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 77)

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 02, 2005
Michael Franti & Spearhead / DJ Harry
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Fox Theatre Boulder, Colorado, United States
Jun 25, 2005
"Taos Solar Music Festival" / Michael Franti & Spearhead / michelle shocked / New Monsoon / Los Mocosos / Ken Valdez

Taos Solar Music Festival

Kit Carson Park Taos, New Mexico, United States
Jun 03, 2005
Michael Franti & Spearhead Bear Tooth Theatre Pub Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Jun 02, 2005
Michael Franti & Spearhead Bear Tooth Theatre Pub Anchorage, Alaska, United States
May 28, 2005
Summer Camp Music Festival
"Summer Camp Music Festival" / moe. / Keller Williams / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Victor Wooten / Bockman.s Euphio / Hackensaw Boys / Groovatron / Green Lemon
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Three Sisters Park Chillicothe, Illinois, United States
May 27, 2005
"Big Wu Family Reunion" / Hackensaw Boys / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Jeff Austin & Chris Castino

Big Wu Family Reunion

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Harmony Park Music Garden Geneva, Minnesota, United States
May 01, 2005
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
"New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival" / Belton Richard / Ritmo Caribeno / J. Monque'd Blues Band / Harry Allen / Lil Rascals Brass Band / T-Sale / John Mooney / Nathan & The Zydeco Cha-Chas / The Radiators / Connie Jones / Wild Apaches (Mardi Gras Indians) / Andrew Hall's Society Brass Band / Irie Dawtas / Creole Zydeco Farmers / Jean Knight / North Mississippi Allstars / Leah Chase / Steel Pulse / Orignial Prince of Wales / Lady Prince of Wales / Francesco Cafiso / Helen Carter & the New Orleans Harmonettes / Wild Tchoupitoulas Mardi Gras Indians / Curtis Pierre With Samba Children / Nine Times / Judy Stock / Karl Denson's Tiny Universe / John Mooney & Bluesiana / Jamil Sharif's Jazz Professors / Mem Shannon & The Membership / Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials / Eric McAllister / Crown Seekers / The Neville Brothers / isaac hayes / Trey Anastasio / Terrence Higgins / Dukes Of Dixieland / The Angela Strehli Band / Highsteppers Brass Band / Jo "Cool" Davis / Bonerama / Tracy Nelson / Paulette Wright / James Carter / Maggie Warwick / Irma Thomas / Reggie Hall / Umbria Jazz Melbourne / Aaron Neville / Terence Blanchard / Original Lady Buckjumpers / Euricka / Dr. Charles G. Hays & The Cosmopolitan Church Of Prayer Choir / Marcia Ball / Spencer Bohren / Black Eagles (Mardi Gras Indians) / Los Lonely Boys / Ravi Coltrane / maria muldaur / Real Untouchables Brass Band / Sherman Washington & The Zion Harmonizers / Pete Fountain / Jon Batiste / McCoy Tyner / Naked On The Floor Orchestra / New Orleans Men Buckjumpers SAPC / Jambalaya Cajun Band / Otra / Roy Rogers & The Delta Rhythm Kings / Anders Osborne / Westbank Steppers SAPCs / Melody Clouds / Zulu Male Ensemble / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin / Drink Small / Irene Sage / Eddie Bo / Big Chief Monk Boudreaux / Heritage School Of Music Jazz Ensemble / Rising Star Fife & Drum Band / The Revealers / Amy Trail / Scene Boosters / Red, Black & Blue (Mardi Gras Indians) Show all bands
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Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Apr 29, 2005
Michael Franti & Spearhead Tipitina's New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Apr 17, 2005
"Sunsation" / Michael Franti & Spearhead

Sunsation

Copper Mountain Resort Copper Mountain, Colorado, United States
Apr 16, 2005
Michael Franti & Spearhead Balch Fieldhouse Boulder, Colorado, United States
Apr 15, 2005
"World Ski & Snowboard Festival" / Michael Franti & Spearhead

World Ski & Snowboard Festival

Mainstage @ Skier's Plaza Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
Mar 28, 2005
R.E.M. / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Sarah McLachlan / Missy Higgins / Gomez / Bright Eyes / Cake / Butterfly Boucher
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Entertainment Centre Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Mar 26, 2005
Bluesfest (Byron Bay, AUS)
"Bluesfest" (Byron Bay, AUS) / George Clinton And Parliament Funkadelic / John Lee Hooker jr. / Mason Rack / luka bloom / Ernest Ranglin / janis ian / Angelique Kidjo / Michael Jerome Browne / ¡Cubanismo! / Eric Bibb / Fred J. Eaglesmith / Anne McCue / The Martinez Brothers / Bo Diddley / Ian Moss / The Re-Mains / Solomon Burke / Guy Davis / John Butler (solo) / Old Man River / Ash Grunwald / chris whitley / Andy Cowan / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Roy Ayers Show all bands
Red Devil Park Byron Bay, South Australia, Australia
Mar 24, 2005 –
Mar 28, 2005
Bluesfest
"Bluesfest" (Byron Bay, AUS) / R.E.M. / Jack Johnson / Dave Matthews Band / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Parliament-Funkadelic / George Thorogood / John Butler Trio / Angélique Kidjo / Sarah McLachlan / Violent Femmes / Solomon Burke / Kasey Chambers / Missy Higgins / The Cat Empire / Bebel Gilberto / The Waifs / The Wailers / Bo Diddley / Gomez / Cubanismo! / The Frames / Ernest Ranglin / Jimmy Barnes / The Whitlams / The Beautiful Girls / Roy Ayers / luka bloom / Bright Eyes / Janis Ian / Cake / Fred Eaglesmith / Eric Bibb / G Love and Special Sauce / John Lee Hooker jr. / Los Mocosos / Jeff Lang / Ian Moss / Ember Swift / Nessa Morgan / Joel Turner / Tex, Don & Charlie / Mia Dyson / chris whitley / Bomba / Guy Davis / Fruit / Lalah Hathaway / Rahsaan Patterson / Gibson All Star Band / eugene hideaway bridges / Anne McCue / Ash Grunwald / Eran James / Pilate / Steve Arvey / Butterfly Boucher / Pura Fe / George Higgs / Willie "Sonny" King / Albert White / Beverley "Guitar" Watkins / Michael Gerome Browne / Vassy / The Others / Wiley Reed / Andy Cowan / The Martinez Brothers / Monkey Boy / Vasco Era / By Pass / Pete Cornelius & The DeVilles / Jez / Slim Pickens / Odessa / Lisa Hunt Band / Mason Rack / Old Man River / The Re-Mains / Ngaiire / Jack Thorncraft / James T / Scarlett Affection / Soulman / That 1 Guy / Hat Fitz / Bambi Lee Savage / Tim Piper Show all bands
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Red Devil Park Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
Mar 19, 2005
Michael Franti & Spearhead 4th and B San Diego, California, United States
Mar 18, 2005
Michael Franti & Spearhead Marriott Hotel Anaheim, California, United States
Mar 17, 2005
Michael Franti & Spearhead / Bargain Music El Rey Theatre Los Angeles, California, United States
Mar 13, 2005
Langerado Music Festival
"Langerado Music Festival" / JJ Grey & Mofro / Karl Denson's Tiny Universe / Kaki King / Hackensaw Boys / The New Deal / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Donavon Frankenreiter / Character / Medeski Martin & Wood / The String Cheese Incident / DeSol / The Dirty Dozen Brass Band Show all bands
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Markham Park Sunrise, Florida, United States
Mar 12, 2005 –
Mar 13, 2005
Langerado Music Festival 2005
De La Soul / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Toots & The Maytals / Donavon Frankenreiter / Umphrey's McGee / The String Cheese Incident / JJ Grey & Mofro / Medeski, Martin & Wood / Kaki King / Keller Williams / Soulive / Antibalas / Dirty Dozen Brass Band / Karl Denson's Tiny Universe / Hackensaw Boys / TheNEWDEAL / Particle / Wrinkle Neck Mules / New Monsoon / Spam Allstars / Benevento-russo Duo / Robert Walter's 20th Congress / DeSol / DJ Williams Projekt / Pencilgrass Show all bands
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Markham Park Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Feb 24, 2005
Michael Franti & Spearhead Prince Bandroom St Kilda, Victoria, Australia

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Michael Franti & Spearhead / Cherine Anderson on Feb 14, 2009 [499-small]

Michael Franti & Spearhead / Cherine Anderson
Feb 14, 2009
 Cincinnati, Ohio, 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 13, 2024 [352-small]

Florida Groves Music Festival
Apr 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 (09/23/2023):

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  1. I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)
  2. Big Big Love
  3. The Sound of Sunshine
  4. Good Day for a Good Day
  5. Vibe Check
  6. Work Hard and Be Nice
  7. Better
  8. Meet Me When The Sun Goes Down
  9. Life Is Better With You
  10. Hands Up In The Air
  11. Say Hey (I Love You)

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Concerts Per Year:

2024 35 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many concerts has Michael Franti & Spearhead had?

Michael Franti & Spearhead has had 1,695 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 April 28, 2024 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. The bands performing are: 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.

When was the last Michael Franti & Spearhead concert?

The last Michael Franti & Spearhead concert was on April 13, 2024 at Central Florida Fairgrounds in Orlando, Florida, United States. The bands that performed were: Michael Franti & Spearhead / Tribal Seeds / Two Feet / Manic Focus / Tropidelic / Mellow Mood / 53 Thieves / Cas Haley / The Savants Of Soul / The irie.

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 September 23, 2023 concert at Capitol Mall in Sacramento, California, United States:

  1. I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)
  2. Big Big Love
  3. The Sound of Sunshine
  4. Good Day for a Good Day
  5. Vibe Check
  6. Work Hard and Be Nice
  7. Better
  8. Meet Me When The Sun Goes Down
  9. Life Is Better With You
  10. Hands Up In The Air
  11. Say Hey (I Love You)

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