Portugal. the Man is proof that a lot of hard work and an immeasurable amount of patience pays off in the end. The “Lords of Portland” made their triumphant return to Denver with a heavily sold out Red Rocks performance that played as a victory lap from a massive tour that started way back in April.
Despite their party rocker persona that the Alaskan act exudes, their attention to socially conscious issues is impressive. John Gourley and company started their show off with a Native American blessing which is a first for me of all the shows I’ve ever attended. The mindful ceremony proved to be fruitful because PTM riffed at maximum capacity with their seizure-inducing lights and proven road warrior like sensibilities that had Red Rocks shaking like a Denver Broncos playoff game.
