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An American Gig
At a time when Americans seem more divided than ever, bringing together people of different backgrounds and beliefs could be the only way to unite our country.
It might also be a really bad idea.
An American Gig is a bitingly humorous tale of three middle-aged buddies who escape their conventional lives in suburban Charlotte by taking their garage band on a week-long tour that will culminate with a wedding party in Miami. When they reach the small Georgia town of LaFarge, however, the three friends encounter the IHOP Five, a cadre of retirees who, fueled by cable news conspiracies and artery-busting breakfasts, are ready to fight for the soul of the country. The collision between these two distinct bands of people leads to a wild drama filled with firearms, forbidden love, and fierce debates about, among other things, the cultural merit of psychedelic rock.
Timely and satirical, An American Gig captures the anger of today’s generational and political divisions while exploring whether it is still possible for people who have opposing views to find a little bit of common ground.
Can unity happen in the pine forests of Georgia? Well, it’s a prickly situation.
It might also be a really bad idea.
An American Gig is a bitingly humorous tale of three middle-aged buddies who escape their conventional lives in suburban Charlotte by taking their garage band on a week-long tour that will culminate with a wedding party in Miami. When they reach the small Georgia town of LaFarge, however, the three friends encounter the IHOP Five, a cadre of retirees who, fueled by cable news conspiracies and artery-busting breakfasts, are ready to fight for the soul of the country. The collision between these two distinct bands of people leads to a wild drama filled with firearms, forbidden love, and fierce debates about, among other things, the cultural merit of psychedelic rock.
Timely and satirical, An American Gig captures the anger of today’s generational and political divisions while exploring whether it is still possible for people who have opposing views to find a little bit of common ground.
Can unity happen in the pine forests of Georgia? Well, it’s a prickly situation.
292 pages, Paperback
Published August 25, 2025
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About the author
Stephen Roth
2 books12 followersBefore starting his writing career, Stephen Roth worked 12 years as a reporter covering politicians, business figures and local eccentrics for newspapers in Missouri and Florida. Originally from LaGrange, Ga., he currently lives in Kansas City with his wife, son and dog. A Plot for Pridemore is his first novel.
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