Michael Franti & Spearhead Concert History

Michael Franti (born April 21, 1967 in Oakland, CA) is a gifted and much-heralded spoken word artist and political activist from San Francisco, CA. As leader of the politically and socially-charged group Spearhead, Franti is at the forefront of hip-hop's renaissance, expanding the music's boundaries as he draws on funk and soul-driven beats. Through his music and poetry, Franti tackles a range of issues--the criminal justice system, corporatization of our daily lives...

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Michael Franti & Spearhead Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026) (Page 11)

Date Concert Venue Location
Jun 20, 2023
Michael Franti & Spearhead / Phillip Phillips
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Mountain View Amphitheater Cheswick, Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 18, 2023
WonderRoad Festival
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit / Marcus King / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Tegan and Sara / Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness / Meg Myers / Neal Francis / The 502s / Myron Elkins / Ruby Waters / Dizgo
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Garfield Park Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Jun 17, 2023
Michael Franti & Spearhead

Winnetka Music Festival

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Downtown Winnetka, Illinois, United States
Jun 17, 2023 –
Jun 18, 2023
WonderRoad 2023
Weezer / Local Natives / COIN / X Ambassadors / Lovelytheband / Beach Weather / Almost Monday / BabyJake / The Heavy Heavy / The Dip / The Wonderlands / Stay Outside / Audiodacity / Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit / Marcus King / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Tegan and Sara / Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness / Meg Myers / Neal Francis / The 502s / Myron Elkins / Ruby Waters / OvrSlept / Dizgo / Sadie Johnson Show all bands
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Garfield Park Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Jun 16, 2023 –
Jun 17, 2023
Winnetka Music Festival 2023
Michael Franti & Spearhead / The Wallflowers / The Dip / Alejandro Escovedo / Madison Cunningham / Maggie Rose / Hailey Whitters / Ruen Brothers / Neal Francis / Abraham Alexander / Oshima Brothers / Briscoe / Toronzo Cannon / Lowdown Brass Band / Johanna Samuels / Maiah Wynne / Funkadesi / Hollyy / Brigitte Calls Me Baby / Joslyn & The Sweet Compression Show all bands
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Winnetka Music Festival Winnetka, Illinois, United States
Jun 15, 2023
Michael Franti & Spearhead / The Dip
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Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Jun 11, 2023
Michael Franti & Spearhead Big Top Chautauqua Bayfield, Wisconsin, United States
Jun 10, 2023
Michael Franti & Spearhead / The Dip Driftless Music Gardens Hillsboro, Wisconsin, United States
Jun 09, 2023
Michael Franti & Spearhead / The Dip Utepils Brewing Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Jun 07, 2023
Michael Franti & Spearhead / The Dip
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Fargo Brewing Company Fargo, North Dakota, United States
Jun 04, 2023
Michael Franti & Spearhead
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Fox Theatre Boulder, Colorado, United States
Jun 03, 2023
Michael Franti & Spearhead Boulder Theater Boulder, Colorado, United States
Jun 02, 2023
Michael Franti & Spearhead Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison, Colorado, United States
May 28, 2023
Michael Franti & Spearhead / Fortunate Youth Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park Grand Junction, Colorado, United States
May 27, 2023
Michael Franti & Spearhead / Fortunate Youth Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill Park Flagstaff, Arizona, United States
May 25, 2023
California Roots Festival
"California Roots Festival" / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Atmosphere / SOJA / Katchafire / Dub Incorporation / Mihali / Mykal Rose / Subatomic Soundsystem / Anuhea / Thrive
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Monterey County Fair & Event Center Monterey, California, United States
May 25, 2023 –
May 28, 2023
California Roots Festival 2023
Wu-Tang Clan / Shaggy / Cypress Hill / Atmosphere / Dirty Heads / Rebelution / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Sublime With Rome / The Interrupters / DUB INC / Kolohe Kai / Hirie / Alborosie / Anuhea / The B Foundation / Badfish: A Tribute To Sublime / Collie Buddz & Friends / Common Kings / Cydeways / DENM / Dispatch / The Elovaters / Gentleman / Hieroglyphics ft. Del the Funky Homosapien / The Hip Abduction / Iration / Jesse Royal / Joe Samba / Kbong & Johnny Cosmic / Katchafire / Kes / Kyle Smith / L.A.B / Lila Iké / Little Stranger / Long Beach Dub Allstars / Maoli / Matisyahu / Mihali / The Movement / Mykal Rose + Subatomic Sound System / Natiruts / Ozomatli Featuring Chali 2NA and Cut Chemist / The Rudians / SOJA / Shwayze / The Skints / Soulwise / Steel Pulse / Stick Figure / Surfer Girl / Thee Sacred Souls / Thievery Corporation / Thrive / Tunnel Vision Show all bands
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Monterey County Fairgrounds Monterey, California, United States
May 13, 2023
Michael Franti & Spearhead

Mill Valley Music Festival

Friends Fields Mill Valley, California, United States
May 13, 2023 –
May 14, 2023
Mill Valley Music Festival 2023
Michael Franti & Spearhead / Tank & The Bangas / The Dip / Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears / Orchestra Gold / Cake / Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew: Remain in Light / Durand Jones / Valerie June / The Alive
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Friends Field Mill Valley, California, United States
Apr 13, 2023
Michael Franti & Spearhead Tanks Arts Centre Edge Hill, Queensland, Australia
Apr 12, 2023
Michael Franti & Spearhead

Bluesfest (Byron Bay, AUS)

Tanks Arts Centre Cairns, South Australia, Australia
Apr 10, 2023
Byron Bay Bluesfest 2023 (Day Five - Monday)
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / eugene hideaway bridges / Ash Grunwald / Beth Hart / Bonnie Raitt / The Cat Empire / The Doobie Brothers / Femi Kuti / Jon Stevens / Mavis Staples / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Nikki Hill / Robert Glasper / Xavier Rudd / Backsliders / Bobby Alu / Dog Trumpet / Roshani / Coterie / Steve 'n' Seagulls / Lisa Hunt / Steve Poltz / Lachy Doley & The Horns of Conviction / Rockwiz Live / The Soul Rebels & Friends Show all bands
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Byron Events Farm Tyagarah, New South Wales, Australia
Apr 09, 2023
Byron Bay Bluesfest 2023 (Day Four - Sunday)
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / 19-Twenty / eugene hideaway bridges / Ash Grunwald / The Bros. Landreth / Allison Russell / The Black Sorrows / Bonnie Raitt / Femi Kuti / Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit / Mavis Staples / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Robert Glasper / Talib Kweli / GZA/Genius / Big Freedia / Tash Sultana / Backsliders / yirrmal / Bobby Alu / Dami Im / Electric Cadillac / Lisa Hunt / Ray Beadle Stax of Blues / Roshani / Steve 'n' Seagulls / Steve Poltz / Lachy Doley & The Horns of Conviction / Rockwiz Live / The Soul Rebels & Friends Show all bands
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Byron Events Farm Tyagarah, New South Wales, Australia

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Michael Franti & Spearhead / The Kopecky Family Band
Sep 17, 2013
 Northampton, Massachusetts, United States
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BottleRock Napa Valley 2017
May 26 - 28, 2017
 Napa, California, United States
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Splendour in the Grass Festival 2001 on Jul 21, 2001 [903-small]

Splendour in the Grass Festival 2001
Jul 21, 2001
 Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
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Jul 20, 2001
 Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
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Jul 20, 2001
 Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
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Jul 12, 2005
 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Jun 20, 2023
 Cheswick, Pennsylvania, United States
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Jun 20, 2023
 Cheswick, Pennsylvania, United States
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 Cheswick, Pennsylvania, United States
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Genres:

Hip Hop
Pop Rock
Rap
Funk
Reggae
Neo Mellow
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Latest Setlist (05/29/2026):

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  1. Welcome to the Family
  2. Good Life
  3. I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)
  4. Better
  5. Good Day for a Good Day
  6. The Sound of Sunshine
  7. You Feel Like Home
  8. Summertime Is In Our Hands
  9. I Got You
  10. Big Big Love
  11. Work Hard and Be Nice
  12. Reason to Breathe
  13. Happy Again
  14. Heaven With You
  15. Hella Good
  16. Best at Loving You
  17. Let It Rain
  18. Life Is Better With You
  19. Be who you are
  20. Rise up
  21. Say Hey (I Love You)
  22. Hands Up To The Sky
  23. Shine

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 5 concerts
2025 40 concerts
2024 80 concerts
2023 86 concerts
2022 83 concerts
2021 31 concerts
2020 32 concerts
2019 100 concerts
2018 97 concerts
2017 101 concerts
2016 102 concerts
2015 91 concerts
2014 83 concerts
2013 104 concerts
2012 65 concerts
2011 86 concerts
2010 155 concerts
2009 122 concerts
2008 121 concerts
2007 87 concerts
2006 131 concerts
2005 92 concerts
2004 90 concerts
2003 104 concerts
2002 50 concerts
2001 40 concerts
2000 21 concerts
1999 8 concerts
1998 7 concerts
1997 12 concerts
1996 9 concerts
1995 37 concerts
1994 4 concerts
1993 1 concert
1992 1 concert
1990 1 concert
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