As a child Adrian Xavier experienced a diverse spectrum of cultures and ways of life. Now a known Seattle-based reggae artist, who has been playing and headlining events for over a decade, with a special blend of dynamic and original reggae tunes. Adrian is committed to being a voice for the voiceless, performing extensively for events that benefit the environment, indigenous peoples, youth organizations and more. His music crosses social and cultural barriers, providing deeper understanding of our global community, helping find tools to create solutions. Performing extensively at colleges and schools, Xavier has been able to reach a broad range of ages and backgrounds. Doing events for nonprofit groups like "Power of Hope" has played a part in establishing understanding of how to provide something special to events of all kinds. Xavier continues to win over new fans internationally with his high-energy positive music. The music he delivers with the band or solo acoustic taps into a positive space that invites all people to expand their vision, ideas and thoughts on living the solution.
Adrian Xavier formed the band"Pure Water" in 1997 the 7 piece group performed at hundreds of events festivals and venues throughout Washington, Oregon, California, Montana, Hawaii and more, opening up for acts like Jimmy Cliff, the Wailers, Inner Circle, the Twinkle Brothers, the Congos and Lee Scratch Perry among others. Adrian Xavier has been performing and touring under his own name since 2000 with the solid support of many notable Seattle based musicians, his band has blossomed into an all-star cast and strongly represents some of Seattle's most respected musicians. Adrian Xavier has performed at clubs, private events and festivals around the world, billed with the Black Eyed Peas, John Legend, Sean Paul, Michael Franti & Spear Head, Katy Perry, Sly & Robbie, Chebi Saba, Barington Levy, Common Market, Blue Scholars, Israel Vibrations, Eek-A-Mouse, the Itals, Culture, Kanye West, Naz, Public Enemy among others.
Although listeners may immediately identify Adrian Xavier's songwriting as situated in the Reggae genre from the sound and potent messages, a careful listen can sail them through World fusions, elements of Folk, warm isles of smooth Soul, Dub, Jazz, even Rock and Hip-Hop, revealing an artist who is an intrepid traveler in the musical as well as geographic sense. With the 2004 release of the debut album R-Nature Adrian Xavier received international acclaim for his break out songs "Mother Nature", "R-Love R-Creation" & Redemption Road. Having played music, collaborated and performed with many major talents such as Joe Higgs, Alan White of "Yes", Geoffrey Castle, Prezident Brown, Radio Active, JR. P, Rocker T., Marty Dread members of "Carl Denson's Tiny Universe" and original members of the legendary Seattle group "Heart".
