Michael Franti

Hey y'all! Here's our BottleRock Napa Valley schedule!!! TONIGHT! 5/23 Vines & Vibes Benefiting Do It For The Love SATURDAY 5/25 BOTTLEROCK ACOUSTIC SHOWS 5:45pm - VIP Village Acoustic Set 7:30pm - Jam Pad Acoustic Performance SUNDAY 5/26 BOTTLEROCK JAM CELLARS STAGE 4:45pm - Michael Franti & Spearhead COMMENT if we'll see you there!

After a long week of rehearsals, video production, playing a few shows & staying on my toes for #BabyTaj (plus a full weekend ahead), today I'm taking a moment to take a deep breath & be in the moment with Sara Agah Franti. ―How will you #stayhuman today?

We're kicking off BottleRock Napa Valley weekend 🌟TONIGHT🌟 at #VinesandVibes 🎶🍷benefiting Do It For The Love!!! Music from #michaelfranti, Vintage Trouble, The War and Treaty, Skylar Grey, Midland, Dave Kim Music +++ dinner, craft cocktails, Napa wines, meet and greet with me and Sara Agah Franti. Thank you to everyone involved for helping us bring the healing power of music to the ones who need it most!!! http://bit.ly/vinesvibes ―Stay tuned for more #BottleRock vibes throughout the weekend!!!

This weekend at the Cherokee Creek Music Festival was a small taste of Texas in a big way. We played for a brand new audience and by the end of the evening, we were all riding the same high vibe wave. The love was contagious and the spirit of connection filled the festival, with a breathtaking Texas night sky as the backdrop. The people, music and the power of nature definitely feed my soul. #ThankYouTexas #StayHumanTour

We are kicking off this summer's #StayHumanTour in a big way and hosting our first ever STAY HUMAN PARTY IN THE PARK on June 6th (the night before our Red Rocks Amphitheater show!) at Civic Center Park in Denver, CO from 5pm – 9pm. Come join us in Denver 6/6, Red Rocks 6/7 and Dillon 6/8 for an epic #FrantiWeekend in Colorado!!! The event is free but we would love for you to RSVP to let us know you're coming and so we can keep you posted on the event schedule! RSVP HERE ➡️ http://bit.ly/FrantiParty #FrantiPartyinthePark

Hey y'all! Kick off BottleRock Napa Valley weekend with an epic night at #VinesandVibes benefiting Do It For The Love!!! Music from #michaelfranti, Vintage Trouble, The War and Treaty, Skylar Grey, Midland, Dave Kim Music +++ dinner, craft cocktails, Napa wines, meet and greet with me and Sara Agah Franti. Let's bring the healing power of music to the ones who need it most!!! Tickets on sale now: http://bit.ly/vinesvibes

"The film that every human needs to see right now." - Woody Harrelson ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Stay Human Film is NOW AVAILABLE on DVD featuring music from Stay Human Vol. II!!! I invite you to experience this cinematic and musical celebration of humanity, as I share my personal battle to overcame cynicism in this challenging world and find a renewed sense of optimism through meeting ordinary people around the planet, who are overcoming extraordinary challenges. I poured my heart into this film and I hope it inspires all who experience it to see the unique humanity that exists in us all. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ DVD extras include never before seen deleted scenes, "The Flower" music video, and behind the scenes commentary with me and Executive Producer Sara Agah Franti. Get your copy: http://bit.ly/stayhumanfilmdvd

Today, I celebrate the first Mother’s Day for Sara Agah Franti since Taj was born! Sara, I’ve seen you go through the highs and lows of being a mother, like trying to get him to latch when his tiny mouth was too small and we were worried he’d never get it, to finally seeing him become a pro at it who seemingly never wants to get off it. :) The nights with little or no sleep, to all three of us having dreamy naps together. Laughing hysterically as baby Taj has learned to feed himself whole food with his two hands which he somehow manages to get on the back of his head. You’ve done extensive online research on every item we could possibly need, have troubleshot every challenge that has come up, and now, you're sharing your own super HONEST advice on your blog, adding to the great lexicon of Motherly Wisdom. I’ve seen you already go way beyond the strength I possess to show up for Taj over and over, through every bath, rash, upset tummy, burp, fart, poop, cry, smile and laugh —you seem to know what they all mean and when you tell me I always think, “wow, that makes sense to me!” It’s been a blessing to see how your mother has been there to share her love and experience with Taj and you and how gracefully she’s backed off when you chose to do things differently than her. The two of you are amazing and I couldn’t be more fortunate to have both of you when Behjat Agah travels to come to spend time with us. I always knew you’d be a great mom who could endure any challenge but watching you in action each day, struggling with them and solving them with love in your heart has been one of the greatest joys of my life. Baby Taj and I are both grateful for all you are and all you do for our family. —Happy Mother’s Day, Sara and all the Mothers out there!!! Tell us how you're celebrating today!!!

Hey Soulrocker Fam! Registration for our next Soulrocker Music & Yoga Retreat from Nov 23-30, 2019 is NOW OPEN!!! Sara Agah Franti and I can't wait to see you at Soulshine Bali!

Some thoughts about this week: STEM school shooting, Stay Human Tour, Golden State Warriors, Mother’s Day!!!

SOULROCKER RETREAT ANNOUNCEMENT: Sara Agah Franti and I are excited to let y’all know about our next Soulrocker Music and Yoga retreat, Nov. 23-29th, 2019 at our hotel Soulshine Bali in Ubud, Bali. These retreats are a super fun and transformative life experience, with all levels yoga, live acoustic music by me, incredible food, lots of adventuring through Bali and impromptu dancing by the pool at night! Yoga will be taught by the ever soulful and energetic Gina Caputo - Yogini On The Loose in our panoramic view rooftop studio and no previous yoga experience is required. Gina’s teaching style is perfect for people who’ve been on the mat for decades or for the very first time. Sara and I lead the morning Soul circle discussions and then after morning yoga and breakfast, we all jump in the pool! People who come on our retreats become life long friends and part of the Soulrocker family of people around the world who love music, people and the planet as much as Sara and I do. I’ll be posting more about the retreat and Soulshine Bali Hotel over the next couple of days. Reserve your spot Saturday morning at www.soulshinebali.com. These retreats sell out super fast and space is limited. www.soulshinebali.com

Happy Friday Soulrocker Fam!!! VIP Experience Upgrades for the 2019 #StayHumanTour are AVAILABLE NOW! Come join me for a #StayHuman VIP Experience at headline shows throughout this summer’s tour. This is my favorite part of any tour, getting to meet and greet with Soulrockers on a personal level before the show.✌🏽

What an inspiring night performing #TheFlower with Osa Vocal Rush & The Oakland School of the Arts at the 30th Annual Goldman Environmental Prize ceremony honoring grassroots environmental activists from each of the 6 inhabited continents. I also had the opportunity to spend some time with Al Gore after his rousing talk on #climatechange. 🌍 Big congratulations to all of the honorees! Thank you for your contributions to the planet!!

JUST ANNOUNCED!! 🎶 We're playing the '2019 Hensville Park Concert Series,' in Toledo, OH on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 8pm! Tickets on-sale 5/10 11am local. michaelfranti.com

Happiness in Tulum. Look forward to keeping these vibes going this week in Hawaii on May 2nd at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului & on May 3rd at The Republik in Honolulu —after a quick stop home in San Francisco to see Taj!!! Thank you Art With Me GNP and Ahau Tulum, we've had an amazing time!!!

The PREMIERE of #MeleanaSessions is HERE!!! In celebration of our return to Hawaii next week we have collaborated with our friends to bring you this version of "Once a Day" alongside Mana Maoli Collective artists Lion Fiyah, Brad Watanabe of The Green, Augie Lopaka Colòn Jr.., Wayne Enos of Natural Vibrations, Trisha Alari- Gonsalves-Mama T and Zen Chambers. I'm honored to jam with the stars of this video, our #ManaMele youth at Ka Waihona o ka Na'auao, PCS & Halau Ku Mana - A New Century Pcs! If you havenʻt met her yet, #Meleana is a solar-powered, 4-in-1 mobile studio - a refurbished ʻ76 Airstream ʻsilver bulletʻ that empowers you to tell YOUR story, from YOUR place. Join us LIVE at next week's May 3rd Kahului show at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center and on May 4th in Honolulu at The Republik! Tickets for the shows are available at michaelfranti.com. p.s. Please check out the pages of our artists, schools and partners like Playing For Change for more awesome stories!

Dropping TODAY— The very 1st episode of "Meleana Sessions!" They're leading the series off with "Once a Day", to celebrate our return to Hawaiʻi next weekend. Hereʻs a sneak peek and stay tuned for today's premiere!!!

JUST ANNOUNCED TODAY! We're heading to Rock, Reggae & Relief 2019 in Pittsburgh, PA on Sunday, August 25th!!! Stoked to join this lineup with so many great artists including our buddy Gavin Degraw! Get your tickets now at michaelfranti.com!

Baby Taj, this #Earthday is for you and all the other babies who deserve a healthy planet. We spent yesterday planting trees and today rehearsing music to inspire!!! Tomorrow we make Earth Day every day! —How did you celebrate Earth Day? #stayhuman #baby #EveryDayIsEarthDay

In celebration of Earth Day, we are proud to join BYOBottle, a music industry campaign to promote reusable water bottles and turn the tide on plastic pollution. Learn more at www.byobottle.org. Join us and rock your reusable water bottle!!!

Birthday #Earthday tree is in the ground! Thanks for all the happy Be-Day wishes. I love all of y’all!!! Hope you had an awesome weekend!

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital helps thousands of children and their families in their time of greatest need. When they are sick, worried, battling cancer and other illnesses and in need of the best medical care by people who truly care —that’s why I’m proud to be a partner in hope with them. I’m asking all my fellow #Soulrockers to ROCK THIS SHIRT for $25 via #musicgives and say you stand with me in the fight to end childhood cancer at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Get yours here: Stjude.org/mgdonate Thanks, y’all!!!

I’ve known 12-year-old Riley Stein since he was a baby and it breaks my heart to see the note he wrote to his mom, my dear friend IG @underprescher1111 this morning to let her know that his school and hundreds of others were canceled this morning due to a potential shooter threat. As of this morning, authorities said 18-year-old Sol Pais is “infatuated” with the Columbine school shooting, and she came to Colorado to buy weapons. Authorities confirmed she flew there from Miami and did buy a pump-action shotgun and ammunition here this week. I also received messages this morning from other students expressing their emotions about Colorado schools being shut down.—I’m sure your heart is as broken by this as mine is, we need to make a change. Visit Everytown for Gun Safety to learn how you can get involved in putting an end to gun violence. #wecanbethehealing #TheFlower

I am stoked to announce Born Botanical Action Day in collaboration with Permaculture Action Network and my friend of almost 20 years, Bassnectar. We both happen to be performing in Colorado on the same weekend and are coming together for a major food justice action on June 8, inviting thousands of music lovers to convert 2 acres of Denver into a sustainable food oasis. It's going to be an epic weekend of music and purpose!!! Check out the details including how you can win meet & greets with both of us at: http://bit.ly/2D7GXhv #BornBotanicalDay #stayhuman #foodjustice

Happy Birthday Sara Agah Franti!!!! Can you believe it’s been almost 11 years since we first met? Last year at this time we were anticipating the arrival of baby Taj and could not possibly imagine the changes that he would bring us. It’s been an amazing journey with you together. Your creativity, smile, fire, courage, intelligence, and wit inspire me and keep me laughing and on my toes every day! We go through our challenges as individuals, as a couple and family, but we always get through it. You help get me to my growing edge every day and I love to support you when you’re at yours. ―My favorite part of this past year has been watching you become a mother, I’ve seen you triumph over so many struggles and always keep, baby Taj, feeling safe, cherished, loved (and milked up)! Our family motto inside of our wedding rings is “Be Your Best. Serve The Greater Good. Rock Out Wherever You Are!” My days with you are really like that and I am so grateful to be married to you and be a family together. Life is better with you!!! f you’re reading this and don’t follow IG @saraagahfranti already, go follow her, she’ll keep you laughing and inspired as she does me! Photo: Renae Saxby