
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. Solace was released in Australia on March 28, 2004, and debuted in the top twenty in the Australian album charts. His first studio album, To Let, was released in 2002. He has also worked a lot in North America, including a support slot for Ani DiFranco, a support slot at the Philadelphia Folk Festival, 2 consecutive years at the Cisco Systems Ottawa Bluesfest in Ottawa, Ontario, and a Moonshine benefit at Laguna Beach, California with Jack Johnson and G. Lido Pimienta, Ottawa, Canada, Ottawa Jazz Festival, 10:30 p.m., Tickets. Rudd has become a fixture at roots music festivals, including the Falls Festival (2002, 2003 & 2004), Woodford Folk Festival (2003), the East Coast Blues & Roots Music Festival (2003 & 2004), the Melbourne International Music Festival (2004) and Womadelaide (2004). Xavier Rudd, Torrensville, Australia, Thebarton Theatre, 6:30 p.m., Tickets. Xavier Rudd has recorded and released two live albums in Canada - Live In Canada released in 2001 and Live At The Grid in 2003. He developed a strong reputation for playing live performances at musical festivals and concerts in Australia and then in North America. Xavier Rudd at the Byron Bay Blues Fest 2004 (/bluesfest04) He carries his son's sock with him on tour as something to remember him by. Xavier Rudd returns to Ottawa Entertainment 05 December 2012 Xavier Rudd, the multi-instrumentalist, world class surfer, animal rights activist and nature conservationist, was back in Ottawa to perform at the Bronson Centre on Tuesday December 4th, 2012, as part of his Spirit Bird Tour.

Bonnaroo Music Festival, Ottawa Bluesfest and a 2005 performance at the Calgary Folk Music. Xavier considers his wife his best friend, a Canadian he met while she was backpacking in Australia. Listening to Xavier Rudds music is a unique experience. Rudd showed a keen interest in music and learned to play the didgeridoo by practicing on a vacuum cleaner hose. Xavier Rudd grew up in Torquay, Victoria, near the famous surfing location of Bells Beach.
