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  DIG Internet Radio - Xavier Rudd Live
Xavier Rudd is quickly becoming a phenomenon, at the Melbourne Blues Festival people flocked to buy his CDs and it happened again at the WOMADelaide festival.
Xavier Rudd's way of playing is humble: He plays his music to connect with an audience and doesn't have much time for being put on a pedestal (either literally or metaphorically).
Xavier Rudd has won a lot of fans around Byron Bay playing his unique blend of instruments and slide guitar in the school of Ben Harper and John Butler.
www.abc.net.au /dig/stories/s1076003.htm   (320 words)

  
 umusic.ca :: Xavier Rudd
And for an artist like Xavier Rudd, who utterly thrives in front of audience, and feeds off its energy, capturing that live electricity has always proved a wee elusive-that is, until now.
Co-produced by Rudd and Dave Ogilvie (David Bowie, Marilyn Manson and N.E.R.D.), most of the album's tracks were captured in the woods of British Columbia's Sunshine Coast at Gggarth Richardson's studio, The Farm.
Rudd set up various instruments in different rooms, from which he and Ogilvie could capture woody tones that could be fused to the electric tracks.
umusic.ca /xavierrudd   (942 words)

  
  Xavier Rudd Guitar Tabs and Chords: 5 Free Tabs!
Xavier Rudd was born in 1978 and is a multi-instrumentalist musician and surfer from australia.
Xavier Rudd has recorded and released three live albums in Canada - Live In Canada released in 2001, Live At The Grid in 2003, and Good Spirits in 2005.
Rudd has become a fixture at roots music festivals including the Falls Festival (2002, 2003 and 2004), Woodford Folk Festival (2003), the East Coast Blues and Roots Music Festival (2003 and 2004), the Melbourne International Music Festival (2004) and Womadelaide (2004).
www.guitarmasta.net /x/xavier_rudd   (245 words)

  
 Xavier Rudd: listen to free MP3 song download and music video
Xavier Rudd was born in 1978 and is a multi-instrumentalist musician and surfer from Australia.
Rudd showed a keen interest in music and learned to play the didgeridoo by practicing on a vacuum cleaner hose.
Xavier considers his wife his best friend, a Canadian he met while she was backpacking in Australia.
mog.com /music/Xavier_Rudd   (749 words)

  
  umusic.ca :: Xavier Rudd
And for an artist like Xavier Rudd, who utterly thrives in front of audience, and feeds off its energy, capturing that live electricity has always proved a wee elusive-that is, until now.
Co-produced by Rudd and Dave Ogilvie (David Bowie, Marilyn Manson and N.E.R.D.), most of the album's tracks were captured in the woods of British Columbia's Sunshine Coast at Gggarth Richardson's studio, The Farm.
Rudd set up various instruments in different rooms, from which he and Ogilvie could capture woody tones that could be fused to the electric tracks.
www.umusic.ca /xavierrudd   (1004 words)

  
  Xavier Rudd: Behind the One-Man Band   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Xavier Rudd’s live shows have a style all it’s own, one that truly taps into the deep rooted spiritual side of the music that he so lovingly creates and shares – it is not solely about him.
Xavier Rudd uses his undeniable stage presence to inspire his audience to move their bodies and dance, and the use their voices and sing out lyrics that reflect his inherent concern for our environment and our respect for one another.
The opportunity to see Xavier Rudd perform is one of those rare experiences which not only excites the senses but nourishes our need to be reminded, every so often, the importance of creativity, spirituality and unity.
www.lasplash.com /Entertainment/printer_Xavier_Rudd_Behind_the_One-Man_Band.php   (431 words)

  
 triple j | oz music month 03 | next crop | Xavier Rudd
Xavier’s rhythmic and rootsy sounds have been met everywhere with genuine enthusiasm and interest.
Xavier has a strong affinity for the beauty and naturalness of his surrounds.
To Let is Xavier’s solo studio debut, which he recently toured with in North America and Canada.
www.abc.net.au /triplej/ozmusicmonth/s979831.htm   (260 words)

  
 Xavier Rudd - Free Music Downloads - MP3 Downloads - Download.com Music
And for an artist like Xavier Rudd, who utterly thrives in front of audience, and feeds off its energy, capturing that live electricity has always proved a wee elusive—that is, until now.
Lyrically, it pays homage to those same people, and also to his wife and children, environmental activists—whom he refers to as the "better people"—and to the people who make this life possible, his fans, who fuel the spirit of White Moth.
Rudd set up various instruments, like his didgeridoos and stomp boxes, in other rooms, from which he and Ogilvie could capture woody tones that could be fused to the electric tracks.
music.download.com /xavierrudd/3600-8742_32-100973297.html   (936 words)

  
 VOIR.CA - Montréal - Musique - Spectacle - Xavier Rudd
Xavier Rudd remporterait un succès foudroyant sur un plateau de téléréalité comme celui d'Occupation Double.
Xavier Rudd : Spectacle ensoleillé en ce novembre nuageux
Xavier Rudd: un spectacle à voir, un artiste à découvrir.
www.voir.ca /redirect.aspx?iIDCritique=131952   (853 words)

  
 The My Hero Project - Xavier Rudd
Rudd showed a keen interest in music and learned to play the didgeridoo by practicing on a vacuum cleaner hose.
Xavier considers his wife his best friend, a Canadian he met while she was backpacking in Australia.
Xavier is a hero to me because he is a strong supporter of the indigenous people and is a great icon for anyone who wants to get started in music.
www.myhero.com /myhero/hero.asp?hero=rudd_stpaul_06_ul   (562 words)

  
 Xavier Rudd Tickets
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 Xavier Rudd - Gig Reviews - Music - Entertainment - smh.com.au
Rudd, possibly Torquay's biggest musical export, was signed by Universal two years ago, after having already sold 10,000 records independently.
Rudd's decision to record in Canada was helped by the fact that he is also a Canadian resident.
Rudd's success in the past 18 months has allowed him to indulge his two passions - surfing and music - in some of the world's most exotic locations.
www.smh.com.au /news/cd--gig-reviews/xavier-rudd/2005/10/28/1130400340844.html   (506 words)

  
 XAVIER RUDD TALKS ABOUT HIS UNIQUE STAGE SET UP
Xavier Rudd, currently gearing up for an upcoming tour and recording new material for his next album, which will be the follow up to his multi platinum album ‘Solace,’ is by far and away one of the most unique musicians our world has ever witnessed.
Xavier Rudd has the natural ability to simultaneously play the guitar, the stomp box, ankle bells, tongue drums, djembes, harmonica and slide banjo, but one of the most alluring instruments of his rig has to be the body shattering, brain thundering didgeridoos from his homeland of Australia.
Rudd is already in the process of writing and recording new material for an album which hopes to have a 2006 release date.
www.artisannews.com /ans101/templates/default.aspx?a=969&z=15   (643 words)

  
 ProMusicNews.com - An Interactive Music Magazine
Rudd's music is a fiery blend of emotion filled, acoustic and lap guitar work, and he accompanies himself with the unique sounds of three didgeridoos.
Attacking his guitar and singing with conviction, Xavier is the consummate artist, consumed by his work, but savvy enough to know everything that is going on around him.
Xavier Rudd's sound is very accessible with a driving, toe tapping beat full of the sweet harmonies and delicious melodies that only the open tunings can give.
www.promusicnews.com /articles/xavier_rudd   (749 words)

  
 Xavier Rudd hospitalized, tour cancelled   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Australian performer Xavier Rudd has been forced to cancel his current sold-out tour because of a throat infection.
Rudd was taken to hospital this week where doctors advised that if he performs before he recovers he may cause permanent damage to his vocal chords.
A statement from his management reads "Xavier and his team would like to apologize to all fans for any inconvenience caused by this news and would like to thank everyone in advance for understanding".
www.undercover.com.au /news/2006/jan06/20060127_xavierrudd.html   (308 words)

  
 Glide Magazine Features - Xavier Rudd: Solace Down Under
Xavier Rudd has been known to dabble around with a few instruments.
Rudd has specifically trained his diaphragm and lower lung capacity to expand to an enormous length, allowing significant amounts of air to enter.
An avid surfer most of his life, Rudd mentions he’s so “baffled” by nature that when he travels from city to city on tour, he’ll find a forest or a secluded place to get away.
www.glidemagazine.com /articles158.html   (1084 words)

  
 Xavier Rudd at AllExperts
Xavier Rudd grew up in Torquay, Victoria, near the famous surfing location of Bells Beach.
Rudd showed a keen interest in music and learned to play the didgeridoo by practicing on a vacuum cleaner hose.
Xavier considers his wife his best friend, a Canadian he met while she was backpacking in Australia.
en.allexperts.com /e/x/xa/Xavier_Rudd.htm   (384 words)

  
 Glide Magazine Reviews - Xavier Rudd 5/03/2005
Rudd began his performance with “Shelter,” an entrancing slide-guitar ballad bidding good fortune to a traveler on a dreamy quest.
While his musical talents are not unlike the jack-of-all-trades approach of Keller Williams, Rudd’s lack of digital sampling and loopy lyrics portray his authentic passion for preserving the environment, which undoubtedly goes far beyond his fondness for surfing.
While his American popularity is just beginning an exponential growth, Rudd is taking a positive direction for his tour by joining up with a variety of established acts in the improvisational music scene, such as moe., Leo Kottke and Mike Gordon, and the Benevento/Russo Duo, as well as some additional nights with the Mule.
www.glidemagazine.com /1/reviews829.html   (455 words)

  
 Bonnaroo.com - Xavier Rudd
Through the conscious and heartfelt songs composing Solace, the debut of Australian surf/roots artist Xavier Rudd, there’s stories of the mistreatment of the indigenous people of his homeland and songs about humanity, spirituality and the environment, compassionate songs encouraging understanding and looking to celebrate life.
While Rudd leaves audience members slack-jawed with regularity, he’s hardly the cheeky street performer with cymbals fastened to his knees or ankles, the type of performer genuinely deserving of the one-man-band tag.
When Rudd was 10, his dad took him to see Paul Simon’s Graceland tour, and it changed his life: “I remember seeing it and knowing that that was what I was gonna do,” he says.
bonnaroo.com /xavier-rudd   (1397 words)

  
 Xavier Rudd - San Diego Entertainment Guide at SignOnSanDiego.com
The most amazing thing about Xavier Rudd's United States' debut album is that he is able to recreate it live.
That being said, Xavier Rudd's polyrhythmic virtuosity is hardly a gimmick.
Rudd began his musical sojourn in high school when he taught himself guitar.
entertainment.signonsandiego.com /events/xavier-rudd   (340 words)

  
 ANTI- Xavier Rudd
White Moth charts the spiritual journey multi-instrumentalist Rudd has been on over the past few years, during which he's traveled the globe and built a devoted following drawn to...
And for an artist like Xavier Rudd, who utterly thrives in front of audience, and feeds off its energy, capturing that live electricity has always proved a wee elusive - that is, until now.
Lyrically, it pays homage to those same people, and also to his wife and children, environmental activists - whom he refers to as the "better people" and to the people who make this life possible, his fans, who fuel the spirit of White Moth.
www.anti.com /artists/view/39/Xavier_Rudd   (993 words)

  
 MySpace.com - Xavier Rudd - AU - Folk Rock / Acoustic / Indie - www.myspace.com/xavierrudd
Xavier Rudd's Latest Blog Entry [Subscribe to this Blog]
Xavier Rudd "White Moth" Recording - Photos by www.jameslooker.com
Hi xavier, just wondering if your gonna be having some more shows in vic (melb or geelong) soon??
www.myspace.com /xavierrudd   (771 words)

  
 Thompson Management :: Artists :: Xavier Rudd
Xavier Rudd's White Moth Tour lands in Australia for a 28 date national tour
Xavier Rudd’s song “Messages” is the #3 Most Added track at AAA radio in the United States the week of November 22
Xavier Rudd's cd "Food in the Belly" to be released on ANTI/Epitaph in the US on January 30, 2007
www.thompsonmgmt.com /xavier   (1348 words)

  
 Xavier Rudd: Home Grown Music
Xavier Rudd is a unique multi-instrumentalist solo artist whose songs balance acoustic soul, manic fretwork, rhythmic stomps, exotic percussion, and modernized didgeridoo to create a uniquely textured sound and mesmerizing live performance.
Hailing from Torquay on the Southern Victorian coast in Australia, 26-year-old Xavier delivers a harmony that is both powerful and uplifting.
In performance, one is immediately drawn to his warmth and energy as his bare feet work the rhythm on the stomp box and he glides his Weissenborn guitar through fluid melodies.
www.homegrownmusic.net /Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=XavierHG   (153 words)

  
 BBC - Manchester - Entertainment - Xavier Rudd at Academy 3 – 9/10
While you can describe Australian singer/songwriter Xavier Rudd’s music as similar in style to Jack Johnson’s brand of surfer folk, his distinctive voice and instrumental virtuosity mark him out as a unique talent.
While many of Rudd’s songs are political in content – his second song, Messages, was dedicated to Australia’s indigenous people – they’re also uplifting.
You can imagine that had Xavier not made it this far in the music business, he would be just as happy busking on a street corner in Melbourne.
www.bbc.co.uk /manchester/content/articles/2006/04/05/040406_xavier_rudd_feature.shtml   (384 words)

  
 Xavier Rudd Tickets - Xavier Rudd Concert Tickets
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 Xavier Rudd, One-Man Band from Down Under : NPR Music
Xavier Rudd released his first album, Live In Canada, in 2001.
Rudd has gained a reputation for combining his didgeridoo playing — he's known to produce rarely-heard sounds — with intricate guitar work and heartfelt vocals.
A typical stage setup for Rudd includes at least two didgeridoos angled toward him, which he plays while cradling his guitar — and knocking out rhythms on a variety of percussion instruments.
www.npr.org /templates/story/story.php?storyId=4762861   (264 words)

  
 Xavier Rudd Albums & Lyrics @ SongLyricsLibrary.com
Xavier Rudd is a multi-instrumentalist delivering a unique and harmonious combination of lyrics, vocals, instruments and energy that is warm, powerful and emotive.
Hailing from Torquay on the Southern Victorian coast in Australia, Xavier has a strong affinity for the beauty and naturalness of his surrounds.
Xavier has also built a strong following in North America where his performances include a set on the main stage at the Philadelphia Folk Festival, touring with Ani DiFranco and the exclusive Moonshine benefit gig in Laguna Beach, California, with Jack Johnson and G.Love.
xavierrudd.songlyricslibrary.com   (469 words)

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