Michael Franti & Spearhead's 2012 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
Oct 20, 2012 –
Oct 21, 2012
Southern Ground Music & Food Festival 2012
Zac Brown Band / The Avett Brothers / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Grace Potter / The Charlie Daniels Band / The Wailers / Los Lonely Boys / The Wood Brothers / JJ Grey & Mofro / Jerry Douglas / Blackberry Smoke / Sonia Leigh / Clay Cook / Levi Lowrey / Nic Cowan / The James Arthur Band / John Driskell Hopkins & Balsam Range / The Wheeler Boys / Dugas / Coy Bowles & The Fellowship Show all bands
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Blackbaud Stadium Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Show Duplicate for Oct 20, 2012
Oct 08, 2012
"Obama Victory Fund" / Michael Franti & Spearhead / John Legend / Boyd Tinsley

Obama Victory Fund

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium San Francisco, California, United States
Oct 05, 2012 –
Oct 07, 2012
Bayfest Festival 2012
Journey / Luke Bryan / Al Green / Pretty Lights / Bush / Willie Nelson / Buckcherry / Pat Benatar / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Big & Rich / Jerrod Niemann / Loverboy / Rose Royce / Chris Cagle / My Darkest Days / Charlie Wilson / Mimosa / Grace Potter / Rollin' In The Hay / K-Rob / Spank The Monkey / The Campaign 1984 / Elley Duhe Show all bands
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Unknown venue Mobile, Alabama, United States
Show Duplicate for Oct 05, 2012
Sep 22, 2012
The Life Is Good Festival 2012
Sara Bareilles / Allen Stone / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Katie Herzig / Eric Hutchinson / Soulive / Dan Zanes And Friends / Ryan Montbleau / The Fresh Beat Band / Josh & the Jamtones / Kidz Bop Kids / Muck And The Mires
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Prowse Farm Canton, MA
Sep 21, 2012 –
Sep 22, 2012
Southern Ground Music & Food Festival 2012
John Mayer / The Lumineers / Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros / Zac Brown Band / Sheryl Crow / David Gray / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Amos Lee / Los Lonely Boys / Jerry Douglas / Blackberry Smoke / Gregg Allman / Sonia Leigh / Levi Lowrey / Nic Cowan / The James Arthur Band / The Wheeler Boys / Dugas / Coy Bowles & The Fellowship / John Driskell Hopkins & Brighter Shade Show all bands
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The Lawn at Riverfront Park Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Sep 15, 2012
Thievery Corporation / Gogol Bordello / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Funk Ark / Congo Sanchez
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Fairgrounds Washington, D.C., United States
Sep 01, 2012
Michael Franti & Spearhead / The Whigs

Michael Franti & Spearhead / The Whigs at Big Sky Resort Plaza

Big Sky Resort Plaza Big Sky, Montana, United States
Aug 31, 2012 –
Sep 02, 2012
Jazz Aspen Snowmass 2012
Mumford & Sons / Kid Rock / Steve Miller Band / Sugarland / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Lauren Alaina / Canaan Smith / Nathaniel Rateliff / Vintage Trouble / Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / Saints of Valory / You Me and Apollo / Kid Rick
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Snowmass Town Park Snowmass Village, Colorado, United States
Aug 30, 2012
Michael Franti & Spearhead The Wilma Missoula, Montana, United States
Aug 29, 2012
Michael Franti & Spearhead / Ethan Tucker Knitting Factory Concert House - Spokane Spokane, Washington, United States
Aug 28, 2012
Michael Franti & Spearhead Idaho Botanical Gardens Boise, Idaho, United States
Aug 23, 2012 –
Aug 26, 2012
Wanderlust Festival 2012
Thievery Corporation / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Krishna Das / MC Yogi / Dj Drez / Garth Stevenson / Steve Gold / Rara Avis / Todd Boston / Youssoupha Sidibe / Craig Kohland / Sita Devi
Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
Aug 22, 2012
Michael Franti & Spearhead
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Hayden Homes Amphitheater Bend, Oregon, United States
Aug 21, 2012
Michael Franti & Spearhead Britt Festival Pavilion Jacksonville, Oregon, United States
Aug 17, 2012
Michael Franti & Spearhead Del Mar Fairgrounds Grandstand Del Mar, California, United States
Aug 12, 2012
Michael Franti & Spearhead Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Aug 11, 2012
Michael Franti & Spearhead Three Springs Durango, Colorado, United States
Aug 10, 2012 –
Aug 12, 2012
Michael Franti & Spearhead / Alison Krauss and Union Station / Slim Cessna's Auto Club / DeVotchKa

New West Fest

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Old Town Square Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
Aug 05, 2012
Michael Franti & Spearhead / Saritah Knitting Factory Concert House Reno, Nevada, United States
Aug 03, 2012
Michael Franti & Spearhead / Naia Kete The Mountain Winery Saratoga, California, United States

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Southern Ground Music & Food Festival 2012 on Oct 20, 2012 [832-small]

Southern Ground Music & Food Festival 2012
Oct 20 - 21, 2012
 Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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Southern Ground Music & Food Festival 2012 on Oct 20, 2012 [833-small]

Southern Ground Music & Food Festival 2012
Oct 20 - 21, 2012
 Charleston, South Carolina, United States
  Uploaded by Kathryn Piner

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Michael Franti & Spearhead had?

Michael Franti & Spearhead has had 1,690 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 05, 2024 at Fort Lauderdale Beach in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States. The bands performing are: Jason Aldean / Lainey Wilson / HARDY / Old Dominion / Bailey Zimmerman / Ashley McBryde / Turnpike Troubadours / Koe Wetzel / Bret Michaels / Teddy Swims / BoyzIIMen / TLC / Russell Dickerson / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Warren Zeiders / Parmalee / Priscilla Block / Long Beach Dub Allstars / Charles Wesley Godwin / Jackson Dean / Red Clay Strays / Chase Matthew / Cooper Alan / Brian Kelley / Wheeland Brothers / Tigirlily Gold / Kassi Ashton / Shwayze / The Black Opry / Jon Langston.

When was the last Michael Franti & Spearhead concert?

The last Michael Franti & Spearhead concert was on November 04, 2023 at Norwegian Cruise Line - Norwegian Pearl in Miami, Florida, United States. The bands that performed were: Michael Franti & Spearhead / John Butler / SOJA / Tank and the Bangas / Hirie / The New Respects / Bombargo / Navio / Shut Up & Dance / Cappy Franti / DJ Shoshi / Southern Avenue / Fortunate Youth.

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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