Michael Franti & Spearhead's 2016 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...

Date Concert Venue Location
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 –
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
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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
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 –
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 The 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
Jun 02, 2016 –
Jun 05, 2016
Mountain Jam Festival 2016
Beck / Wilco / The Avett Brothers / Thievery Corporation / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Brandi Carlile / Gary Clark Jr. / Courtney Barnett / Umphrey's McGee / Gov't Mule / Third World / Lettuce / The New Mastersounds / Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats / The Chris Robinson Brotherhood / Son Little / Donna the Buffalo / Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds / The London Souls / Cabinet / Turkuaz / Ballroom Thieves / Con Brio / And The Kids / Love Canon / The Marcus King Band / The Suitcase Junket / Madaila / Copious Jones / Jane Lee Hooker / Paul Green Rock Academy / Maine Youth Rock Orchestra / Jason Isbell Show all bands
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Hunter Mountain Hunter, NY
Show Duplicate for Jun 02, 2016
May 29, 2016
California Roots Festival
"California Roots Festival" / Rebelution / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Tribal Seeds / Stick Figure / Protoje / Hirie / Raging Fyah / Gondwana / Tomorrows Bad Seeds / Josh Heinrichs / Wheeland Brothers / Tunnel Vision / Amp Live / J. Bowman
Monterey County Fair & Event Center Monterey, California, United States
May 27, 2016 –
May 29, 2016
BottleRock Napa Valley 2016
Red Hot Chili Peppers / Stevie Wonder / Florence + The Machine / T​he Lumineers / Death Cab For Cutie / Lenny Kravitz / Walk the Moon / Rodrigo y Gabriela / Ziggy Marley / Grouplove / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Gogol Brodello / Cold War Kids / Iration / MisterWives / Atlas Genius / Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness / Buddy Guy / Andy Grammer / Houndmouth / The Pharcyde / The Struts / The Joy Formidable / Shovels & Rope / X Ambassadors / The Orwells / Coleman Hell / Ozomatli / Jamestown Revival / The Suffers / Kaleo / Langhorne Slim & The Law / Monophonics / The White Panda / San Fermin / Alina Baraz / Nothing But Thieves / Pimps of Joytime / Particle / The Score / Fantastic Negrito / Mike Stud / Son Little / SOAK / Until The Ribbon Breaks / Black Pistol Fire / New Beat Fund / Waters / Deap Vally / Jamie N Commons / Greg Holden / White Sea / Bird Dog / Machineheart / Secret Weapons / Rose's Pawn Shop / Ivan & Alyosha / The Moth & The Flame / Moonalice / X Alfonso / Taxes / Happy Fangs / Panic Is Perfect / Diego's Umbrella / La Misa Negra / Guardian Ghost / Strangers You Know / HEARTWATCH / Royal Jelly Jive / The Helmets / Anadel / Bey Paule Band / Silverado Pickups / Grass Child Gypsy / The Deadlies / The Iron Heart / Olivia O'Brien / 92 South / Napa Valley Youth Symphony Show all bands
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Napa Valley Exposition Napa, California, United States
Show Duplicates for May 27, 2016
May 07, 2016
Daya / Michael Franti & Spearhead / A Great Big World Grandview Amphitheater Grandview, Missouri, United States

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Bumbershoot Festival on Sep 2, 2016 [944-small]

Bumbershoot Festival
Sep 2 - 4, 2016
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Michael Franti & Spearhead on Jun 2, 2016 [311-small]

Michael Franti & Spearhead
Jun 2, 2016
 Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Michael Franti & Spearhead had?

Michael Franti & Spearhead has had 1,698 concerts.

What genre is Michael Franti & Spearhead?

Michael Franti & Spearhead is most often considered to be Hip Hop, Pop Rock, Funk, Reggae, Neo Mellow, Reggae Fusion, and Political.

When is the next Michael Franti & Spearhead concert?

The next Michael Franti & Spearhead concert is on May 17, 2024 at Watson Lake in Prescott, Arizona, United States. The bands performing are: Michael Franti & Spearhead / Ozomatli / Ponderosa Grove / Slim Gambill.

When was the last Michael Franti & Spearhead concert?

The last Michael Franti & Spearhead concert was on April 28, 2024 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. The bands that performed were: Anderson .Paak / Heart / Juvenile / Mannie Fresh / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Tami Neilson / Rebirth Brass Band / The Dirty Dozen Brass Band / Amanda Shaw & The Cute Guys / Bon Bon Vivant / Tonya Boyd Cannon / Trout fishing in America / Béla Fleck's My Bluegrass Heart.

What setlist does Michael Franti & Spearhead play live?

The songs that Michael Franti & Spearhead performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the April 12, 2024 concert at Central Florida Fairgrounds in Orlando, Florida, United States:

  1. Meet Me When The Sun Goes Down
  2. I'm Alive
  3. Good Life
  4. The Sound of Sunshine
  5. The Sound of Sunshine
  6. Yell Fire!
  7. Work Hard and Be Nice
  8. My Favorite Wine Is Tequila
  9. Big Big Love
  10. Life Is Better With You
  11. Lost But Not Alone
  12. I Got You
  13. Good Day for a Good Day
  14. Don't Let the System Get You Down
  15. Brighter Day
  16. Back as a Song
  17. Say Hey (I Love You)
  18. Hands Up To The Sky

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