Fine Tuned Presents: Nordista Freeze’s 50 States in 30 Days (ft Jeff Draco)

Help us set a world record! 50 Concerts. 50 States. 30 days.

It’s never been done. It might not be done. By the time Nordista Freeze gets to us, state #43, he may be a walking pile of bones. I guess we’re all basically that too. Anyway.

Fine Tuned Presents: Nordista Freeze with Jeff Draco (solo!)

Wednesday, May 27th – MATINEE SHOW! 3:00 PM doors, 3:30 PM start time! Done by 4:30!

$20 advance, $25 day of performance.

Featuring a new solo set of unreleased originals by Jeff Draco.

About Nordista Freeze:
The term “road warrior” was made for Nordista Freeze. In fact, the Nashville psych-pop artist is such a prolific performer that, as of the beginning of May 2021, he boasted 516 live shows since 2016 — a rate of one every three nights for almost five years. So it’s fitting that on his latest full-length, Big Sky Pipe Dream, Freeze comes as close as he ever has to capturing his live sound on tape — literally.

The new album is also a departure from the sound on Freeze’s previous outing, Cosmic Haus. A sonic love letter to the warmth of 60s pop — and especially 1966’s Beach Boys opus Pet Sounds — Big Sky Pipe Dream finds Freeze shedding some of the “outer space” sounds from Haus that led Nashville Scene to label him the “cosmic Tom Petty.” These are traded in favor of sun-drenched harmonies and perfect pop nuggets of tracks like “First Time,” a song NPR called “an unseasonably pleasant spring Saturday in song form.”

Aside from the infectious songs that comprise Big Sky Pipe Dream, Freeze’s insistence on being an active participant of the Nashville music community is another factor that continues to generate goodwill among his peers. From his recent victory as champion of Lightning 100’s coveted Music City Mayhem contest to collaborations and associations with major label artists like Arlie, Briston Maroney, and The Voice winner Chloe MK, Freeze likens himself to Harry Nillson, another musical hero of his that was known for his tenacious work ethic.

Beyond his own performances, Freeze plays an instrumental role in booking events that have become part of recent Nashville indie lore. From Space Prom (an event that boasts Freeze as a headliner with very special guests complete with with groovy ambiance) to FreezeFest (another local festival that often features frequent tourmates and fellow Nashville indie rock band Future Crib), Freeze considers himself to be an ambassador of the scene, showcasing other local talent as well as curating a righteously good time for both bands and audiences alike.

This approach to organizing events in the service of others is consistent with Freeze’s philosophy that the output and fan engagement and goodwill should not be expected without hardwork and dedication. “If I were asked to give a TED Talk, it would be about how to build an audience from the ground up,” Freeze says. “My whole perspective is that you can grow a fanbase from playing almost anywhere — whether that be a house show or an empty gas station. It all matters.”

This past year was hard on Nordista Freeze; how could it not have been, for a guy who feels a near-spiritual call to the road and the stage? Listening to Big Sky Pipe Dream, it’s apparent what a pleasure and a refuge these live recording sessions in the studio were for Freeze and his band. And, as the world opens back up again, finally, this record is the perfect soundtrack as we all feel the joy of being back out in it again.