Sunday, March 13, 2011

Bad Ass Song of The Day: Xavier Rudd - Footprint

Xavier Rudd



Xavier Rudd is an Australian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He was born in 1978 and grew up in Torquay, Victoria. He attended St. Joseph's College, Geelong.

He has developed a strong reputation for playing live performances at musical festivals and concerts in Australia and in North America. His following is particularly strong in Australia and in Canada, where he has recorded several albums.

Many of Rudd's songs incorporate socially conscious themes, such as environmentalism and the rights of Aboriginal peoples. In addition to playing the didgeridoo in many of his songs, he has also included both Australian and Canadian Aboriginal vocals in some of his songs.

Rudd has become a fixture at music festivals worldwide including the Bonnaroo Music Festival, the High Sierra (2004 & 2007) and the Wakarusa (2005), among others. His opening line at his concert is 'How you feelin'?' He has also worked extensively in North America, and has performed on tour with The Beautiful Girls, Ani DiFranco, Jack Johnson, Good Old War, G. Love & Special Sauce and Rodrigo y Gabriela.

Xavier Rudd Official Site: http://www.xavierrudd.com/

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