Dan Sheehan is the Co-Owner and Producer of the largest reggae festival in the US, the California Roots Music & Arts Festival, and he's also the promoter and operational partner for music venues and other outdoor festivals throughout North America. Cali Roots has become synonymous with a lineup heavy with the top performers in the genre, cultivated fan experiences, dedicated greening initiatives and a commitment to giving back to incredible nonprofits. Not only that, but for their unwavering dedication to the environment, in 2020, Cali Roots became the first certified green event in the State of California.

CONNECT FURTHER:
https://www.californiarootsfestival.com
IG (Cali Roots): https://www.instagram.com/calirootsfest
IG (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/therealdansheehan

NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com

PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Alchemy Artist Services
Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com)
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Roger Gowdy for Page Turners Studio

Tiki Taane is widely considered to be an influential element in the pioneering of New Zealand's bass culture, as well as the country's most prolific and talented "genre-bending experimentalist". Praised as much for his powerful, headlining live performances as he is for the anthems he writes and produces, his extraordinary ability to rock the mic as both a gifted performance MC and a solo acoustic performer is something to be experienced firsthand.

CONNECT FURTHER:
https://tikidub.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/tikitaane
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/31ACkQCBFwLQGxN8MwfSrO

NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com

PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Alchemy Artist Services
Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com)
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Roger Gowdy for Page Turners Studio

Slightly Stoopid is a duo that has not only survived, but thrived - staying true to their authenticity throughout two decades of relentless touring and an evolution of songwriting. Remaining unwavering in their principles of independence, honoring their diversity of influences and mentors, and furthering their inherited legacy of the Southern California sound, Slightly Stoopid continues to stand strong as a musical brotherhood that always welcomes guest musicians and the art of collaboration.

CONNECT FURTHER:
https://www.slightlystoopid.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/slightlystoopid
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6MxlVTY6PmY8Nyn16fvxtb

NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com

PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Alchemy Artist Services
Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com)
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Roger Gowdy for Page Turners Studio

Janet Stone has immersed herself into the ancient practices of yoga for over thirty years. She shares her teachings from the heart, creating a unique approach to living yoga through curiosity, devotion, and dedication. She offers classes globally that challenge her students to investigate what they think they know, to hold compassion for what they discover within themselves, and to remember presence, the long-view, and the radical depth of our interconnectedness.

CONNECT FURTHER:
https://www.janetstoneyoga.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/janetstoneyoga
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7oaQcTqp6TnWoCjNZRitki

NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com

PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Alchemy Artist Services
Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com)
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Roger Gowdy for Page Turners Studio

Matt Roads formed the six-piece band Tropidelic in 2005 while jamming in the dorms at Kent State University in Ohio. Quickly elevating themselves in the live circuit, Tropidelic can now be found spreading their soulful sound across the country in both intimate venues and music festivals. Following on the success of their 2019 release Here in the Heights, which debuted at #2 on the Billboard reggae charts, Tropidelic has released a series of impressive singles and has amassed over five million streams.

CONNECT FURTHER:
https://www.tropidelic.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/Tropidelic
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2SGFnb6c73UJd1vT6aGBMl

NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com

PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Alchemy Artist Services
Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com)
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Roger Gowdy for Page Turners Studio

Dave Barnes is a GRAMMY-nominated musician, singer, and songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee. He has toured extensively over the past 15 years, alongside artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Taylor Swift, John Mayer, Lady A, Hanson, One Republic, and many more. In addition to an impressive catalogue of ten full-length albums, Dave has written hit songs for artists like Lady A, Blake Shelton, Ingrid Michaelson, Thomas Rhett, and Brothers Osborne to name a few. Dave currently hosts two podcasts — Dave’s 5 Hot Takes and Dadville — and he just recently released the audio recordings from his first stand-up live comedy special and his new Christmas EP.

CONNECT FURTHER:
https://www.davebarnes.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/davebarnesmusic
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7hbH1qupmU6HxVBjWJItlq
Podcast (Dave's 5 Hot Takes): https://podlink.to/Daves5HotTakes
Podcast (Dadville): https://www.dadvillepodcast.com
Stand-Up Comedy Special - It's Hard Being an Idiot: https://ffm.to/davebarnescomedy
Christmas EP - I Wish It Would Snow: https://open.spotify.com/album/6l7uq39brjSI3uEacWRkDP

NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com

PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Alchemy Artist Services
Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com)
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Roger Gowdy for Page Turners Studio

JP Saxe is a GRAMMY award-nominated singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist best known for his unmatched songwriting and melodic harmonies. You may be familiar with his 3-time Platinum-certified, GRAMMY-nominated track for Song of the Year titled "If the World Was Ending," featuring Julia Michaels, as well as "Line by Line," featuring Maren Morris - and you may even have seen his "Here's Hopin" performance with John Mayer earlier this summer on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. Saxe has amassed over 1.6 billion total streams, he has received two iHeart Award nominations, and he won the award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the JUNO Awards this past year, where he received five nominations in total.

CONNECT FURTHER:
https://www.jpsaxe.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jpsaxe
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/66W9LaWS0DPdL7Sz8iYGYe

NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com

PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Alchemy Artist Services
Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com)
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Roger Gowdy for Page Turners Studio

In 2005, Arthur Hanlon became the first pianist to hit #1 on the Billboard Latin charts, leading to multiple Billboard and Emmy nominations, chart-topping records, and collaborations with globally-admired superstars. He's currently starring in a new special on HBO Max titled Piano Y Mujer, which is a collaboration between himself and five of the greatest women in Latin Music. The special has gone viral around the world, with Arthur's performance of “Hallelujah” becoming one of the most viewed YouTube videos within just hours, currently sitting around 6 million views and climbing.

CONNECT FURTHER:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/arthurhanlon
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2tYwhzzfvvDr29BbBFcHhB

NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com

PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Alchemy Artist Services
Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com)
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Roger Gowdy for Page Turners Studio

San Diego's Jon Foreman is a GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and rockstar, as well as a devoted father, die-hard Beatles fan and surf junkie. As the frontman of the internationally-renowned band Switchfoot, Foreman has touched fans through his figurative and emotional storytelling lyricism, which explores a myriad of intimate topics in his music, including politics, religion, love, and sex, among others.

CONNECT FURTHER:
https://www.switchfoot.com
IG (Switchfoot): https://www.instagram.com/switchfoot
IG (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/jonforeman
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6S58b0fr8TkWrEHOH4tRVu

NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com

PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Alchemy Artist Services
Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com)
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Roger Gowdy for Page Turners Studio

Over the span of his career, multi-Platinum songwriter and producer Mat Kearney has released 5 studio LPs, claimed the #1 spot on iTunes, and topped multiple Billboard charts. With over 1.6 million albums sold and over 2.5 billion streams worldwide, he has shared the road with everyone from John Mayer to NEEDTOBREATHE, as well as headlining countless tours of his own.

CONNECT FURTHER:
https://www.matkearney.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/matkearney
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2NQEwAVHBNcI0tGMLlWwF1

NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com

PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Alchemy Artist Services
Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com)
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Roger Gowdy for Page Turners Studio