![]() ![]() Explaining how its naturally made from termites hollowing out the body, he segued into the story of his adoption into a clan who were descendants of the originators of the Yidaki instrument. ![]() Toward the middle of the set he indulged us in personal stories of an instrument he uses called a Yidaki. Musically, he was a contemporary Dick Van Dyke – playing acoustic guitar, synth/didjeridoo looping, singing over feedback all while manually keeping the bass drum with his left foot. Doing it all independently, he does his work justice, not letting the need to control all elements misguide his execution. “Sun is up, beautiful day…” he illustrates in song, with a voice sounding alike that of Matisyahu’s blended amongst Native American spirit chanting.īird calls and animal noises were looped at times in the performance, assisting the fans in forgetting their physical existence in the concrete jungle and taking them to a rainforest-like serenity. For any in the crowd not familiar with what he does, he demonstrated how his unassisted use of chimes, electric drum kit, didjeridoo, and vocal melodies are his outlet for showing how much he enjoys being alive. Knowing the feeling of devastation all too well himself, Rudd conveyed those emotions through his music and poetry, connecting with the crowd from the very first beat.Īny listener of his latest release, Spirit Bird could’ve predicted its first track, ‘Lioness Eye’ would be the opener. The October 28th show was re-scheduled due to Super-storm Sandy, and while some fans were refunded, the Aussie-born artist acknowledged the loyalty of all who showed up to truly embrace his art. Xavier Rudd’s make-up gig at Irving Plaza was received by attendees with open minds and hearts Monday night. Rudd’s voice, and the voice of his ancestors, yet again bearing truth and knowledge.Words by Dan Schaffel | Photos by Kate Meyer Gritty guitar blues sits perfectly alongside entrancing yidaki passages. Hypnotic ceremonial rhythms ease effortlessly into tender folk songs. Shaped by his history but continuing to break new ground, Xavier Rudd is at his most creative on Spirit Bird – once again painting breathtaking pictures with vivid, unmistakable tones. The album sees the ever socially-conscience Rudd delve into his musical and spiritual ancestry and took him from the threatened landscape of Western Australia’s Kimberley region, to the hills and lakes of Canada. Looking forward to soaking a little of that energy up again!”Īlready producing his highest-selling single and most played radio single to date withįollow The Sun (reaching #44 in the recently announced Triple J Hottest 100), Spirit Bird is Rudd’s deepest and most explorative album yet. “It's always a treat to come to NZ.” Rudd said, “I haven't had much opportunity in my time to tour there, but I love the groundedness of folks and the celebration of culture throughout. Xavier Rudd will visit Auckland in April. Now, Rudd is proud to announce the Spirit Bird worldwide tour is making it’s way to New Zealand. The release of his striking seventh album, Spirit Bird, has taken multi-instrumentalist Xavier Rudd to sell-out shows and festivals across Europe, UK, Australia, US and Canada throughout 2012. ![]() Thomas has also developed a reputation as a vocalist in Drum & Bass, having collaborated with some of the most respected producers, including Black Sun Empire, Rido and Concord Dawn, and releases on prestigious labels, including Goldie's own Metalheadz.Ģ013 will see a number of releases for Thomas Oliver, including the release of the first full-length, all instrumental, all Weissenborn album, titled "Beneath The Weissenborn". Thomas has supported a legion of distinguished artists including Eric Clapton, Joe Cocker, George Thorogood, Tom Jones, Cold Chisel, Fat Freddy's Drop and Gin Wigmore, and The T.O.B.'s recent summer tour with Jimmy Barnes saw Thomas personally invited to play his signature lap steel with Jimmy Barnes himself. His dynamic solo acoustic performances will lead you on a journey venturing between Roots, Rock and Blues. Thomas Oliver best known for his flagship band, The Thomas Oliver Band, whose debut album Baby, I'll Play was awarded iTunes New Zealand’s Best Blues & Roots Album of 2011, is also internationally recognised as one of the leading players of the Weissenborn lap-slide guitar. Muchmore Music and Xavier Rudd are happy to announce that THOMAS OLIVER will be supporting Xavier Rudd. ![]()
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