Portugal travels to Logan

Through some sort of epically huge act of the musical gods, Portugal. the Man stopped by to play a show at Club NVO in Logan on Friday.

Sprung from the ashes of Anatomy of a Ghost, Portugal. the Man presents an experimental and more inquisitive side of lyricist and lead singer Jason Gourley.

When I first heard that the band had scheduled a show here a few things went through my mind

1. Confusion. Club NVO is not usually known for booking popular or even semi-popular bands. Usually DJ Hardcorey is about the extent of the music scene at NVO.
2. Questions. Where are all the football players and sorority girls going to go to "get their freak on"? Is this a mistake of some sort? Is the world ending?and finally
3. Embarrassment. This one would hopefully be laid to rest if more than 10 people showed up... and it was.

A small crowd of about 150 kids showed up on Friday and gathered around the small stage to watch Portugal preform their magic. Although the turnout was not huge, it was perfect for dancing and enjoying the music without having to feel the sweat of the kid next to you soaking through your clothing.

As usual, Portugal. the Man put on an amazing show playing songs from both Waiter: "You Vultures!" and their latest release, Church Mouth. Bright lights illuminated the silhouettes of band members John Gourley, Zach Carothers and Jason Sechrist, casting their writhing shadows on the concrete wall of NVO. As Gourley's lyrics poured out, dancing in the ears of both new and devoted listeners, it was easy to forget all preconceived notions of "NVO shows" and savor the sounds eminating out of the band.

Major props to NVO for setting up such an awesome show and with any luck Logan may soon be on the music scene radar.