happenings
Ears & Fingers by Jason Leger
Franz Ferdinand –
‘RIGHT THOUGHTS, RIGHT WORDS, RIGHT ACTION’
Back in 2004, the world felt new and full of possibility for myself and for a young dance rock band from the UK named Franz Ferdinand. We had youth on our side and a sunny disposition to greet the world with, and for the most part, the world responded in kind. That was nearly 10 years ago and much akin to most everyone else in the world I have changed considerably. I have grown and been stretched by encounters and experiences, both good and bad. Franz Ferdinand on the other hand, seem to be frozen in time, stuck in a specific place trying to relive a specific point, but never quite getting it right in the same way. With the release of their fourth full length, “Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action,” the band seems to have put out the same album for the fourth time in a row. I applaud them for the effort, and with their urgency and energy, they are definitely trying—it just isn’t going anywhere. “Right Thoughts” is full of the dance hooks,
THURSDAY 9.5 HAPPENINGS
RUNNING: SIX AT SIX 6 a.m. Running Wild, 3012 E Cervantes St. 435-9222 or werunwild.com. VIVA FLORIDA 500 ‘ARTIFACTS’ 9 a.m. The exhibition celebrates 500 years of Florida’s history – its people, places and cultural achievements. Exhibit on display through Sept. 28. First City Art Center Studios and Gallery, 1060 N. Guillemard St. 429-1222 or FirstCityArt.org MESS HALL 10 a.m. The Pensacola MESS Hall (Math, Engineering, Science & Stuff) offers weekly themes, special activities and workshops that captivate curious minds of all ages and inspire a lifetime of discovery. 116 N. Tarragona St. 877-937-6377 or PensacolaMESShall.org. QUAYSIDE ART GALLERY 10 a.m. “Interpretations: Florida's Forgotten Coast” exhibit features artists Connie Boussom, Lynn Parker and Nikki Strahota. Exhibit on display through Oct. 7. 17 E. Zaragoza St, 438-2363 or quaysidegallery.com. BLUE MORNING GALLERY 10 a.m. "East Meets September 5, 2013
kitschy lyrical innuendo, and polished grandstanding that brought Franz Ferdinand into the limelight in the first place. I would be remiss if I were to tell you that it isn’t catchy. It is very catchy, but it was catchy the first time I heard it in 2004, and then again in 2005, and then again in 2009. They have failed to recapture the magic that prevailed with brilliantly riffed hit “Take Me Out,” or even lesser known single “Do You Want To.” I don’t hate the band by any means, all I’m asking for is something to keep my attention. Meet me halfway guys, or you will join Aerosmith and Metallica on my list of bands who I wish would stop putting out music and just tour on their catalog because they’re ruining themselves. “Same Thoughts, Same Words, Same Action”…I mean, “Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action” is out now via Domino Records.
Okkervil River –
‘THE SILVER GYMNASIUM’
“Show me my best memory, it's probably super crappy. Nine years down in Texas with sluts of both sexes, liars, lumps, and drug addicts, and drunks!” I have absolutely zero qualms with saying that Okkervil River are one of the best bands to come from the indie rock boom of the first decade of the 21st Century. The band are able to maintain this reputation for several reasons, not the least of which being their work ethic, consistency, and idealism toward writing very pure, simple, catchy pop rock. From 2002 to 2011, the band released six full-length albums, along with a slew of studio EPs, live EPs, singles and collaboration contributions. Just last week, the band added to this impressive amount of output by releasing their seventh fulllength album, “The Silver Gymnasium.” West, Through Asian Art," features the art of the Far East reflected through Western eyes. Exhibit on display through Sept. 28. 21 S. Palafox. 4299100 or bluemorninggallery.com. DRAGONFLY GALLERY 10 a.m. The gallery’s feature room is a favorite site for artists from throughout Santa Rosa County. 5188 Escambia St., Milton. 981-1100 or thedragonflygallery.com. ARTEL GALLERY 10 a.m. 223 Palafox, Old County Courthouse. 432-3080 or artelgallery.org. ‘LANDSCAPES’ 10 a.m. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseumofart.com. TAG AT UWF 4 p.m. CFPA Design Interns Exhibition Closing Reception. TAG Gallery, 11000 University Pkwy., Building 82, Room 240. 474-2696. WINE TASTING AT AWM 5 p.m. Aragon Wine Market, 27 S. Ninth Ave. 433-9463 or aragonwinemarket.com. WINE & GLIDE SEGWAY TOUR 5:30-7:30 p.m. This one-hour Segway tour includes a stop at Seville Quarter or Aragon Wine Market for a wine
The album is homage to lead singer/songwriter Will Sheff’s hometown of Meriden, N.H., a small place that shaped Sheff into the great storyteller he is today. It was a “use your imagination or be bored to death” situation. The outcome has been good to him, and proximally good to us. The album is replete with glossy, catchy tracks with lyrics that bounce between heavy and light, much akin to most of Okkervil’s catalog. Highlights include the somber “Lido Pier Suicide Car,” groovedladen “Pink Slips,” and the piano driven lead single “It Was My Season.” This album also has a few additional online gems that have been used to build up anticipation. On NPR’s All Songs Considered site, you can peruse a virtual map of the town which inspired “The Silver Gymnasium,” and on the band’s website, you can play as a young Will Sheff in a RPG based on the album. These serve as additional perks to an album that is certain to be a favorite for Fall 2013. “The Silver Gymnasium” is out now via ATO Records, and be sure to catch Okkervil River with Torres at the Alabama Music Box in Mobile on September 19. {in}
tasting. Emerald Coast Tours, 701 S. Palafox. $45. 417-9292 or emeraldcoasttours.net. STAND UP COMEDY OF KEVIN JAMES 8 p.m. Kevin James, champion of working class comedy, is most-known for his role as Doug Heffernan in "The King of Queens," as well as roles in movies such as "Paul Blart: Mall Cop," "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry," and "Grown Ups." Saenger Theatre, 118 South Palafox. $39.50 - $65.00. 595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.
live music
LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 6 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com. RADIOLIVE 6 p.m. Singer-songwriter Georgianna Callaghan returns to RadioLive with piano, guitar and her Sarah McLaughlin-esque voice. At 5:15 p.m. members of the Belmont Youth Band will give a pre-concert performance. Museum of Commerce, 201 E Zaragoza St. 474-2787. THE DAVENPORTS 6 p.m. The Leisure Club, 126 S. Palafox. 912-4229 or tlcdowntown.com. 17