May 11, 2019 @ nina smith Youre just, like, awesome. I cant speak to this situation because I have no firsthand knowledge but it sure appears on the outside the band is just prolonging the behavior. Regardless of whether or not addiction is a disease, it doesnt help a person to treat it as one. The band doesnt want to stop playing because thats how they make their living.They have bills to pay. 3:36 pm. But he has to want to get clean. Wow, so much blame, third party advice (some first hand as well), criticism, and a few defenders & well wishers. It really did. IMO. After his separation from the first relationship, Evan Felker started to date the American country singer and songwriter, Miranda Lambert. I believe you can most certainly draw a straight line between self destructive behavior and artistic & creative genius. I just binge watched a bunch of TPT yesterday. I suppose the bottle sounds a lot more romantic than the needle, but if were going to express concerns for Felkers well-being, lets be honest with ourselves about whats probably going on. Patti Denton 4:16 pm. I admittedly dont follow Luke Combs career all that much, but does he too have an issue going on stage shitfaced and blowing songs?
Troubadour Evan Felker Weighs in on The Grand Ole Opry, John Fullbright The last picture I have of him, he had on a Santa cap and was dancing with a much older women, who was seated in a wheelchair. May 11, 2019 @ You have my full respect. So is anxiety a choice? Jim Ferguson I know thats a bad scene but not as bad as what went down. For more than a year, the Turnpike Troubadours have been on what they have termed an indefinite hiatus.During that time, band co-founder and front man Evan Felker has kept a low profile, staying far away from media (social or otherwise), and distancing himself from the high-profile turmoil that dogged him and his band in 2018 and 2019.. On September 19th, the book Red Dirt: Roots Music, Born . Addiction is a disease, and unlike in the eras of Hank Williams, George Jones, and Keith Whitley, we know more than ever now just how difficult this disease is to deal with, and how its no more the fault of its carriers than someone who contracts Cancer. May 11, 2019 @ But many, if not most fans have persevered through the tough times, believing the boys will pull through whatever personal issues have been perturbing them. Others seem to as well. Honoring a contractual obligation? Instead, I think he may have been going through some severe withdraw. My brother was the kindest, most soft spoken, beautiful person on the planet. Can you name an addict who fought becoming an addict? But you can get help and still be a great artist. Corncaster So you chose one addiction over another thats going to give you all kinds of health issues. Cool Lester Smooth Jeff Tweedy touches hard on this very subject in his book. Just watched the video. They're off until late October. I once showed him a video of him saying some not kind things to me, which he didnt remember. Trainwreck92 Anybody who has a problem with that was never a fan and is probably a shitty person, Sana Mello Celebrity Parents Evan Felker and Wife Staci Expecting Second Baby Together: 'Felker Family of 4' The Turnpike Troubadours singer and his wife welcomed their first child, daughter Evangelina,. The sold out benefit was held at the Scottish Rite Masonic Temple in Guthrie, and was headlined by Larry Gatlin, Vince Gill, Byron Berline and his band, and the Turnpike Troubadours, with proceeds going towards rebuilding the beloved fiddle shop at a new location in Guthries historic downtown. Evan is a brilliant songwriter. I understand the strings of cancelled shows, as well as comments here and there about Felker being off at headlining shows and Im also NOT denying that the guy has a problem that should be addressed. As someone who recognized alcoholism ran hard in his family, he took it out of his life early. Im definitely not surprised about how sharp they were, though. Yet despite all the cancellations, footage or even first hand accounts of Evan Felker outright blowing shows has been few and far between. Stevie Ray Vaughn is another one, who talks about how much better of a player and artist he became once he got sober, saying everything just became so much clearer. May 11, 2019 @ Okay guys, lets please refrain from the back and forths and insults. 1:06:00 Congratulations I guess. May 11, 2019 @ Ouch. No I have no sympathy for addiction. 9:05 am, I aint never listend to these boys but it sounds good to me dont see wut all the fuss is all about those are some good songs all so I want to say happy mothers day to all the mothers out there, Its hard to separate my feeling towards right of privacy and genuine concern for one of my favorite artists and bands. The couple revealed the surprising news they were back together alongside another bombshell - they've recently welcomed a baby girl. Turnpike ended up canceling a string of additional dates shortly afterwards. My stance is not that the people around Evan Felker arent enabling him. Soon. Unfortunately as those with firsthand experience know, oftentimes you have to let the individual hit rock bottom before they become willing to accept help. There is a definite double standard in the way fans view the personal demons of male artists and the way they view the personal demons of female artists. June 21, 2022 Dropkick Murphys is back and better than ever, as they've officially announced a brand new album titled This Machine Still Kills Fascists, a nod to the late great Woody Guthrie. Thats bullshit and we all know it. He should have walked off the stage after the first song when absolutely no one clapped. He needs so much help, and a month off wont fix it. Lil Dale savin country music hall of fame member class of 2015 Not all artists understand that and I dont think they feel the true connection they have with their fans at that moment. It marks the band's first studio album since The Gang's All Here to not feature vocalist Al Barr, who was on hiatus from the band to take care of his ailing mother. 11:56 am, Jason Isbell is every bit as brilliant and talented as Evan Felker yet has managed to get and stay clean. I dont drink- I saw where it could lead. Opened in 1995 by the famous fiddler who played with Bill Monroe in the 60s, the shop held Oklahomas largest collection of violins, and had been a fixture of the town before it was destroyed in a fire on February 23rd. Seth of Lampasas I was 15 when I watched my father drink himself to death at only 45 years old . Management and booking agents could have dropped them months ago for many reasons as well. May 12, 2019 @ Axtell Corner I can tell you that he said and did some pretty hateful things when he was drunk or high or both and he woke up full of regret and humiliation and apologies. Evan Felker and Miranda Lambert use to date each other. I ran into him once after a show and asked for a picture and an autograph; he was practically embarrassed, like he wasnt worthy or something. 6:58 pm. Hes a farm boy from Oklahoma who found a way with words, which is what makes him so endearing and relatable to country fans. Its not as simple as making a choice Alcoholics dont simply decide to start partying to the point that it ruins their lives because its cool and fun, there is much more going on than that. Its not a straight line, and its not fair to compare two peoples paths. Death due to disease is called death by natural causes. And I dont think thats going to happen any time soon. Are you just crossing your fingers and hoping for a miracle? Its sad to see but like you said some of the most talented people reach depths within there soul that none of us will ever get closed to and by doing this there fragility is exposed in a major way. He needs long-term help with his addiction, whatever it is, and then he needs to zealously guard his recovery on a day-by-day basis. So, Ive watched the video twice now and people here are going to think Im crazy, but Im actually not convinced he was drunk or high. 7 May 11, 2019 @ But weve all known Evan Felkers addiction issues have been the primary driver of the problems. Evan isnt putting his problems out for publicity, Carrie did (or so she was accused of doing). But, I also believe there is a 5 year old little kid sitting in the cancer ward of St. Jude children hospital probably having a hard time feeling sorry for Evan Felker and his disease. Sure hope and pray Evan gets off his current path.
Evan Felker, Carrie Rodriguez Team for 'Whiskey in Your Water': Listen Someone like Evan Felker who is clearly struggling despite the negative side effects on his life probably is on the severe side of the gene expression for addiction. Seth of Lampasas Trig, you shouldve put this one in the drawer and gone back to it. All the Miranda Stans have moved on to stalking cop boy. He ALWAYS has a red solo cup in his hand when hes performing. Curious how many times you have seen them live? But, Im not surprised bc you justified him and Lambert cheating because maybe good songs would come out of it.
Turnpike Troubadour's Evan Felker to Perform for Virtual - Outsider I honestly believe Evan doesnt want to do this anymore, and hes deeply unhappy. These days, major labels are looking for artists who are squeaky clean, easy to manage, and marketable to the masses.
Evan Felker - Saving Country Music God that made me sad to watch. My 2 cents is we all F**k up now and then and we have to pay for it, nobody can fix it except the person that that has the problem. Fans have every right to be angry over the circumstances which had resulted in major headaches for them. Tragedy brought all these famous people to a small town to support an independently-owned music shop in central Oklahoma, and the camaraderie in the room and the names that assembled to support a local business made for one of those special moments of community only country music is capable of. So sad, he needs help. Stop trying to pretend everything is okay-we all know Evans real problem was not kidney stones, as painful as they may be. May 14, 2019 @ Turnpike Troubadours frontman Evan Felker and singer-songwriter Carrie Rodriguez come together to sing the new song "Whiskey in Your Water" for Bruce Robison's Next Waltz. Well said. 3:38 pm. I didnt mean to allude to the more gruesome/sad aspects of Layne Staleys decline. It devastated him. Its fucking sad. What will it take for this guy to finally hit bottom? With front man Evan Felker sober and refocused, the Red Dirt group end a two-year-plus break and plot a new future. Would hate for him to be the next Keith Whitley. Great show all around, except for the elephant in the room.
The Ongoing Concern for Evan Felker of the Turnpike Troubadours It looks a little (a lot?) I think theyve shown a lot of character and camaraderie in a terrible situation and it really speaks to the chemistry at work with this band, beyond Felkers issues. A lot of artists feel too much pressure to perform well, and in many cases that pressure is what destroys them. Thank you for being so accomodating, and make sure you pull that stick out of your ass when you get a chance. The addict knows they are out of control and gets up the next day knowing theyve embarrassed themselves. It all comes down to finding it within your self to stop using the vice that will control and possibly end your life. Editors Note: The next Turnpike Troubadours show is May 24th in Houston at the White Oak Music Hall. Its a pretty spectacular moment to share a connection like that. Turnpike Troubadours Make History With . Jaybird72 "I miss playing music," Felker says, "but I don't miss being drunk and. 11:31 am. Kinda looks like Scot Weiland a bit there during Long Hot Summer Day. Thanks! Weve seen similar moments from the aforementioned BJ Barham of American Aquarium, or recently with singer and songwriter Dalton Domino whos also admitted a fight with addiction. I hope the guys in the band, his friends and family, his management can get him in to get help ASAP. Anyone with a heart will simultaneously want to punch and hug Evan Felker. Side note maybe not so pertinent in todays world but a stoned to the bone artist is much easier to swindle if youre manager / label type as long as artist can keep the train rolling. They just announced a show in OKC on August 23rd, besides the ones they already had booked (19 shows from late May to Late Aug) Itll be an interesting few months I guess. As hard as it is to see Evan Felker stumble, its even harder to be Evan Felker and have to live through it. March 24, 2022 What a throwback Thursday. Nowadays, the locals are pretty proud of ol' Woody. However, they pressed the pause button a little over two years ago. When he died he weighed 86 pounds and didnt have a tooth left in his head. If you are powerless over your disease, then you dont have freewill , and you arent a human person. 8:38 am, The video was heartbreaking. Kyle is also a really, really freaking good guy. I saw them in Georgia just a couple of weeks ago, and it was a good show. Its actually a shocking difference to witness. Charlotte Atomic Zombie Redneck August 13, 2020 - Today Rolling Stone shared an excerpt of a new book, "Red Dirt: Roots Music, Born in Oklahoma, Raised in Texas, at Home Anywhere," that is set to be released on September, 19th. I sure hope not. Im sure the band was beyond embarrassed and frustrated. The reason we dont see similar instances of drunkenness from todays top country stars is because many of them are not as touched creatively as Evan Felker, or those past country greats who struggled with their demons in the public eye. He doesnt seem to hold it up, wave it in the air much, its just there. Such a talented songwriter, and a great singer and band in general. May 11, 2019 @ The final straw was the last minute cancellation two hours before they were scheduled to take the stage at the White Oak Music Hall in Houston, Texas on May 24th. Hope he gets the necessary help. I wish we as fans would appreciate that too. No matter how long the fat part of a music career lasts, when looking back, it always seems to have flown by in a second. I had the exact same thought. Theyre records are great, and their front man is a pompous douche live. This is really sad. Nothing else to do but support him and pray for him. Thats the problem an addict cant just drink a little. I had no intention of watching the video but curiosity got the better of me. Weve all had off nights, but this is real bad. I didnt know what happened on stage at the time. Even chickenpox is a disease. Steady diet of whiskey & cocaine with weed mixed in to help sleep at night.
Why, its a compliment of course! 4:01 pm. Early in their careers, Byron Berline had been there to support the Turnpike Troubadours and others when they were coming up. One of the reasons Evan Felker is involved is because he was born in Okemah, Oklahomathe same place Woody Guthrie was. Addiction is a choice. The last escape resulted in him goin harder than ever for bout 10 months. Evan Felker has a problem, and if your a fan of the Turnpike Troubadours, at times that problem has become yours if you've been swept up in a cancellation, or seen a bad performance like the one on Tuesday. It was a benefit concert so they werent even paid for being there. Did Evan personally injure or put in danger any one of you? May 12, 2019 @ My sympathy and patience for Evan and the rest of the band are wearing very thin. Man that looked like way more than booze. May 11, 2019 @ LOLOLOLOL what a complete douche.
Evan Felker's Unfortunate Married Life! - Thecelebscloset It wont work if he doesnt recognize that theres an issue. JoseyWales Come back, Evan. Youve written about Evan and Turnpike a lot over the years, which I always appreciate. G Harp and a Larrivee
This Old Solo Performance Of "Good Lord Lorrie" Will Remind You Just SMH- disease is not chosen by ingesting chemicals- addiction is. While the Turnpike Troubadours have been at it hard in 2022, Evan Felker timed a break from the road perfectly to welcome his son. May 11, 2019 @ Frontman Evan Felker's personal issues, which included a battle with addiction, caused concern from fans and led to multiple tour date cancellations. Trigger- Thanks for this amazing article. Evan has always done that. Youngblood If that hurts your feelingsthenok? As evidenced from the video, it seems as though the Troubadours suffer from red cup syndrome like Luke Combs and Toby Keith. Also addiction and bad behavior arent the same, and bad behavior doesnt make you a bad ass or cool, or authentic. Addiction IS A DISEASE. 12:01 pm. Lorie Liebig Published: September 30, 2022. They did not pick the bottle of cancer knowing they may get ejoyment for a short term, like an alcoholic or even someone addicted to pills. 2. But what we should all appreciate is that the well-being of Evan Felker is the most important issue, not the inconvenience of a cancelled show, or the disappointment of a poor performance. It hurt me to show it to him. There was almost no interaction with the crowd, but some do and some dont. Then after playing a few more successful shows and everything seeming to be back on track heading into 2019, another show was canceled last minute in Chicago in January, followed with yet another round of multiple cancellations. There are plenty others who have struggled with addiction but their support system dont let it continue in the public eye. It seems like some kind of security blanket for him. The country songwriting genius who keeps popping to my mind as a comparison in talent and troubles is Townes Van Zandt. Early life [ edit] Felker was born in Okemah and raised in Wright City, a small town in rural southeast Oklahoma. Making excuses for helps no one. . I look at Evan and I dont see a douche. They clearly dont address the true problem, but I was also wondering if anyone noticed the same pattern as I did. Just like many of country musics most gifted contributors, Evan Felker has demons that it may take a lifetime to tamedemons that have also taken the lives of some of country musics most important characters. That was painful. The Original WTF Guy I have seen Turnpike probably 15-20 time and been canceled on a few (Mile 0 being the hardest and most expensive) I and I have made my blame Miranda jokes, and someone find Lori and bring her back jokes. 1:21 pm. James Minter Either way, he clearly needs help. Reason is a sound explanation- He is going through something pretty rough and while we may be entitled to a good performance by virtue of our paying for it, we need to have more compassion for the man.
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