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Michael Franti (guitar, vocals)
Dave Shul (guitar)
Carl Yong (bass)
Manas Itiene (Drums)

Flaws:
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Fourth of four benefit shows for the Power To The Peaceful Peace Delegation to Iraq.


The Baobab holds around 100 people. It is a small restaurant. The PA was basically an 8 channel mixer and a couple of inexpensive speakers. The guitar and bass are not mic'ed. They do however blead over the other mics.
The result: Michaels vocals are out in front. This is not the best recording, but it is the best that could be made. It is certainly listenable but not up to the quality of some other live spearhead recordings. But do not let that get in your way. These were very special shows. The proceeds going to benefit the Power To The Peaceful Peace Delegation to Iraq, I pasted some information about the trip below. In the spearit of the event, if you enjoyed this recording consider making a small donation to the Power To The Peaceful. Power To The Peaceful now has non-profit status. Every year Spearhead puts on the Power To The Peaceful festival in goldengate park. It is a festival that brings together peace and social justice and enviromental organizations as well as musicians and artists. It is an important event that can always use support.

Recorded by Matt Ziegler (spearits@loveisdashit.com)
Transfer, Tracking and SHN by Matt Ziegler
Soundboard mix by Jay.


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www.spearheadvibrations.com (official)
www.loveisdashit.com (audio downloads)
www.freakyandfree.com (australian fansite)
www.powertothepeaceful.tk (european fansite)
www.spearhead-home.com (german fansite)
www.archive.org/audio (tons of free music)





POSTING FROM SPEARHEAD VIBRATIONS WEBSITE

Michael Franti and peace delegation plan trip to Iraq, Israel and Palestine.
Michael Franti and a delegation of peace workers, musicians, artists and filmakers are planning a trip to Iraq, Israel and Palestine from from June 2nd through the 15th. The intention of the trip is to see first hand the affects of the war on all those involved from Iraqui civilians to men and women in uniform. Although no concerts are planned for the trip, Michael and the others are planning on meeting with as many Iraqui musicians and artists as possible as well as students and other youth organizations.

I have been speaking from my heart about the futility of war since I began making music, Michael says, and having spoken to many men and women in the U.S. military about their experiences in Iraq, I felt that it was time for me to go there myself, so I can see first hand what it is we are facing in the years to come as Iraq goes through the painful process of healing herself.

"I have always been concerned about the situation in Israel and Palestine and hope that through learning more about the crisis from both sides I can better serve as a voice for change and peace to those who only hear about the region on the nightly news."

It is my intention to go there with an open mind, an open heart and a guitar, to experience as much as i can in our limited time. I hope that upon our return all of us on the trip will become more effective communicators for those whose voices are going unheard.

I have spoken to other musicians and hope that between now and the time we leave, some of them will hop on board.

Michael and the rest of the delegation will be creating a documentary film about their experiences in The Middle East and are looking for donations to help cover some of the costs of the trip as well as the production of the film. Anyone who believes in the spirit of this project and would like to make a tax deductable donation can do so through Spearhead's non profit organization.

Donations Payable to: Power to the Peaceful Fund
Please send check to:
Guerrilla Management
3470 19th St.
San Francisco, Ca 94110


If you don't own it, you should pick up "Michael Franti - Live at the Baobab" a commercial CD made from a different show at this incredible venu.

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