Xavier Rudd at First Ave

From Australia

First Twin Cities show since since January 12, 2008 • First Mainroom show since June 20, 2007 • Third Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since June 20, 2007

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Xavier Rudd (born 1978) is a soulful Australian surf/roots artist from Torquay, Victoria (Australia), which is near the famous surfing location, Bells Beach. Rudd's music is compassionate and always manages to render emotion in his fans. His songs include stories of the mistreatment of the indigenous people of his homeland; they tell of humanity, spirituality or the environment. The songs are written and sung with compassion and they urge the celebration of life. Read more about Xavier Rudd on Last.fm.

From Nashville, Tennessee

First Twin Cities show since since May 17, 2007 • First Mainroom show • Third Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since October 31, 2006

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Griffin House (born April 21, 1980) is an American acoustic singer-songwriter from Springfield, Ohio. It's said that he didn't start playing guitar until he was away at college, and his only previous experience as a singer came in a high school play - but as soon as he learned basic chords, he began to write songs. It was in 2001 that he began to be a recognised performer, issuing his first independent release, Upland, in 2003 Read more about Griffin House on Last.fm.