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 58)

Date Concert Venue Location
Oct 13, 2011
Michael Franti & Spearhead Sala Arena Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Oct 08, 2011
Michael Franti & Spearhead / Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / Pimps of Joytime
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William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre, University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, California, United States
Oct 07, 2011
Michael Franti & Spearhead / Michael Franti Blue Lake Casino & Hotel Blue Lake, California, United States
Oct 03, 2011
Rombello
"Rombello" / Slightly Stoopid / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Citizen Cope / G. Love & Special Sauce / Brett Dennen / Gaelic Storm / Jukebox the Ghost / Kristy Lee / SOJA / Ella Riot / JJ Grey & Mofro / Trevor Hall
Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Inspiration Miami, Florida, United States
Oct 02, 2011
Rombello
"Rombello" / Slightly Stoopid / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Citizen Cope / G. Love & Special Sauce / Brett Dennen / Gaelic Storm / Jukebox the Ghost / Kristy Lee / SOJA / Ella Riot / JJ Grey & Mofro / Trevor Hall
Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Inspiration Miami, Florida, United States
Oct 01, 2011
Rombello
"Rombello" / Slightly Stoopid / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Citizen Cope / G. Love & Special Sauce / Brett Dennen / Gaelic Storm / Jukebox the Ghost / Kristy Lee / SOJA / Ella Riot / JJ Grey & Mofro / Trevor Hall
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Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Inspiration Miami, Florida, United States
Sep 30, 2011
Rombello
"Rombello" / Slightly Stoopid / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Citizen Cope / G. Love & Special Sauce / Brett Dennen / Gaelic Storm / Jukebox the Ghost / Kristy Lee / SOJA / Ella Riot / JJ Grey & Mofro / Trevor Hall
Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Inspiration Miami, Florida, United States
Sep 29, 2011
Jukebox the Ghost / G. Love & Special Sauce / Citizen Cope / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Brett Dennen
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Carnival Inspiration Tampa, Florida, United States
Sep 25, 2011
Life Is Good Festival
The Levon Helm Band / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Ingrid Michaelson / Tristan Prettyman / Brandi Carlile / Martin Sexton / Barefoot Truth / Robert Randolph & The Family Band / The Hold Steady / Dwight & Nicole / Ray Lamontagne / The Avett Brothers
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Prowse Farm Canton, Massachusetts, United States
Sep 24, 2011
The Life Is Good Festival 2011
Ingrid Michaelson / The Avett Brothers / Michael Franti & Spearhead / The Hold Steady / Tristan Prettyman / Keller Williams / Michael Franti / Martin Sexton / The Dirty Dozen Brass Band / Imagination Movers / Dwight & Nicole / A One
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Prowse Farm Canton, Massachusetts, United States
Sep 24, 2011 –
Sep 25, 2011
Life is Good Festival 2011
Ray Lamontagne / Ingrid Michaelson / The Avett Brothers / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Brandi Carlile / Raphael Saadiq / The Hold Steady / Tristan Prettyman / Zee Avi / Robert Randolph & The Family Band / Keller Williams / Martin Sexton / Maceo Parker / The Dirty Dozen Brass Band / Imagination Movers / Jenny Dee & The Deelinquents / Dwight & Nicole / The Levon Helm Band / A One / Ryan Montbleau Band Show all bands
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Prowse Farm Canton, Massachusetts, United States
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Sep 23, 2011
Santana / Michael Franti & Spearhead
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Reno Events Center Reno, Nevada, United States
Sep 21, 2011
Santana / Michael Franti & Spearhead
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North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre Chula Vista, California, United States
Sep 18, 2011
Michael Franti & Spearhead Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Sep 13, 2011
Santana / Michael Franti & Spearhead Payne Arena Brownsville, Texas, United States
Sep 11, 2011
Santana / Michael Franti & Spearhead
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AT&T Center San Antonio, Texas, United States
Sep 10, 2011
Santana / Michael Franti & Spearhead
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The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion The Woodlands, Texas, United States
Sep 09, 2011
Santana / Michael Franti & Spearhead
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WinStar World Casino & Resort Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Sep 07, 2011
Santana / Michael Franti & Spearhead
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BOK Center Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
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Sep 06, 2011
Michael Franti & Spearhead The Fabulous Fox Theatre St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Sep 04, 2011
Snowy Range Music Festival
Davina & The Vagabonds / Paul Oscher / Jim Adam Blues Band / David Maxwell / Gino Matteo / billy branch / Miss Blues with Bernie Pearl / Bernie Pearl / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Ruthie Foster / Tomara & Michaela / Moreland & Arbuckle / Ryan Shupe & the Rubberband / Richard Ackerman / Sherman Robertson / J Shogren Show all bands
Albany County Fairgrounds Laramie, Wyoming, 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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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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Jun 20, 2023
 Cheswick, Pennsylvania, United States
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Jun 20, 2023
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Genres:

Hip Hop
Pop Rock
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Funk
Reggae
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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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