It's rare to see an opening act perform its role as well as a barefoot Michael Franti & Spearhead did Tuesday night at the Fox Theater for Santana. 

The mood was one of elation and pure joy Tuesday night inside the Fabulous Fox Theater as Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist and vocalist Carlos Santana brought his signature Latin sound to a packed house.

Michael Franti has been a working musician since 1987, touring steadily and putting out seven albums with his long-time band, Spearhead, as well as his own solo material.