America by Fred Smith by Red Chair

'America' by Fred Smith is a single-day folk music performance on 9 May 2026 at Coolum Civic Centre, featuring the Australian singer and his band on a musical journey through the United States of Anxiety. Drawing from his albums Texas and Great, Smith blends songs, stories, and sharp commentary on American politics, history, and culture, informed by his unique experiences including a US merchant mariner’s licence, work on cruise ships, interstate travel, and time alongside US soldiers in Afghanistan. The 7pm to 9pm show offers humour, insight, and heart, with BYO supper encouraged—doors open at 6:30pm. Praised by the Sydney Morning Herald and Sunday Age for its quirky, irreverent depth, the event is hosted by Red Chair and supported by Queensland Government arts funding.