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 38)

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 15, 2016
Michael Franti & Spearhead
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Palladium Times Square New York, New York, United States
Jul 02, 2016
"Ottawa Jazz Festival" / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Stacey Kent

Ottawa Jazz Festival

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Various Venues Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Jul 01, 2016
"TD Canada Trust Toronto Jazz Fest." / Michael Franti & Spearhead

TD Canada Trust Toronto Jazz Fest.

Various Venues Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jun 30, 2016
Summerfest (Milwaukee)
"Summerfest" (Milwaukee) / Black Violin / Passion Pit / Jack & Jack / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Styx / The Record Company / Umphrey's McGee / Boogiemen / Laura Reed / The Noble Thiefs / Bishop Briggs / GGOOLLDD / Greatest Lakes / Led Zeppelin 2 / Bad Boy / Category X / Larry McCray / Mr. Blotto / Boney Fingers / Joe Jackson / Jon Paris / Left Of Reason / The Boogie Men (IN) / Phil Norby / Zella Day Show all bands
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Henry Maier Festival Park Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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Jun 28, 2016
Michael Franti & Spearhead / Chali 2na
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Concord Music Hall Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jun 26, 2016
Michael Franti & Spearhead / Chali 2na Big Top Chautauqua Bayfield, Wisconsin, United States
Jun 25, 2016
"Twin Cities Jazz Festival" / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Black Market Brass

Twin Cities Jazz Festival

Kellogg Mall Park Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Jun 24, 2016
Michael Franti & Spearhead Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheatre Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Jun 24, 2016 –
Jul 03, 2016
Toronto Jazz Festival 2016
Michael Franti & Spearhead / Gregory Porter / Joe Jackson / Grace Potter / Allen Stone / Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings / Lee Fields & The Expressions / Kandace Springs / Ramsey Lewis Quartet
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Toronto Jazz Festival 2016 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jun 22, 2016
Michael Franti & Spearhead Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Jun 21, 2016
Michael Franti & Spearhead / Chali 2na Hill Auditorium Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Jun 19, 2016
Michael Franti & Spearhead / Chali 2na The Fillmore Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 18, 2016
Wanderlust Vermont
"Wanderlust Vermont" / Michael Franti & Spearhead / MAGIC GIANT / Sultan 32 / Dj Drez / DJ Sol Rising / Morley
Stratton Mountain Resort Stratton, Vermont, United States
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Jun 17, 2016
Michael Franti & Spearhead / Chali 2na The Fillmore Silver Spring Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
Jun 16, 2016
Michael Franti & Spearhead / Chali 2na / The Funk Hunters / Michael Franti House of Blues Boston Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Jun 15, 2016
Michael Franti & Spearhead / Chali 2na / Rising Appalachia Thompson's Point Portland, Maine, United States
Jun 12, 2016
Laurelive
"Laurelive" / Grace Potter / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Andy Grammer / Elle King / Carlos Jones & The PLUS Band / Cobi / Judah & the Lion / Welshly Arms / Eagle Rock Gospel Singers / Coleman Hell / Panama Wedding / Ripe / Brent Kirby Band / Seo Linn / Cub Sport Show all bands
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Laurel School - Butler Campus Novelty, Ohio, United States
Jun 11, 2016
Michael Franti & Spearhead Martyrs' Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jun 11, 2016 –
Jun 12, 2016
LaureLive 2016
X Ambassadors / Andy Grammer / Ra Ra Riot / O.A.R. / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Elle King / Boy & Bear / Grace Potter / Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness / VÉRITÉ / Civil Twilight / Judah & the Lion / ZZ Ward / Coleman Hell / Lee Fields & The Expressions / Panama Wedding / Welshly Arms / Cobi / Austin Plaine / Red Wanting Blue / Clubhouse / The Eagle Rock Gospel Singers / The Accidentals (US) / Seo Linn / Carlos Jones / Diana Chittester / Brett Fromson / Brent Kirby Show all bands
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Laurel School's Butler Campus Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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Jun 05, 2016
Mountain Jam Festival
"Mountain Jam Festival" / The Avett Brothers / Brandi Carlile / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Third World / The London Souls / The Ballroom Thieves / Quilt / Elijah Wolf / Scott Sharrard / Bari Koral
Hunter Mountain Hunter, New York, United States
Jun 04, 2016
Michael Franti & Spearhead Town Ballroom Buffalo, New York, United States
Jun 03, 2016
"Three Rivers Arts Festival" / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Caroline Rose

Three Rivers Arts Festival

Downtown Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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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]

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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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 Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
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Big Summer Classic
Jul 12, 2005
 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Jun 20, 2023
 Cheswick, Pennsylvania, United States
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Genres:

Hip Hop
Pop Rock
Rap
Funk
Reggae
Neo Mellow
Reggae Fusion
Political
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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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