Better

This track is from the album Paper Airplane and is available for purchase on CD Baby here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/johncraigie5

Over the Hills and Far Away

ister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds 

Arleigh Kincheloe - lead vocals 
Jackson Kincheloe - harmonicas, cuckoo-organ 
Phil Rodriguez - trumpet 
Brian D. Graham - bari & tenor saxophones 
Sasha Brown - guitars and backup vocals 
Josh Myers - bass, piano on Sugar, and backup vocals 
Dan Boyden - drums and percussion 

with Ryan Snow - trombone 


releases 19 May 2015 

Produced and Mixed by Ryan Hadlock 
Recorded by Ryan Hadlock and Jerry Streeter at Bear Creek Studio 
Mastered by Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound

www.sistersparrow.com

©2015 Party Fowl Records


Sugar

Welcome To The Family

Dispatch - Bang Bang

Tearing at the Seams

Say It Louder

From 'Broken Hearts &amp; Dirty Windows: Songs Of John Prine'

Angel From Montgomery

Work Hard and Be Nice

Watching the World Go by with You

Sun and Moon

Michael Franti is a globally renowned musician, humanitarian, and activist, celebrated for his high-energy live performances, socially conscious music, and unshakable optimism. With three Billboard No. 1 hits—“Sound of Sunshine,” “Say Hey (I Love You),” and “I Got You”—and a track record of six Top 30 Hot AC singles, 10 Top 25 AAA singles, and three Billboard Top 5 albums, Franti has built a career on music that uplifts and unites. His concerts break down barriers between artist and audience, transforming venues into spaces of joy, connection, and shared humanity.

On March 28, 2025, Franti released his 14th studio album, Welcome to the Family, a collection of 13 new songs that embrace themes of inclusivity, self-discovery, and resilience. The lead single, “Break Up With Everything,” is currently climbing the US AAA charts, setting the tone for an album that channels personal and global challenges into anthems of hope and change. “Every one of us has a family—whether by birth, circumstance, or choice. When you put all those together, they form the world family. Right now, the world is filled with uncertainty, anxiety, and division. This album is about taking those emotions—what I experience every day—and turning them into music that reminds us we are never alone.”

To bring this message of connection to life, Franti will embark on the Welcome to the Family Tour, a nationwide summer trek with stops at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Pier 17, and more. Known for his immersive concert experience—where he often performs from the crowd, invites fans on stage, and fosters a true sense of togetherness—each show is more than just a performance; it’s a celebration of unity and positivity.

Beyond music, Franti is the founder of Soulshine Bali, a forty-room, five-star boutique retreat in Ubud, Indonesia, dedicated to wellness, creativity, and human connection. He and his wife also founded Do It For The Love, a nonprofit that grants live music experiences to individuals facing life-threatening illnesses, veterans, and children with severe challenges. Since its inception, the foundation has granted over 3,500 wishes, touching more than 15,000 lives worldwide.

Franti’s career is defined by his ability to turn hardship into hope, fostering unity through music, activism, and philanthropy. Whether on stage, at his Bali retreat, or through his foundation, his purpose remains the same: to bring people together, lift spirits, and remind us all that we are part of something bigger. With Welcome to the Family, he continues to create not just music but a movement of love, inclusivity, and transformation.

Watching the World Go by with You

Michael Franti & Spearhead