Adrian Xavier

Seattle, WA

$500 to $10,000

Travels up to 200 miles

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Overview

Positive family friendly reggae and world music experience, featuring some of Seattle's most active musicians. We provide engaging performances that are a great addition to most any celebration. Past performances include colleges, corporate events, festivals, weddings, private functions and more.

Adrian Xavier is available to perform with a full 9 piece band or as a 4 to 6 piece band depending on the event needs and budget. Adrian Xavier can also be booked solo acoustic or with an acoustic trio, for more intimate events.


Reviews

7 reviews

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Cass D.

April 27, 2023
Verified review

Great reggae music!

Great reggae music! These guys really came through for us and we’re very flexible. They had a good message of an environmental vibe and they were super friendly. I would hire them again.

Hired as: Reggae Band


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Margarett S.

December 1, 2022
Verified review

Amazing!

Adrian Xaviar performed for a 90th birthday celebration and made the event special for everyone from nine to ninety years old with beautiful and sweet reggae. He was very professional and great with communication throughout the process. I would highly recommend!

Hired as: Acoustic Band, Beach Music, Caribbean/Island Music, Cover Band, Party Band, Reggae Band, Singing Guitarist, World Music


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Ann P.

July 5, 2022
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Fantastic band

High quality musicians, very entertaining, we had a great event.

Hired as: Reggae Band


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Natasha W.

November 1, 2021
Verified review

Amazing vibe, professional & put on a wonderful show!

It was a sheer pleasure to work with Adrian. He was excellent at communication, easygoing but professional, and he put on a wonderful show for our event. Wonderful vibe, excellent music & artistry!

Hired as: Acoustic Band, Reggae Band, Singing Guitarist


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Donald J. T.

June 9, 2021
Verified review

Magical!

Adrian,
Thank you so much for sharing your talent and making the night magical for me and my wife. Looking forward to seeing your band play in the future.

Hired as: Cover Band, Reggae Band

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Booking information

Price range: $500 to $10,000

Gig length: 15 - 240 minutes

Insurance: $500,000 - Weddings, Private Parties and Corporate Events

What to expect

Adrian Xavier brings uplifting and thought provoking performances. If you want great music performed by seasoned musicians that not only sounds good, but also leaves the audience feeling inspired. Adrian Xavier's songs provide substance that feeds the soul and raises spirits in a way that is both unique and enjoyable. Adrian Xavier and his band have worked with and completed contracts with hundreds of colleges and festivals.

"Seattle's Adrian Xavier blended sax and fiddle, reggae and soul, in a highly appealing musical brew." - The Seattle Times

"Xavier's brimming over with authenticity and, perhaps more important, danceability."
- THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST INLANDER

About

Xavier has collaborated musically with a number of notable local and international musicians, from the original members of Heart to members of legendary reggae groups Soul Syndicate and The Wailers.

Adrian Xavier is committed to being a voice for the voiceless, performing extensively for events that benefit relief efforts, the environment, youth organizations and community-based projects. His music crosses social and cultural barriers, reaching a broad range of ages and backgrounds with his original and soulful reggae sounds. Performing shows year round, Xavier maintains a solid group of musicians that are among many of Seattle's best.

Touring and performing at festivals, colleges and music clubs, Adrian Xavier’s message connects with a broad demographic. Adrian Xavier has been billed with many major acts such as the Black Eyed Peas, John Legend, Sean Paul, Michael Franti & Spear Head, Katy Perry, Sly & Robbie, Israel Vibrations, Eek-A-Mouse, the Itals, Culture, Kanye West, Naz, Public Enemy and more. Adrian Xavier's songs cross social and cultural barriers, while giving his fans steady grooves to dance to, including elements of world fusion, soul, dub, and hip-hop.

Additional booking notes

We do best with a 20x20 stage.
Let us know the nature of your event and if you'll be providing a stage, lighting, sound system and tech support. If you don't have a stage and sound system we can make arrangements for an additional fee to our performance fee.

Past booked events

July 2025

09

Wednesday

Dinner Party

5:30pm - 8:00pm

Tacoma, WA

September 2024

21

Saturday

Cultural Event

11:00am - 2:00pm

Seattle, WA

April 2023

22

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

8:00pm - 11:30pm

Moscow, ID

November 2022

26

Saturday

Birthday Party

12:30pm - 1:30pm

Seattle, WA

August 2022

21

Sunday

Fundraiser

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Portland, OR

06

Saturday

Festival

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Raymond, WA

July 2022

04

Monday

House Party

5:30pm - 9:30pm

Bellevue, WA

01

Friday

Grand Opening

4:00pm - 7:00pm

Tokeland, WA

June 2022

24

Friday

Cocktail Party

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Bellevue, WA

October 2021

31

Sunday

Halloween Party

4:30pm - 6:30pm

Lake Forest Park, WA

August 2021

08

Sunday

Surprise

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Bremerton, WA

June 2021

07

Monday

Personal Occasion

8:00pm - 8:30pm

Federal Way, WA

April 2019

06

Saturday

Retirement Party

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Puyallup, WA

September 2018

08

Saturday

Nightclub Event

9:00pm - 1:00am (Sun)

Port Townsend, WA

July 2017

22

Saturday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Olympia, WA

December 2016

26

Monday

Crystal Mountain Ski Resort

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Influences and inspiration

Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix, Michael Franti, Neil Young, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Jonie Mitchell, Lauren Hill , Luciano, Steel Pulse, Burning Spear, Nirvana and Pearl Jam among many more.

Setup requirements

We provide all our required instruments and amps, but if arranged we can provide a full sound system with tech support.

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