The Portals are not a band one will feel disappointed upon seeing. The musicianship and tone alone, make this band a must-see. You may hear the guitarish rule of Radiohead's influence with the clarity and melody-smarts of The Pretenders that playfully collide with the spirit of the Cardigans. This band is a re-creation of Red Shadow Chorus, a band that made an impression
on the scene three years ago.
Renee Perrone has formed The Portals with members that work together as a tight, guitar-based rock unit.
She has come back with a new vision in her songwriting; the result is a sound that echoes songs we hold vital from the past, with a polished vision incorporated into the present. No one can argue with a hook, especially when it is a hook frought with musical capability and rich melody and composition.
The Portals are almost as visual as audio. There stage antics prove that rock can be colorful and vibrant at a live-show and sky should be the limit while performing. If you want to see excellent players with the nerve to rock and the songs to keep you humming through the next day, The Portals can only play to please.