Portugal. The Man brought the Support Your Local Crews and Workers Tour to The Bomb Factory in Dallas, Texas, delivering a set that highlighted both their evolving sound and the depth of their catalog. With La Luz opening the night, the show felt carefully paced and built for longevity and a good night..
La Luz set the tone early with a focused, self-produced sound. Their hazy, surf-leaning psych rock translated well live, carried by tight playing and strong harmonies. It was an effective opening set that warmed up the room.
Portugal. The Man opened with a stretch of new material, giving those songs room to stand on their own. After finishing that section, John Gourley addressed the crowd, explaining that he wanted to showcase the new songs first before transitioning into the bangers. From that point forward, the set shifted into a fast-moving run pulled from across the band’s catalog, jumping between albums and eras without losing momentum. With the number of strong songs they’ve released, the back half of the set felt naturally packed with highlights.
The band’s stage setup reflected their fluid approach to performance. A central desk sat mid-stage, acting as a shared hub for microphones, keyboards, and additional gear. From there, the band cycled through vocalists throughout the set, constantly shifting roles while regularly uniting on strong, layered harmonies.
Alongside John, male and female vocalists traded lead parts, keeping the performance dynamic. One female vocalist stood out for wearing a Speed shirt, while the male vocalist brought relentless energy, running across the stage and jumping off equipment for nearly the entire set. Meanwhile, the female guitar players were fully locked in, driving the songs with confidence and presence.
Behind the band, the LED wall delivered a steady stream of surreal visuals that stayed unpredictable throughout the night, including moment featuring a female gimps riding a banana, bodies running while shaking like jelly and Norm Macdonald.
At the start of the encore, John briefly spoke about three charities the band supports before the band closed out the night on a high note.
Having seen Portugal. The Man at The Bomb Factory eight years ago during a mind-blowing set, it was impressive to see that they’re still delivering at that level. Even with evolving material and shifting members, the band continues to put on a show that feels confident, cohesive, and built to last.
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