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The only band I think I know from Alaska, Portugal. The Man, is returning to Austin at The Parish for two shows on Friday and Saturday night.  Openers on both nights are The Dig and Port O’Brien.  Having seen this band live before, I can tell you that you’ll want to make it out for one of these show.  Or maybe both?

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Download: Portugal. The Man – The Dead Dog [MP3]

Portugal. The Man are about to embark on a tour of the US, and to celebrate they are releasing a free digital tour EP.  The sampler features the band’s tour support Drug Rug, Hockey and Robert Francis.  Here’s one of the songs from the EP we told you about a while back called “People Say” from Portugal. The Man.  Enjoy your free tuneage.

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Download: Portugal. The Man – People Say [MP3]

Staying true to their word on putting out an album a year, Portugal. The Man are ready to release a new one after the moderate success of their 2008 album Censored Colors. New album Satanic Satanist will be available July 21st via Equal Vision Records and features this single “”.  Check it out and let us know what you think of this album preview.

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Download: Portugal. The Man – People Say [MP3]

The city of Wasilla, Alaska is best known for one of two things: The first, and the one we keep hearing about in the news, is how the city was once home to vice presidential candidate Sarah Pallin. The second, and much less widely known fact, is that Wasilla was also once called home by members of psych-rock band Portugal. The Man. Regardless of where they came from, the one time Alaskan outfit (now in Portland) known as Portugal. The Man rocked the house at Emo’s on Saturday night. Follow the jump to read more about the show.

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One of the few bands to come out of Alaska, Portugal. The Man, are making the huge trek to Austin on Saturday night.  The Emo’s show will only cost ya $12 and gets started around 9pm.  Get your tickets now and be in attendance for a band that everyone will know about real soon.  Latest single from the band “Lay me Back Down” can be heard below.

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Download: Portugal. The Man – Lay me Back Down [MP3]