Portugal. The Man

This was such an amazing experience for me. This was my first real concert and first time being in the pit so I don’t have a whole lot to base it off of but I can tell you it was incredible and will always be a memorable highlight for me. They first entered with “For Whom the Bell Tolls” by Metallica and then transitioned into “Another Brick in the Wall” by Pink Floyd which then transitioned into “Purple, Yellow, Black, and Blue” off of their album Evil Friends. Overall that opening was so amazing and almost made me feel like I was at a 70s rock concert. Their whole set was almost like one fluid piece with each song flowing into the next. They closed their set with “Feel It Still” which I was really hoping they weren’t going to play “Feel It Still” because that is by far their most overplayed song and even though it is good, it is far from their best, but sadly that’s all anyone knows them for. So if you only know them for that one hit then you most likely won’t enjoy it too much but if you genuinely like them and listen to all their albums then you will be super happy with the outcome I hope. Also the lighting was also super amazing and added a lot to the music rather than just being simple whit lights on the stage. It really added to the “psychedelic” effect that the band goes for. Overall 10/10 and I would love to see them again and play a full concert set instead of just 40 minutes.

John Gourley, Zach Carothers, Kyle O'Quin, and Jason Sechrist form Oregon rock band Portugal. The Man. Masters of the alternative, they have been likened to contemporaries including Alt-J, Foster The People and Patrick Wolf and are known for being masters of the experimental when performing live.

Their backdrop illuminates, covered in pink zigzags and ominous cartoon characters and the boys step out to huge applause. The audience is not quite sure what they are in for, but following the band's reputation, it assured to be equally weird and wonderful. Starting with fan favourite 'So American', the band sound as bright and ethereal as they do on the record. They move swiftly on through material taken from new record 'Evil Friends'.

Many of the other tracks picked for this evening such as 'Elephants' and 'The Woods' have been given extended riffs and rely further on ripping guitar riffs and aggressive instrumentals. They keep the audience engaged throughout and their skilful musicianship evokes huge applause. A bizarre act, but one that you want to see again and again.

We waited in line for 3 hours in order to be at the front for this concert and it was Definitely worth it! First, Jack Harlow opened and although it did not appear that many people in the audience knew his music, he gave it his all and provided an Energetic and Great Performance! His energy was really good and I think he did a nice job despite the crowd not being super responsive! Then! Portugal. The Man came on and the lighting and background were CrazyCool! I could’ve just watched that! But the band was Awesome! Clearly they had experience in entertaining and did an Amazing job putting on a one of a kind show! They were all highly gifted instrumentalists and their music sounded Super! The only thing I wish was different regarding the concert is that the microphones were not very loud and I could not always understand what song was even being played! Otherwise though I highly recommend seeing them live!

Portugal. The Man was double billed with GROUPLOVE in their 2014 tour. It was my first concert at the Horseshoe in Cincinnati. I got hooked on Portugal. The Man from their earlier work, lead John Gourley resembling ALT-J with a wider range and not quite as pop IMHO. I'm not quite as big a fan of their latest LP, Evil Friends, produced by Danger Mouse, but every artist needs to broaden their range and take chances. I just think the heavier sound drowns out Gourley's vocals. Their live performance was solid with a range of new and old with a majority from Evil Friends. Plenty of old favorites played. Zachary Carothers expresses most of the energy in the live performance while Gourley stays with the mic. They're fun to watch and have plenty of energy. GROUPLOVE really stole the show with their energy and passion for their art and music. Definitely worth the money to see this double bill. Great show.

Portugal is an experience of epic proportion. I have seen them a few times and every experience leaves you wanting more!

This is a journey into the mind of genius, coupled with a crowd connection leaving the lucky observer quite satisfied for the moment... and then you want more! I love the energy displayed onstage by the band, you really connect during their shows!

Fabulous imagery portrays the spirit of Portugal, it blends with gripping vocals and amazing tunes! These are guys who have done the residencies, put in the time working their magic and deserve amazing success! You've got to catch them live, it's a journey you need to take and be forever a fan!

I was so excited for this show! Having seen them in 2009 and 2010, I was hyped to hear the old and new stuff. However, I don't know if it was the venue (Public Hall) or the band's sound set up or a combination of the two, but the sound was terrible. I mean, really bad. We moved from the very front to the middle, to the back, hoping to get a better position, but nothing helped. The back was a bit better, but it wasn't good. It ruined the show. I don't know if the change in venue threw their sound engineers for a loop, but whatever the reason, I was pretty disappointed. And I wasn't the only one.

Recently saw Portugal. The Man at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto. It's a very cool venue. Great sound and you can experience the music upclose and personal. The Band was amazing!! The didn't just play all the songs of new album. They mixed in enough older stuff to make long time fans happy. PTM puts on a great live show! Their show isn't a live version of their studio recordings. They exhibit their musical talents and make each song a unique live experience!! Hardcore fans were completely satisfied, and casual fans were blown away!! Any chance you have to see PTM live, take it!!

This band is becoming one of my favorites to see. The first time I saw them, they were opening for Cage the Elephant and it honestly felt like they were already prepared for their own tour. This band really knows how to perform live, rock hard, and look like they're having a great time doing it. Indeed, they have a very unique laser light setup to match the images of their background. That was truly almost breathtaking to behold. If they keep up this momentum they might overthrow my other favorite band to see live, the Silversun Pickups.

As good as Friday was at the festival, it somehow wasn't enough to satisfy. Following the Strokes, I headed over to the Masquerade for a late show performance on their 'Heaven Stage.'

The Lords of Portland took full advantage of the indoor stage, utilizing some mesmerizing lasers and smoke machines. The band members remained cloaked in hooded jackets for most of the evening, and played a different setlist from past Portugal experiences. It was a fun show but somewhat difficult to appreciate after an epic Friday headliner.

What a great show! These guys are in great form and they rocked the heck out of Red Butte Gardens last night. This is the 5th time I've seen these guys and they never disappoint. I loved the opener which was Pink Floyd's Wall into Purple Yellow Red and Blue. And from there the show just took off like a rocket ship and two hours later when we all landed, there was nothing but pure joy and a sense that we are seeing a band who just continues to improve year over year.