Video: Michael Franti and Spearhead : Say Hey Music Video

Every summer there's that one song that perfectly embodies the free spirited-ness and happy-go-luckiness that the warmer weather, cookouts and days spent at the pool brings. It may have taken me until September to find it, but I have mine for this year. "Say Hey (I Love You)" by Michael Franti & Spearhead is the perfect summer song. Hands down, game over, thanks for playing. I heard this song at random different times all through the end of the summer, but never could figure out who it was by or what it was called (radio DJs really need [...]

In this past week's print edition, Observer contributor Chris Parker chatted up rebel rocker Michael Franti, talking about his new reggae infused sound in Spearhead in anticipation of his show tomorr... Continue reading "Michael Franti Drops Off Tomorrow Night's Counting Crows Show At Nokia" >

If you saw Weeds last night, you'll appreciate this. If you didn't, it was excellent. And if you're caught up through Season 4 but don't have Showtime, consider yourself invited to my house to watch. Michael Franti and Spearhead - Say Hey (I Love You) (mp3) from All Rebel Rockers

• Michael Franti & Spearhead - Say Hey (I Love You)

Michael Franti & Spearhead have confirmed a Dublin gig at Vicar St on June 29. Always a cracking live act, the former Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy frontman and band make a welcome return to these shores in support of their most recent album, All Rebel Rockers . Tickets are €25 on sale next Thursday March 19th @ 9am through Ticketmaster and other usual outlets nationwide. Booking Line: 0818 719 390. Related Antony & The Johnsons announced for May gigs

Been digging on the new Franti record "All Rebel Rockers," released in September of this year. The new album contains Franti's trademark fiery protest music and thought-provoking lyrics, but the production is tighter and thicker than previous releases. Recorded in Kingston, Jamaica, with reggae's most prolific production teams, Sly & Robbie (No Doubt, Alicia Keys, [...]

• Michael Franti & Spearhead - Say Hey (I Love You) (Featuring Cherine Anderson)