Michael Franti and Spearhead to Headline Band Together 2010 Concert

February, 15, 2010 , by Jedidiah

Band Together NC, a nonprofit organization that uses musical events to raise funds and awareness for select Triangle charities, has announced tha reggae, hip hop, funk artist Michael Franti & Spearhead will headline this year’s charity concert May 22 outside Lincoln Theatre in downtown Raleigh.

Last year’s Band Together NC concert featuring Rusted Root, the Rosebuds, Chatham County Line and HOBEX attracted more than 2,700 fans and raised more than $141,000 for the Lucy Daniels Center for Early Childhood. The 2010 concert will benefit StepUp Ministry, “an interfaith nonprofit organization that teaches low-income and homeless people to become self-sufficient. Founded in 1988, StepUP annually helps empower nearly 600 individuals in Wake County through two life-giving programs: job training/placement and life skills training.”

Opening bands (expect a few locals) and activities for the 2010 show will be announced as the event date approaches. Tickets ($22 in advance or $25 day of the show. VIP tickets are $150) will be available at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 19 from Band Together’s website.