Franz Ferdinand electrifies The Warfield

by Jon Bauer

Scottish indie-rock band Franz Ferdinand stopped at The Warfield in San Francisco on their whirlwind global tour and electrified the room and celebrated their 6th LP “The Human Fear”

Driven by the fresh energy of new members Audrey Tait (drums) and Dino Bardot (guitar), their latest work builds upon their established sound, and venturing into the complex emotional landscapes of fear, hope, and bouncing back.

Lead singer and multi-instrumentalist Alex Kapranos is riveting. It’s clear that he’s at home on stage as he’s known to say in recent interviews that he deeply enjoys live performances, emphasizing the adrenaline rush of live shows. He has a distinct sense of style, projecting a charismatic persona on stage.

Franz Ferdinand’s Setlist:

The Doctor
Matinee
Night Or Day
Do You Want To
Audacious
Walk Away
Everydaydreamer
No You Girls
Build It Up
Right Action
Black Eyelashes
Michael
Love Illumination
Take Me Out
Hooked
Outsiders

Bar Lonely
40′
The Birds
This Fire

Opening for them was Jackson Hamm’s group Telescreens, who delivered an energetic, sweaty, guitar heavy performance that had the crowd screaming.

Jon Bauer Jon is a San Francisco based photographer who has regularly contributed to publications such as 48 Hills, SF Sonic, SF Station, The Denver Post, Goldenvoice, and numerous others. He’s aimed his camera at people, places, and things all around the world, and he’s always on the look-out for dark places, yummy foods, and curious events.