With Xavier Rudd
What's on your rider?Tamari, almonds, red wine.
What would be on your fantasy rider?Perfect waves!
What's your pre-gig ritual/ routine?Usually some yoga, head stands.
How do you get to the gig – limo, taxi, walking?Usually helicopter.
What's the best gig you've been to?Neil Young in Lisbon last year. Why? Because he's rad!
Ecologically speaking, are you closer to Radiohead Or Motörhead?Motörhead.
Who is the most famous person to have shown up at one of your gigs?Depends where you are and what's happening. I've had a lot of well-known people from lots a scenes at my shows.
Most embarrassing on-stage moment?My penis was once fairly visible.
What's your crowd-pleasing number?There's a few; probably one called Let Me Be.
Chatting between songs – good or bad?I don't really – I mumble.
How many roadies does it take to change your lightbulbs (ie, how big is your entourage)?About 10.
Have you a special stage wardrobe?Not really – I have a uniform.
Do you like to meet and greet fans after the gig?Yep.
Any useful stage tips?Go to the toilet before you go on stage.
What's the worst thing ever thrown at you?Men's undies.
Who's invited to your aftershow party?Everyone.
- In conversation with TONY CLAYTON-LEA.Xavier Rudd plays Dublin on Thursday
