Xavier at Edgefield

Well, mark another of the ol' 1001 list. Got to see Xavier Rudd again in concert. With the release of his new album, he's on tour after taking last year off. We were super stoked to go to Portland and see him (for the obsessive fourth time) and his performance didn't fail. Albeit a short set as he was the opening act, still fantastic. We met up with an old friend from my high school that I hadn't seen in almost 15 years (ok that made me feel old) with his fantastic girlfriend. It was the perfect venue for a reunion. We stayed and discovered Rodrigo y Gabriella, man can they jam, and enjoyed the rest of our night away.
Here's a snipit from one of his new songs with Izintaba:

The Didges Were Hung on the Wall with Care

Rich is the ultimate woodworker and craftsman. I dream up an idea, (insert: guest bathroom, bookshelf, or deck, just to name a few)
and he goes to work. The latest on his list of conquests is the gorgeous holders for my didgeridoos. They've been stuck in a corner for 3 years, under-appreciated and under-used. I couldn't be happier with how the holders came out and the inspiration they bring to me every time I now walk into the game room. What also helps with the inspiration are the didge lessons with Tyler Spencer I started taking last month. He is a master player, a fabulous teacher, and the nicest guy. He also handcrafts didges and they are beautiful--in both looks and sound. Be sure to check out his website. Thanks honey, you're the best!!

Better Late Than Never

So a couple of weeks ago, Rich took me to Eugene to see my favorite artist perform. It was the third time we've seen Xavier, and every time it is an amazing show. We left Tater overnight :O with my sister, but I did better than I thought I would.
If you've never heard of Xavier Rudd, you need to. Here is a small window into the talent that oozes from this man:
(oh, and I don't know who is singing in the background...)