Having just been introduced to Xavier Rudd in the recent past, I can’t say I know all that much about him, but I can say that after last night’s show I’ll keep my eyes open for more live shows. Xavier is an Aussie guy brought up on the famous shores of Bell’s Beach, and in his music you hear his heart-felt passion in the fight to preserve those same shores and waters he grew up on, as well as his respect and praise for the people who are actually fighting the fight against global warming, poverty and destruction of our Earth. Listening to his music, you would never guess that this guy is a one-man-band who plays all the instruments you hear in the music like the slide guitar, harmonica, stomp boxes, percussion and drums, and my personal favorite - the didgeridoo - and plays them so well you’d think there were 5 guys in the studio. On stage he is literally surrounded by his myriad of instruments and sings from behind a tree of 3 didgeridoos. Last night he did a have a guest percussionist accompanying him on several songs, but mostly he played solo, keeping the crowd dancing all night.

Check out some of his videos on his website to hear his Paul Simon-like voice and powerful musical sound.