Michael Franti

Favorites of the Hudson Valleyโ€™s music festival circuit, Michael Franti & Spearhead are taking at aim the region once again with a June 30 appearance at the MJN Convention Center in Poughkeepsie. Tickets for the concert, which also features special guests Arrested Development, recently went on sale via copresenters Radio Woodstock.

A renowned artist, humanitarian, and award-winning filmmaker as well as musician, Franti is known for his high-energy live shows, inspiring music, devotion to health and wellness, worldwide philanthropic efforts, and optimism. โ€œ[S]ometimes we have to retune our minds to feel like we can have a good day because weโ€™re not always going to get one,โ€ says the singer about Michael Franti & Spearheadโ€™s latest single, โ€œGood Day for a Good Day.โ€

Remembered for their 1992 hits โ€œTennessee,โ€ โ€œMr. Wendel,โ€ and โ€œPeople Everyday,โ€ positivity-themed hip hop group Arrested Development was recognized with a 2019 Black Music Honors Award for their contributions to Black American music.

Michael Franti & Spearhead and special guests Arrested Development will perform at the MJN Convention Center in Poughkeepsie on June 30 at 8pm. Tickets are $59 (VIP $99; meet and greet with Michael Franti $129) and available at RadioWoodstock.com.

Peter Aaron is the arts editor for Chronogram.

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