The Last Wish (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Defunct | 1995 |
| Headquarters | Houston, Texas , United States |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
The Last Wish was a rock band originating from Houston, Texas, recognized as the initial musical project of Blue October lead singer Justin Furstenfeld. Although Ryan Delahoussaye of Blue October performed with The Last Wish at select events, he was never formally part of the group. Songwriting responsibilities were frequently shared among Greg Hammond, Amy Immel, and Justin Furstenfeld. The band members came together while attending Bellaire High School and the HSPVA. They cultivated a dedicated Houston fan base by playing regularly at popular local venues such as Zelda's, Fitzgerald's, Toads Tavern, Last Concert Café, Café Artiste, McGonigel's Mucky Duck, and The Abyss, often attracting full houses. In 1995, Furstenfeld departed during the production of their third album. He has since performed songs from The Last Wish in his solo career, with Blue October occasionally incorporating these tracks into their sets.
The Last Wish produced two full-length albums along with a vinyl single that included "Black Orchid," "Go On," and "Goodbye." The track "Black Orchid" was subsequently featured on Blue October’s 1998 release The Answers and on Furstenfeld’s 2014 solo record Songs from an Open Book. Plans for a third album were never completed due to the band's dissolution.
Members
- Justin Furstenfeld (vocals, guitar)
- Amy Immel (vocals)
- Katie Hartzog (violin)
- Michelle Trautwein (cello)
- Greg Hammond (guitar)
- Leital Molad (bass)
- Brady Hammond (drums)
- Abraham Diaz
Discography
- 1993 Rooftop Sessions
- 1995 The First of February