JUSTIN FURSTENFELD of Platinum-Selling band BLUE OCTOBER Lays Bare His Story with “An Open Book” Tour

Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October
Photo credit: Chris Barber

JUSTIN FURSTENFELD of Platinum-Selling band
BLUE OCTOBER Lays Bare His Story with “An Open Book” Tour

New Single “I Hope You’re Happy” Gaining Momentum at Radio

Five years since its debut, Justin Furstenfeld (frontman of Blue October) continues his impassioned and captivating “An Open Book” tour with dates through February 18th. “An Open Book” is comprised of stories from the critically-acclaimed musician who is deeply aware of his past, but has a passionate focus on the present. The audience gets to experience the hilarity of his high school years, the intensity of the early days of touring, and the extremes brought on by his struggle with (and ultimately his recovery from) drug addiction. Placed throughout the performance are formidable stripped-down versions of Blue October songs complete with live footnotes that are perfectly woven into the lyrics, adding exceptional context and elevating each word to impress a grander understanding.

“A man willing to strip everything down to its core to connect with his audience in a way few artists do today. If you have a chance to see Justin on this tour, I implore you to take it.” –Inside STL

Additionally, Blue October has announced a string of US tour dates starting April 18th in Little Rock, AR. Over the course of twenty-two shows, the band will see there way through the Midwest and East Coast, ending the run on May 20th at the Baltimore Soundstage. Check out all of the full band and “Open Book” tour dates below!

Blue October has seen incredible response to their music over the years, known for high-charting tracks like “Hate Me” and Calling You“. Their latest single “I Hope You’re Happy” burst onto the scene at #5 on iTunes Alternative Singles chart and found its way into countless Spotify and Apple curated playlists including iTunes Breaking Alternative and Best of the Week.

Blue October “I Hope You’re Happy”
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLGKb6OLKpM

AN OPEN BOOK DATES

JAN 31   The Ark Ann Arbor, MI
Feb 01   Turner Hall Ballroom Milwaukee, WI
Feb 02   Cedar Cultural Center Minneapolis, MN
Feb 03   Wooly’s Des Moines, IA
Feb 05    Scottish Rite Hall Omaha, NE
Feb 06   Bourbon Theatre Lincoln, NE
Feb 07   Stargazers Colorado Springs, CO
Feb 08   Aggie Theatre Fort Collins, CO
Feb 10   Mesa Theater Grand Junction, CO
Feb 11   Fox Theatre Boulder, CO
Feb 12   Soiled Dove Underground Denver, CO
Feb 15   House of Blues Dallas, TX
Feb 16    Brooks & Bates Theatre San Angelo, TX
Feb 17   Ice House on Main Bryan, TX
Feb 18   The Heights Theater Houston, TX

BLUE OCTOBER DATES

Apr 18   Metroplex       Little Rock, AR
Apr 19   Mercury Ballroom       Louisville, KY
Apr 20    House of Blues       Chicago, IL
Apr 21   Piere’s       Fort Wayne, IN
Apr 22   Machine Shop       Flint, MI
Apr 26    The Opera House       Toronto, Canada
Apr 27    Starland Ballroom       Sayreville, NJ
Apr 29   The Queen       Wilmington, DE
May 02   THE LINCOLN THEATRE       Raleigh, NC
May 03   The Fillmore Charlotte       Matthews, NC
May 04   House Of Blues       N. Myrtle Beach, SC
May 05   House of Blues Orlando       Lake Buena Vista, FL
May 09   Vinyl Music Hall       Pensacola, FL
May 10   Varsity Theatre       Baton Rouge, LA
May 11   Hard Rock Hotel & Casino       Biloxi, MS
May 13   Gillioz Theatre       Springfield, MO
May 16   Columbus Athenaeum       Columbus, OH
May 17   Mr Smalls       Millvale, PA
May 18   Bogart’s       Cincinnati, OH
May 19   Sherman Theater       Stroudsburg, PA
May 20   Baltimore Soundstage       Baltimore, MD