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...

Date Concert Venue Location
Jun 11, 2006
Harmony Festival
"Harmony Festival" / Michael Franti & Spearhead / The Flying Other Brothers / New Monsoon / War / Vernon Bush / Everyone Orchestra / Hamsa Lila / Kim Manning / Serendipity Project / Stella Marie / Sol Horizon
Sonoma Co. Fairgrounds Santa Rosa, California, United States
Jun 10, 2006
"Reggae In The Desert" / yellowman / Gregory Isaacs / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Nasio Fontaine

Reggae In The Desert

Clark County Amphitheater Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Jun 09, 2006 –
Jun 11, 2006
Bob Weir & RatDog / Cake / Ozomatli / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Hot Buttered Rum / WAR

28th Annual Harmony Festival

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Sonoma County Fairgrounds Santa Rosa, California, United States
Jun 04, 2006
Michael Franti & Spearhead The Asheville Music Jamboree Lake Toxaway, North Carolina, United States
Jun 03, 2006
Mountain Jam Festival
"Mountain Jam Festival" / Shannon McNally / John Brown's Body / Benzos / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Willy Porter / Rose Hill Drive / The Trapps / Gov't Mule / Keller Williams / DJ Logic
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Hunter Mountain Hunter, New York, United States
Jun 02, 2006 –
Jun 04, 2006
Mountain Jam Festival 2006
DJ Logic / John Brown's Body / The Trapps / Keller Williams / Willy Porter / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Shannon McNally / Robert Randolph & The Family Band / Benzos / Gov't Mule / Rose Hill Drive / Benevento/Russo Duo / Mike Gordon and Ramble Dove / The Wood Brothers / Medeski Martin & Wood / The Slip / Grace Potter and The Nocturnals Show all bands
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Hunter Mountain Hunter, NY
Apr 14, 2006
Bluesfest (Byron Bay, AUS)
Los Lobos / Public Enemy / Cornerstone Roots / The Greencards / The Skatalites / Jamie Cullum / Engine Three Seven / The Blind Boys of Alabama / David Gray / Daara J / Carus And The True Believers / Ash Grunwald / Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings / Roy Rogers & The Delta Rhythm Kings / Megan Bowman / Kieran Murphy / Tristan Prettyman / Amadou & Mariam / Corb Lund / the backsliders / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Pete Murray / India.Arie Show all bands
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Red Devil Park Byron Bay, South Australia, Australia
Apr 13, 2006 –
Apr 17, 2006
Bluesfest
"Bluesfest" (Byron Bay, AUS) / David Gray / Buddy Guy / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Public Enemy / Jackson Browne / Bernard Fanning / The Black Keys / Pete Murray / Damian Marley / Bob Geldolf / Juan De Marcos' Afro Cuban All Stars / The Robert Cray Band / Blind Boys of Alabama / India.Arie / Sigur Ros / Xavier Rudd / The Cat Empire / Keb 'Mo / Los Lobos / Jamie Cullum / Beth Orton / Troy Cassar-Daley / Donavon Frankenrieter / Martha Wainwright / Yothu Yindi / Daniel Lanois / Femi Kuti & Positive Force / The Skatalites / Amadou & Mariam / Hilltop Hoods / Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames / Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings / Eddi Reader / New Orleans Band Aid / The Wild Magnolias / Rockin' Dopsie Jr & The Zydeco Twisters / Davell Crawford / Donald Harrison Jr. / Richard Clapton / Hothouse Flowers / Roy Rogers & The Delta Rhythm Kings / Adolphus Bell / Macavine Hayes / Adrian Belew / Harry Manx / Tristan Prettyman / Daara J / Afro Moses / Christine Anu / Max Merritt & The Meteors / Mia Dyson / the backsliders / Gocoo & Goro / The Greencards / Slightly Stoopid / Kevin Borich / Ash Grunwald / The Vasco Era / Dobacaracol / Hat Fitz / Cornerstone Roots / The Sparrows / Mihirangi / Batucada Sound Machine / Carus And The True Believers / Blue King Brown / Johnny Green's Blues Cowboy / Rodrigo y Gabriela / Ngaiire / emdee / Juzzie Smith / Bondi Cigars / The Wright brothers / Zanziband / Kieran Murphy / Sarah McLeod / Corb Lund / Bob Marley Tribute Band / The Hands / Jodi Martin / Bob Evans / The Live Room / Megan Bowman / The Love Bus / Engine Three Seven / Plasticiens Volants Parade Show all bands
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Red Devil Park Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
Apr 02, 2006
"I Know I'm Not Alone" Screening / Michael Franti & Spearhead

I Know I'm Not Alone Screening

Commodore Ballroom Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Apr 01, 2006
"I Know I'm Not Alone" Screening / Michael Franti & Spearhead

I Know I'm Not Alone Screening

McPherson Playhouse Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Mar 30, 2006
"I Know I'm Not Alone" Screening / Michael Franti & Spearhead

I Know I'm Not Alone Screening

Uptown Theatre Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Mar 29, 2006
"I Know I'm Not Alone" Screening / Michael Franti & Spearhead

I Know I'm Not Alone Screening

Myer horowitz Theatre Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Mar 25, 2006
"I Know I'm Not Alone" Screening / Michael Franti & Spearhead

I Know I'm Not Alone Screening

Wheeler Opera House Aspen, Colorado, United States
Mar 24, 2006
"I Know I'm Not Alone" Screening / Michael Franti & Spearhead

I Know I'm Not Alone Screening

Palm Theatre Telluride, Colorado, United States
Mar 23, 2006
"I Know I'm Not Alone" Screening / Michael Franti & Spearhead

I Know I'm Not Alone Screening

Center For The Arts Crested Butte, Colorado, United States
Mar 19, 2006
"I Know I'm Not Alone" Screening / Michael Franti & Spearhead

I Know I'm Not Alone Screening

St. Francis Xavier Univ. Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
Mar 18, 2006
"I Know I'm Not Alone" Screening / Michael Franti & Spearhead

I Know I'm Not Alone Screening

Rebecca Cohn Auditorium Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Mar 17, 2006
"I Know I'm Not Alone" Screening / Michael Franti & Spearhead

I Know I'm Not Alone Screening

Theatre Outremont Montréal, Québec, Canada
Mar 16, 2006
"I Know I'm Not Alone" Screening / Michael Franti & Spearhead

I Know I'm Not Alone Screening

Bronson Centre Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Mar 11, 2006 –
Mar 12, 2006
Langerado Music Festival 2006
The Flaming Lips / Wilco / Slightly Stoopid / The Black Crowes / RJD2 / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Clap Your Hands Say Yeah / G. Love & Special Sauce / Drive-By Truckers / The Meters / Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals / Umphrey's McGee / Kid Koala / Brazilian Girls / Buckethead / Los Amigos Invisibles / JJ Grey & Mofro / Robert Randolph & The Family Band / Lotus / Burning Spear / Secret Machines / Kinky / Keller Williams / Lyrics Born / The Disco Biscuits / Antibalas / The New Mastersounds / Steel Train / Theresa Andersson / Hot Buttered Rum / Rose Hill Drive / The Heavy Pets / Pnuma Trio / Spam Allstars / Benevento-russo Duo / Lake Trout / Brothers Past / Johnny Sketch And The Dirty Notes / Boxelder / Jesse Jackson / The Legendary JC's / The Burnin Smyrnans Show all bands
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Markham Park Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

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Michael Franti & Spearhead / Bobby Long on Oct 22, 2010 [514-small]

Michael Franti & Spearhead / Bobby Long
Oct 22, 2010
 Covington, Kentucky, United States
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Basilica Block Party on Jul 11, 2014 [608-small]

Basilica Block Party
Jul 11, 2014
 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Basilica Block Party
Jul 11, 2014
 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Basilica Block Party
Jul 11, 2014
 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Basilica Block Party
Jul 11, 2014
 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Basilica Block Party
Jul 11, 2014
 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Basilica Block Party
Jul 11, 2014
 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Basilica Block Party
Jul 11, 2014
 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Basilica Block Party
Jul 11, 2014
 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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T In The Park 2004 on Jul 10, 2004 [661-small]

T In The Park 2004
Jul 10 - 11, 2004
 Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Florida Groves Music Festival on Apr 12, 2024 [352-small]

Florida Groves Music Festival
Apr 12 - 13, 2024
 Orlando, Florida, United States
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Florida Groves Music Festival on Apr 12, 2024 [583-small]

Florida Groves Music Festival
Apr 12 - 13, 2024
 Orlando, Florida, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Michael Franti & Spearhead had?

Michael Franti & Spearhead has had 1,699 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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