazing. thank you so much justin and BO for raising mental health awareness. thank you for putting you life in your songs. thank you for saving my life and countless others. your music is my therapy. your music has done so much for me that i feel like thank you isnt even enough, but i will keep saying it anyway. thank you a thousand times. see you next go round. you are heros.
By Ashley
November 23, 2009 9:39 PM | Link to this
I went to the Saturday show. I am so glad to have read the interview and understand that it was because of the medication that he wasn’t acting like his normal self. Of course he still put on an amazing show, but it is such a relief to learn that it wasn’t some other reason. I am so proud of Justin and the rest of the band for doing these two shows. I hope the best for Blue October and their families.
By Karen
November 23, 2009 9:44 PM | Link to this
It was truly a great weekend. I drove down from Dallas because I wanted to be there in support of Justin and the band. All five of them put on a great show.
I look forward to more shows in the future. For now Justin just take the time to heal. Thank you so much for all you give.
By Dan
November 23, 2009 10:08 PM | Link to this
Truly was a fantastic show, Mr. Furstenfeld seemed to truly come alive onstage. Kudos to him and his band for yet another awe-inspiring performance…
By Dan
November 23, 2009 10:12 PM | Link to this
Both shows were awe-inspiring, Mr. Furstenfeld seems to truly come alive on stage. Kudos to him and his band for a fantastic, energy-packed performance.
By Wilde
November 24, 2009 1:15 AM | Link to this
While I could not be there, I appreciate the articles and videos posted here on Austin 360. I absolutely adore “It’s Just Me,” and to see they began their encore with that song! Thank you for including the video. As Justin says in “Say It”, the crowd lifts him up when he’s feeling down, and it sounds like it worked for him once again. This band means so much to its fans, and Blue October never fails to amaze us.
By altruisticlyinclined
November 24, 2009 9:36 AM | Link to this
Having a mental relaps is something I feel is on its way. I can not stress enough how important it is to have a support system, weather it is family or friends, it is extreemly important for everyone to have someone they can trust. Blue Ocotber has been an inspiration to many in the strangest way. They unconventional apserations are conventional to our generation.
By Christine
November 25, 2009 2:03 AM | Link to this
Went to the show on Friday night and it was awesome. The weather was pretty wet and a little cold, but I didn’t regret it for a second at the end. Blue October rocked it out as always - glad they made it out for this 2 night stand!!! They are such an inspiration and I’m glad Justin seems to be doing better. I can only hope the support of their loyal fans helps too!
By reesa
November 25, 2009 9:33 AM | Link to this
Blue October has been an inspiration, to my own battle with manic depression and I introduced them so my sister when she came out that she was a lesbian, and thought the world and the family(our mom and dad) were against her. She suffers from a terrible mental attacks from panic disorder and felt a complete disconection from the world around her. She says, “they helped me understand that I was not alone, and tomorrow may be better than today, and that regardless of how scary, ‘I am going to be okay.’” I hope he uses his own advise and keeps his head, because there will be a better tomorrow.
By Dustin B
November 25, 2009 12:16 PM | Link to this
OMG. the clip from the show looks amazing. I wish i was able to go. Blue October is the best band ever. LOVE THEM!
By Angie
November 25, 2009 9:43 PM | Link to this
Justin and the whole band of Blue October, did an amazong performace. I love all of their songs and they played both my song to my husband, clumsy card house, and his to me Calling you. I could not have been happier attending the concerts on both nights.