In fact, it is so considerable that half of his North American tour is on Canadian soil, including five stops in Quebec alone. Having first started his career in Whistler, British Columbia, Rudd’s Canadian fanbase has grown to be a very dedicated one. Ever-smiling and zen-like, dancing smoothly to the off-beat rhythm of his relaxed reggae anthems, there is no doubt he is living a dream. But solely judging from the live recordings of his present tour, listeners could easily be fooled to think that he has been working with The United Nation his entire career. For 54 minutes, The United Nation can transport listeners to the closest white sand beach at absolutely any time: All you have to do is close your eyes.Įarlier this year in an interview with EARMILK, Rudd described the formation of his new band as “very organic.” He said, “it literally felt like all of our ancestors had a cup of tea and put us together.” The multi-instrumentalist, who made his reputation performing as a one-man band behind a complex setup that could include guitars, djembes, a didgeridoo, a stomp box, a harmonica, and shakers, is leading an ensemble on stage for the first time. Highlights include the first single, “Come People” with its addictive horn section and its assembling chant “I believe we are one, we are sacred,” “Nanna,” which features sublime backing vocals from chorister Georgia, and opener “Flag,” featuring one of the catchiest choruses of 2015. While Nanna, Rudd’s most recent album, is an evident change of pace for him, longstanding fans can still find on the LP everything that makes the songwriter’s music so exciting: Strong messages of peace and unity a highly recognizable, soulful and soothing voice sumptuously crafted instrumentation catchy pop choruses and a definite sunny vibe. On it, Rudd puts aside the folk aesthetic he has been refining ever since 2002’s To Let, in favour of pursuing and exploring something completely different: Reggae.

After no less than seven solo albums-most of which went either platinum or gold in his home country-the outspoken environmentalist decided to form The United Nation, an eight-piece band who’s newest LP came out earlier this year. Australian surf-roots musician Xavier Rudd has been around for more than a decade, spreading his message of acceptance and love all over the world.

Xavier rudd live 2015