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Michael Franti & Spearhead Tickets

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Rating: 4.7 out of 5 based on 1489 reviews

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Michael Franti is a globally recognized musician, activist, and award-winning filmmaker celebrated for his high-energy live shows, inspiring music, worldwide philanthropic efforts, and unshakable optimism. Over his multi-decade career, Franti has earned three Billboard No. 1 hits with the uplifting anthems "Sound of Sunshine," "Say Hey (I Love You)," and "I Got You," along with six Top 30 Hot AC singles, 10 Top 25 AAA singles, and three Billboard Top 5 Rock Albums. His 13th studio album, Big Big Love, released in November 2023, debuted in the Top 5 on the iTunes Pop Chart behind Taylor Swift. Praised by American Songwriter as "an energizing batch of songs that spotlight the common threads that connect us," the album features 17 tracks co-written by Franti, showcasing his signature tenacity, inclusiveness, and optimism. 

In 2025, Franti will embark on the Welcome To The Family Tour, a large summer tour across the US that celebrates connection, unity, and community. Additionally, Michael is set to release his brand-new album this year, Welcome To The Family, continuing his legacy of creating music that uplifts and inspires. It is slated to be released on March 28th, and will be his 14th studio album, featuring 13 incredible new songs! 

At the end of 2024, Michael & Spearhead concluded their worldwide Togetherness Tour, performing in over 90 markets, including iconic venues like Red Rocks, The Greek Theatre, and Pier 17, along with limited runs in the UK, Europe, and Australia. The tour featured a diverse lineup of special guests, including Stephen Marley, Trevor Hall, Niko Moon, Citizen Cope, Trombone Shorty, and more.

When not on tour, the Bay Area native resides in Bali, where he owns Soulshine Bali, a 32-room 5-star boutique hotel in Ubud. Focused on joy through wellness and music, the hotel offers unique retreat opportunities, accommodations, and special events. This spring, Soulshine Bali will expand with the addition of The Sanctuary, five new luxury rooms designed to elevate the guest experience.

Franti also fosters community offstage through his wish-granting nonprofit, Do It For The Love, which brings individuals with life-threatening illnesses, veterans, and children with severe challenges to concerts around the world. To date, the organization has fulfilled over 3,500 wishes and touched the lives of more than 15,000 people, continuing to inspire hope and connection worldwide.

Setlists

    1. 1.Welcome to the Family
    2. 2.I'm Alive
    3. 3.Life Is Better With You
    4. 4.Good Life
    5. 5.The Sound of Sunshine (with Niko Moon)
    6. 6.Summertime Is In Our Hands
    7. 7.Everyday's Saturday
    8. 8.Big Big Love (with Cappy Franti)
    9. 9.Drop Me In The Water
    10. 10.Sunny Lemonade (with Nathan Thoen of Bombargo)
    11. 11.Good Day for a Good Day
    12. 12.Heaven With You
    13. 13.Brighter Day
    14. 14.11:59
    15. 15.Hella Good
    16. 16.Life Is Better With You
    17. 17.Break up with everything
    18. 18.Be who you are
    19. 19.Rise up
    20. 20.I Hope I Come Back as a Song
    21. 21.Hands Up
    22. 22.Say Hey (I Love You)
    23. 23.Shine
    1. 1.Meet Me When The Sun Goes Down
    2. 2.I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)
    3. 3.Good Life
    4. 4.Better
    5. 5.Stay Human (All the Freaky People)
    6. 6.Everyone Deserves Music (Faster, only half of the song)
    7. 7.Oh My God
    8. 8.Yell Fire
    9. 9.The Sound of Sunshine
    10. 10.Show Me Your Peace Sign
    11. 11.Big Big Love
    12. 12.Vibe Check (My Kinda Party)
    13. 13.Sunny Lemonade
    14. 14.Good Day For A Good Day
    15. 15.Heaven With You
    16. 16.Brighter Day
    17. 17.Lost But Not Alone
    18. 18.Life Is Better With You
    19. 19.I Hope I Come Back as a Song
    20. 20.Happy Is The New Sexy
    21. 21.Hands Up To The Sky
    22. 22.Maybe new song, not sure, lyrics were like “shine light on you baby”
    23. 23.Say Hey (I Love You)
    24. 24.Imagine (John Lennon cover)
    25. 25.Say Hey / The Sound of Sunshine / Three Little Birds / You Can't Always Get What You Want / Hip Hop Hurray / Don't Stop Believin' / Country Roads / Hello Bonjour / Casey Jones / Lean On Me / Say Hey / Billie Jean (Acoustic medley)
    1. 1.Meet Me When The Sun Goes Down
    2. 2.I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)
    3. 3.Summertime Is In Our Hands
    4. 4.Good Life
    5. 5.Better
    6. 6.The Sound of Sunshine
    7. 7.Work Hard and Be Nice
    8. 8.Lay It All Down
    9. 9.Big Big Love
    10. 10.Vibe Check (My Kinda Party)
    11. 11.Sunny Lemonade
    12. 12.Good Day for a Good Day
    13. 13.I Got You
    14. 14.Life Is Better With You
    15. 15.Brighter Day
    16. 16.Lost But Not Alone
    17. 17.I Hope I Come Back as a Song (Acoustic)
    18. 18.Happy Is The New Sexy
    19. 19.Hands Up To The Sky
    20. 20.Say Hey (I Love You)
    1. 1.Meet Me When The Sun Goes Down
    2. 2.I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)
    3. 3.Summertime Is In Our Hands
    4. 4.Good Life
    5. 5.Better
    6. 6.The Sound of Sunshine
    7. 7.Work Hard and Be Nice
    8. 8.Lay It All Down
    9. 9.Big Big Love
    10. 10.Vibe Check (My Kinda Party)
    11. 11.Sunny Lemonade
    12. 12.Good Day for a Good Day
    13. 13.Lost But Not Alone
    14. 14.Life Is Better With You
    15. 15.I Hope I Come Back as a Song
    1. -Ain't No Mountain High Enough (Pre-Show House Music)
    2. -The Meaning of: Togetherness (Show Opening - Michael's spoken word of what Togetherness means.)
    3. 1.Meet Me When The Sun Goes Down
    4. 2.I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)
    5. 3.Good Life
    6. 4.Better
    7. 5.The Sound of Sunshine
    8. 6.Work Hard and Be Nice
    9. 7.Lay It All Down (Was not on the official Setlist; added on the fly.)
    10. 8.Vibe Check (My Kinda Party)
    11. 9.Sunny Lemonade
    12. 10.I Got You
    13. 11.Good Day For A Good Day
    14. 12.Life Is Better With You (That's Just The Way It Is snippet toward the end.)
    15. 13.Lost But Not Alone
    16. 14.I Hope I Come Back as a Song (Acoustic)
    17. 15.Brighter Day / I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For / Brighter Day (U2 cover)
    18. 16.Happy Is The New Sexy
    19. 17.Hands Up To The Sky
    20. 18.Say Hey (I Love You)
    21. 19.Happy Birthday to Aiden
    22. -Imagine / Three Little Birds (House Music Sing-a-long)
  1. Encore

    1. 20.Acoustic Medley: Say Hey / The Sound of Sunshine / Three Little Birds / You Can't Always Get What You Want / Hip Hop Hurray / Don't Stop Believin' / Country Roads / Hello Bonjour / Casey Jones / Lean On Me / Say Hey

Reviews

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 based on 1489 reviews
  • It was amazing

    by Stella on 10/13/24Rating: 5 out of 5

    I had an amazing time, I went with my mom who has been to numerous of there concerts, we went at 7 and left at 11-12 but it was so worth it!!

  • Epic

    by Marty Maaske on 8/29/24Fox Theater - Oakland - OaklandRating: 5 out of 5

    Lineup was great, beautiful venue, comfy seats, everything was great!

  • Michael Never Disappoints!

    by MsGreene on 8/29/24Fox Theater - Oakland - OaklandRating: 5 out of 5

    Fabulous concert. So full of heart The songs are still running through my head and making me happy! PS — the new guitarist is amazing!

  • Sound quality at show?!

    by Franti fam ❤️ on 8/29/24Fox Theater - Oakland - OaklandRating: 3 out of 5

    I am a huge fan…love everything they stand for, the energy and positivity they bring and the hood vibes and love they share! ❤️💕 I’ve seen them MANY TIMES and the sound quality was definitely way off for several songs. This happens at the Fox I’ve noticed, however at his time it was more than usual! I kept poking at the guys in the sound booth but hmmm…they didn’t seem to solve the issue. Mostly when Carl was wailin on bass…created a huge distortion and couldn’t hear the vocals or the violinist who came out for one song. Anyway…still love the band, and had a blast with my friends, but not their best as far as sound (the acoustic songs were beautiful) 🙏🙏👏👏

  • A great night of positivity.

    by Canyoncarver on 8/28/24Fox Theater - Oakland - OaklandRating: 5 out of 5

    My second time seeing this guy perform and he put on an amazing show. Got everyone involved in having a great time. The positivity he exudes is palpable, endearing and hard to ignore. Was great to see him play in front of his home town.

  • Good show!

    by Blame John on 8/28/24Fox Theater - Oakland - OaklandRating: 4 out of 5

    Michael has a wonderful stage presence and he speaks to many of us old hippies!

  • BIG BIG LOVE

    by cherrybelle on 8/27/24Fox Theater - Oakland - OaklandRating: 5 out of 5

    I’ve seen Franti to many times to count, this was my 4th concert just this year and I was on his cruise in November. This was by far the BEST Franti concert I have ever attended (with the exception of the cruise). If you’ve never been to a Franti concert you’re missing out on an amazing show an incredible artist and one of the greatest experiences you will ever have. I’m a soulrocker for life!!

  • No Matter How You Cut It!

    by Wuffman on 8/27/24Fox Theater - Oakland - OaklandRating: 5 out of 5

    Michael Franti is the real deal! As a muscian, a showman, a spiritual messenger or just a guy who goes all out to make sure you leave feeling like the show was worth every penny. He is an amazing dude! He walks his talk and sings a powerful message. This was the third time I've seen him and am still in awe!

  • A positive vibe evening

    by B-Dizzle on 8/27/24The Backyard - SacramentoRating: 4 out of 5

    I have seen Michael Franti a couple of times and have to say that it is always an uplifting experience. No crowd shenanigans are going to go down (i.e. mosh pit, fights, yelling, etc.), just people enjoying the music and grooving to the vibe. Friends of mine who went mentioned that the songs are all a bit alike, but that doesn't detract from the entertainment value. I would say that I like a bit more of a darker exploration of the human condition through my music choices--would never be described as having the sunniest of dispositions. With that said, I can still enjoy this positive energy for an evening...before getting back into the real world. I would love to be as zen as it appears Mr. Franti is...life goals I guess. The venue was fine. Essentially a repourposed parking lot (a bit like a mini Thunder Valley outdoor amphitheater) with good sight lines and (to my surprise) good sound throughout the venue. Food trucks were on site and the beer/cider/wine/alcohol selection was good...and a money maker. All in all, a nice evening all across the board-including the fact that it was only about 80 degrees when the show started...a shock for Sacramento in mid-August.

  • Amazing Band!!

    by Lala on 8/27/24The Backyard - SacramentoRating: 5 out of 5

    Michael Franti just gets better every time I see him and his band. The venue was good, never been before. The staff were very kind and accommodating. The bar lines were short, and the port-a-potties were clean. I was disappointed that we could not enter the restaurant after entering the concert but, lesson learned. Plenty of room to dance and chill. They allow chairs (in a restricted area) but a blanket for the shade would be great to bring if you go. The two food trucks had lines a mile long, but the tacos were worth the wait. Seeing Spearhead is like going to church, my special kind of church ;). Crowds in Sacramento are always friendly and love to dance. This concert was no different.