September 11, 2008
We don't care what you say-Portugal. The Man is a terrible name for a band. Just look at that previous sentence. It's a mess. Despite their reckless affront to the grammatical arts and sciences, the group of young Alaskans brings a jangly excitement to their live shows, an on-your-sleeve opinion of their governor, and nonnative species of spiders on their bus.
Other recent episodes
Thao & the Get Down Stay Down
The first thing you'll notice when Thao Nguyen hits the stage is the transformation from demure and witty boot lover to hot-blooded and ferocious rock machine. Her frenetic stage manner lends an urgency to her lyrics, and and the tight, sparse accompaniment by The Get Down Stay Down keeps the attention on the songs, where it belongs. Thao sits down with Turnpike host Tim vonHolten for an intimate talk about crotch holes, moms and insincerity.
Sarah Buxton
Lawrence homegirl songbird Sarah Buxtonreturns to town for an all-too-rare performance, braving blistering heat and fainting for a hot Bottleneck set. Turnpike host Tim vonHolten sits and sweats with Sarah and talks about home, family and the fickle nature of the music industry.
Kristie Stremel
Founding Frogponder Kristie Stremel has been pounding the pavement with her songs of love and longing for the full 10 years plus since that Lawrence group's breakup. Her seasoned takes on relationships (even the ones not involving stalking) are melodic odes to trying to keep it together. Join The Turnpike for some all-Kristie action as she belts it out at both the Percolator Gallery and the Jackpot Saloon.
