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Ironically not from Portugal or anywhere close, Portugal. The Man originates from Wasilla, Alaska, and now lives and works out of Portland, Ore. With a name inspired by the bigger than life aura of
David Bowie
, Portugal. The Man takes that concept to the next level and into the new century with mega-hits like the 2018 Best Pop Duo Performance Grammy-winning single Feel It Still. The follow-up success of its single In the Moment, hitting No. 1 on
Billboard
's Alternative Songs chart, cemented Portugal. The Man's enduring place in the trajectory of rock music.
''Portugal. The Man has used its fame as a platform for philanthropy and activism in a range of areas. It partnered with the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute to put out a 400-record limited-edition run of the song Sumatran Tiger to raise awareness about the endangered species. In 2015, Portugal. The Man partnered with the Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation, Dr. Martens and StubHub to place musical instruments in US schools. Sometimes, the band will even donate proceeds from a show to a worthy cause, like it did from its Charlottesville show to support the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation after the Unite the Right Rally that claimed one activist's life. The band gave a free show at the March for Our Lives event in Portland, Ore., to support stricter gun legislation and help increase awareness of mental health care at July 2018 performances in Oregon. Portugal. The Man also registers people to vote at many of its shows.'
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'The members of Portugal. The Man are John Baldwin Gourley on lead vocals, organ, rhythm guitar and drum machine, Zachary Carothers on bass and backup vocals, Kyle O'Quin on synthesizers, keyboards, guitar and backup vocals, Eric Howk on lead guitar and backup vocals, Jason Sechrist on drums and Zoe Manville, who is Gourley's partner, on percussion and vocals. Joining Portgual. The Man on tour are band members Kirk Ohnsted on touring beats and Dewey Halpaus, Matthew Moore and Nick Reinhart on guitars.'
'Portugal. The Man's music is a blend of rock and pop styles, including alternative, experimental, indie and psychedelic. The band's staging, arrangements, sets and lights all reflect its larger-than-life mystique and explosive musical styles.'
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At any Portugal. The Man show, you're likely to hear most of the band's 11 hit singles, including My Mind / Seventeen, People Say, Lovers in Love, Got It All (This Can't Be Living Now), So American, Evil Friends, Purple, Yellow, Red and Blue, Modern Jesus, Endangered Song (Sumatran Tiger), Noise Pollution, Feel It Still, Live in the Moment and Tidal Wave. You can also expect to hear other tracks off the band's eight studio albums, which include
Waiter: You Vultures!
(2006),
Church Mouth
(2007),
Censored Colors
(2008),
The Satanic Satanist
(2009),
American Ghetto
(2010),
In the Mountain in the Cloud
(2011),
Evil Friends
(2013) and
Woodstock
(2017).
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The current tour is making stops throughout North America, including
BC Place Stadium
in Vancouver and
Organ Park Allegiance Field
in Missoula, Mont.
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Listen closely during a Portugal. The Man show and you may hear hints of some its influences, such as
Gang of Four
,
Radiohead
,
Blonde Redhead
,
Pink Floyd
,
The Faint
,
At the Drive-in
,
The Beatles
and
Pinback
.
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