Over the past decade, Portugal. The Man has established themselves as one of rock’s most prized possessions and a live phenomenon, with over 1,600 shows under their belts and a storied reputation as festival favourites.
Primus conjure the spirit of Rush in Vancouver
Progressive rock lovers of all ages congregated at Vancouver’s Orpheum Theatre on Sunday evening to see prolific funksters, Primus.
While seeing Les Claypool is enough to get anybody’s blood pumping, Sunday’s spectacle was particularly important for those who are fans of Canadian prog-rock pioneers, Rush.
Not many may see the connection between these two legendary bands, but if you listen close enough you can find the undeniable similarities and the immense influence on had on the other. This is why Claypool felt it fitting to tour in tribute to his 70’s predecessors, performing his meticulously practiced renditions of Rush’s quintessential album A Farewell To Kings
