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Wasilla, Alaska, United States (2004 – present)
Portugal. The Man is an experimental indie rock four-piece from Wasilla, Alaska, United States, formed in 2004.
Portugal. The Man is centered around frontman John Baldwin Gourley’s abstract musical approach and corresponding upbringing. He was raised in a sort of technological isolation: his log cabin home in the winter wasteland of the fringes of Wasilla, Alaska was powered by a generator and had no telephone. Both of his parents helped completely immerse him in the unique lifestyle that comes with a land of seasonal darkness and perpetual coldness with their jobs as dog sled mushers. Gourley’s innate curiosity and individual spirit combined with a fascination with science fiction and experiences of homelessness create a distinctly transcendent sound that is always open to interpretation and change.
The band formed in 2003 with the union of Gourley (vocals, guitar, organ, machines) and his childhood friend Zachary Scott Carothers (Bass, percussion, vocals). Jason Sechrist (Drums and Gang) of Portland, OR joined in 2005. Current lineup includes Ryan Neighbors (Piano, Rhodes, Organ, Synth, Vocals). They are however known for fluidity in both their music and their lineup and often feature guest appearances.
The band’s debut album, Waiter: “You Vultures!” was released by Fearless Records on January 24th, 2006.
On June 22, 2007 they released their second full length, Church Mouth. The band then set out on a full US tour with support from The Photo Atlas, Play Radio Play, Tera Melos, and The Only Children. They then toured Europe, and followed it up with another US headlining tour with support from Rocky Votolato and Great Depression during September and October.
Portugal. The Man is centered around frontman John Baldwin Gourley’s abstract musical approach and corresponding upbringing. He was raised in a sort of technological isolation: his log cabin home in the winter wasteland of the fringes of Wasilla, Alaska was powered by a generator and had no telephone. Both of his parents helped completely immerse him in the unique lifestyle that comes with a land of seasonal darkness and perpetual coldness with their jobs as dog sled mushers. Gourley’s innate curiosity and individual spirit combined with a fascination with science fiction and experiences of homelessness create a distinctly transcendent sound that is always open to interpretation and change.
The band formed in 2003 with the union of Gourley (vocals, guitar, organ, machines) and his childhood friend Zachary Scott Carothers (Bass, percussion, vocals). Jason Sechrist (Drums and Gang) of Portland, OR joined in 2005. Current lineup includes Ryan Neighbors (Piano, Rhodes, Organ, Synth, Vocals). They are however known for fluidity in both their music and their lineup and often feature guest appearances.
The band’s debut album, Waiter: “You Vultures!” was released by Fearless Records on January 24th, 2006.
On June 22, 2007 they released their second full length, Church Mouth. The band then set out on a full US tour with support from The Photo Atlas, Play Radio Play, Tera Melos, and The Only Children. They then toured Europe, and followed it up with another US headlining tour with support from Rocky Votolato and Great Depression during September and October.
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mukeys wrote:
cool your jets, bucko. just a harmless little somewhat ironic shout, no need to throw around phobe vibes
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andi_mara wrote:
man... this guys are just too good to be real... hope someday they do a latin tour...
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sabrage wrote:
Good thing you thought wrong then eh faggot?
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mukeys wrote:
i thought they were like a coheed cambria prog wannabe band
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hole666666 wrote:
HahaAaA
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Ventura41 wrote:
just kidding, deepshit. you suck.
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Ventura41 wrote:
I don't agree with your opinion, but i respect it.
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noiderboy wrote:
whaat? best band i've ever listened to
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witchtrial wrote:
this band suck
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hole666666 wrote:
that'd be sweet [2]
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BIGTUNA69 wrote:
That'd be sweet
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HallucinogeNick wrote:
rumor is Harriet Tubman is providing guest vocals on the Majestic Majesty
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Tallant wrote:
Yes, that's her at the end of "Salt". And I like "All Mine", but it's nowhere close to my favorite song. "Shade", "Mornings", "Elephants" and "Guns. Guns...Guns" are some of my favorites currently.
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NickGerli wrote:
Bellies Are Full!
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hole666666 wrote:
Hallucigenowhatever: Sorry man, but me and you are in a disagreement: "All Mine" is THE best Portugal. The Man song. EVER.
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hole666666 wrote:
haha yeah lol. Was that her at the end of 'salt'?
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Tallant wrote:
@voo2k6: It's Zoe, she's been doing vocals some Portugal songs, all the way back to Church Mouth if I'm not mistaken. It just isn't very noticeable since John's voice is already really high.
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chrisappleton wrote:
Nick you didn't help your sudo black persona with that comment.
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HallucinogeNick wrote:
Condoleezza Rice
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voo2k6 wrote:
who's the girl in the live lineup?
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Events
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Jul
10
La Pampa Festival
Freibad Hagenwerder, Hagenwerder, Germany
1 shout
| 5 attendees
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Jul
10
Phono Pop Festival
Festung, Rüsselsheim, Germany
22 shouts
| 115 attendees
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Jul
15
Portugal. The Man
Rote Fabrik, Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
2 shouts
| 24 attendees
News
Portugal. The Man in San Francisco, CA on 08/28/09
28 Aug 2009 | from portugaltheman.net/new/?page_id=6
Ends: 08/30/09. Buy tickets. Venue: Outside Lands. Address: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA. Part of Individual Show.
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Portugal. The Man in Chicago, IL on 08/07/09
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Portugal. The Man in Nijmegen on 07/22/09
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Portugal. The Man in Feldkirch on 07/18/09
18 Jul 2009 | from portugaltheman.net/new/?page_id=6
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