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October 6, 2011
Austin— It’s a beautiful Thursday afternoon and just outside the gate of Stubbs’ amphitheatre there is a small crowd of anxious teenagers waiting to be let inside. These groups of kids have come from all around the Central Texas area today for a special opportunity afforded to them by The Recording Academy and a program called Grammy Camp.
Grammy Camp is a summer program “that works to make a difference in people’s lives through music.” They host camps in New York, Los Angeles and a few other cities and they teach kids about their musical interest. So, if you are a musician you will work with other musicians and learn how better at your craft. Take Dertrick Winn Jr. as an example, he has attended Grammy Camps in both L.A. and N. Y. and believes that he has become a more well rounded person as well as a better music writer because of his experiences at Grammy Camps. But Grammy Camp doesn’t just host camps, they also host events during the year that allow the youth to learn about music, and that is why these kids are waiting outside Stubbs. They have shown up to watch the sound check of a young band on the rise—Portugal. The Man.
Portugal. The Man is a psychedelic rock band based out of Portland, Oregon, but originally from Wasilla, Alaska. They have been putting out an album every year since 2006, but have really been exploding onto the mainstream with their latest album “In the Mountain in the Cloud.” In the Mountain in the Cloud” is their first album since signing with Atlantic Records and the partnership has been working well for both parties.
Today Portugal. The Man has opened their sound check up to these youngsters in hopes to entertain and educate. They are giving the groups a look at what goes into putting on a show by allowing them to watch as they prepare the sound, the stage and the instruments necessary for their big show later this evening. Portugal. The Man will also take questions from the kids after the sound check.
- Lauren “LT” Taylor
