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This barefooted Californian known for his thoughtful yet playful commentaries on issues like the environment and the Middle East understands that allowing his art to evolve into something simple has helped him become one of America's most important musical voices of his time.

And last year's Yell Fire! was made after Franti's soul-searching trek to Israel, Baghdad, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, a trip that also spawned his self-produced movie I Know I'm Not Alone.

Consider these lyrics from the song "I Know I'm Not Alone": "Every time I read the news, I'm always more confused; They're tellin' me to choose, but there's only lies to choose from; And how many died today, How many lost their homes or shot a gun; Or a loved one, What happened to our sons."

While not exactly a darling of the mainstream media, Franti travels the world on the festival circuit and is also known for producing the annual Power to the Peaceful Festival in San Francisco.

Franti believes many things prompted the evolution of his sound and his maturation as a lyric writer -- his growth as a musician, his discovery of difficult news from around the world and a more serious desire to share his words with his audience. He's also discovered that balancing sometimes dour subject matter with a positive outlook helps him reach his fans.

Michael Franti and Spearhead @ State Theatre with Blue King Brown

Date:2007-10-04
Cost:24
Buy Online: http://spearhead.baselineticketing.com/ Venue:State Theatre

Michael Franti and Spearhead @ Calvin Theatre with Blue King Brown

Date:2007-10-07
Cost:24/29
Buy Online: http://www.nbotickets.com Venue:Calvin Theatre

Michael Franti and Spearhead @ The NorVa with Blue King Brown

Date:2007-10-10
Cost:19/22
Buy Online: http://www.ticketmaster.com Venue:The Norva

Michael Franti and Spearhead @ Toad's Place - Richmond with Blue King Brown

Date:2007-10-11
Cost:23/25
Buy Online: http://www.etix.com/ticket/ Venue:Toad's Place

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