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 93)

Date Concert Venue Location
Jan 08, 2006
Jam Cruise
"Jam Cruise" / Hairy Apes Bmx / The Lee Boys / Umphrey's McGee / Honkytonk Homeslice / Liza Oxnard / Critters Buggin' / Die Fantastischen Vier / Digable Planets / Gabby La La / New Monsoon / Antibalas / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Liza / Zilla / Gomez / Remarkable Elba Kramer / Karl Denson's Tiny Universe / Mike Relm / Elastic Mystic / Béla Fleck and the Flecktones / Galactic / Steve Kimock Band / Keller Williams Show all bands
Jam Cruise Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Jan 07, 2006
Jam Cruise
"Jam Cruise" / Antibalas / Karl Denson's Tiny Universe / Liza Oxnard / Gabby La La / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Honkytonk Homeslice / Keller Williams / Béla Fleck and the Flecktones / Die Fantastischen Vier / Zilla / Steve Kimock Band / Gomez / Liza / The Lee Boys / Hairy Apes Bmx / Umphrey's McGee / Elastic Mystic / Mike Relm / Galactic / New Monsoon / Digable Planets / Remarkable Elba Kramer / Critters Buggin' Show all bands
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Jam Cruise Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Jan 07, 2006 –
Jan 13, 2006
Jam Cruise 4 (Day 6 of 6)
Galactic / Gomez / THE EVERYONE ORCHESTRA / Critters Buggin / Zilla / Die Fantastischen Vier / Gabby La La / Hairy Apes Bmx / New Monsoon / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Papa Mali / Kim Manning
MSC Lirica
Show Duplicate for Jan 07, 2006
Dec 31, 2005
Michael Franti & Spearhead Lahaina Civic Center Lahaina, Hawaii, United States
Dec 30, 2005
Michael Franti & Spearhead Lahaina Civic Center Lahaina, Hawaii, United States
Nov 27, 2005
Michael Franti & Spearhead / New Monsoon / Brett Dennen The Fillmore San Francisco, California, United States
Nov 26, 2005
Michael Franti & Spearhead / Brett Dennen / Hot Buttered Rum The Fillmore San Francisco, California, United States
Nov 25, 2005
Michael Franti & Spearhead / Goddess Of Funk / Brett Dennen / Hot Buttered Rum / New Monsoon The Fillmore San Francisco, California, United States
Nov 23, 2005
Michael Franti & Spearhead
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Folsom State Prison Folsom, California, United States
Nov 14, 2005
"I Know I'm Not Alone" Screening / Michael Franti & Spearhead

I Know I'm Not Alone Screening

Humboldt St. University Arcata, California, United States
Nov 13, 2005
"I Know I'm Not Alone" Screening / Michael Franti & Spearhead

I Know I'm Not Alone Screening

Cal State Univ. / Chico Chico, California, United States
Nov 12, 2005
"I Know I'm Not Alone" Screening / Michael Franti & Spearhead

I Know I'm Not Alone Screening

Bloor Theatre Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Oct 31, 2005
Michael Franti & Spearhead Jillian's Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Oct 30, 2005
Vegoose
Widespread Panic / Weezer / Ween / Umphrey's McGee / Trey Anastasio Band / The Meters / The Flaming Lips / Sound Tribe Sector 9 / Phil Lesh & Friends / Sleater-Kinney / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Lyrics Born / Jack Johnson / Hot Hot Heat / Galactic / Arcade Fire / Moe Show all bands
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Sam Boyd Stadium Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Oct 29, 2005
Michael Franti & Spearhead Private Function Portland, Oregon, United States
Oct 21, 2005
"I Know I'm Not Alone" Screening / Michael Franti & Spearhead

I Know I'm Not Alone Screening

Canopy Club Urbana, Illinois, United States
Oct 20, 2005
"I Know I'm Not Alone" Screening / Michael Franti & Spearhead

I Know I'm Not Alone Screening

Univ. of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Oct 19, 2005
"I Know I'm Not Alone" Screening / Michael Franti & Spearhead

I Know I'm Not Alone Screening

University Of Wisconsin Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Oct 18, 2005
"I Know I'm Not Alone" Screening / Michael Franti & Spearhead

I Know I'm Not Alone Screening

Liberty Hall Lawrence, Kansas, United States
Oct 16, 2005
"Lake Eden Arts Festival" (LEAF) / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Dan Frechette / Ollabelle / Dervish / "I Know I'm Not Alone" Screening

Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF)

Camp Rockmont Black Mountain, North Carolina, United States
Oct 14, 2005
"I Know I'm Not Alone" Screening / Michael Franti & Spearhead

I Know I'm Not Alone Screening

Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, California, United States

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Byron Bay Bluesfest 2023
Apr 6 - 10, 2023
 Tyagarah, New South Wales, Australia
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Byron Bay Bluesfest 2023
Apr 6 - 10, 2023
 Tyagarah, New South Wales, Australia
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Michael Franti & Spearhead / The Kopecky Family Band
Sep 17, 2013
 Northampton, Massachusetts, United States
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Splendour in the Grass Festival 2001 on Jul 21, 2001 [903-small]

Splendour in the Grass Festival 2001
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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Big Summer Classic
Jul 12, 2005
 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Michael Franti & Spearhead / Phillip Phillips on Jun 20, 2023 [446-small]

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Jun 20, 2023
 Cheswick, Pennsylvania, United States
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Genres:

Hip Hop
Pop Rock
Rap
Funk
Reggae
Neo Mellow
Reggae Fusion
Political
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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 16 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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