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 97)

Date Concert Venue Location
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
Parliament-Funkadelic / John Lee Hooker jr. / Mason Rack / Luka Bloom / Ernest Ranglin / janis ian / Angélique Kidjo / Michael Jerome Browne / ¡Cubanismo! / Eric Bibb / Fred 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, New South Wales, Australia
Mar 24, 2005 –
Mar 28, 2005
Bluesfest
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 & 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 / ODESZA / 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
Michael Franti & Spearhead

Langerado Music Festival

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 / The Dirty Dozen Brass Band / Karl Denson's Tiny Universe / Hackensaw Boys / TheNEWDEAL / Particle / Wrinkle Neck Mules / New Monsoon / Spam Allstars / Robert Walter's 20th Congress / DeSol / DJ Williams Projekt / Pencilgrass / Benevento/Russo Duo Show all bands
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Markham Park Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Feb 27, 2005
Michael Franti & Spearhead

Melbourne International Music and Blues Festival

Sidney Myer Music Bowl Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Feb 24, 2005
Michael Franti & Spearhead Prince Bandroom Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Feb 21, 2005
Michael Franti & Spearhead Manning Bar, The University Of Sydney Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Jan 21, 2005
Michael Franti & Spearhead Playground Park City, Utah, United States
Show Duplicate for Jan 21, 2005
Jan 15, 2005
Michael Franti & Spearhead Fillmore Auditorium Denver, Colorado, United States
Jan 10, 2005
Michael Franti & Spearhead Ski Jam Festival Grounds Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States
Nov 27, 2004
Michael Franti & Spearhead The Fillmore San Francisco, California, United States
Nov 26, 2004
Michael Franti & Spearhead / DJ Soulsalaam / New Monsoon The Fillmore San Francisco, California, United States
Oct 31, 2004
Michael Franti & Spearhead / Sly & Robbie / Mishka McDonald Theatre Eugene, Oregon, United States
Oct 30, 2004
Michael Franti & Spearhead Roseland Theater Portland, Oregon, United States
Oct 29, 2004
Michael Franti & Spearhead / Blue Scholars The Showbox Seattle, Washington, United States
Oct 28, 2004
Michael Franti & Spearhead
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Commodore Ballroom Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Byron Bay Bluesfest 2023
Apr 6 - 10, 2023
 Tyagarah, New South Wales, Australia
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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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Jul 21, 2001
 Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
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Jul 20, 2001
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Jul 12, 2005
 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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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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