Don’t arrive late and get stuck at the back! ”Īrrive early if you are going to a smaller music venue. Whether touring solo or fronting a 9-piece band, Xavier Rudd’s audiences are enthralled with his powerful message, his distinct live show & his ability to wield so many instruments at once. Select from premium Bonnaroo 2004 Day 1 Xavier Rudd of the highest quality. “Xavier Rudd’s ability to connect with people has been his most powerful gift. The more he has toured the world, the more hearts he has touched and the more of the world he has put back into his music. Find the perfect Bonnaroo 2004 Day 1 Xavier Rudd stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. With a ton of the dates already SOLD OUT – it’s time to get cracking and secure your tickets if you haven’t already! To see all the pictures in HD, please look in my Portfolio. Thanks to my friend Sam Berthon for the tip on John Butler & Xavier Rudd. Despite being uncharacteristically enthusiastic (for a Dutch crowd) the loud speaking during softer, acoustic moments, was rather a letdown. My only disappointed of the evening lay with the Melkweg crowd. Accompanied by Bobby Alu on drums and Ant Aggs on Keyboard-MPC, last night was a show not to be missed! I anticipate only great things for this young talent!Īnd then it was time for the main event! Xavier Rudd’s command of the stage, his powerful yet calm and centred aura, entranced the audience for an impressive 2 hour set. His epic base drum and electric ukulele combo was a not only a treat for the ears but astounding to witness. Special guest & drummer, Bobby Alu, set the evenings tone with what I can describe as soothing island-style sounds. Bernard and Herrick, Ken and Keble, Xavier, Eber and Faber. In January 2010, Rudd was one of the last passengers aboard Sea Shepherd ship Ady Gil, days before it sunk after a collision with the MV Shōnan Maru 2 Japanese whaling security vessel. RUDD & CARLETON have just issued ' Essays, ' by the late George Brimley. Some of his personal petitions are found on his website. Storm Boy, available on the 25 th May, is available to pre-order here.Xavier Rudd, Melkweg Amsterdam Brilliant Australian artist. Multi-instrumentalist, surfer, activist, vegetarian, his ability to connect with people is outstanding.īeside music, Xavier Rudd is part of a movement to save our planet with sharing visions with the admirable Paul Watson & links to Sea Shepard. In the coming weeks, we’ll be having and exclusive chat to Xavier about his new album and the journey it took him on, and his forthcoming shows. While throughout the set, Rudd moved seamlessly from guitars (western and Indian) to his trademark Yidaki and a percussion set.ĭespite an encore that was three songs long, including Lioness Eye, from the feeling of the crowd they could have happily stayed there all night, listening to all nine albums.
Highlights of the evening were undoubtedly Messages, Let me Be and Spirit Bird. The main message to take away? It’s time for us to put aside our differences and unite under the banner of solidarity. There’s a change Australia – I see it coming”, said Rudd.įollowing the statement, he aptly moved on to Messages much to the delight of the crowd, and set the tone for an evening of entertainment and enlightenment. “ racist values and oppression all the time but we want to celebrate the positive – all different backgrounds opening up to the idea of change.
Charming, humble, spiritual and incredibly talented, Rudd shares his heart and his soul through his performance and the audience feel a sense of inclusion like few other gigs.Īfter a rapturous reception to Food in the Belly, Rudd spoke to the multi-cultural audience in attendance and remonstrated over one of the subjects that he is most passionate about – tolerance in Australia. The gig showcased work spanning from his nine studio albums, including the forthcoming Storm Boy, and his exceptional talent with the multiple instruments that littered the stage.īut it’s not just the music that the crowd was there for – it’s the enigma that is Rudd.
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With a full capacity crowd packing the venue, there was a palpable atmosphere of anticipation from those in attendance. We got to attended the Sydney show at the Factory Theatre this past Friday. But now the wait is over with the release of a new solo single Walk Away, a new album Storm Boy, set to be released on the 25 th May and an Australian tour in August – proving the old proverb good things come to those who wait.Īnd to celebrate the launch of the new single, Rudd made good on his promise to play some supporting Australian shows with four intimate dates in April. That’s how long we have been waiting for a new solo album release from legendary Australian singer and multi-instrumentalist, Xavier Rudd.
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