Tomorrow night Michael Franti and Spearhead are performing at The Cuthbert Ampitheatre in Eugene, Oregon and I'll be there, rain or shine. I'm amazed how many folks remain unfamiliar with this band. I give them my highest recommendation.
Franti and Spearhead are Jamaican and at times, they sound totally reggae but that's not their whole deal, not by a long shot. They have a world beat sound, they rock like crazy and their music compels you to move.
Best of all, they have a message---in the best tradition of artists like Bob Marley and John Lennon, theirs is a message of peace and of revolution. Their lyrics raise important questions about the true motives behind most modern wars and they have a fresh way of articulating their skepticism about political leaders worldwide.
Add it all up, and it's easy to understand why so many are hopping on the Spearhead bandwagon. Their fans are mostly young latter-day hippies with a fondness for herb. Yup, tomorrow night should be great fun. I'll let you know.
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