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Michael Franti

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    May 2, 2012

    Photos: Madalyn Starkey not big Obama fan, but their pic makes her celeb anyhow

    Our collection of photos from Barack Obama's visit to The Sink in Boulder included an absolutely hilarious shot of CU student Madalyn Starkey mugging alongside the Prez -- one so funny that she soon became a major media darling, Internet sensation and memes subject; see examples below. But that does ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 17, 2011

    Elephant Revival

    Our collection of photos from Barack Obama's visit to The Sink in Boulder included an absolutely hilarious shot of CU student Madalyn Starkey mugging alongside the Prez -- one so funny that she soon became a major media darling, Internet sensation and memes subject; see examples below. But that does ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 26, 2010

    Michael Franti on touring with John Mayer, social justice through music and more

    ​Michael Franti -- due at an in-store this evening at Independent Records from 4- 6 p.m. and headlining tomorrow night's Harvest Ball at Broomfield's 1STBANK Center -- is known for his social activism through his music. He started off as a rapper, spitting aware (and angry) rhymes in his early ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 26, 2010

    Michael Franti on yoga, environmentalism and the Harvest Ball

    James Minchin​Singer-songwriter and social activist Michael Franti will headline tomorrow's Harvest Ball at the 1stBank Center, which will feature a morning yoga workshop, an early afternoon (and sold-out) matinee concert, and an evening concert to help celebrate the end of the harvest season ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 26, 2010

    Tonight: Elephant Revival CD release at The Walnut Room

    Anne Staveley​The once-nomadic-now-settled Nederland folk quintet Elephant Revival is celebrating the release of its second album, Break In The Clouds, tonight at the Walnut Room, but this isn't just a regular old release show. The band is also offering up a "meet and greet" session as part of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 26, 2010

    Record Store Day: Black Friday Edition

    ​The super-official, absolutely real, Record Store Day might have been earlier this year, but there's no reason why we can't celebrate our favorite holiday twice. Instead of cutting each other's throats and arguing with old folks at the mall today, maybe you'd like to consider spending your Bl ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 25, 2010

    Stretch Your Mind

    ​The super-official, absolutely real, Record Store Day might have been earlier this year, but there's no reason why we can't celebrate our favorite holiday twice. Instead of cutting each other's throats and arguing with old folks at the mall today, maybe you'd like to consider spending your Bl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 2, 2010

    Michael Franti at Red Rocks captivates a sold-out crowd

    Michael Franti & Spearhead with Brett Dennen 7.31.10|Red Rocks Amphitheatre Since 1986, Michael Franti has been making music with a social conscience -- from his industrial punk days in the Beatnigs to the hip-hop leaning Disposable Heroes to his current (and most commercially successful) project ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 22, 2009

    Q&A with William Elliott Whitmore

    "William Elliott Whitmore Stretches the Definition of Hardcore," a profile in the January 22 edition of Westword, only scratches the surface of an enjoyable and revealing Q&A with this deep-voiced roots-and-folk purveyor, who shares more in common with punk rockers than just his record label. (He' ... More >>

  • News

    December 25, 2008

    O holy night! This reverend has a real open-door policy

    "William Elliott Whitmore Stretches the Definition of Hardcore," a profile in the January 22 edition of Westword, only scratches the surface of an enjoyable and revealing Q&A with this deep-voiced roots-and-folk purveyor, who shares more in common with punk rockers than just his record label. (He' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 21, 2008

    Today's Night & Day featured event: The Squirm Burpee Circus

    One of the Handsome Little Devils. For more ways to rock the night and kill the day, go to westword.com/calendar. Before you get all excited about taking the kids to Michael Franti’s Harvest Ball circus matinee next weekend, cancel the funny hats and get a grip. Sold out. Sure, she looks cut ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 19, 2008

    Mile High Music Fest Live Blog, Day One

    One of the Handsome Little Devils. For more ways to rock the night and kill the day, go to westword.com/calendar. Before you get all excited about taking the kids to Michael Franti’s Harvest Ball circus matinee next weekend, cancel the funny hats and get a grip. Sold out. Sure, she looks cut ... More >>

  • News

    July 19, 2007

    Green Day

    Red Rocks offers recycling — but only if you trash your seat.

  • Blogs

    April 16, 2007

    Spearheaded Movement

    Red Rocks offers recycling — but only if you trash your seat.

  • Calendar

    October 13, 2005

    Day-by-Day Picks

    From the week of October 13, 2005

  • Calendar

    July 21, 2005

    Vocal Folk

    Say Word! lets poets speak out.

  • News

    June 23, 2005

    Westword Music Showcase 2005

    Say Word! lets poets speak out.

  • Music

    April 21, 2005

    DJ Spooky That Subliminal Kid

    Sunday, April 24, Fox Theatre, 303-443-3399.

  • Music

    September 9, 2004

    Funky Symmetry

    The Charlie Hunter Trio strikes a jazzy balance between brains and heart.

  • Music

    August 5, 2004

    Michael Franti

    Songs From the Front Porch: An Acoustic Collection (Boo Boo Wax)

  • Calendar

    December 4, 2003

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Songs From the Front Porch: An Acoustic Collection (Boo Boo Wax)

  • Music

    February 24, 2000

    Critic's Choice

    This week's concert pick: Gil Scott-Heron

  • Music

    November 4, 1999

    For Krist's Sake

    Krist Novoselic has more to talk about than his days in Nirvana.

  • Music

    August 21, 1997

    Mama Knows Best

    In Zap Mama, Marie Daulne dispenses the wisdom of the world.

  • Music

    December 5, 1996

    Feedback

    In Zap Mama, Marie Daulne dispenses the wisdom of the world.

  • Music

    August 23, 1995

    NIGHT OF THE HUNTER

    In Zap Mama, Marie Daulne dispenses the wisdom of the world.

  • Music

    March 1, 1995

    SPEARHEAD'S UP

    THERE'S NOTHING DISPOSABLE ABOUT MICHAEL FRANTI'S LATEST ADVENTURE IN HIP HOP.

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