Max Beizer is a name I’ve seen many times around town… and if you’re wondering, it rhymes with visor, per the artist’s website. He was a regular at Music Society Nashville, and has played at the Basement’s New Faces Night. His first, self-titled CD came out in 2004, which means Beizer is hardly a new face anymore.
The DC native started playing guitar at age 11, and says his first song… about cleaning his room… was written at age 13. Not overly interested in “straight down the middle” love songs, Beizer’s songs still take on some quirky topics. He came to Nashville to attend Vanderbilt University and has made his home in Music City.
His latest release is called Strange Bedfellows. Beizer worked on the album here, and used friends and frequent collaborators in lieu of hired musicians. The 9 tracks deal with being alone, coping with reality, angry neighbors, and what Beizer calls “the post-college, pre-real-life phase.” You can take a listen to the complete songs online here.
In his own words:
“Mostly, this album is about the struggle to accept (and one day overcome) the fear that we, as people, may not do great things our lives. Every artist wants to reach people… to better the lives of others through his medium. As a DIY artist, I face the possibility, everyday, of falling short of that and leading an entirely unspectacular life. This album is a testament to avoiding the pitfalls of self-pity and inaction.”
If you’d like to pick up a physical copy of the record, mark your calendar for the Strange Bedfellows CD release party, this Monday night at the Basement. The night will also feature opening acts New Whole Usuals and Stillhouse Hollow.
What: Max Beizer’s new CD, Strange Bedfellows
When: Monday, January 4th at 8pm
Where: The Basement
Cover: $5
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