LilMikeSF#Spearhead's #MichaelFranti played a concert last night at #SDSU as online rumblings grew about allegations from a female artist casting some unusually dark shadows over the positive vibes associated with ex- #SanDiego tourism and #SFGiants ad campaigns soundtrack artist.
Claiming she was a virgin groomed and sexually traumatized by a relationship with a decades older married singer, speculation led people to realize musician #VictoriaCanal was describing the outspoken former #Beatnigs and Disposable Heroes of #Hiphoprisy frontman. Soon after fellow musicians began dropping off Franti's upcoming curated #Soulshine at Sea cruise ship bookings🚢 .
Franti himself has addressed the issue today on his #Instagram page, ( albeit sans comments enabled) posting his own pained statement just hours ago, describing a past "romantic relationship" including an apology to his wife, but without naming Canal.
Franti still has nearly half of the dates on his current "Welcome To The Family" tour to finish including these shows
August 26, 2025: The Mountain Winery, Saratoga, CA
August 27, 2025: Britt Festival Pavilion, Jacksonville, OR
August 29, 2025: Reggae Rise Up Oregon, Redmond, OR
August 30, 2025: Marymoor Park, Redmond, WA
August 31, 2025: McMenamins Grand Lodge, Forest Grove, OR
September 5-7, 2025: Dates in Dallas, Austin, and Houston, TX
September 11-14, 2025: Dates in Wilmington, Asheville, and Charleston, NC and SC
September 18, 2025: The St. Augustine Amphitheatre, St. Augustine, FL
https://www.sandiegoville.com/2025/08/michael-franti-once-voice-of-san-diego.html
Toby