MIchael Franti has just announced that he will be playing two intimate and acoustic shows in Melbourne before he heads to Byron Bay to play the 20th Bluesfest at easter. Franti is a frequent vistor to Australia and was here late 2008 for a series of raved about shows promoting his latest album All Rebel Rockers. Michael Franti & Spearhead blend funk, rock, hip-hop, reggae, dub and roots and their live shows create a party atmosphere with plenty of crowd involvement.The concert has been billed as Michael Franti with Friends so who knows who will join him on stage. His performance of "Sometimes" at Bluesfest 2003 had Xavier Rudd, Jack Johnson, G Love, John Butler, Sly and Robbie and Radioactive all joining in the fun and went for over 20 minutes. His 2003 acoustic album, "Songs From the Front Porch" is my favourite Franti album and catching the big bare-footed legend in acoustic mode is an event I will not miss again, after missing his acoustic show in Byron Bay 2003.
Tickets for this unique event go on sale from ticketek from Tuesday 10th March. The gigs will take place at the Prince of Wales, St Kilda on Sunday 5th April and Ferntree Gully Hotel on Tuesday 7th April. Tickets are only $44 and will likely sell out in no time.
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