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Michael Franti

Reggae & ska band from Oakland, CA · formed 1966

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Shows on record
44
Rooms played
43
Cities
42
Releases
13
Last show
May 28, 2025Boulder Theater

About

Michael Franti is a band from Oakland, CA, formed in 1966, tagged alternative hip-hop, dancehall, folk by its sources. Shows on record run from 2000 to 2025, across 43 rooms in 42 cities.

The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.

Shows

44 on record · Songkick
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Shows per year

  1. 20001 show
  2. 20091 show
  3. 20132 shows
  4. 201415 shows
  5. 20159 shows
  6. 201611 shows
  7. 20172 shows
  8. 20182 shows
  9. 20251 show
Show history
DateVenue
May 28, 2025Boulder Theater · BoulderSupportwith Michael Franti & Spearhead, Niko Moon, Spearhead
Aug 12, 2018Victoria Park · ReginaSupportwith Las Cafeteras, Bruce Cockburn, Dakha Brakha
Aug 10, 2018Victoria Park · ReginaSupportwith The Deep Dark Woods, Hannah Epperson, Ndidi Onukwulu, +15
Mar 4, 2017The Blue Loon · FairbanksHeadlinerwith Michael Franti Trio
Mar 2, 2017Bear Tooth Theatrepub · AnchorageHeadlinerwith Michael Franti Trio
Oct 30, 2016La Maroquinerie · ParisHeadlinerwith Ethan Tucker
Oct 29, 2016Rote Fabrik · ZürichHeadlinerwith Ethan Tucker
Oct 28, 2016Zona Roveri Music Factory · BolognaHeadlinerwith Ethan Tucker
Oct 26, 2016Strom · MunichHeadlinerwith Ethan Tucker
Oct 25, 2016Gebäude 9 · CologneHeadlinerwith Ethan Tucker
Oct 24, 2016Melkweg Max · AmsterdamHeadlinerwith Ethan Tucker
Oct 23, 2016Den Atelier · LuxembourgHeadlinerwith Ethan Tucker
Oct 21, 2016Heaven · LondonHeadlinerwith Ethan Tucker
Oct 18, 2016SWX · BristolHeadlinerwith Ethan Tucker
Oct 17, 2016Academy 2 · ManchesterHeadlinerwith Ethan Tucker
Oct 15, 2016Opium · DublinHeadlinerwith Ethan Tucker
Apr 18, 2015Red Hill Auditorium · PerthHeadlinerwith Blue King Brown, Donavon Frankenreiter, Tijuana Cartel
Feb 20, 2015Freebird Live · Jacksonville BeachSupportwith Ethan Tucker, Chuck Nash, Mickeel
Feb 20, 2015Freebird Cafe · JacksonvilleHeadlinerwith Ethan Tucker
Feb 18, 2015The Orange Peel · AshevilleSupportwith Ethan Tucker
Feb 14, 2015The Met · PawtucketSupportwith Ethan Tucker
Feb 13, 2015Pearl Street Nightclub · NorthamptonSupportwith Ethan Tucker
Feb 12, 2015The Music Hall-NH · PortsmouthSupportwith Ethan Tucker
Feb 10, 2015Kitty Carlisle Hart Theatre, The Egg · AlbanyHeadlinerwith Ethan Tucker
Feb 9, 2015Tarrytown Music Hall · TarrytownSupportwith Ethan Tucker
Nov 22, 2014Belly Up Tavern · Solana BeachSupportwith Michael Franti & Spearhead, Ethan Tucker
Nov 21, 2014The Coach House · San Juan CapistranoSupportwith Ethan Tucker, Michael Franti & Spearhead
Nov 19, 2014Canyon Club · Agoura HillsSupportwith Ethan Tucker, Michael Franti & Spearhead
Nov 18, 2014El Rey Theater · ChicoSupportwith Ethan Tucker
Nov 17, 2014John Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University · ArcataSupportwith Michael Franti & Spearhead, Ethan Tucker
Nov 15, 2014The Imperial · VancouverSupportwith The Tranzmitors
Nov 15, 2014Sugar Nightclub · VictoriaSupportwith Ethan Tucker, Guest
Nov 14, 2014Imperial Vancouver · VancouverSupportwith Ethan Tucker, Guest
Nov 13, 2014McDonald Theatre · EugeneSupportwith Ethan Tucker, Michael Franti & Spearhead
Nov 12, 2014Crystal Bay Casino · Crystal BaySupportwith Ethan Tucker
Nov 11, 2014Historic Ashland Armory · AshlandSupportwith Michael Franti & Spearhead, Ethan Tucker
Nov 9, 2014Mystic Theatre · PetalumaSupportwith Ethan Tucker, Michael Franti & Spearhead
Nov 8, 2014Fremont Theater · San Luis ObispoHeadlinerwith Ethan Tucker
Nov 7, 2014Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Auditorium · Grass ValleyHeadlinerwith Ethan Tucker
Nov 6, 2014Rio Theatre · Santa CruzSupportwith Michael Franti & Spearhead, Ethan Tucker
Oct 11, 2013Fox Theater · OaklandSupportwith Ethan Tucker, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Spearhead
Aug 11, 2013Hayden Homes Amphitheater · BendSupportwith Michael Franti & Spearhead, Spearhead, Amanda Shaw, +1
Oct 10, 2009The Wiltern · Los Angeles (LA)Supportwith Michael Franti & Spearhead, Rey Fresco
Jun 4, 2000Dolores Park · San FranciscoSupportwith Fugazi, Sleater-Kinney, Bonfire Madigan, +1

Where they play

43 rooms in 42 cities

Rooms played most

Cities played

  • Regina2 shows
  • Vancouver2 shows
  • Agoura Hills1 show
  • Albany1 show
  • Amsterdam1 show

and 37 other cities

Releases

13 releases, 2002–2020

  • Da Domani

    2020 · Single

  • I Believe

    2014

  • I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)

    2013

  • There's Enough For All Of Us Remixes EP

    2012

  • Michael Franti Live at the Baobab

    2007 · Album

  • What's This?

    2006 · Single

  • I Know I'm Not Alone

    2006

  • Love Kamikaze: The Lost Sex Singles & Collectors' Remixes

    2005 · Album

  • I Wish That I Could Be You

    2005

  • Love Kamikaze

    2005

  • Elephants / Freedom

    2004

  • Steady Pull

    2003

  • Songs From the Front Porch

    2002 · Album

Lineup

  • The Fire This Time
  • Michael Franti & Spearhead · eponymous
  • The Beatnigs
  • The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy
  • Dave Shul · guitar

Airplay

  • KEXP airplay: 3+ plays, 2024-07-24–2025-04-20 — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Variety Mix' (Kevin Cole) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'The Afternoon Show' (Vitamin D) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Drive Time' (Kevin Cole) — KEXP

Photos, art and posters

Michael Franti — Boulder Theater, 2025-05-28
Poster · Boulder Theater, 2025-05-28 — Songkick
Michael Franti — Victoria Park, 2018-08-12
Poster · Victoria Park, 2018-08-12 — Songkick
Michael Franti — Red Hill Auditorium, 2015-04-18
Poster · Red Hill Auditorium, 2015-04-18 — Songkick
Michael Franti — Freebird Live, 2015-02-20
Poster · Freebird Live, 2015-02-20 — Songkick
Michael Franti — Dolores Park, 2000-06-04
Poster · Dolores Park, 2000-06-04 — Songkick

Sources & corrections

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What each source supplied
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MusicBrainzArtist facts
WikipediaArtist facts
Michael Franti on Last.fmArtist facts
Michael Franti on DiscogsArtist facts
Michael Franti on GeniusArtist facts
KEXPAirplay
SongkickShow history, Show posters
DiscogsCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
GeniusCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
Last.fmCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
WikidataCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it

This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.