MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD–led by the socially and environmentally conscious singer, songwriter and guitarist–released a joyous, positive and uplifting video for “Summertime Is In Our Hands” over the Memorial Day Weekend. Filmed in Bali and directed by Franti, the video brings to life a vibrant story about enjoying every moment with a heartening plot twist towards the end. Check out the video here:
The song–off his most recent and ninth studio album, SOULROCKER(Fantasy Records)–carries very meaningful inspiration for Franti as it was written when his son was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease. As a result of the diagnosis, they grew closer, valuing their time. The feeling is “summer is whenever, the memories last,” says Franti. “Live your life to the fullest, even in the darkest hour.” A mini-documentary about the “Summertime Is In Our Hands” video and the “Do It For The Love“ organization–the wish-granting non-profit co-founded by Franti and his wife Sara that brings people living with life-threatening illnesses, children with severe challenges, and wounded veterans to live concerts–has also been released. Watch the moving mini-documentary here.
Recently, Michael Franti & Spearhead returned to deliver an emotionally charged and uplifting set at BottleRock Napa 2017. You can catch them out on tour. Check the dates below:
| DATE | CITY | VENUE | |
| Sun | 6/4 | San Diego, CA | Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon |
| **Sun | 6/4 | Solana Beach, CA | Belly Up Tavern |
| **Mon | 6/5 | Solana Beach, CA | Belly Up Tavern |
| ~Fri | 6/9 | Huntington, NY | The Paramount |
| *Sat | 6/10 | New York, NY | PlayStation Theater |
| Sun | 6/11 | Russell Township, OH | LaureLive 2017 |
| *Tue | 6/13 | Munhall, PA | Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead |
| ^^Thu | 6/15 | Asbury Park, NJ | Stone Pony Summer Stage |
| *Fri | 6/16 | Lowell, MA | Boarding House Park |
| *Sat | 6/17 | Philadelphia, PA | Electric Factory |
| Sun | 6/18 | Hunter, NY | Mountain Jam 2017 |
| ***Tue | 6/20 | Portland, ME | Thompson’s Point |
| ^Wed | 6/21 | Burlington, VT | Higher Ground |
| ^Thu | 6/22 | Lebanon, NH | Lebanon Opera House |
| ^Fri | 6/23 | Hyannis, MA | Cape Cod Melody Tent |
| ^Sat | 6/24 | Ithaca, NY | State Theatre |
| ^Sun | 6/25 | Silver Spring, MD | The Fillmore |
| ^Tue | 6/27 | New Haven, CT | College Street Music Hall |
| Thu | 6/29 | Saskatoon, SK | Saskatchewan Jazz Festival |
| Sat | 7/1 | Richmond, VA | Jam Sandwich Festival |
| Mon | 7/3 | N. Myrtle Beach, SC | House of Blues |
| Thu | 7/6 | Fish Creek, WI | Door Community Auditorium |
| Fri | 7/7 | Bayfield, WI | Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua |
| Sat | 7/8 | Harbor Springs, MI | Blissfest |
| Mon | 7/10 | Columbia, MO | Rose Music Hall |
| Tue | 7/11 | Kansas City, MO | CrossroadsKC |
| >>Thu | 7/13 | Morrison, CO | Red Rocks Amphitheatre |
| Thu | 7/13 | Morrison, CO | Red Rocks Amphitheatre |
| (LOVE OUT LOUD Yoga w/ Gina Caputo) | |||
| Fri | 7/14 | Alta, WY | Targhee Fest 2017 |
| Sat | 7/15 | Seattle, WA | The Gorge Amphitheater (supporting Train) |
| Sun | 7/16 | Grass Valley, CA | California WorldFest |
| Sat | 7/22 | Oakville, CA | Robert Mondavi Winery w/ Ethan Tucker |
| Fri | 7/28 | Floyd, VA | FloydFest 17 |
| Sat | 7/29 | Selbyville, DE | The Freeman Stage at Bayside |
| Sun | 7/30 | Wilmington, NC | Greenfield Lake Amphitheater |
| Tue | 8/1 | Raleigh, NC | The Ritz |
| Wed | 8/2 | Charlotte, NC | Neighborhood Theatre |
| Thu | 8/3 | Asheville, NC | Salvage Station |
| Tue | 8/8 | Atlanta, GA | Variety Playhouse |
| ^Fri | 8/11 | Chicago, IL | Concord Music Hall |
| Sun | 8/13 | Royal Oak, MI | Royal Oak Music Theatre |
| Tue | 8/15 | Peoria, IL | Riverfront Feastival Park |
| Wed | 8/16 | Grand Rapids, MI | Meijer Gardens |
| ^Fri | 8/18 | Minneapolis, MN | Cabooze Outdoor Plaza |
| ^Sat | 8/19 | Papillion, NE | Sumtur Amphitheater |
| ^Sun | 8/20 | Des Moines, IA | Simon Estes Amphitheater |
| ^Mon | 8/21 | Tulsa, OK | Cain’s Ballroom |
| ^Wed | 8/23 | Dallas, TX | Majestic Theater |
| ^Thu | 8/24 | Houston, TX | White Oak Music Hall Downstairs |
| ^Fri | 8/25 | Austin, TX | Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater |
| Sun | 8/27 | Livermore, CA | Taylor Family Foundation |
| Wed | 9/6 | Jacksonville, OR | Britt Pavilion |
| Thu | 9/7 | Eugene, OR | Cuthbert Amphitheater |
| Fri | 9/8 | Bend, OR | Les Schwab Amphitheater |
| Sat | 9/9 | Troutdale, OR | McMenamins Edgefield Amphitheater |
| Mon | 9/11 | Missoula, MT | Big Sky Brewery Company |
| Tue | 9/12 | Spokane, WA | Knitting Factory Concert House |
| Thu | 9/14 | Boise, ID | Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Garden |
| Fri | 9/15 | Lake Tahoe, NV | MontBleu Resort & Casino |
| Sat | 9/16 | Templeton, CA | Beaverstock Music Festival |
| Tue | 9/19 | Saratoga, CA | The Mountain Winery |
| Fri | 9/29 | Flagstaff, AZ | Pepsi Amphitheater |
| Sat | 9/30 | Taos, NM | Kit Carson Park |
| Sun | 10/1 | Oro Valley, AZ | Oro Valley Music Festival |
| Sat | 10/7 | Tempe, AZ | Tour De Fat |
Michael Franti & Spearhead are currently on tour in support of their ninth album, SOULROCKER. Head over to iTunes or Amazon to order.
Information & Links:
- Website: https://www.michaelfranti.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaelfranti
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/michaelfranti
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelfranti/
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