Michael Franti live in concert.
ON TOUR

Michael Franti

66
critic concert reviews
global

How Good Are They LIVE?

Live Rating  

72
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Critic Consensus

Based on 66 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that Michael Franti is rated as a decent live performer, but their shows lack distinction. Michael Franti concert reviews describe live shows and performances as memorable, eclectic, genuine, playful, powerful, infectious, and breathtaking.

ON TOUR

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Latest release

I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like) (2013)

artist info

GENRE
global
ORIGIN
Oakland, United States (4/21/1966)
BIO
Michael Franti (born April 21, 1966, in Oakland, California) is an African, Irish, and German American poet, musician, and composer. Franti is the creator and driving force behind Michael Franti & Spearhead, a band that blends hip hop with a variety of other styles including funk, reggae, folk, and rock.
HAS PERFORMED with
Spearhead

CRITIC concert REVIEWS

Grateful Web (USA)

June 5, 2023
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Michael Franti & Spearhead rocked the Rocky Mountains on the current and diverse Big Big Love Tour 2023. The band played at Red Rocks on June 2nd, the Boulder Theater on June 3rd, and the Fox Theatre also in Boulder on June 4th.

Grateful Web (USA)

September 12, 2022
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Michael Franti has a peaceful power to his message through music and his actions as a humanitarian and all-around caring human are ambitious, motivating and full of love. Franti is at the forefront of many musical and humane endeavours. He is the creator, spiritual leader, and lead vocalist of the band Spearhead.

Utah Concert Review (USA)

July 21, 2022
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Michael Franti Live In Concert In The USA

Grateful Web (USA)

September 15, 2021
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As part of their Good Day For A Good Day World Tour, Michael Franti & Spearhead made their way to the McMenamins Edgefield in Troutdale, Oregon summer concert series on September 11, and their ability to thrill and energize the fans was on point.

Local Spins (USA)

August 24, 2019
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The rock-reggae musician and peace activist infused his trademark optimism and compassion into an extra-long set Friday at the outdoor amphitheater. Review, photos.

Utah Concert Review (USA)

July 3, 2019
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Michael Franti & Ziggy Marley June 30, 2019, Deer Valley Concert Series

Grateful Web (USA)

June 7, 2019
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Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, USA

Past critic reviews published in

Exclaim (Canada), No Depression (USA), Relix (USA), Rock On Philly (USA), Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (USA) and more

IMAGE CREDIT

Stuart Sevastos [CC BY-2.0] via Wikimedia Commons