Michael Franti Chooses Mobile

MOBILE, Ala- HUKA Entertainment and Soul Kitchen present, for one night only, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Thursday, March 8, 2007. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18 in advance and $22 at the door. Tickets can be purchased prior to the event at the Soul Kitchen, Mellow Mushroom or online at frontgatetickets.com.

Two years ago Michael Franti decided to “walk his talk” and traveled to the war zones of Iraq, Israel and the occupied Palestinian Territories. Out of this journey Franti created a compelling documentary film, I Know I’m not Alone, and a reflective new album of original songs titled Yell Fire! Ironically, Franti’s journey to the Middle East inspired his most uplifting set of songs to date. He explains, “The thing that I found when I was in war zones was that nobody wants to hear songs about war. They want to hear songs about connection to people, and songs about love and life, songs that make them dance.”

Franti has always spoken his mind through his music. “In the past, we’ve touched on a lot of genres of music but this is an album where all those things have been rolled into one. I feel this is our best record yet,” says Franti. Songs like “Yell Fire!” and “Time To Go Home” are calls to action whether it be in the streets, at home or in our own hearts. Other songs such as “I know I’m Not Alone,” an uplifting blast of hope, “One Step Closer to You” featuring a soulful backing vocal by Pink, and the beautiful “Is Love Enough?” featuring reggae star Gentleman, tap into the album’s compassionate side.

Don’t miss this incredible and inspirational performance by Michael Franti and Spearhead, Thursday, March 8, 2007 at the Soul Kitchen in downtown Mobile.

Thursday, March 8, 2007. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18 in advance and $22 at the door.