About the work
'America' is a tragicomical musical safari through American history, politics and pathologies.
With America in the midst of ‘interesting times’, Fred Smith and band will run a musical safari through the ‘United States of Anxiety’ to help make sense it all.
Smith is one of the few Australian songwriters with both a US merchant mariner's license and a US Marine Corps medal! He spent four years working American cruise ships, touring the interstate highway system, and living with American soldiers in southern Afghanistan.
The show combines songs from his US travelogue albums 'Texas' and 'Great' with yarns and observations to offer a wry take on American politics, history and pathologies.
This is Fred Smith doing what he does best: - weaving song, story, images and comedy to convey a sympathetic account of a complex society - a nourishing meal for those who like a bit of protein their music.
About the company
Technical Considerations
Marketing & Engagement
Details
Artforms
Live Music (Contemporary)
Comedy
Cabaret
Audiences
Young Adults
General
ABC Listeners; Music fans; politics junkies
Age Groups
Adult18+ years
Available to tour
From 2025
Until 2029
Touring Information
Cost
We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
QTouring acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands, winds and water ways.