Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Vandoliers, Golden Dawn Arkestra, Mvtant, Florist, and more local shows worth your time

"...as locals Bondbreakr and Denton's the Wee-Beasties. – Derek Udensi Michael Franti & SpearheadSunday 14, Stubb's..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Music Column by Kahron Spearman

Hot August Nights: Hot/Cold

"...Michael Franti's pre-Spearhead outfit favored message over medium thanks to..."

Aug. 28, 2015 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Old Settler's Music Festival Wrap

Increased ticket sales, musical diversity, and buzz bands

"...the jam aesthetic. Last year, I watched yoga rocker Michael Franti in that role. This year – same slot,..."

April 14, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

'Arise' Screens Tonight at Alamo Slaughter

Award-winning film documents women working for social change

"...others; music by artists such as Elephant Revival and Michael Franti flows through the film's background. As we learn..."

Sept. 24, 2013 Screens Post by Jessi Cape

Old Settler's Music Festival

April 21, 2013. 33 photos.

"...Michael Franti..."

April 22, 2013 Photo Gallery

Festival Fest

Old Settler’s, Austin Reggae, and Convergence converge

"...exclaimed the poncho-wearing old-timer standing next to me as Michael Franti blasted off into his headlining set. Gone were..."

April 22, 2013 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Big Wheel Keep On Turning

Bluegrass, new grass, song grass, tropical grass – roll some Old Settler's Music Fest

"...we'll camp out and dig it, and whether it's Michael Franti, Son Volt, or Del McCoury leading the sing-along,..."

April 19, 2013 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Tuning Into Old Settler’s

Five headliner LPs to soundtrack your festival weekend

"...Michael Franti, Everyone Deserves Music Before he flirted with pop-reggae..."

April 17, 2013 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Bright Lights, Big City

At the crossroads of the Austin Music Awards.

"...AMAs, their Raza rock makes a bid for replacing Michael Franti as Carlos Santana's opener next time through the..."

March 8, 2013 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Final Lineup for Old Settler’s Announced

The Hill Country’s rite of spring diversifies – again

"...Rowan, Fred Eaglesmith, and Del McCoury joined by funkateer Michael Franti, a reunited Son Volt, and UK soulman James..."

Feb. 6, 2013 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Music for the Soul

Michael Franti spearheads KING fundraiser Thursday

"...To Michael Franti, the topic of children in foster care is..."

Sept. 17, 2012 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Graham Wilkinson

For the Sake of the Song

"...With a reggae bounce and whispered rasp, Wilkinson recalls Michael Franti channeling Bob Schneider, but instead of enticing, he..."

Nov. 25, 2011 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Supernatural

Santana live at the Moody Theater

"...War’s “Spill the Wine.” Santana introduced infectious tour partners Michael Franti + Spearhead for a double-band jam by comparing..."

Sept. 13, 2011 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Michael Franti & Spearhead

"...Michael Franti & SpearheadThe Sound of Sunshine (Capitol)..."

Sept. 24, 2010 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Off the Record

Pulling back the (iron) curtain on Fun Fun Fun Fest and the Flying Balalaika Brothers in time for the 40th anniversary of the Armadillo World Headquarters

"...Michael Franti taped an impromptu acoustic set for Austin City..."

Aug. 6, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

The Harder They Come

Scenes from Jimmy Cliff's ACL taping

"...ordered extra beer and brought out special barefoot guest Michael Franti for an impromptu acoustic performance. While the set..."

Aug. 5, 2010 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

This Is My Life

LZ Love's reveal: dance music!

"...for big vocals brought her to the attention of Michael Franti, who drafted her for two tracks on Spearhead's..."

June 4, 2010 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

No More Heroes

Solillaquists of Sound takes root in Austin

"...U.S. We got invited to go on tour with Michael Franti, but we wanted to think about what we..."

March 4, 2010 Music Post by Austin Powell

ACL Music Fest Sunday Interviews

Overcoming the pains of success

"...Michael Franti & Spearhead 7pm, Dell stage..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Austin City Limits Music Festival 2009 Lineup

Get it while it's hot.

"...Michael Franti & Spearhead..."

April 27, 2009 Music Post by Austin Powell

Friday Picks & Sleepers

TGIF! Friday night insight to SXSW 09.

"...her Chicago/Louisiana/California upbringing. Her soulful, funky, righteous vocals decorated Michael Franti & Spearhead's acclaimed Yell Fire!, but nothing beats..."

March 20, 2009 Music Feature

National Top 10s

"...2) Michael Franti & Spearhead, All Rebel Rockers (Anti-)..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Music Feature

Dan Dyer

"...but Dyer has as much in common with Spearhead's Michael Franti and Lenny Kravitz, who produced his 2004 solo..."

March 7, 2008 Music Review by Thomas Fawcett

ACL Fest Saturday Reviews

"...Mother Africa spine shaker. Meshell Ndegeocello, Tony Allen, and Michael Franti all guest, yet, ultimately, the songs are points..."

Sept. 14, 2007 Music Feature by David Lynch

Prine: Then and Now

John Prine's something old, something new

"...night at the Paramount. Personally, I'll be at the Michael Franti & Spearhead throw-down at Stubb's, but only because..."

March 1, 2007 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Postmarks

The 'Chronicle' Sells Out, Again; Go Ahead, Lament Us; Table of Contents Not Useful on Page 4; Envision a Correct Map; Fair Reporting on Police

"...Michael Chamy, in your longer article, you are only slightly..."

Nov. 7, 2003 Column

Jazz and More

"...jazz album). And don't forget Ben Harper, Morphine, Sidestepper, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Hamell on Trial, Al Green, Gotan..."

Nov. 3, 2003 Postmarks

Michael Franti & Spearhead

"...Michael Franti & SpearheadEveryone Deserves Music (Boo Boo Wax/iMusic) For..."

Sept. 19, 2003 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

ACL Prime Time

Blurbs to ACL Music Fest by.

"...next year in Europe. Wanted: an American deal. -- Michael ChamySpacetruck, 12:50pm, Austin Ventures stage Spacetruck is like electronica..."

Sept. 19, 2003 Music Feature

Page Two

In such intense and crazed times, film and music of soothe and feed the soul; SXSW 2003 provides plenty to feast on.

"...are Dave Matthews, Natalie Merchant, Ken Kesey, Bob Weir, Michael Franti, Anthony Kiedis, and Medeski, Martin, and Wood. Not..."

March 7, 2003 Column by Louis Black

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