Hit all those levels. That deep base is your happy sound. Embrace that brother.

LOVE this!  Actually, Michael I love every single song you do!!! Plus you are an incredible human🎶🎶🎶☯️🕉☮️💟

michael franti

#Gov't Mule #Southern Man with @Devon Allman

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Dave Matthews Band - Pay For What You Get (Live 2014)

The Subdudes - All The Time In The World

01 Good Blues Tonight

Dirty Dirty

Whiskey on the Park Bench

People talkin
They wondering why I'm so mellow
People talking to me
Say I'm a cool kind of fellow

They say man how come nothing get to you?
Who's your Messiah brother who is your guru?
I say man ain't got nothin to do with that, all I need is eight dollars and a brown paper bag

I drink whiskey on the park bench
I drink it down till the morning light
I drink whiskey on the park bench
I drink it down till I feel alright

Now people searching
They looking for cosmic meaning
People looking around
They look for some magical feeling

I tell you, what if the answer's lying under your nose?
Cause we are made of flesh and bone
There's too much pain, that is understood
So I say do it if it feels good

I drink whiskey on the park bench
I drink it down till the morning light
I drink whiskey on the park bench
I drink it down till I feel alright

Whiskey On A Park Bench

Stars and Satellites

High Water

02 Nothing Short Of Thankful

Stay Human Vol. II

When the Sun Begins to Shine

Work Hard and Be Nice

How We Living

I'm on Your Side

I Got You

All My Friends

Sun and Moon

Warner Theatre, Erie, PA 7-19-05 (Live)

Mountain Jam (Live from Warner Theatre, Erie, PA 7-19-05)

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.

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