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...

Michael Franti & Spearhead Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2024) (Page 76)

Date Concert Venue Location
Sep 05, 2005
Bumbershoot Festival
"Bumbershoot Festival" / The Waybacks / Okkervil River / Buckwheat Zydeco / Sonny Landreth / Flogging Molly / Earlimart / Aqueduct / Ted Leo / Meredith Monk / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Los Amigos Invisibles / Tegan and Sara / Iggy Pop / The Be Good Tanyas / The Decemberists / Idiot Pilot / Dashboard Confessional / Boom Bap Project / Todd Barry / Keren Ann / Brazilian Girls Show all bands
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Seattle Center Seattle, Washington, United States
Sep 04, 2005
Michael Franti & Spearhead / Ganga Giri

The Big Time Out 2005

Cumberland Village Park Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Sep 03, 2005
Michael Franti & Spearhead / blackalicious / JJ Grey & Mofro Deer Lake Park Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Sep 02, 2005 –
Sep 05, 2005
Bumbershoot 2005
Buckwheat Zydeco / Nick Swardson / Mary Gauthier / Joe Bataan / Sonny Landreth / The Locust / Hive / The Duhks / Idiot Pilot / Tegan and Sara / Stan Ridgway / Common / Luke Temple / Dolorean / The Decemberists / Eugene Mirman / Choklate / Garbage / Kinski / Talib Kweli / Todd Barry / Jesse Sykes and The Sweet Hereafter / KJ Sawka / Dashboard Confessional / Math And Physics Club / Charlie Hunter Trio / The Cops / Elvis Costello / Eva / Smoosh / Citizen Cope / Headphones / JJ Grey / Maktub / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Samite / Flogging Molly / Craig Robinson / Demo / Visqueen / Flight of the Conchords / Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen / Schoolyard Heroes / David Poe / John Butler Trio / Akimbo / Boom Bap Project / Bo Diddley / M. Ward / The Waybacks / Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion / Chris Stamey / The Pharcyde / Laguna / Carolyn Mark / Minus the Bear / Anna Oxygen / Pepper / Skerik's Syncopated Taint Septet / The Duke Robillard Band / Okkervil River / Paul Gilmartin / The Academy Is... / Kelley Hunt / Alpha YaYa Diallo / Mercir / Darrius Willrich / Howard Kremer / Iqu / Tim Seely / Brothers Of The Baladi / Ani DiFranco / Gospel Hummingbirds / DeVotchKa / Cancer Rising / Post Stardom Depression / Ian McFeron Band / Damien Jurado / Clinton Fearon & The Boogie Brown Band / Wheedle's Groove / Ruby Dee And The Snakehandlers / The Ruby Doe / Andre Feriante / The Fading Collection / Upper Left Trio / Digable Planets / Vicci Martinez Band / The Tiptons Sax Quartet / Dudley Manlove Quartet / Charming Snakes / swampdweller / Iggy & the Stooges / Beyond Reality / Seattle Women's Jazz Orchestra / Cuchata / The Bradbury Press / Graham Travis / Jovino Santos Neto Quinteto / Gruff Mummies / Infomatik / Ayinde Howell / Zion I / Omar Torrez Band / The Posies / The Transatlantic Orchestra / Sub-motive / Bill Frisell With Tony Scherr & Kenny Wollesen / razrez/ / Iguales / Harvey Danger / Altered States Of Funk / Jude Bowerman Band / The Bastards of Jazz / Mangoson / Mavis Staples / Thomas Marriott Quartet / Blues Orbiters / The Tim Sherman Band / Mudhoney / The Donnas / New York Dolls / Brazilian Girls / Marlena Shaw / Billy Preston / Junkie Xl / Los Amigos Invisibles / JJ Grey & Mofro / Blue Scholars / The Be Good Tanyas / Marc Broussard / Little Brother / Keren Ann / Son Volt / Aziz Ansari / Ted Leo and The Pharmacists / Trey Anastasio / Israel Vibration / Demetri Martin / Hothouse Flowers / Juana Molina / J Boogie's Dubtronic Science / Viva Voce / Earlimart / Midival Punditz / Tift Merritt / Billy Joe Shaver / Mike Birbiglia / Pretty Girls Make Graves / Hidden in Plain View / Aqueduct Show all bands
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Seattle Center Seattle, Washington, United States
Sep 01, 2005
JJ Grey & Mofro / Michael Franti & Spearhead Athletic Club of Bend Bend, Oregon, United States
Aug 25, 2005 –
Aug 26, 2005
Rock en Seine 2005
Foo Fighters / Arcade Fire / Pixies / Franz Ferdinand / Queens of the Stone Age / Feist / Goldfrapp / Fort Minor / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Jurassic 5 / Robert Plant / Alkaline Trio / Babyshambles / Athlete / Hot Hot Heat / The Subways / Vitalic / Herman Düne / Amp Fiddler / Stuck In the Sound / Saian Supa Crew / Sunday Drivers / The Departure / Hushpuppies / La Phaze / Sayag Jazz Machine / Hopper / Asyl / Flying Pooh / Saan Supa Crew Show all bands
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Domaine National de St Cloud Paris, Île-de-France, France
Aug 21, 2005
"The Edge Festival" / Michael Franti & Spearhead

The Edge Festival

The Liquid Room Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Aug 14, 2005
Krezip / Admiral Freebee / Michael Franti & Spearhead / The Kids
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Marktrock Leuven, Flanders, Belgium
Aug 07, 2005
"ESPN X Fest" / Pennywise / Michael Franti & Spearhead

ESPN X Fest

Crypto.com Arena Los Angeles, California, United States
Aug 06, 2005
Michael Franti & Spearhead Truckee Park Amphitheater Truckee, California, United States
Aug 05, 2005
Michael Franti & Spearhead Reggae On The River Piercy, California, United States
Jul 24, 2005
Keller Williams / New Monsoon / Michael Franti & Spearhead / String Cheese Incident / Umphrey's McGee / Yonder Mountain String Band

Big Summer Classic

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Charles Ives Center Danbury, Connecticut, United States
Jul 23, 2005
"Big Summer Classic" / The String Cheese Incident / Keller Williams / Michael Franti & Spearhead / New Monsoon

Big Summer Classic

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Xfinity Center Mansfield, Massachusetts, United States
Jul 22, 2005
"Big Summer Classic" / The String Cheese Incident / Keller Williams / Michael Franti & Spearhead / New Monsoon

Big Summer Classic

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Festival Pier Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 21, 2005
"Celebrate Brooklyn! Perf. Arts Fest" / "Big Summer Classic" / The String Cheese Incident / Keller Williams / Michael Franti & Spearhead

Celebrate Brooklyn! Perf. Arts Fest

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Prospect Park Bandshell New York, New York, United States
Show Duplicate for Jul 21, 2005
Jul 19, 2005
"Big Summer Classic" / The String Cheese Incident / Keller Williams / Michael Franti & Spearhead

Big Summer Classic

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High Falls Festival Rochester, New York, United States
Jul 15, 2005
Big Summer Classic
"Big Summer Classic" / Yonder Mountain String Band / The String Cheese Incident / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Umphrey's McGee / New Monsoon / Keller Williams
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Richmond International Raceway Richmond, Virginia, United States
Jul 13, 2005
RBC Bluesfest
"RBC Bluesfest" / "Big Summer Classic" / The String Cheese Incident / Keller Williams / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Umphrey's McGee / Xavier Rudd / Havana Ensemble / Willy Porter / Garrett Mason / RJD2 / John Mayall / Dutch Mason
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Downtown Ottawa Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Jul 12, 2005
"Big Summer Classic" / The String Cheese Incident / Xavier Rudd / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Keller Williams

Big Summer Classic

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REBEL Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jul 10, 2005
Big Summer Classic
"Big Summer Classic" / The String Cheese Incident / Yonder Mountain String Band / Keller Williams / Michael Franti & Spearhead / New Monsoon / Umphrey's McGee
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White River Park Indianapolis, Indiana, 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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Genres:

Hip Hop
Pop Rock
Funk
Reggae
Neo Mellow
Reggae Fusion
Political
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Latest Setlist (04/12/2024):

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  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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Concerts Per Year:

2024 39 concerts
2023 72 concerts
2022 66 concerts
2021 27 concerts
2020 25 concerts
2019 75 concerts
2018 67 concerts
2017 95 concerts
2016 100 concerts
2015 82 concerts
2014 67 concerts
2013 93 concerts
2012 53 concerts
2011 64 concerts
2010 136 concerts
2009 94 concerts
2008 116 concerts
2007 79 concerts
2006 123 concerts
2005 73 concerts
2004 32 concerts
2003 42 concerts
2002 22 concerts
2001 19 concerts
2000 14 concerts
1999 3 concerts
1998 2 concerts
1997 3 concerts
1996 4 concerts
1995 10 concerts
1993 1 concert
1992 1 concert

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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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