Xavier Rudd @ The Corn Exchange, 19 Aug

If you've felt a distinct lack of didgeridoo in your life in recent times, Xavier Rudd can help you fill that void. The tranquil Australian has a new album and will bring his one man band to Auld Reekie on his way through Europe en route back home this month. Rudd's earthy, tribal persona might be a put off for some, but the grit remaining in the base of his vocals (and do we need to mention the didgeridoo again?) helps to convince that yes, the man is as much talented as he is sincere. Live, Rudd and his array of Aboriginal friends that join him on tour are mesmerising as they flit through multiple instruments from song to song. With new album Dark Shades of Blue, produced by Joe Barresi (Tool, QOTSA) running darker, rougher and if possible, deeper than previous work, it's in your best interests to toddle along - at the very least to find out whether he can play that tube of bamboo any better than Rolf. [Marta Nelson]