Since the strings are more raised with the high action, I’m pushing down all this energy, and its coming right back off from the earth.īROADSIDE: You seem like a very spiritual and worldly person, from all the various instruments you play to the names that you’ve titled some of your songs. I feel the same way when playing the Weissenborn because of its high action. I’m also drawn to slide guitars because when doing yoga or meditation, I’m close to the ground, pushing down on the earth. Playing it slide style is more comfortable, since it lies in my lap, allowing me to do all sorts of other things at the same time. RUDD: I don’t really have a favorite, I love all my instruments, but I guess I really like the Weissenborn. There’s a Weissenborn lap slide, a resonator, and a chaturganui. I’ve just sort of built this world around myself.īROADSIDE: You have always been known as a multi-instrumentalist, but on your latest album, Dark Shades of Blue, I can count three different variations of slide guitars, which I find impressive, being a guitarist myself. When you’re on stage, your arrangement looks like some huge, surreal creature.īROADSIDE: And you’re at the brains of it to bring it to life. Everything just keeps adding up, taking on its own form.īROADSIDE: It certainly does. RUDD: No, not really, it’s just a combination of stuff that I’ve collected from traveling around the world. Did you arrange everything in a certain way so it’s easier to play live? You should come by and say hello.īROADSIDE: When you perform live, your setup looks so intricate. But I see that you are coming to the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. But I’ll perform anywhere, just so that I can play music.īROADSIDE: Speaking of festivals, I missed my chance to see you at Bonnaroo 2007. I love to be outside, where there are trees and such. RUDD: Nowhere in particular, but I do enjoy festivals. 11, getting an in-depth perspective on his live performances, newest songs, and more.īROADSIDE: Is there any environment that you prefer to play at, such as festivals, large arenas, or intimate concert halls? I was able to catch him before his Boston show on Sept. But Xavier Rudd thrives on stage, surrounded by what he calls a planet of his collection of instruments. His newest album, Dark Shades of Blue, is layered with sounds from his slide guitars, soulful vocals and other worldly instruments such as udu drums and didgeridoos. tour before heading back to his home country for a November tour. Story by Broadside Correspondent Marian McLaughlin.Īll the way from Australia, multi-instrumentalist Xavier Rudd is on the east coast this week for his U.S.
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