![]() Once again, you could see the shy side of Xavier Rudd. For me, the night was made even more special when Xavier would look out to the crowd, raise his hand to the air… or gaze upon everyone with an approving smile… one that could only be understood by those who stood before him. It must be felt… both on the inside and out. There was something special going on here that you just had to “feel and experience” for yourself. ![]() Of all the performers that graced the stage of this festival, Xavier was much different and everyone in attendance knew it. The crowd danced, swayed and grooved to some of Xavier Rudd’s best songs, to include Food In The Belly, Fortune Teller, Stargaze, GBA and Messages. It didn’t happen a lot, as Xavier played his instruments with passion and concentration, but when he did look up and over the crowd… his eyes quickly shifted from left to right, moving from person to person, as if to personally connect with you and take in the whole experience. Piercing, intense and yet… you could almost see a shy side to this humble man before you. However, that being said… what intrigued me the most on this night were Xavier’s eyes. No need to shout or scream… Xavier’s words wrap around you like the wings of an angel and touch your soul. His guitar notes float through the air… and when he breathes into one of his many Didgeridoos, you can immediately feel the deep vibrations pushing against you from the stage. Seeing Xavier Rudd perform is almost surreal. The night air of the desert was ready to be filled with sounds of delight! And with that… Xavier Rudd took the stage for the final performance of the night at the McDowell Mountain Music Festival. Despite this, there was still room enough to sway your body to Xavier’s trance-like music. One could feel the crowd press behind them as show time quickly approached. The Aboriginal Flag draped across a speaker at center stage. Didgeridoos and guitars bathed in the soft stage lights… red, blue and yellow. The sun had just set a little while before Xavier’s set began at the 8th Annual McDowell Mountain Music Fest on the 30th of April 2011. A warm summer breeze drifted across the festival grounds. ![]() Xavier Rudd and his music can be summed up in ONE word: earthy, hypnotic, intoxicating, peaceful, enlightening, soothing, powerful, relaxing, mind-altering, beautiful and magical! Ok, that was more than one word… but think about it, how would YOU best explain this talented musician to a good friend? Aside from seeing this man perform live on stage, there may not be another way to truly experience this magic taking place! Before answering that “simple” question, it always amazes me that there are actually people who DON’T know Xavier Rudd! How is that possible!? I digress. On numerous occasions, I have been asked to describe Xavier Rudd and his music.
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