Michael Franti & Spearhead's 1997 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
Aug 29, 1997 –
Sep 01, 1997
Bumbershoot 1997
Foo Fighters / Beck / Sheryl Crow / Wilco / Cake / Tenacious D / Smash Mouth / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Sugar Ray / Blues Traveler / Reel Big Fish / David Byrne / Built to Spill / Spiritualized / Los Lobos / Pond / cornershop / Joan Osborne / Sleater-Kinney / Shawn Colvin / Ben Lee / MxPx / Galactic / L7 / Medeski, Martin & Wood / Sonic Youth / Soul Coughing / Dick Dale / The Skatalites / Sneaker Pimps / The Blind Boys of Alabama / The Neville Brothers / Michael Penn / Robyn Hitchcock / Kristin Hersh / David Cross / Zap Mama / The Toasters / Jim White / Jane Siberry / Steve Forbert / Chris Smither / James Cotton / Quasi / Dog's Eye View / King Chango / mark o'connor / Art Ensemble Of Chicago / ______ / Margaret Cho / Geggy Tah / Elliott Smith / Mary Lou Lord / jimmy thackery / Shooglenifty / Terrance Simien / Friends of Dean Martinez / Bhundu Boys / Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women / Steve Riley and The Mamou Playboys / Amy Rigby / Goodness / Let's Go Bowling / Tuatara / Tarnation / Peter Buck / Sky Cries Mary / Super Deluxe / Critters Buggin / Don Walser / Sweet Water / Layne Redmond / Barbara Wilson / Zuba / Cindy Lee Berryhill / Engine 54 / Scott McCaughey / Bill And Bonnie Hearne / The Picketts / The Compadres / Tom Robbins / James Ellroy / Michael Ondaatje / Karen Pernick / L.a. Project / Jerry Douglas & Russ Barenberg / Marvin Bell / Robert Pinsky / Subminute: Radio / Pacific Northwest Ballet / Alurista / Curtis Hanson / John Haines / Candye Kane & the Swingin' Armadillos / Lisa Buscani / Barret Martin / Guillermo Gomez-pena Show all bands
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Bumbershoot 1997 Seattle, Washington, United States
Show Duplicates for Aug 29, 1997
Aug 16, 1997
311 / Michael Franti & Spearhead
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Rosemont Horizon Rosemont, Illinois, United States
Jul 12, 1997 –
Jul 13, 1997
T In The Park 1997
Daft Punk / Placebo / Stereophonics / Bush / Mogwai / Travis / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Paul Weller / Nightmares On Wax / The Charlatans / Texas / Ocean Colour Scene / Neneh Cherry / Beth Orton / Fun Lovin' Criminals / Death In Vegas / The Divine Comedy / Kula Shaker / Carl Cox / Green Velvet / Reef / Laurent Garnier / Olive / Republica / Apollo 440 / Shed Seven / Catatonia / Mansun / Dodgy / Sneaker Pimps / Dreadzone / Arab Strap / GUN / Echobelly / The Seahorses / Longpigs / Gene / The Delgados / Symposium / DJ Sneak / Monaco / Gorky's Zygotic Mynci / Andrew Weatherall / Jimi Tenor / The Supernaturals / Hurricane #1 / James Lavelle / Tiger / Björn Again / Geneva / Speedy / Kenickie / Arnold / DJ Deep / Superstar / Kingsize / Urusei Yatsura / Subcircus / Jon Carter / Bennet / AC Acoustics / Bandulu / Rachel Stamp / Grass Show / Global Communications / Snug / Toaster / Hardbody / Cake Like / Slam Live Show all bands
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Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hip Hop
Pop Rock
Funk
Reggae
Neo Mellow
Reggae Fusion
Political
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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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