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Michael Franti & Spearhead Name Aus Headline Shows

Staff Writer

A handful of Bluesfest sideshows confirmed

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Bluesfest-bound Michael Franti & Spearhead have announced a handful of sideshows for this April.

The multi-faceted Franti and his band will perform shows in Newcastle, Coffs Harbour, Brisbane and Cairns while they're visiting for the massive festival.

This will be Franti & Spearhead's second Australian tour in 12 months — they played Bluesfest this year.

Tickets go on sale for these sideshows on Wednesday 5 November at 9am. See theGuide and The Music App for more.