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Michael Franti & Spearhead play Bluesfest sideshows

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By Richard Wilson
3 December 2010

Michael Franti & Spearhead play Bluesfest sideshows

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Bluesfest (2011)

Musician, activist and poet Michael Franti returns to Australia next year for Bluesfest. Alongside his east and west coast festival appearances will be a handful of headline shows in other capital cities.

Renowned for his love of Australia and his tours over the years, Franti returns yet again with a new album as a followup to 2008's All Rebel Rockers. His latest album The Sound Of Sunshine has been called his most cohesive, romantic and life-affirming.

The Sound Of Sunshine to communicate a sense of hope and possibility for anybody who needs it. Ironically, often joyous and uplifting The Sound Of Sunshine actually came out of a darker and tougher personal experience for Franti. “Last August, my appendix ruptured suddenly in the middle of a tour and I ended up in the hospital for eight days. I almost died and, during that time, I really took a moment to prioritize what’s truly important in my life -- and in the end, that’s really about the people who I love. Even in that hospital, I could laugh with the people I love, cry with them, and start to find the sun again,” Franti explains.

Throughout his career, Franti has earned and maintained a reputation as one of the best live acts in the business. Franti & Spearhead are sure to deliver an electrically charged, and ultimately unforgettable, musical experience for fans.

Monday 18 April
Adelaide – Thebarton Theatre (All Ages)
Venuetix 08 8225 8888 or www.venuetix.com.au

Tuesday 19 April
Melbourne – Palace Theatre (18+)
Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au

Sunday 24 April
Sydney – Enmore Theatre (All Ages)
Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au

Thursday 28 April
Auckland – The Powerstation (18+)
Ticketmaster 0800 111 999 or www.ticketmaster.co.nz

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