Michael Franti to Host Power to the Peaceful Fest

SEPTEMBER 10, 11, and 12 IN GOLDEN GATE PARK

Michael Franti

Michael Franti will host the 12th Annual Power to the Peaceful Festival (PTTP) on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Speedway Meadow in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. PTTP is one of the nation’s largest free annual music festivals with over 50,000 attendees, featuring a variety of international musicians, visual artists and over 200 exhibitors and green vendors.

The three day-long event begins Friday night, September 10, at The Fillmore with the Power to the Peaceful Pre- Party where Michael Franti will give a special acoustic performance of his new CD, The Sound of Sunshine. The album is set for release September 21.

On Saturday, September 11, Speedway Meadow will feature main stage performances by Michael Franti & Spearhead, Rebelution, Rupa & The April Fishes, SambaDaì, plus headlining the DJ Tent is Washington DC’s Fort Knox Five with more acts to be announced.

For more information about the Power to the Peaceful Festival go to www.powertothepeaceful.org