A Chat with Jacob Furr - Part 1

Curious Goldfish

Navigating Grief, Growth, and Creativity with Jacob Furr

This episode of Curious Goldfish features host Jason English in conversation with Jacob Furr, a 38-year-old singer-songwriter from Fort Worth, Texas. They discuss Furr's integration of his personal experiences, particularly the loss of his wife to brain cancer in his twenties, into his music, exploring the ongoing process of grief and transformation. The discussion covers Furr's musical journey, his latest album 'Turning,' which symbolizes a message of hope and emergence from despair, and the intricacies of songwriting as a medium for processing emotions. Furr shares stories of growing up, his brief move to San Francisco, and his deep connection to the music scene in Fort Worth, including efforts to gain recognition for the city's musical talents. Additionally, Furr gives insight into the challenges and rewards of being an independent artist, the supportive music community in Fort Worth, and the personal evolution that reflects in the positive outlook of his recent work compared to earlier melancholic themes.

00:00 Navigating Grief and Embracing Life's Freshness

01:06 Introducing Curious Goldfish: A Musical Journey

01:45 Meet Jacob Furr: A Singer-Songwriter's Tale

02:36 The Heart of Fort Worth's Music Scene

04:59 Exploring the Legacy of Townes Van Zandt

08:15 The Independent Artist's Life in Fort Worth

12:53 Turning: A Trilogy of Grief, Growth, and New Beginnings

17:44 Songwriting as Therapy: The Healing Power of Music

23:47 Finding Love and Moving Forward After Loss

27:15 The Hustle Behind the Music: Teaching and Creating

32:05 Wrapping Up: Stay Curious with Curious Goldfish