The 411 For July 2007

Complex, Esoteric, Shape-Shifting Rock: Portugal. The Man Take Their Show
On The Road 35-City North American Tour To Kick Off At Home In Alaska On July 18, 2007

Portugal. The Man, Alaska's favorite sons and one of the most buzzed-about
up-and-comers in the prog-punk/avant-indie world, will hit the road this
summer in support of their second album, "Church Mouth," due out July 24, 2007 on Fearless Records. Portugal. The Man - John Baldwin Gourley (vocals, guitars, synthesizers, programming), Zachary Scott Carothers (bass, vocals, percussion), and Jason Sechrist (drums, congas, percussion, vocals) - will headline a 35-date North American tour which kicks off on July 18, 2007 with four very special shows in their Alaskan homeland, and then migrate to the "lower 48" on July 23, 2007 in Portland, OR. Support act info, dates and venues are listed below, ticket prices and on-sale info will be announced shortly.

A Portugal. The Man show is usually never what you quite expect, truly never the same night after night, and these upcoming concerts should prove to be no different. The band utilizes a compelling light show to create various moods and a balance of abstract esotericism and vivid metal imagery, and guest musicians tend to jump on stage for a song or two. Expect to hear a selection of new songs from "Church Mouth" as well as songs from the band's 2006 album, "Waiter: You Vultures!"

"Church Mouth," a departure from the drum-machine and sequencer-heavy "Waiter: You Vultures!," is an organic record that transcends genre constraints by managing to recall seemingly disparate acts such as the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, the White Stripes, the Mars Volta, and Santana. Lyrically, the schizophrenic-sounding "Church Mouth" centers on political and religious imagery. From the funky soul-prog feel of "Sugar Cinnamon" (think an updated version of the MC5), to the psychedelic groove of "Oh Lord," to more melody-driven yet equally intense rockers like the title track and "Children," and the hauntingly exquisite "Shade,"

Portugal. The Man's unique sound has its roots firmly in front man/songwriter Gourley's abstract vision and unique upbringing. Gourley was raised in a remote log cabin on the outskirts of Wasilla, Alaska that was powered by a generator and had no phone. His mom and dad doubled as a team of dog sled mushers. Add in an extended period of homelessness, a love of science fiction and a desire to make music that does not sound like every other band, and the genesis of Portugal. The Man was formed. Gourley and childhood friend Carothers formed PTM in 2003 with Portland, OR's Jason Sechrist joining in 2005. To this day, PTM employs a rotating cast of guest musicians outside of the core three. Gourley is also an accomplished visual artist having created the stunning artwork for the "Church Mouth" package as well as PTM's previous releases, tour posters, t-shirts and other items.

With more dates to be announced, confirmed dates for Portugal. The Man's
North American summer tour are as follows:

JULY 2007 Tour Dates:

20 Club Oasis, Anchorage, AK
21 Millennium, Anchorage, AK
23 Satyricon, Portland, OR
24 Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco, CA
25 Chain Reaction, Anaheim, CA
26 Troubadour, Los Angeles, CA
27 Soma, San Diego, CA
28 The One Place, Phoenix, AZ
29 Chic's Bar & Billards, El Paso, TX
31 White Rabbit, San Antonio, TX

AUGUST 2007 Tour Dates:

1 Emo's, Austin, TX
2 The High Ground, Metairie, LA
3 Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville, FL
4 Orpheum, Tampa, FL
5 The Social, Orlando, FL
8 Casbah & Tremont, Charlotte, NC
9 Alley Katz, Richmond, VA
12 Middle East, Cambridge, MA
13 Knitting Factory, New York, NY
14 Maxwell's, Hoboken, NJ
15 Mohawk Place, Buffalo, NY
16 The Reverb, Toronto, ONT
18 Beat Kitchen, Chicago
19 The Loft, Madison, WI
20 Varsity Theatre, Minneapolis, MN
23 Country Club Theatre, Ogden, UT
24 The Venue, Boise, ID
25 El Corazon, Seattle, WA

To sample music visit the Portugal. The Man page at myspace.com.

For more artist information log onto the official Portugal. The Man website.