SSCS Founder and President Paul Watson Honors Prosocial Australian Singer-Songwriter

LOS ANGELES, CA – Sea Shepherd Conservation Society is honored to recognize long-term supporter Xavier Rudd with the Rock the Boat Award. The Rock the Boat Award is presented annually to musicians who proactively support Sea Shepherd campaigns to defend, conserve, and protect ocean wildlife. The award was first presented to the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 2007 at the Sea Shepherd 30th Anniversary Gala in Santa Monica, California. Rudd is the second recipient of the award.

Rudd has been an ardent supporter of Sea Shepherd campaigns for several years. He has flown the Sea Shepherd Jolly Roger flag on stage during his critically acclaimed live performances and has encouraged his fans to support Sea Shepherd’s mission to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world's oceans. On his current North American concert tour, Rudd partnered with Sea Shepherd to place outreach tables, designed to raise funds and awareness, at each of his tour’s venue locations. Rudd’s song “Better People” off his 2007 album “White Moth” acknowledged the good work of Sea Shepherd and other prosocial groups, and a music video was cut for the song which utilized Sea Shepherd footage.

Last fall, Rudd personally visited the Sea Shepherd flagship while it was docked in Brisbane, Australia prior to the launch of the Antarctic Whale Defense Campaign: Operation Musashi. He met with Captain Watson and his crew to learn more about their mission and explore further avenues for partnership.

Captain Paul Watson commented, “Music is a powerful media and it is an essential tool for increasing awareness and raising support. We all have the power to change the world in so many different ways and musicians like Xavier Rudd are blessed with the ability to convey messages powerfully with great emotion.”

Australian Bush Fire Auction-2009

http://www.burtondidj.com/pages/Auction-2009.html

On the 7th of February 2009 the Gippsalnd Region in Victoria Australia were ravaged by Bush Fires that destroyed pets, stock and wildlife, forests, farm land and homes also many lives were lost. This is a horrific event and I would like to offer some assistance. 100% of the proceeds will be divided and donated to the Australian Red Cross/Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund and an Animal Organisation. ---

The Autographed Burton Yirdaki also comes with a Custom Made Australian Sheepskin Carry Case. (More photo's soon.) The funds for the Carry Case were generously donated by Gerry Gordon from Canada. A very generous donation from a great customer and friend of Burton Didj's. Thanks heaps Gerry!

"When i first heard Mavis Staples song "My Own Eyes" I was extremely motionless, deeply moved and totally captured by this strong and ancient voice of wisdom - singing out for her people. It instantly forced me to scan in my mind the current issues of country and culture in my homeland, and I was inspired to use the same framework - to highlight some of these points. I sincerely hope you like it."

Xavier.

“Mavis Staples – My Own Eyes” with guest vocalist Dallas Frasca

Xavier will be performing a special 1 hour acoustic set in support of his friends The Rangers.

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The shuttle crew awoke to the song "Shelter" by Xavier Rudd, dedicated to Commander Chris Ferguson by his brother. 
Listen to Wakeup Call
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Head over to Paste Magazine to check out some live performances from Paste Studios. Click Here to watch!

For Immediate Release:
October 1st, 2008

“DARK SHADES OF BLUE” AUSTRALIAN TOUR!!

Xavier brings his Dark Shades of Blue World tour home to Australia where he offers multiple plays in intimate performance settings.

Having been on the road since the Dark Shades of Blue release in August 2008, Xavier has been playing to fans around the globe in some of the most notable venues and festivals including Japan’s Summer Sonic Festival, Seattle’s Bumbershoot, Austin City Limits Festival, Solidays in Paris, Dranouter Festival in Belgium, London’s Forum, Barcelona’s Grec Festival, Piazza San Marco in Italy to name a few.

Shows are selling fast – due to sell out and demand, we’ve added a fourth and fifth Melbourne show and two more Sydney dates. Show links are below.

http://www.xavierrudd.com
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Check out what people have been saying about the Dark Shades of Blue Tour:

“…pure entertainment the duo enchants the audience with sounds and rhythms ranging from dance to funk, from pop to rock through the blues and African tribal rhythms, a literally explosive mixture…”
- Newsway - Arezzo, Italy

“The opening fifteen minutes of Rudd’s performance had the audience bouncing uncontrollably to a heady fusion of throbbing lap-guitar riffs and huge, almost tribal beats.”
- Daily Music Guide – Bristol, UK

“…his brilliance both musically and lyrically captivated everyone almost instantly.”
- Isthmus, Daily Page - Madison, WI, USA

“With his new collection of experimental tunes meshing so well with his renowned folk-rock ability, Xavier Rudd's performance proved that he has the talent and the appeal to become Australia's Bob Dylan.”
- InsideVandy, Vanderbilt University - Nashville, TN, USA

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XAVIER RUDD
with special guest Dallas Frasca!

Find tickets and info here:
http://www.xavierrudd.com/..shows

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NEW ALBUM “DARK SHADES OF BLUE” RELEASED TO THE WORLD

Visit www.xavierrudd.com to purchase ”Dark Shades of Blue”

Check out what people have been saying about Xavier’s new album:

“….it is his most accomplished…album to date.”

“…there’s plenty here to appreciate….”
- Waterloo Region Record – Waterloo, ON, Canada

“Expect this album to crack some top 10 lists this year.''
- Isthmus, Daily Page - Madison, WI, USA

“….Dark Shades of Blue is an absolute tour de force and unequivocally his most powerful work to date."
- JamBase.com - USA

“Dark Shades of Blue is a wonderfully layered and eclectic release featuring instrumentation unlike anything coming out of this hemisphere.”
- Aquarian “Disc of the Week” – Montclair, NJ, USA

“….reminds us of Eddie Vedder…”
- Slam Music Magazine - Germany

“…..Rudd's laid-back, bluesy folk draw comparisons with fellow surfer Jack Johnson, but there are also hints of Dave Matthews, Ben Harper and Bob Marley.”
- The Metro – Bristol, UK

“… I was eager to hear yet skeptical of any studio recording trying to recreate the entrancing effect of Xavier's live shows but Dark Shades of Blue goes beyond expectation.”

“…. the astounding quality of his songs make me wonder if future generations might consider Xavier Rudd to be the greatest artist of this era.”
- http://muruch.blogspot.com - USA

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While in Portland for Music Fest Northwest, Xavier Rudd and percussionist Dave Tolley performed this acoustic set in OPB's studios.
Link: opbmusic.org