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Michael Franti & Spearhead

Hip-hop band from San Francisco, CA · formed 1994

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Shows on record
59
Rooms played
50
Cities
48
Releases
27
Last show
Jul 18, 2025Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort

About

Michael Franti & Spearhead is a band from San Francisco, CA, formed in 1994, tagged classic pop and rock, funk, hip hop rnb and dance hall by its sources. Shows on record run from 2012 to 2025, across 50 rooms in 48 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

59 on record · Songkick
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Shows per year

  1. 20124 shows
  2. 201312 shows
  3. 201410 shows
  4. 20151 show
  5. 20181 show
  6. 20201 show
  7. 202310 shows
  8. 202414 shows
  9. 20256 shows
Show history
DateVenue
Jul 18, 2025Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort · Atlantic CityHeadlinerwith Niko Moon
Jul 17, 2025Plaza Stage at Nationals Park · WashingtonHeadlinerwith Niko Moon
Jul 15, 2025The Dome · Virginia BeachHeadlinerwith Niko Moon
May 30, 2025Red Rocks Amphitheatre · MorrisonHeadlinerwith Niko Moon
May 29, 2025Gerald Ford Amphitheatre · VailHeadlinerwith Niko Moon
May 28, 2025Boulder Theater · BoulderHeadlinerwith Niko Moon, Michael Franti, Spearhead
Aug 24, 2024Fox Theater · OaklandHeadlinerwith Citizen Cope, Bombargo
Aug 23, 2024The Backyard · SacramentoHeadlinerwith Bombargo, Citizen Cope
Aug 22, 2024Grand Sierra Resort & Casino · RenoHeadlinerwith Citizen Cope, Bombargo
Aug 18, 2024Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery · WoodinvilleHeadlinerwith Citizen Cope, Bombargo
Aug 17, 2024Northern Quest Casino · Airway HeightsHeadlinerwith Citizen Cope, Bombargo
Aug 14, 2024Hayden Homes Amphitheater · BendHeadlinerwith Citizen Cope, Bombargo
Aug 9, 2024Ironstone Amphitheatre · MurphysHeadlinerwith Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Citizen Cope
Aug 1, 2024Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater · NampaHeadlinerwith Citizen Cope, Bombargo
Jul 31, 2024Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater, Deer Valley Resort · Deer ValleyHeadlinerwith Citizen Cope, Bombargo
Jul 27, 2024Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill Park · FlagstaffHeadlinerwith Citizen Cope
Jul 26, 2024Greek Theatre · Los Angeles (LA)Headlinerwith Citizen Cope, Bombargo
Jul 25, 2024The Sound · Del MarHeadlinerwith Citizen Cope, Bombargo
Jun 30, 2024Roanoke Island Festival Park · ManteoHeadlinerwith Niko Moon, Bombargo
Jun 29, 2024Salvage Station · AshevilleHeadlinerwith Niko Moon, Bombargo
Jul 25, 2023Civic Theatre · New OrleansHeadlinerwith Fortunate Youth
Jul 23, 2023Saint Augustine Amphitheatre · Saint AugustineHeadlinerwith Fortunate Youth
Jul 22, 2023Pompano Beach Amphitheater · Pompano BeachHeadlinerwith Fortunate Youth
Jul 20, 2023Apopka Amphitheater · ApopkaHeadlinerwith Fortunate Youth
Jul 19, 2023Tabernacle · AtlantaHeadlinerwith Fortunate Youth
Jul 8, 2023Salvage Station · AshevilleHeadlinerwith Fortunate Youth
Jul 7, 2023The Coves Amphitheater · Union HallHeadlinerwith Fortunate Youth
Jun 20, 2023Mountain View Amphitheater · PittsburghHeadlinerwith Phillip Phillips
Jun 16, 2023Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre · DetroitHeadlinerwith Phillip Phillips
May 28, 2023Las Colonias Park Amphitheater · Grand JunctionHeadlinerwith Fortunate Youth
Oct 24, 2020Gold Country Fairgrounds & Event Center · AuburnSupportwith Rozzi, Jon Pardi, Brett Young, +7
Oct 13, 2018The Fillmore Philadelphia · PhiladelphiaHeadlinerwith Thievery Corporation, Victoria Canal
Sep 19, 2015Thunder Vibes · LincolnHeadlinerwith SOJA, Ethan Tucker
Nov 22, 2014Belly Up Tavern · Solana BeachHeadlinerwith Ethan Tucker, Michael Franti
Nov 21, 2014The Coach House · San Juan CapistranoSupportwith Ethan Tucker, Michael Franti
Nov 19, 2014Canyon Club · Agoura HillsSupportwith Ethan Tucker, Michael Franti
Nov 17, 2014John Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University · ArcataHeadlinerwith Ethan Tucker, Michael Franti
Nov 13, 2014McDonald Theatre · EugeneSupportwith Ethan Tucker, Michael Franti
Nov 11, 2014Historic Ashland Armory · AshlandHeadlinerwith Ethan Tucker, Michael Franti
Nov 9, 2014Mystic Theatre · PetalumaSupportwith Ethan Tucker, Michael Franti
Nov 6, 2014Rio Theatre · Santa CruzHeadlinerwith Ethan Tucker, Michael Franti
Aug 9, 2014Gallagher Park · EdmontonSupportwith Daniel Lanois, John Mann, Foy Vance, +21
Aug 7, 2014Gallagher Park · EdmontonSupportwith Adult., The Dubliners, The Youth, +58
Oct 11, 2013Fox Theater · OaklandSupportwith Ethan Tucker, Michael Franti, Spearhead
Oct 10, 2013Sac State Unique · SacramentoSupportwith Ethan Tucker
Oct 9, 2013Cascade Theater · ReddingHeadlinerwith Ethan Tucker
Oct 8, 2013McDonald Theatre · EugeneHeadlinerwith Ethan Tucker
Oct 6, 2013Revolution Concert House & Event Center · Garden CityHeadlinerwith Ethan Tucker
Oct 5, 2013Moore Theatre · SeattleHeadlinerwith Ethan Tucker
Sep 2, 2013Broad Ripple Park · IndianapolisHeadlinerwith G. Love & Special Sauce, DJ Logic, Action Jackson, +16
Aug 31, 2013Broad Ripple Park · IndianapolisSupportwith Big Head Todd & The Monsters, Mayer Hawthorne and The County, JJ Grey & Mofro, +37
Aug 15, 2013Knitting Factory - Reno · RenoHeadlinerwith Ethan Tucker
Aug 11, 2013Hayden Homes Amphitheater · BendHeadlinerwith Michael Franti, Spearhead, Amanda Shaw, +1
Aug 10, 2013McMenamins Edgefield Amphitheater · TroutdaleHeadlinerwith Amanda Shaw, Ethan Tucker
Aug 7, 2013Gallagher Park · EdmontonSupportwith 100 Mile House, Albert Lee, Alejandra Ribera, +54
Aug 31, 2012The Wilma · MissoulaHeadlinerwith Ethan Tucker
Aug 30, 2012The Wilma · MissoulaHeadlinerwith Ethan Tucker
Aug 29, 2012Knitting Factory - Spokane · SpokaneHeadlinerwith Ethan Tucker
Aug 28, 2012Revolution Concert House & Event Center · Garden CityHeadlinerwith Ziggy Marley, Ethan Tucker

Where they play

50 rooms in 48 cities

Rooms played most

Cities played

  • Edmonton3 shows
  • Asheville2 shows
  • Bend2 shows
  • Eugene2 shows
  • Garden City2 shows

and 43 other cities

Releases

27 releases, 1994–2025

  • Welcome to the Family

    2025 · Album

  • Big Big Love

    2023 · Album

  • Follow Your Heart

    2022 · Album

  • Work Hard & Be Nice

    2020 · Album

  • Stay Human Vol. II (The Remixes)

    2019 · Ep

  • Stay Human, Vol. II

    2019 · Album

  • Soulrocker

    2016 · Album

  • Once a Day Rise Up EP

    2015 · Ep

  • All People

    2013 · Album

  • I'm Alive

    2013

  • Life Is Better With You

    2013

  • iTunes Live from SoHo

    2011 · Ep

  • The Sound of Sunshine

    2010 · Album

  • Power to the Peaceful Festival - 2005

    2009 · Album

  • All Rebel Rockers

    2008 · Album

  • I Know I'm Not Alone

    2006 · Ep

  • Yell Fire!

    2006 · Album

  • Live in Alaska

    2005 · Album

  • Everyone Deserves Music

    2003 · Album

  • Rock the Nation

    2001 · Single

  • Soulshine

    2001 · Ep

  • Stay Human

    2001 · Album

  • Chocolate Supa Highway

    1997 · Album

  • Hole in the Bucket

    1994 · Ep

  • Home

    1994 · Album

  • Of Course You Can

    1994 · Single

  • People in tha Middle

    1994 · Single

Lineup

  • J Bowman
  • Victor Castro
  • DJ Choco
  • Bob Crawford
  • Michael Franti · eponymous
  • James Gray
  • Manas Itiene
  • Jennifer Kloetzel
  • Ramon Lazo
  • Raleigh Neal
  • Gordon Ramos
  • Jolene Rust
  • Dave Shul
  • Trinna Simmons
  • Cecily Ward
  • Carl Young
  • Ras I Zulu

Airplay

  • KEXP airplay: 47+ plays, 2022-09-09–2026-01-28 — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Variety Mix' (Brian Foss) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Wo' Pop' (Darek Mazzone) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'The Midday Show' (Cheryl Waters) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'The Morning Show' (John Richards) — KEXP

Photos, art and posters

Michael Franti & Spearhead — Photo
Photo — Wikidata
Michael Franti & Spearhead — Photo
Photo — TheAudioDB
Michael Franti & Spearhead — Photo
Photo — TheAudioDB
Michael Franti & Spearhead — Photo
Photo — TheAudioDB
Michael Franti & Spearhead — Photo
Photo — TheAudioDB
Michael Franti & Spearhead — Logo
Logo — TheAudioDB
Michael Franti & Spearhead — Boulder Theater, 2025-05-28
Poster · Boulder Theater, 2025-05-28 — Songkick
Michael Franti & Spearhead — Mystic Theatre, 2014-11-09
Poster · Mystic Theatre, 2014-11-09 — Songkick

Sources & corrections

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Michael Franti and Spearhead on Last.fmArtist facts
Michael Franti And Spearhead on DiscogsArtist facts
WikidataArtist facts, Photos
MusicBrainzArtist facts
Michael Franti & Spearhead on Last.fmArtist facts
Michael Franti & Spearhead on GeniusArtist facts
Michael Franti & Spearhead on TheAudioDBArtist facts
KEXPAirplay
SongkickShow history, Show posters
TheAudioDBPhotos, Logo
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

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.