Episode 12 - Inside 'Get Back Up' with Norry Niven

A longtime Blue October fan, Brea W. used her time during the Pandemic to create a tool designed to help those suffering from chronic illnesses track their symptoms and attempt to bring some clarity, understanding, and a healthier lifestyle back into their world. But this tool she created (the "Healthy Life Planner") is beyond any other planner available and it really was uniquely designed to be a tool that anyone can utilize to enable themselves to live a healthier life! 

To purchase your own Healthy Life Planner, please go to: https://shophealthylife.com/. Remember to enter the code "BLUE" at checkout for $5 off! Also, make sure to follow the Healthy Life Planner on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/healthylifeplanner/. 

Original show artwork created by Alicia Urbanski of Peaches Art Shop. For more information or to look at more of her works, check out: https://www.peachesartshop.com

Just Sway is an independent project, with no affiliation with Blue October. I do not own any of the music used. All music is owned and copyright protected by Blue October. 

Art and music are terms that are intertwined, sometimes more than we know. And for some of us, that mingling is much more than most of us are aware of. In this episode, Lucas was able to talk with new artist Jackie Rose who is completing a residency at Orb Studio's - the studio owned and co-operated by Blue October bassist Matt Noveskey. Learn much more about her music and the unique way in which her senses are intertwined and how that assists her in creating music that is beyond unique and exemplary! 

Follow Jackie Rose on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/therainbowkyd/. Also, you can find more on her Artist website at: http://www.jackieroseart.com/?fbclid=IwAR07uREareS8DVwEWXrs70iRn_duHpXZ0D1zmwOKp3kDORJRVsRTKxH1QAY

For more information on Orb Studios in Austin Texas, please visit: https://www.orbrecordingstudios.com/

Original show artwork created by Alicia Urbanski of Peaches Art Shop. For more information or to look at more of her works, check out: https://www.peachesartshop.com

Just Sway is an independent project, with no affiliation with Blue October. I do not own any of the music used. All music is owned and copyright protected by Blue October and Jackie Rose. 

A great conversation between Lucas, Jackie Rose, and Matt Noveskey took place following the official "interview." It was so good, that it warranted a bonus episode! 

Follow Jackie Rose on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/therainbowkyd/. Also, you can find more on her Artist website at: http://www.jackieroseart.com/?fbclid=IwAR07uREareS8DVwEWXrs70iRn_duHpXZ0D1zmwOKp3kDORJRVsRTKxH1QAY

For more information on Orb Studios in Austin Texas, please visit: https://www.orbrecordingstudios.com/

Original show artwork created by Alicia Urbanski of Peaches Art Shop. For more information or to look at more of her works, check out: https://www.peachesartshop.com

Just Sway is an independent project, with no affiliation with Blue October. I do not own any of the music used. All music is owned and copyright protected by Blue October and Jackie Rose. 

"Twenty-two years ago, I was struggling to figure out who I was and why I was here. I was someone who didn’t fit into the box where I was told I belong…. So, I did whatever made me happy and did it better than anyone else. Really… I was good at it! The problem is that I hurt a lot of people in the process. Of course, I justified my actions for years. That was until my selfishness led me to betray a dear friend and cause extreme damage to someone very dear to my heart," wrote James Ramsey, in a January 7th online letter. Listen to his letter in its entirety in this special episode of Just Sway. 

To read the letter and learn more about James Ramsey's work within the Church, please visit: https://thewellsmtx.org/2021/01/07/who-am-i/?fbclid=IwAR0hWTEPXuPGIMKkoY8whkGQhSRLC8AJWcz0wrB4JY4c9xBu3nW5XJvr8ek

Special thank you to Dwight Theaker for helping James to record his letter. 

Original show artwork created by Alicia Urbanski of Peaches Art Shop. For more information or to look at more of her works, check out: https://www.peachesartshop.com

Just Sway is an independent project, with no affiliation with Blue October. I do not own any of the music used. All music is owned and copyright protected by Blue October. 

Gillian Tietz has quickly become a force for good in the ever-expanding sober community. Her podcast, "Sober Powered," launched in June of 2020 and is currently thirty episodes in with no plans to stop anytime soon. The episodes take a unique approach and looks at alcohol through the lens of science, while at the same time Gillian adds in her own personal experiences to make it incredibly relatable. 

Join Lucas in this episode as he and Gillian discuss the background behind her podcast, while also sharing some extra items such as how she plans to expand her reach and what kind of goals her "sobriety education" has brought her way. 

Sober Powered Podcast can be found on most major podcast providers, or directly through https://soberpowered.com/podcast/. Also, follow Gill and Sober Powered on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/sober.powered/ and on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/sober.powered. 

Original show artwork created by Alicia Urbanski of Peaches Art Shop. For more information or to look at more of her works, check out: https://www.peachesartshop.com

Just Sway is an independent project, with no affiliation with Blue October. I do not own any of the music used. All music is owned and copyright protected by Blue October. 

On stage, Blue October bassist Matt Noveskey has a stoic appearance. Centered, focused, driven - so much so that you rarely see pictures of him with any sign of emotion while he's playing. But behind that passion is a ton of enthusiasm for his craft and the people he surrounds himself with. 

In this special episode, Lucas and Jason Curtis from Alternative Affairs Podcast were able to talk with Matt for good look further into what else gives him that edge and laser-type drive. For the first segment of this episode, make sure to listen to Alternative Affairs Episode 08, "In Quarantine with Matt Noveskey." Find that episode by searching for "Alternative Affairs Podcast" on all your major podcast providers. 

Follow Matt Noveskey on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/mattnoveskey/

Also, make sure to check out Matt's other projects, including Harvard of the South and Icarus Bell. Great music from both! 

To see the documentary film, Get Back Up in its entirety, go to Getbackup.tv where there are multiple purchase options available. 

Original show artwork created by Alicia Urbanski of Peaches Art Shop. For more information or to look at more of her works, check out: https://www.peachesartshop.com

Just Sway is an independent project, with no affiliation with Blue October. I do not own any of the music used. All music is owned and copyright protected by Blue October. 

In an amazingly sweet video, David had Blue October bassist Matt Noveskey film himself and the band an inspirational message to his then fiancé, Stephanie. Of course, that was just the beginning of the amazing story behind this lovely couple. Find out more about their story from their talk with Lucas, in this episode! 

Original show artwork created by Alicia Urbanski of Peaches Art Shop. For more information or to look at more of her works, check out: https://www.peachesartshop.com

Just Sway is an independent project, with no affiliation with Blue October. I do not own any of the music used.

A special episode of Just Sway as Lucas introduces new artist Alex Nicole! Produced by Blue October bassist, Matt Noveskey, Alex's personality is present in every bit of her music - and in this artist profile, that becomes very evident from the beginning. Listen to learn how Alex got started in music, where her priorities in her career (and her life) are at currently, and what the future might have in store for her! 

Follow Alex Nicole on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/alexnicoleatx/

Original show artwork created by Alicia Urbanski of Peaches Art Shop. For more information or to look at more of her works, check out: https://www.peachesartshop.com

Just Sway is an independent project, with no affiliation with Blue October. I do not own any of the music used. All music is owned and copyright protected by Blue October and Alex Nicole. 

With the release of Blue October's 10th studio album on October 23rd, 2020, Lucas was joined by a few friends and fellow fans to thoroughly discuss and review "This Is What I Live For." 

Joining this episode was Brett, Deidi, and Shonda - three local DFW friends and Blue October fans. With their own unique perspectives, this episode gives a good breakdown of the entire album as a whole and also goes through and discusses each track on the new album. 

Please help and support independent music by purchasing 'This Is What I Live For' from www.blueoctober.com. As well, to see the documentary film, Get Back Up in its entirety, go to Getbackup.tv where there are multiple purchase options available. 

Original show artwork created by Alicia Urbanski of Peaches Art Shop. For more information or to look at more of her works, check out: https://www.peachesartshop.com

Just Sway is an independent project, with no affiliation with Blue October. I do not own any of the music used. All music is owned and copyright protected by Blue October. 

Blessed to have the the opportunity, Lucas was able to have a quick talk with Justin Furstenfeld - the co-founder, lead singer (and so much more) of Blue October. 

To watch the full video of Justin singing "Fairytale" with Livy Pear, click here: https://bit.ly/34kulle

To see the documentary film, Get Back Up in its entirety, go to Getbackup.tv where there are multiple purchase options available. 

Original show artwork created by Alicia Urbanski of Peaches Art Shop. For more information or to look at more of her works, check out: https://www.peachesartshop.com

Just Sway is an independent project, with no affiliation with Blue October. I do not own any of the music used. All music is owned and copyright protected by Blue October.