With America deep in “interesting times,” Fred Smith and his band — David Hyams, Josh Gray, and Reuben Kooperman — invite audiences on a musical safari through the United States of Anxiety to help make sense of it all.

One of the few Australian folk singers to hold both a US merchant mariner’s licence and a US Marine Corps medal, Smith has spent years working on American cruise ships, travelling the interstate highways, and living alongside soldiers in Afghanistan. Drawing on his acclaimed travelogue albums Texas and Great, this show weaves songs, stories, and shrewd observations into a witty, insightful take on American politics, history, and culture.

Expect Fred at his finest: blending music, yarns, imagery, and humour into a compassionate portrait of a complicated nation — a satisfying experience for anyone who enjoys real substance in their songs.

Over 100 tickets have already been sold, so don’t miss out!