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
Jan 31, 2003
Michael Franti & Spearhead / Ani Difranco / Saul Williams / Ozomatli / Chuck D

Not in Our Name Benefit Concert

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Berkeley Community Theater Berkeley, California, United States
Jan 30, 2003
Michael Franti & Spearhead / Tre Hardson Mystic Theatre Petaluma, California, United States
Dec 27, 2002
Michael Franti & Spearhead / Global Funk Park City Live Park City, Utah, United States
Oct 25, 2002
Michael Franti & Spearhead B.B. King Blues Club New York, New York, United States
Oct 24, 2002
Michael Franti & Spearhead Avalon Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Oct 22, 2002
Michael Franti & Spearhead / Eye Oh You
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Higher Ground South Burlington, Vermont, United States
Oct 05, 2002
Michael Franti & Spearhead / Tre Hardson Fox Theatre Boulder, Colorado, United States
Oct 02, 2002
Michael Franti & Spearhead 32 Bleu Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Sep 06, 2002
San Diego Street Scene 2002 - Night 1
Stone Temple Pilots / Live / Violent Femmes / Rochelle, Rochelle / Common Sense / Save Ferris / Social Distortion / Bad Religion / Flogging Molly / Sprung Monkey / The Dragons / De La Soul / Dialated Peoples / blackalicious / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Icons Show all bands
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Gaslamp Quarter San Diego, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Sep 06, 2002
Aug 30, 2002
Michael Franti & Spearhead The Showbox Seattle, Washington, United States
Aug 29, 2002
Michael Franti & Spearhead McMenamins Crystal Ballroom Portland, Oregon, United States
Aug 24, 2002
Michael Franti & Spearhead / Urban Alibi Mystic Theatre Petaluma, California, United States
Aug 10, 2002
Mister Rourke / Robert Randolph & The Family Band / Soulive / Michael Franti & Spearhead / The Motet

Berkfest 2002

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Butternut Ski Area Great Barrington, Massachusetts, United States
Aug 02, 2002 –
Aug 04, 2002
Reggae on the River 19
Steel Pulse / Michael Franti & Spearhead / King Chango / Kanda Bongo Man / Medicine Drum / North Coast Underground / Jilian Spear / Dragon Tribe / Taxi Triple Connection / Ghetto Youth Showcase featuring: Damian, Steven & Jullian Marley en & / Julia Butterfly Hill / Tonto Metro & Devonte / Sean Paul / 3 Canal / Mystic / President Brown / Luna Angel / Burning Spear / Lucky Dube / Morgan Heritage / LMS / Amadou & Mariam / Sudden Rush / Dub FX / Youth Exodus / Non Prophets Show all bands
French's Camp Piercy, California, United States
Jul 26, 2002
Dave Matthews Band / Michael Franti & Spearhead

Dave Matthews Band

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Ctnow.com Meadows Music Theatre Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Jul 25, 2002
Dave Matthews Band / Michael Franti & Spearhead

Dave Matthews Band

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Ctnow.com Meadows Music Theatre Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Jun 28, 2002 –
Jun 30, 2002
Glastonbury Festival 2002
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Glastonbury Festival 2002 Pilton, England, United Kingdom
Show Duplicates for Jun 28, 2002
May 11, 2002
Michael Franti & Spearhead William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre, University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, California, United States
Mar 27, 2002
Michael Franti & Spearhead / Saul Williams Paradise Rock Club Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Feb 26, 2002
"SnoCore Icicle Ball" / Karl Denson's Tiny Universe / Michael Franti & Spearhead / blackalicious / Saul Williams

SnoCore Icicle Ball

McDonald Theatre Eugene, Oregon, 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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Jul 11, 2014
 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Basilica Block Party
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 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 1,698 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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