MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD Ask Michael Franti and I'm sure he'll tell you it's not a tour unless you hit some cities off the beaten path as well as the majors. The Sound of Sunshine Tour brings him to Charlotte by way of Atlanta and Vegas, sure, but the band didn't leave out towns in places like Montana and Idaho on the way. $26, Neighborhood Theatre, www.neighborhoodtheatre.com (Mike McCray)
Here's a look at his new video for "The Sound of Sunshine""