Michael Franti live in concert.
ON TOUR

Michael Franti

70
critic concert reviews
global

How Good Are They LIVE?

Live Rating  

71
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Last 12 Months Rating  
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Critic Consensus

Based on 70 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that Michael Franti is rated as a decent live performer, with shows that 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

Local Spins (USA)

September 9, 2024
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Michael Franti brings season-ending joy, ‘Sound of Sunshine’ to Meijer Gardens

Grateful Web (USA)

June 1, 2024
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Michael Franti and Spearhead, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 5/31/24

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.

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.

Grateful Web (USA)

June 7, 2019
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Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, USA

Past critic reviews published in

Seattle Music News (USA), Twin Cities Media (USA), Radio UTD (USA), Glide Magazine (USA), Glide Magazine (USA) and more

Image Credit

Stuart Sevastos [CC BY-2.0] via Wikimedia Commons