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by Marty Maaske on 8/29/24Fox Theater - Oakland - OaklandLineup was great, beautiful venue, comfy seats, everything was great!
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Michael Franti is a globally recognized musician, activist and award-winning filmmaker revered for his high-energy live shows, inspiring music, worldwide philanthropic efforts and the power of optimism. Throughout his multi-decade career, Franti has earned three Billboard No. 1's with triumphantly hopeful hits "Sound of Sunshine," "Say Hey (I Love You)" and "I Got You," as well as six Top 30 Hot AC singles, 10 Top 25 AAA Singles and three Billboard Top 5 Rock Albums. Spearhead's Follow Your Heart was released in June 2022 and debuted at No. 2 on the iTunes Pop Chart behind Harry Styles. Praised by American Songwriter as "an energizing batch of songs that spotlight the common threads that connect us," Franti & Spearhead's 13th studio album Big Big Love is available everywhere now, featuring 17 tracks cowritten by Franti, reflecting his tenacity, inclusiveness and optimism.
Franti & Spearhead will embark on the Togetherness Tour in 2024, bringing their dynamic and invigorating shows to Soulrockers across the U.S., including a return to the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. With 60+ dates through the summer, the Togetherness Tour will kick off at the Tortuga Music Festival on April 6 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
The Bay-Area native resides in Bali when he is not on tour and owns Soulshine Bali, a 32-room top-rated boutique hotel located in Ubud, Bali that focuses on joy through wellness and music, offering unique retreat opportunities and accommodations, along with special events and celebrations. Franti continues to foster community both on and off stage with a wish granting non-profit, Do It For The Love, which brings those with life threatening illnesses, veterans, and children with severe challenges to concerts worldwide, fulfilling over 3,500 wishes and touching the lives of over 15,000 people to date.
Lineup was great, beautiful venue, comfy seats, everything was great!
Fabulous concert. So full of heart The songs are still running through my head and making me happy! PS — the new guitarist is amazing!
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) ????????
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.
Michael has a wonderful stage presence and he speaks to many of us old hippies!
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!!
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!
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.
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.
Wow, what an awesome concert. This was my first time seeing Michael Franti and the spearheads. It was amazing to see all ages enjoying this concert from kids to seniors. Their music is so up beat, positive and have wonderful inspiring life messages. It was also great seeing his sons Cappi & Taj sing and his beautiful wife Sara also sang with him. Michael as a form high school classmate (DHS-1984) I wish you, your family, your band & your Bali yoga retreat family many more years of happiness, togetherness & success. Big Big Love from Woodland, Ca.