Franz Ferdinand

This was the fourth time to see Franz Ferdinand in a year and it was the best. Every time I saw them it was in a progressively bigger room, with the Wiltern being the biggest. The crowd was awesome and the band fed off it putting on an amazing show, outshining the other three performances and giving me the most memorable experience.

Great Venue, not a bad spot in the house! Bought my 3 sons with, who said it was the best! And brought my Bestie, who never seen Franz, and she loved it! Their set of an Hour and half was epic! We got to hear all the good tunes!

Concert was epic. The band was engaging. Alex is the perfect frontman. He along with the bandmates OWNED the Orpheum that night. I got a few good pics and a muffled shoddy video of them performing "Walk Away". Then my phone died. I was completely immersed in the sound. It was like I was on stage with them. I stuck around at the end of the show. I met Alex, Paul and Bob . Nick was MIA. I got my ticket autographed and photo ops. I asked Alex "How fun was filming the video for 'EVIL EYE" . He said it was a blast. His favourite part was Bob gnawing at a severed limb. He proceeded to tell me that Bobs inspiration was his dog, Alfie. I also inquired what they shot it on. I said "35 MM" Hes like "Noooo. VHS. Its SMUT-tastic". I was like "AH!" Speaking of that, Does anyone remember the lady with the denim jacket with the "Lucid Dreams" patch on the back? B/C I ran out of battery power on my cell and she was nice enough to take some photos of me w/ the guys. All she required was my e mail. I gave it to her and thanked her kindly. Its been a few days and I still have not received any correspondence. If anyone knows how to get a hold of her, I shall be forever grateful.

You would think that coming across the pond and having all these shows here in the states would put a bit of a damper on the performance be that was NOT the case. They lit up the stage for over two hours and never skipped a beat. Excellent show through and through.

Great music--wish it had been longer. Franz Ferdinand never disappoints!

It was one of the best shows I've seen there since h.o.b's opened. I've seen many bands play, and by far and away Franz killed it! They played all there hit songs plus there new ones.

The show was awesome, as usual. Not quite as amazing as the last time they were here, but great nonetheless. But perhaps that's just because hardly anyone in the balcony was standing up or dancing. Not sure how one can NOT dance at a FF show, but if they did they would have had an even more amazing time! They are AWESOME.

What another great show put on by Franz Ferdinand. They were full of energy and had the crowd going. My only complaint which is minor is they should have closed with a better song or two. I will be seeing them again in a few days in Austin!

Great show, should have played more of the 2 record or some of the slower songs but great energy.

I've seen Franz 3 times and every time is better than the last. They play full sets and put everything into it. Major props to Scotland's finest !

They were really great performers, the crowd was awesome too. good concert.

The show was great. Lots of new tracks in this one but with enough old classics to satisfy any fan.

This was my third time seeing Franz Ferdinand in the past year and even this show felt like a first, the huge grin I had on my face throughout this set does not happen frequently and it said it all. Lead vocalist A. Kapranos' energy, style and showmanship is one for the rock n roll history books, REALLY. Franz Ferdinand is one of the greatest live bands not only of the 21st century but of all time. You are destined to keep your feet moving at any FF concert.

Best venue ever, excellent band, fantastic energy.. loved it!

The show was amazing, Franz Ferdinand is the best band!!!!!!!

Outdoor venue at Humphrey's on Shelter Island, San Diego is wonderful! Not much "seating" available but it's a cozy intimate outdoor setting. I want to go back there to watch another show!! Franz Ferd - what can I say ... they were phenomenal as usual. Alex's sexy vocals were outstanding! The entire band killed it!

It was am amazing show and the band as always gives it their best. San Diego seems to just want to stand and stare and not really dance or cheer, which makes me sad. That's why a lot of bands skip SD and stop in LA, which is horrible.

It was just amazing! Franz Ferdinand are one of the best bands!

Awesome band to see in a small venue. The sound and energy exceeded my expectations.

They play awesome live. The band as a whole gives an electrifying performance, not to mention that they interact with the crowd, which gives the concert a more personal experience.

The whole concert from Bleached , Carnivores and Franz Ferdinand was unbelievable awesome. All the bands interacted with the crowd and showed what Great performance they give to their fans.

Franz ferdinand was always on my favorite band list, I drove down to Rhode island to see them and it was SOOO worth it, GREAT TICKET PRICES, only feet from the stage, they put on a very good show, great live!!! Alex(lead singer) decided to crowd surf, right where I was, what a moment, so much fun!

Love this band on CD, but thought that they didnt come off live very well. They dont translate their powerful changes as well in the live performance as they do on the recorded material. So I wouldnt recommend them live but I also wouldnt say they were bad or anything, just thought it lacked a bit of punch.

Despite the fact that it was pouring out and I'd forgotten my raincoat, my friends and I had the most amazing time at Malkin Bowl. I'm American and had never been to Vancouver before, but it blew my mind-- though the rain dampened our clothes, the crowd's enthusiasm was definitely not affected by the adverse weather. The sound quality was excellent-- we got to hear the sound check, seeing as it was an outdoor venue, and they spend a lot of time fiddling to make everything sound perfect. I generally dislike venues with a barrier that's far away from the stage; but it made sense, seeing how high up the stage was. I was right on the barrier and let me tell you, it makes all the difference-- especially for the short ones among us :) The guys were nothing short of amazing-- as always-- and did their best to come out as far as they could on the stage to get close to us, even though all their equipment had to be shoved back under the overhang. Alex Kaprano and Nick McCarthy's moves were in top form, and the sound was tight as ever. It was my fourth time seeing them live and it's definitely tied for best show with their April 13th 2009 gig at the Moore Theatre in Seattle, WA. Plus, with it being outside in the rain and the dark, with huge trees all around, the atmosphere was even more intense. The band is unbelievably energetic and charismatic onstage-- even Bob was moving around and getting into it. Everyone was dancing the entire way through, and people were polite enough to not go crazy with the shoving or crowding. The band played quite a few older favorites and some of the best songs off the new album. Now that they have three albums and countless b-sides, they can really pick out the cream of the crop to make the best show possible. Compared to their previous shows (I saw them in 2005 and 2007 as well) the new songs definitely create more of a darker, dancier, edgier atmosphere than the band used to have, but without losing any of the glorious fun and abandon they always exude. The extra synth parts and breakdowns are a marked difference, and it definitely works. It's nice to see them go off and break away from the structure of a song and just go mad with it. They've definitely got their own sound that's inimitable, despite how many have tried, and it's amazing to see how their music has evolved over the last five years Part of the reason Franz put on such great shows consistently is that they don't feel any need to act cool or posture-- they're having a great time onstage and it shows throughout. Especially when all four of them jump on the drum kit at the same time--an old Franz tradition-- you just get the feeling that they'd be making music no matter if nobody was listening. And that's the best kind of band out there. They are so well attuned with each other and with the audience-- Alex is especially great at getting the audience to participate in the songs throughout the entire show. And their encore was absolutely killer-- I don't think I've ever danced harder or jumped higher in my life. And for further proof of fan appreciation, they rewarded the few of us who remained after the gig (after the rain had started pouring harder than ever and prompted most people to leave after a half hour or so) by letting us come inside the venue and up onstage to hang out and chat for over an hour. They played for an hour and a half and the show ended at 9:30, but we didn't get out of there until 11:30 because they were just so darn nice. All four guys hung around and though I'd met them once before, it was nice to actually have a chance to have actual conversations with them. They're all lovely in person and are more than friendly, not to mention humble. They were surprised when my friends told them it was my birthday-- they couldn't believe I'd spent my night out in the rain watching them. If more bands could be like them, I think the world might be a much happier place, hah. It doesn't matter if they're playing for thousands (like at Bumbershoot in Seattle the following night) or for hundreds, Franz Ferdinand put on a fantastic show. But if you can, see them at a smaller venue! It really makes for the best experience and it's nice for them to play intimate venues in between the huge coliseums and stadiums. All in all, an A+ perfect night. Totally worth being soaked to the bone and cold for hours. I'd do it again in a heartbeat!

The front band from Montreal, Family, was dynamic and set the tone for the show. The audience was having fun and being active yet decent. I was on the floor near the front and had a spectacular view. The main act, Franz Ferdinand, was even better than I thought they would be. They were fun, energetic and skillful. Good vocals with a wide range of slow to fast music made them a bit unique and really entertaining. They were excellent musicians, played long sets and every one was mezmerized and having a blast.

Franz Ferdinand was absolutely awesome. There was so much energy from the band that I couldn't help but sing and dance along. The event was standing room only which I honestly liked because it got the crowd really energized. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Franz Ferdinand was slap the table good. Venue was great. Parking was excellent.

I'm a Franz Ferdinand fan but never seen live, so I didn't know what to expect. We were blown away! They put on a great show. High recommend seeing them live.

This is my second time seeing Franz. They put on the most amazing show and played for two hours!

Pure energy plus pure professionalism. Loved the music, lights, sets, everything. Would see them again.

Amazing performance. Great energy. Crowd was really into it.

Great vocals. Great musicianship. Cool lightshows. Great setlist. Fun Crowd. All in all, an amazing concert experience!

These guys rocked for two hours, came out right on time and were just amazing. Better than their last performance at the Fonda theater.

Don't know where they've been hiding but happy to see Franz Ferdinand return to the area playing the Fox Theatre in Oakland. They have had so many good songs and they played them all. Franz Ferdinand put on a great show.

Well, it was a memorable experience, and one I will never forget. The only part that I personally did not like were the opening act, and the fact that the band didn't play "No You Girls". Other than that, it was an excellent event

Franz Ferdinand and the Fox Theater in Oakland California was the perfect match of small club atmosphere and Big Event sounds. The Fox Theater is Oakland's best music venue BAR NONE!

The band is always great. But when they brought out Care Le Bon on stage to sing "call me", it took it to another level! And the Fox Theater continues meet a high level of class. Go and check it out for just about any show.

Franz Ferdinand has aged very well. They put on a great straight rock show complete with a four man drum solo.

I've been to hundreds of concerts. Franz Ferdinand just broke into the top ten that includes Pulp opening for Blur at the Fillmore, The Charlatans at The Royal Albert Hall, and Radiohead at Slims. They were that amazing. Even though it was a Monday night, they rocked it like it was a Friday. The set was tight and well selected. I think my favorite part, besides Evil Eye, was when all for of them started wailing on the drum set together. Wow.

Franz Ferdinand is a pretty awesome band. They have a lot of energy. We enjoyed their show. Sound system seemed a little muffled. Also wanted to hear the 'flick the cigarette' song but they didn't play it. o wells!

Fun lively show. Brought a friend who was skeptical of this band and he loved the show!

I caught Franz Ferdinand for the first time back in 2004 when I heard they would be opening for Morrissey later that year in Manchester. For starters, their debut album was amazing, and seeing it live made me an instant fan. I caught them again at the Inland Invasion, and then again for their follow up album tour at the Greek Theater. They aim to please their audience. They are truly selfless in that respect. These guys played for 90 minutes NON-STOP and after a very brief time-out, came back for a great encore to complete a full 2-hour set. Who does that nowadays? Now that I am a father, it was a pleasure to have taken my 17-year-old and my wife to the show and have them witness the exact same intensity with which I saw Franz Ferdinand perform over 10 years earlier. My wife was not a fan of theirs going into the show, but now admits to have a great deal of respect for them.

The band was really tight and sounded amazing. Alex did a great job working the crowd, getting the energy level up.

better than expected, great performance, great sound. some bands get lost in hammerstein, not these guys.

Ive seen them everytime they've played Philly and they never disappoint. I will say I was shocked that they didnt play Right Thoughts Right Words since its the first single off their new album. Nevertheless an amazing show.

Franz Ferdinand absolutely blew me away! This was the first show i have been to. We were in New York on holiday and decided to go see them. These Glasgow guys rocked the Hammerstein Ballroom!!!! Loved it! On thing that made us sad though: the rediculous prices for a simple drink in the hammerstein ballroom. Complete rip off if you ask me.

I've wanted to see Franz Ferdinand live since I was in High School and I was NOT disappointed! They put on a fantastic show full of energy and they sounded amazing. Possibly the best concert I've ever attended. Thanks, guys!

great event...maybe few songs more but great performance

This makes my list of best concerts. There set list was perfect and they kept me dancing. A must see

We came all the way from amsterdam for this concert and they were amazing! The NY crowd is not so enthusiastic as the dutch but at least this time my toes werent hurt by other juping up and down on them... But the band was great!

I've been a fan of Franz Ferdinand since middle school and have been eager to watch them perform since. They were absolutely amazing! My boyfriend, who was not familiar with their music, took me and is now a huge fan. The crowds energy was so alive. Would love to go again!

I expected some confetti or balloons or some gimmicky thing but it didn't happen.... However, they did rock the place and they kept the crowd jumpin' the whole time. Good sound, good lights, good crowd and good music = happy me

Franz Ferdinand was on point! amazing and energetic performance and a great set list! Perfect way to welcome the new week. The crowd was really great too and so enthusiastic that it made the performance even more memorable. Only issue was that the band took FOREVER to get on the stage and the second opening act was a tad bit long.

Arguably the BEST concert I've seen in New York City in seven years of living here. I hope they return again soon, but sadly this may be it.

As much as I love listening to FF on Spotify, my experience at the show was quite miserable and shared by a number of my friends, too. Harsh, deafening sound that pretty much killed both the music and vocal for me.

Godd sound,the band playing new and old songs. Dancing and enjoying as much as the public. Good place to see concerts. Support band Frankie Rose played a short show with a sound that could be better

What a great evening! We got to the House of Blues early for dinner. It was our first time there, and had a great dinner and drinks. There was live music in the dining room and that made for a nice atmosphere. Then we went downstairs to the theater and milled around and had drinks before the show started. They have waitstaff at the seats too, which was a nice touch. The opening band was Ume and rocked. Then after an intermission, Franz Ferdinand took stage and blew me away. Those guys were super-polished, which kind of surprised me. They are my favorite band, but I was expecting more of a garage-band sound live. They could have played a huge arena and would have sounded just as good.

This concert was more than just amazing, it was incredible. The opening act usually make you think something like: "I want them (opening act) to finish so I can see the main act", but not this time. The Palma Violets were great at playing their songs and getting the audience pumped and excited for Franz Ferdinand. Franz Ferdinand played all of their greatest hits and some of their new songs. Everything was more than perfect. Franz Ferdinand is a band that everyone that enjoys alternative rock should see.

My first Franz Ferdinand concert and it was absolulety amazing. Worth every penny (pretty cheap tickets!), and I can not wait to see them again. If you can, go see them live because they are amazing. I was lucky and got right in front of the stage. Go see them!!

I have been to hundreds of concerts through the years, and this Franz Ferdinand at Vancouver's Malkin Bowl was definitely in the top 10.

Awesome live show!!! They totally put on an amazing and fun performance! I would definitely go again

Great venue, great sound. Not many bands out there that are better live than just listening to them on vinyl/cd etc but Franz are. Great sound, played a great mix from all their albums. Frontman Alex Kapranos is a proper frontman, a real showman!

Absolutely amazing show by Franz Ferdinand! Cant believe the energy from not only the band but the fans!!

Boring opener and audience. Franz were fantastic, good setlist, good new songs, we had a great time, the guy on keyboards was fantastic.

As always, Franz Ferdinand puts on an unforgettable show. This was my third time seeing them live and even with a change in band members, the performance was electrifying.

Wonderful time seeing Franz perform. Beautiful♡♡♡♡

The show was great! Although they made us wait for too long it was worth it!

Very energetic and tight band. Would see them again. Great night.

I didn't decide to go to this show until the day of, and bought my ticket at about 3 in the afternoon. I didn't know much of their material besides their new album, but I still thought I would check them out. I was extremely impressed with their performance. The musicianship was tight, and they were thoroughly engaged with their audience. The sound was also just right, as I have very sensitive ears and usually need earplugs when I go to shows. They were loud enough to fill the entire room, but not so loud that I needed my plugs. They seem to be one of those bands that aren't as big as they deserve to be, unfortunately. They deserve to be in a sold out Staples Center rather than a 3/4 full Wiltern . Alex Kapranos has a terrific voice and is one of the most engaging frontmen I've ever seen. I look forward to seeing this band again!

This was the first time I saw them in concert and they surpassed my expectations. They put on a great show and I love their energy. I had an awesome time and now I'm trying to see them again before their tour ends.

The show was so good, i was dancing the whole time. never once did it get boring!

There was an atmosphere, it's hard to explain, he has this speech about love and being friendly to others, they played all our favorite songs and gave it all on the stage.

Overall, t was a decent show. It did feel like it went a little too long.

The Pageant is an excellent venue & Franz was amazing!

Franz Ferdinand is great in a live setting. Very entertaining. Played all my favs. Will look to see them again.

Loved every band on this bill. I've never seen Franz Ferdinand and they did not disappoint! Go see them every chance you get! Be prepared to sing and dance the night away!

Really went to see The Glorious Sons. We will definitely return to Express Live for more concerts. Thank you Brett for the picture with my daughter, again! See you all soon!

One of the best shows i have seen all year!!!!Come back soon!

Band was full of energy, played with skill, engaged the audience, and overall was fun. But the length of show was much shorter than similar acts I've seen at similar price points. Their main set was about 60 minutes, plus a 20-25 minute encore.

Waited years to see them live and it did not disappoint. Very high energy show!

Probably the most fun I have ever had at a concert. Franz sounded awesome and put on a great show. Very energetic band. Good crowd that was really into it the while time.

Opening act was excellent and a good match in style for FF. The main attraction was 90 minutes of non-stop high energy Franz frenzy. Everyone was having a great time dancing and Alex and the rest of band have awesome stage presence.

Fantastic show!!! We saw Franz Ferdinand here 4 years ago and they do not disappoint!!!

Ausgezeichnet! The whole show was just fantastic. Alex was great...couldn,t hit a bad note. The whole group gave a very professional performance. Awesome.

It was lit lit litty lit bruh so fun Franz Ferdinand was lit and awesome