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Since the very beginning, Xavier Rudd's ability to connect with people has been his most powerful gift. The more he has toured the world, the more hearts he has touched and the more of the world he has put back into his music. Now, fronting a band aptly named The United Nations, Xavier Rudd has assembled a lineup of musicians from around the world as a one-people musical force. Making their debut in 2015, Xavier Rudd And The United Nations finds the iconic Australian solo artist in full band mode for the first time in a long and successful career, and introduces new album Nanna to Xavier's diverse and acclaimed discography...

Enthralling audiences with his ability to wield so many instruments at once, Xavier's 2002 debut album, To Let, introduced a sound that was a mix of guitars, yidakis (didgeridoos), stomp box and percussion, blues harp and vocals. Something distinctly new, yet tied back through time to the spirit of our ancestors. With a sound established, Xavier's 2004 sophomore album, Solace, was testament to the power of his songwriting abilities. Solace debuted in the top 20 of the ARIA charts and was met as an instant classic; going platinum and earning Xavier two ARIA nominations, with three of its songs  – Let Me Be, Shelter and Solace – voted into triple j's Hottest 100.

Only a year later, Xavier was receiving his third ARIA nomination, this time for third album Food In The Belly. Celebrated for Xavier's abilities to effortlessly weave genres together - from the reggae sway of The Mother, to the irresistible tribal jam of Manã - Food In The Belly impacted strongly in Australia and Europe, landing Xavier on the Dutch album charts for the first time. Xavier's gold-selling follow-up, White Moth, continued on this path of international success. Released in 2007 on Epitaph sister label ANTI-, White Moth reached #30 on the US Billboard charts and earned Xavier another ARIA nomination back home.

Nudging ahead of White Moth one spot to peak the ARIA charts at #5, 2008's Dark Shades Of Blue was Xavier's biggest musical departure, yet resulted in massive fan and critical acclaim. Gritty, dark and introspective, the album connected deeply with fans, and reintroduced Xavier as formidable lap steel player. 2010's Koonyum Sun - recorded as trio Xavier Rudd And Izintaba - was a return to lighter shades. Featuring a new sound courtesy of a collaboration with bassist Tio Moloantoa and percussionist Andile Nqubezelo - yet abundant in the blues'n'roots charm of his earliest work - Koonyum Sun brought Xavier Rudd full circle.

Debuting at #2 on the ARIA charts, Xavier's 2012 album Spirit Bird was the triumphant pinnacle of of his entire solo career – capturing the most beautiful aspects of his voice, his songs and his spirit. Led by the wonderfully delicate Follow The Sun, Spirit Bird saw Xavier Rudd yet again tour the world, bringing together old fans and new, regardless of their culture or country of origin. Now, this ability to connect is at the heart of Xavier Rudd And The United Nations – a band with a strong message of all people coming together around the globe to return to spirit, respect the ancient ways and protect the Earth and the very essence of creation.

Mixed by Errol Brown at Tuff Gong Studios, Nanna is Xavier's ninth studio album, but his first with Xavier Rudd And The United Nations... finding one of the great solo artists of our time fronting a full band with impeccable results. Once again diving into new musical waters while still holding true to the music in his heart, Xavier Rudd has added another remarkable milestone to his already epic journey, solidifying his place as one of Australia's greatest artists, activists and spirits.

Setlists

    1. 1.
    2. 2.Let Me Be
    3. 3.Energy Song
    4. 4.Culture Bleeding
    5. 5.We Deserve to Dream
    6. 6.Magic
    7. 7.Shake It
    8. 8.Morning Birds
    9. 9.Better People
    10. 10.
    11. 11.Spirit Bird
    12. 12.this is home
    13. 13.Lioness Eye
    14. 14.Come Let Go
    15. 15.Follow the Sun

  2. Encore

    1. 16.The Letter
    2. 17.Breeze (Xavier Rudd & Izintaba cover)
    1. 1.Storm Boy
    2. 2.Let Me Be
    3. 3.Energy Song
    4. 4.Culture Bleeding
    5. 5.We Deserve to Dream
    6. 6.Magic
    7. 7.Ball and Chain
    8. 8.Morning Birds
    9. 9.Messages / Guku
    10. 10.Spirit Bird
    11. 11.Stoney Creek
    12. 12.Lioness Eye / Flag
    13. 13.Come Let Go
    14. 14.Follow the Sun
    15. 15.Shake It

  2. Encore

    1. 16.Breeze (Xavier Rudd & Izintaba cover)
    1. -Big Jet Plane (Angus & Julia Stone cover)
    2. -Sunday Vibe (Cisco Adler feat. G. Love cover)
    3. -Diamonds on the Inside (Ben Harper cover)

  2. Set 1:

    1. 1.Let Me Be
    2. 2.Energy Song
    3. 3.Culture Bleeding (Set paused after song because of electrical interference with the audio)

  3. Set 2:

    1. -Fall at your Feet (Boy & Bear cover)
    2. -Sunsets for Somebody Else (Jack Johnson cover)
    3. 4.We Deserve to Dream
    4. 5.Storm Boy
    5. 6.Ball and Chain
    6. 7.Get Up, Stand Up (The Wailers cover)
    7. 8.Morning Birds (New Song)
    8. 9.Messages
    9. 10.Spirit Bird
    10. 11.Breeze (Xavier Rudd & Izintaba cover)
    11. 12.Stoney Creek
    12. 13.Lioness Eye / Flag
    13. 14.Come Let Go
    14. 15.Follow the Sun

  4. Encore

    1. 16.Shake It
    2. 17.Magic
    3. -Treaty (Yothu Yindi cover)
    1. 1.Stoney Creek
    2. 2.Energy Song
    3. 3.Twist
    4. 4.Culture Bleeding
    5. 5.We Deserve to Dream
    6. 6.Storm Boy
    7. 7.Breeze (Xavier Rudd & Izintaba cover)
    8. 8.Ball and Chain
    9. 9.Let Me Be
    10. 10.High Times
    11. 11.Messages
    12. 12.World Order
    13. 13.Walk Away
    14. 14.No Woman, No Cry (Bob Marley & The Wailers cover)
    15. 15.Spirit Bird
    16. 16.Lioness Eye / Flag
    17. 17.Follow the Sun

  2. Encore

    1. 18.Magic
    2. 19.Come Let Go
    1. 1.Stoney Creek
    2. 2.Energy Song
    3. 3.Twist
    4. 4.Culture Bleeding
    5. 5.We Deserve to Dream
    6. 6.Storm Boy
    7. 7.Breeze (Xavier Rudd & Izintaba cover)
    8. 8.Ball and Chain
    9. 9.Let Me Be
    10. 10.High Times
    11. 11.Messages
    12. 12.World Order
    13. 13.Walk Away
    14. 14.No Woman, No Cry (Bob Marley & The Wailers cover)
    15. 15.Spirit Bird
    16. 16.Lioness Eye
    17. 17.Flag (Xavier Rudd & The United Nations cover)
    18. 18.Follow the Sun

  2. Encore

    1. 19.Moments
    2. 20.Magic
    3. 21.Come Let Go

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Reviews

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 based on 298 reviews
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  • Xavier Rudd

    by Starsallseemtoweep on 8/31/10House of Blues Cleveland - ClevelandRating: 5 out of 5

    Awesome show! Great venue! The sound was really good and a great show all together. Wish I could do it again!

  • Great Artist but Something Missing

    by czims4 on 8/30/10House of Blues Cleveland - ClevelandRating: 3 out of 5

    This is the fourth time I've had the honor of seeing XR perform live. While he is far and away my favorite artist, this show was missing something from the get go. Not sure if the crowd's energy was poor or if Xavier was having a bad day but the energy in the building paled in comparison to previous shows. His enthusiasm, excitement, and just plain joy seemed to be missing. Oh well... at least I know how great the show can be. See ya next time.

  • Absolutely AMAZING!

    by StonyBaby on 8/28/10House of Blues Cleveland - ClevelandRating: 5 out of 5

    One of the best concerts I have ever been to! Xavier Rudd is so talented and really knows how to get the fans going. He is also super sexy which makes it even better!

  • by Applejack0826 on 8/28/10House of Blues Cleveland - ClevelandRating: 4 out of 5

    Good Old War opened and were the best opening band I've ever seen. . . so so good and such a nice compliment. Xavier Rudd and Izintaba were so so good, but I must say it seemed like to mix was off, and the sound man couldn't seem to get it right, nor could he get xavier's monitors, mic, or instrument volume correct, but all in all an awesome show. I could watch them for a long long time.

  • Xavier Rocked!!!

    by solj on 8/26/10Irving Plaza - New YorkRating: 5 out of 5

    Xavier sounded fantastic the entire night! He is definitely someone you must see live.

  • Life changing

    by Anonymous on 6/10/10Edmonton Event Centre - EdmontonRating: 5 out of 5

    From start to finish Xavier and the crowd was nothin but good vibes and great music is a given when you see Xavier live!! Love the didgeridoo's!!!

  • Xavier Rudd is nirvana

    by dancingclayman on 5/30/10Burton Cummings Theatre - WinnipegRating: 5 out of 5

    Gorgeous man, incredible musician, amazing human being. Such a great show- original sound, high energy, and chilled vibe. Wish Xavier was going to be at Folk Fest this year, but it was great to catch up with him again!

  • Rudd Rocked the house down!!!

    by Rockk88 on 5/30/10Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - CalgaryRating: 5 out of 5

    Xavier Rudd only gets better each time he comes to Alberta. This night at the Jubilee will be one talked about as one of the best concerts in Calgary this year. There was a special energy in the building, and the audience kept that vibe from the opening note of the fantastic Totonto based group,Izintaba, to the end of Xavier's long encore set. The crowed could not be contained in their seats, most dancing throughout the concert.

  • Spectacular from beginning to end!

    by meikaile on 5/26/10Burton Cummings Theatre - WinnipegRating: 5 out of 5

    I enjoyed every minute of the Xavier Rudd concert. He was amazingly energized, with a warm peaceful demeanor and you felt his love of performing and music echo throughout the concert. A total treat!

  • good goods

    by Anonymous on 5/25/10Queen Elizabeth Theatre - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5

    the event was well on and full of good vibes, saw him last year as well. always a good performance

  • Amazing

    by Shelbs12345 on 5/24/10Queen Elizabeth Theatre - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5

    What an awesome show! So much positive energy and great music!

  • THE SHOW WAS AMAZING

    by MusicLover718 on 5/22/10Queen Elizabeth Theatre - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5

    WOw. It's so much to say. I have never seen Xavier Rudd live and it was a surreal experience. He is amazing. He even let a bunch of people get on stage and bop around. He is like a one man band. He played so many instruments at once. Everyone was smoking and getting high. lol Justin Nozuka who I came to see the most was amazing although he was hoarse, I still loved it. Great night Great times.

  • Xavier Rudd undescribable!!

    by HappyHolly on 9/9/09McMenamins Crystal Ballroom - PortlandRating: 5 out of 5

    I have seen a lot of shows this summer and this was one of my favorites and most exciting!!! And, to see Xavier Rudd live at the Crystal Ballroom!!! Words cannot describe the way I felt during and after this show!! It was unbelievable!! Xavier Rudd rocks, he is friendly (shook our hands and talked to us after the show!) and has to come back to Portland or at least somewhere in the gorge!!:)

  • Rudd is a must see

    by gc10 on 9/1/09Bluebird Theater - DenverRating: 5 out of 5

    At times I felt like I was seeing a concert on a different planet. Rudd is unique and captivating. The show was phenomenal.

  • Xavier Xavier Xavier

    by Liesa on 8/29/09Bluebird Theater - DenverRating: 4 out of 5

    Unbelievalbe! I'd never heard of this band till last week, I've seen em twice now and can't believe how incredibly talented they are....The crowds that he draws are pretty incredible people as well. Thanks for a fantastic concert! Liesa

  • Xavier + Bluebird = Amazing!

    by Namaste7 on 8/29/09Bluebird Theater - DenverRating: 5 out of 5

    First time at a Xavier concert - First time at the Bluebird : Does it get any better than that? Because the venue is wonderfully intimate, we felt the heartbeat of the music, the musicians, and the instruments. Xavier Rudd has found a way to give and receive the essential rhythms of humanity. Thank You!

  • Best Show Ever!!

    by Jules08 on 8/28/09Bluebird Theater - DenverRating: 5 out of 5

    Xavier was amazing! I have never seen a musician play 3 different instruments at the same time. The other 2 musicians playing with him were just as extroadinary. All were full of energy & ready to put on a great show which made for an extroadinary night.

  • He touched my hand! ahhhhh!

    by kmj27 on 8/27/09McMenamins Crystal Ballroom - PortlandRating: 5 out of 5

    This was the most amazing show. He plays with such energy and has such a connection with the other people playing with him and the audience. You can tell that he loves what he does. He is my favorite!

  • The Jam

    by LOVELIVE13 on 8/24/09Vic Theatre - ChicagoRating: 5 out of 5

    Xavier was at his best this was the best performace that I have seen !!! His show was intense I had chills !!! Simply a SWEEEEEET SHOW !!!!

  • Xavier Rudd was amazing!!! Out of this world.

    by Remdog on 8/21/09McMenamins Crystal Ballroom - PortlandRating: 5 out of 5

    The music flowed in the room almost like wind blowing through the tree tops. With a gental sway that moved everyone and made them jump with joy. Three mounted digery do's sat in front of xavier and he moved from one instument to another with great proficiency. Amazing music, friendly staff and an outstanding concert venue. It was so easy to take the train almost right up to the front . All around an amazing, out of this world event.