Portugal. The Man Brings The Energy to The Eastern

Atlanta, Georgia - December 9th, 2025

Starting the show with an epic visual monologue, Portugal. The Man set the tone before the music even started. With detailed historical references and nature scenes, the narrator walked the audience through how it feels like to really feel art and reminded us that experiencing art is the point of it all. They remind us not to think too much, and that connection will keep the fire in ourselves burning. That music is that fire, “from isolation we found connectivity, from silence we made music.”

Bursting onto the stage with “Denali,” the energy in the room exploded. It was clear that many of their fans have been along for the ride for a long time. Pulling out songs such as “Creep in a T-shirt” and “Modern Jesus” from their 2013 Evil Friends album, the crowd was singing along to every word just as much as hits from their most recent album, Shish.

Throughout the show, the lights changed with the energy of the music. Bright red lights and bold backlights lit up the stage to match the controlled chaos of the colorful discography of the band. The upbeat dance music balances the band’s introspective lyrics, creating a deep feel to the experience. The entire band clad in blue jumpsuits created a cohesive atmosphere for the group, while each member had a unique touch to their ensemble. Bassist and backup vocalist Dani Bell sported a cutoff version of their blue sweatsuit and joker style face paint while both drummer Kane Ritchotte and guitar player Nick Reinhart had bright eye makeup underneath their hoods and hair. 

Overall, the entire show was filled with constant excitement. During “Pittman Raillers”, backing vocalist David Marion jumped off the stage to engage with the front row of the crowd. The entire group was constantly moving around, interacting with each other all over stage while dancing about. The whole group’s devotion to each other, the music, and the fans shined during the concert. Each and every song felt like a lived and shared experience they couldn’t quite keep to themselves. Played live, the songs felt honest, vulnerable, and artistically crafted to give the best performance they could imagine. Whether you’re already a fan, or just now getting into Portugal. The Man, I highly recommend catching them on this tour while you can.