After a couple of songs by Norah Jones and Billy Joel, Peter Lowrey turns up the volume as the familiar flute melody of Men At Work’s 1981 hit song Down Under comes on the car stereo. With its infectious melody and jaunty rhythm, it doesn’t take long before the seasoned stage actor and occasional tour guide begins to sing out loud.

“I came from a land down under, where beer does flow and men chunder,” he croons in raspy Broadway-trained vocals. “Can’t you hear, can’t you hear the thunder...”