Name: Fred Smith Domesticity
Start: 2025-02-14T19:00:00+11:00
End: 2025-02-14T21:00:00+11:00
Location: Smith's Alternative

On Valentine's Day, Fred Smith will be getting together with his all-star band to present 'Domesticity'.
Fresh from 5 star reviews on debut at the Adelaide Fringe, ‘Domesticity’ is a beautiful, heartwarming song cycle that will touch you where you live: at home!
It is built around what has been described as “a stunning cycle of deeply personal songs about marriage, babies, love, tolerance, decency and the complexity of modern life…sublime study in tenderness and vulnerability”. (BRUCE ELDER - SMH).
Backed by some of Australia’s most sensitive musicians, Fred Smith brings his trademark subtlety, wit and observation to bear on the quiet struggles in our little lives: the houses we live in, the children we raise, and the marriages we might hope to sustain.
Media responses:
“Domesticity is a show highlighting a distinctly Australian songwriter at the very top of his game. His songs are full of imagery and situations which may mirror some of your own life experiences and subsequently may trigger some strong cathartic emotional responses – but that is an effect only the very best songwriters can achieve. It deserves a full house.” Rating: 5 stars. (Ken Grady, The Upside News, 1 March 2024)
“Domesticity is a highly relatable song cycle. Fred reckons it’s a collection of love songs for middle-aged people, but really he writes with wit and heart that any and all can appreciate and enjoy. The best songwriting holds a mirror up to our lives and society. These songs will resonate long after the gig has been and gone”. (Clayton Werner, The Clothesline, 4.5 stars, 1 March 2024)
Facebook responses:
"Such a beautiful night of love, empathy and fabulous musicianship. Thanks for such love and joy - and perfect poignancy." Annette Holden
"Catch "Domesticity" wherever you can. You won't be sorry". Cherry Best
Fred will be accompanied by Matt Nightingale on double bass, Mitch Preston on percussion, Dave O'Neill on electric guitar and violin, Jacqui Bradley on vocals, and Hayden Kinsman on keyboard.