Michael Franti and Spearhead are touring in support of their Big Big Love album. Franti spoke with Keys Weekly digital editor Gwen Filosa about 30 years in the music business,  spirituality and why he got off Instagram. 

Check out Keys Weekly Newspapers for the top news, sports and entertainment in the Florida Keys. No paywalls or required email signups. Keys Weekly is locally-owned and operated in the Keys, with the largest circulation across the island chain. 

<a href="https://keysweekly.com/42/michael-franti-spearhead-bring-big-love-to-key-west/">Michael Franti and Spearhead</a> are touring in support of their Big Big Love album. Franti spoke with Keys Weekly digital editor Gwen Filosa about 30 years in the music business,  spirituality and why he got off Instagram. 
<a href="keysweekly.com">Check out Keys Weekly Newspapers</a> for the top news, sports and entertainment in the Florida Keys. No paywalls or required email signups. Keys Weekly is locally-owned and operated in the Keys, with the largest circulation across the island chain.

Key West Side Tracks is a weekly podcast hosted by Gwen Filosa, digital editor at Keys Weekly Newspapers in Key West, Florida. Gwen's wide-ranging guest list includes musicians, comedians, scholars, artists and assorted Key West characters. 

Key West Side Tracks is a weekly podcast hosted by Gwen Filosa, digital editor at Keys Weekly Newspapers in Key West, Florida. Gwen's wide-ranging guest list includes musicians, comedians, scholars, artists and assorted Key West characters.

Side Tracks hosted by Gwen Filosa from Keys Weekly - Key West, Florida

Key West Side Tracks

From notable locals to international celebrities, the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast captures the eclectic personalities that embody the spirt of “One Human Family” here in Key West and the Florida Keys. Join our host, Britt Myers, each week as he captures local personalities and vibrant celebrities who embody and share in the beautiful culture of southernmost America.   

From notable locals to international celebrities, the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast captures the eclectic personalities that embody the spirt of “One Human Family” here in Key West and the Florida Keys. Join our host, Britt Myers, each week as he captures local personalities and vibrant celebrities who embody and share in the beautiful culture of southernmost America.

Florida Keys Weekly Podcast

A weekly look into life in the Florida Keys.

A weekly look into life in the Florida Keys.

Florida Keys Weekly

Michael Franti plays Key West on April 12

Michael Franti is all about the "Big Big Love" on his Togetherness Tour

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/8fc2c4ad-bb66-4b15-bc51-a97800079141/clips/24d105f9-fb2f-49cc-90b8-b146012df6d7/transcript

Peyton Porter is a rising music star who has already played the Grand Ole Opry, while sharing stages with names like Wille Nelson and Tim McGraw. As her star ascends, Porter visited Key West this past January and took some time on our podcast to discuss road life, navigating the Nashville scene and how her small town Georgia roots keep her grounded throughout the journey. Porter is joined by "Coach" Kristi Creegan (who just so happened to graduate high school with our host). 

Peyton Porter is a rising music star who has already played the Grand Ole Opry, while sharing stages with names like Wille Nelson and Tim McGraw. As her star ascends, Porter visited Key West this past January and took some time on our podcast to discuss road life, navigating the Nashville scene and how her small town Georgia roots keep her grounded throughout the journey. Porter is joined by "Coach" Kristi Creegan (who just so happened to graduate high school with our host).&nbsp;

Peyton Porter is a rising music star who has already played the Grand Ole Opry, while sharing stages with names like Wille Nelson and Tim McGraw. As her star ascends, Porter visited Key West this past January and took some time on our podcast to discuss road life, navigating Nashville and how her small town Georgia roots keep her grounded throughout the journey.  

In this latest edition of the On The Rock podcast with host Mark Hedden, we speak with artist, illustrator, and writer Edel Rodriguez about his graphic memoir "Worm." It's the story of Edel and his families journey from Cuba to the United States in 1980 during the 1980 Mareil Boatlift. During his career Rodriguez has also illustrated some controversial covers for magazines such as Time, Newsweek, and Der Spiegel. Rodriguez has also been the subject of an episode of the American Masters series on PBS. An exhibition of his artwork will be on display at the Studios of Key West through January 29, 2026.

In this latest edition of the On The Rock podcast with host Mark Hedden, we speak with artist, illustrator, and writer Edel Rodriguez about his graphic memoir "Worm." It's the story of Edel and his families journey from Cuba to the United States in 1980 during the 1980 Mareil Boatlift. During his career Rodriguez has also illustrated some controversial covers for magazines such as Time, Newsweek, and Der Spiegel. Rodriguez has also been the subject of an episode of the American Masters series on PBS. An exhibition of his artwork will be on display at the Studios of Key West through January 29, 2026.

On The Rock No 3 - Edel Rodriguez

From Tyler Childers, Whiskey Myers, The Red Clay Strays and Jason Isbell- some  of the biggest names in music have come through Key West at Mile 0 Fest. As the "red dirt" festival returns for a seventh year, founder Kyle Carter joins the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast to discuss the festival's magic formula of stars and upcoming talent, including this year's list of mind-blowing artists that features Stephen Wilson Jr, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Shane Smith & The Saints and many more. So buckle up for Mile 0 Fest on Jan 27-31 in Key West and visit www.mile0fest.com for more.  (Pictured: Kyle Carter with Jamie Lin Wilson and Pam Tillis). 

From Tyler Childers, Whiskey Myers, The Red Clay Strays and Jason Isbell- some&nbsp; of the biggest names in music have come through Key West at Mile 0 Fest. As the "red dirt" festival returns for a seventh year, founder Kyle Carter joins the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast to discuss the festival's magic formula of stars and upcoming talent, including this year's list of mind-blowing artists that features Stephen Wilson Jr, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Shane Smith &amp; The Saints and many more. So buckle up for Mile 0 Fest on Jan 27-31 in Key West and visit <a href="https://www.mile0fest.com">www.mile0fest.com</a> for more.&nbsp; (Pictured: Kyle Carter with Jamie Lin Wilson and Pam Tillis).&nbsp;

Michael Franti is all about the "Big Big Love" on his Togetherness Tour

In 1 playlist(s)

Florida Keys Weekly

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips