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It was no secret to anyone who came across him in song or life, that Gil Scott-Heron was two things: A genius and a junkie. I say this so simply, because Gil was this clear about everything...Comments(30) -
Even with all of Haiti's pain and problems, the people here are strong, beautiful, optimistic and hardworking. I met dozens of people working here drop by drop, to move an ocean of change...
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The situation in Haiti is far worse than you could ever imagine. No clean water, sanitation, security, money before the earthquake makes rebuilding impossible today. Add a cholera epidemic which...
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September 12, 2011
A Typical Day at Michael Franti's Soulshine Retreat Center in Ubud, Bali for a Location...
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September 9, 2011
I just got back from seeing you in st. louis. Wow! You made the night. I really appreciate you...
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September 6, 2011
“Love like your life depends on it, because it does” –Michael Franti
I often sit and think about...
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September 1, 2011
We can't wait!! We saw Michael and Band at Reggae on The River in 2005 and last year in...
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August 20, 2011
Come out and support G. Love and Special Sauce as they bring a down-home bluesy style to your big...
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August 14, 2011
I was at the Billings Event. All i can say is it was Class A.
Posted a video of the event on...
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July 30, 2011
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July 23, 2011
Michael, all the power to you for being to able to handle that comment from the bonehead and Fox...
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July 12, 2011
A couple of years back the Hobart, Tasmania concert was cancelled.. Im still waiting for Michael to...
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July 11, 2011
It's true! I can't return to the blog I once updated on my son's cancer journey. I...
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July 4, 2011
Like the river is accused for it’s streaming through are evidence….like the sax of the blues I...
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July 4, 2011
THE ABSINTH’S UNDERGROUND
The gears of the emptiness and the pains of are regret a mat of...
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July 4, 2011
THE ABSINTH’S UNDERGROUND
The gears of the emptiness and the pains of are regret a mat of...
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June 30, 2011
If you are in the LA Area fight for peace in Libya!!! Join this protest!
http://www.facebook.com/...
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June 28, 2011
hello all!
i need help! i've seen michael play this song at mountain jam and last night in...
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June 4, 2011
On Thursday I was watching Source Code in the cinema (in Germany it took a little bit longer until...
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May 29, 2011
It was no secret to anyone who came across him in song or life, that Gil Scott-Heron was two...
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May 26, 2011
Even with all of Haiti's pain and problems, the people here are strong, beautiful, optimistic...
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May 25, 2011
The situation in Haiti is far worse than you could ever imagine. No clean water, sanitation,...
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May 19, 2011
I am trying to find out what Michael Franti & Spearheads official policy is for photography and...
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Today Jay and I are at Bernie Grundman's Mastering Studio in LA, to master our new album, SOUND OF SUNSHINE. You may have wondered what mastering means when you see it credited on the back...
3 years 7 weeks ago
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Seriously getting excited to get tickets to red rocks this weekend. Or so I hope depending on the ticketmaster monopolizing fans attempts to enjoy music. We will see how it goes on sat.
3 years 7 weeks ago
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Hey everyone!!!
Thanks to the kind people at Legend Valley,
the Mule Army has a pair of V.I.P. tickets to Hookahville in Thornville Ohio.
VIP campers are allowed to drive their cars back to camp in a...
3 years 6 weeks ago
2 sets Michael Franti, Ark Band, Bloom Street, Boogie Matrix, Bum Wealthy more TBA!!! Check out all the info here: http://www.hookahville.com This contest will work like the rest come on, Carlos Jones & The Plus Band, Cowboy Hillbilly Hippy Folk, Donna The Buffalo, fenced area near the stage with its own facilities. VIP has a private vehicle entrance. ekoostik hookah will be headlining, Freekbass, Hey everyone!!! Thanks to the kind people at Legend Valley, Jahman Braman, Larry Keel Natural Bridge, Oakhurst, please enter the Mountain Jam VIP, Rumpke Mountain Boys, Strange Arrangement, the Mule Army has a pair of V.I.P. tickets to Hookahville in Thornville Ohio. VIP campers are allowed to drive their cars back, Under The Sun, UV Hippo, with Gov’t Mule playing 2 sets as Saturday night’s headliner. The festival includes: Ekoostik Hookah with Special Guests: 2, Zach Deputy
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In the latest Album video blog, Jay Bowman discusses the challenges of recording while on the road.
3 years 6 weeks ago
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When I go to FrantiV at YouTube and click on the link for "Say Hey" I got the message:
"This video contains content from UMG. It is no longer available in your country."
UMG =...
3 years 5 weeks ago
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Michael talks about the motivation behind his new single, "Shake It"! Available on iTunes May 25th!
3 years 4 weeks ago
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Noticed that the date for the PTTP show is no longer posted. Is PTTP happening this year? Does anyone have any info?
3 years 4 weeks ago
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I was wondering if there were any other Kiva members out there...maybe start up a group!!
3 years 3 weeks ago
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If I'm not mistaken, there was someone taping the show at the Orange Peel. He was set up at the sound board. I wonder if he is a member here?
3 years 3 weeks ago
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So Louieskids.org has been in the business of Childhood Obesity treatment for 10 years -one of our annual fundraises happens in the most Historic City Parks in Charleston, SC The 2010 Yogamarathon...
3 years 3 weeks ago
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Does anyone have a video of Michael singing Say hey at the end of this concert ? He let my son go up on stage and play guitar with him and I missed it.Thanks.
3 years 3 weeks ago
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http://www.myspace.com/535622951
It's a bit long and my first post/blog
It had been awhile since I last was at The Guvernment and I had kinda forgot just how much I love that venue. Last show I...
3 years 2 weeks ago
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Perhaps two years I was listening to National Public Radio
when I heard Michael Franti and Spearhead for the first time.
The song was Hello Bonjour, and it held me in the driveway
long after I had...
3 years 1 week ago
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What a show!
Michael did an free acoustic set--at 6pm--really cool--it was nice to see him up close! He even did a request: Hello Bonjour (one of my favs!)
One Eskimo opened the show--they are an...
3 years 1 week ago
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It's not in the tour schedule but MFSH will be playing with Lifehouse at the Lincoln Park Zoo this Friday June 25th. (http://www.lpzoo.org/events/jammin2009.html) It's general admission...
2 years 51 weeks ago
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2 years 51 weeks ago
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Check out this previously unreleased photo of Michael working on the song I'll Be Waiting from Michael Franti & Spearhead's new album "The Sound of Sunshine". This...
2 years 50 weeks ago
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First time posting here...
I turned 40 on the first and couldn't think of a beter way to celebrate it than with a new POwer to the Peaceful tattoo.
Ain't it cool?
2 years 50 weeks ago
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Made it back to my home town of Sioux City for Saturday in the Park over the 4th of July week-end. It was a festival where Michael Franti and Spearhead stole the show in a concert line-up that...
2 years 50 weeks ago
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I drove over 3 hours to see Michael Franti and Spearhead in Sioux City, IA for the annual Saturday in The Park and it was amazing!!!! Michael Franti and Spearhead put on a memorable show that...
2 years 50 weeks ago
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October 18, 2010
What's the deal with all the kids coming to night club shows and being in the crowd/part of...
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October 21, 2010
Hello fellow community members!
Since we all seem to share the same love for Michael and...
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October 26, 2010
I teach first graders and our school district after so many years of cutting recess time back for...
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November 10, 2010
I just had to write (which I have never done before)-went to your show last night at Toad's...
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November 18, 2010
Man Michael Franti is the most loving and caring person ive ever known. I am 16 years old and he...
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December 7, 2010
Hi my name is Tim,
I have been performing in Aboriginal Communities for the last 5 years as a clown...
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December 11, 2010
Hi guy's,
Please add your favorite inspirational quote, as we know Micheal's songs are...
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January 4, 2011
We’re really excited to have Michael Franti and Spearhead and The Neville Brothers team up to help...
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January 26, 2011
Michael Franti's music, among a few other artists, has inspired me you want to take action in...
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February 4, 2011
This is an epic and vast song about intensely personal experiences.
At it's core it is a...
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February 21, 2011
The awakening is happening! Peace IN, Peace ON!
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May 29, 2011
It was no secret to anyone who came across him in song or life, that Gil Scott-Heron was two...
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September 6, 2011
“Love like your life depends on it, because it does” –Michael Franti
I often sit and think about...
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September 12, 2011
A Typical Day at Michael Franti's Soulshine Retreat Center in Ubud, Bali for a Location...
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October 15, 2011
I had the most amazing time last night at the Michael Franti concert in Barcelona. I was at the...
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December 30, 2011
Hi, last year we've visited this orphan-home in Salatiga. It was very impressive and sad at...
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May 28, 2013
Cleaning originates, people choose out of doors to currently have enjoyment from a single after a...
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March 1, 2010
A lot of people have been writing in to the site wondering where they can find the "Hey Hey...
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August 26, 2010
Pre-order THE SOUND OF SUNSHINE album here! (You'll be able to instantly...
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February 19, 2010
I like the new sight. Nice layout, easy to navigate, even for the slow to learn computer users....
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January 27, 2009
How you feelin? I've been out on the street all day and I've just been going up to people...
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August 10, 2009
Well after being in the hospital for six days following a ruptured appendix surgery and being at...
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February 10, 2010
Again I have been wondering. I wonder a lot. Not hard because there is so ... much to wonder about...
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February 16, 2010
I thought that Spearhead would be playing at Wanderlust this year. We spend about $1000 on lodging...
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March 6, 2010
I went to the Oklahoma City concert and even had my brother fly out from California to come and see...
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March 11, 2010
Ever had you moment in the spotlight? I was at the Dallas concert last night and had the fantastic...
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March 13, 2010
I saw Michael Franti & Spearhead for the 4th time on March 12 in Columbus. The show was great...
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March 14, 2010
Concert Review | John Mayer: Opening act Franti outdoes headliner
Friday, March 12, 2010 11:57 PM...
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March 18, 2010
Michael Franti & Spearhead announced in November last year that they would be opening for the...
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March 26, 2010
So glad to see the Michael and the band are coming back to Smilefest. The best little festival on...
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April 14, 2010
and open the hearts of so many, and unity between the masses..... we are working on it now, but you are not planning to visit Dallas??? We NEED u here, just dont forget about us here... in the d town... in the helm of the bible belt.......; hyprocracy is running rampit.... b/t the, Oh Sweet Michael...... silly enough, peace, we could change, we have a great community here that would love to spread love
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April 16, 2010
Learn to play Michael's new song "Sound of Sunshine" with this chord...
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April 17, 2010
The StayHuman MessageBoard/Forum has a new home. It is inspired by Michael Franti and Spearhead....
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April 20, 2010
This updated Album Blog features Michael performing "Sound of Sunshine" in it...
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May 5, 2010
Hey everyone!!!
Thanks to the kind people at Legend Valley,
the Mule Army has a pair of V.I.P....
2 sets Michael Franti, Ark Band, Bloom Street, Boogie Matrix, Bum Wealthy more TBA!!! Check out all the info here: http://www.hookahville.com This contest will work like the rest come on, Carlos Jones & The Plus Band, Cowboy Hillbilly Hippy Folk, Donna The Buffalo, fenced area near the stage with its own facilities. VIP has a private vehicle entrance. ekoostik hookah will be headlining, Freekbass, Hey everyone!!! Thanks to the kind people at Legend Valley, Jahman Braman, Larry Keel Natural Bridge, Oakhurst, please enter the Mountain Jam VIP, Rumpke Mountain Boys, Strange Arrangement, the Mule Army has a pair of V.I.P. tickets to Hookahville in Thornville Ohio. VIP campers are allowed to drive their cars back, Under The Sun, UV Hippo, with Gov’t Mule playing 2 sets as Saturday night’s headliner. The festival includes: Ekoostik Hookah with Special Guests: 2, Zach Deputy
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May 22, 2010
Noticed that the date for the PTTP show is no longer posted. Is PTTP happening this year? Does...
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May 29, 2010
Does anyone have a video of Michael singing Say hey at the end of this concert ? He let my son go...
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June 23, 2010
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July 23, 2010
This is my shot of Michael Franti from Spring Hookahville 2010 that I entered in the Nikon photo...
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July 29, 2010
"but I don’t give a ... who they screwin’ in private
I wanna know who they screwin’ in public...
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September 22, 2010
Well they took my husband's job away who surfs for fun.. We love the ocean and we wear...
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April 20, 2010
This updated Album Blog features Michael performing "Sound of Sunshine" in it...
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August 18, 2010
Hello Michael,
I love your music and recently saw your show in Eugene. I have especially...
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September 10, 2010
O.K. I realize I hold Mr Franti to a higher standard, but as an adopted kid raised and most likely...
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September 9, 2010
<!--break-->For me the sound of sunshine means that my surgery on tuesday 9/14 is going to go...
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January 18, 2009
It’s impossible to express my feelings about Barack Obama without first the perspective of...
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August 28, 2010
On August 20th I took a trip out to Saint Jude's Ranch For Children, in Boulder City...
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August 28, 2010
When I tell someone I went to Vegas last weekend I'm sure the ideas of a typical Vegas weekend...
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August 19, 2010
Hey Michael,
I've been a big fan of yours for a long time(Disposable Heroes days)but last...
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July 29, 2010
"but I don’t give a ... who they screwin’ in private
I wanna know who they screwin’ in public...
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August 4, 2010
Michael Franti & Spearhead have a radio hit with "The Sound of Sunshine"! ...
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July 23, 2010
This is my shot of Michael Franti from Spring Hookahville 2010 that I entered in the Nikon photo...
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July 22, 2010
This week we shot the video for the song "The Sound of Sunshine" at Venice Beach, CA -...
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June 23, 2010
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July 7, 2010
THE SOUND OF SUNSHINE: SONG BY SONG WITH MICHAEL FRANTI
For the first time...
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June 29, 2010
Check out this previously unreleased photo of Michael working on the song I'll Be Waiting...
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April 17, 2010
The StayHuman MessageBoard/Forum has a new home. It is inspired by Michael Franti and Spearhead....
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May 19, 2010
Michael talks about the motivation behind his new single, "Shake It"! ...
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May 29, 2010
Does anyone have a video of Michael singing Say hey at the end of this concert ? He let my son go...
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May 22, 2010
Noticed that the date for the PTTP show is no longer posted. Is PTTP happening this year? Does...
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