I met Armen Perian on the night of the Portugal. The Man x Los Angeles, I’m Yours show. He was front row, asking me if it was cool to take photos. He was cognizant of the crowd, the band and wanted to be a fly on the wall to simply document this incredible performance. Halfway into the set, I could see he was positioning himself for some great shots. Over the blaring music, I handed him my phone and told him to type in his email so that we could reconnect after the show.

Later, I find out that Armen is a film major at Art Center with a great love for photography–you can see that clearly from these shots and a bunch more on his Flickr–moody, beautiful, cinematic.

At only 19 years old, Armen started taking photos his junior year in high school and was positive that was his career path. Up until attending his first year at Art Center he switched his focus to film, wanting to explore the narrative and collaborative aspect of filmmaking. Looking at his still photography, narrative still comes through, I look forward to seeing what he does with moving images. Here is a video he put together quickly of the Portugal. The Man performance for “Los Angeles, I’m Yours”.

Portugal. The Man x Poketo from armen perian on Vimeo.

For those that were there (seriously, what seemed like a thousand of you), that staked out their spot starting at 2pm sound check, for those that supported the band and bought tons of art-wallets-prints-music, for those that were singing out loud, for those that that held their camera phones up the entire show, for those that got their shoes signed, for those that were blown away by the art of “Los Angeles, I’m Yours”, for those that climbed on top of the roof to see the show, for those that were so cool and waited patiently for Portugal to rock your world… It was an epic night, one that will go down in Portugal history, our history…. on behalf of Poketo and Kitsune Noir… Thank you for being rad and know that on May 1, 2010, we shared a night that could only be relived in our memories, our hearts. Yes, it was that good.

These two were the first to arrive at 2pm. I made sure they knew the band wasn’t coming on until 8pm. They knew. The already toured the gallery, ate lunch, and now about to enjoy a special sound check and one on one with the band.

John Gourley and Austin Sellers hold their Portugal x Poketo wallets! Only 150 of the designs made!!

That is Martin of Poketo (middle). Martin started as an intern with Poketo and quickly became a permanent part of our team… he got “all access” to take the many incredible pictures you see here and on our flickr.

Super stoked to have this picture with frontman, John Gourley, Portugal artist Austin Sellers, me and Angie (Poketo). John and Austin collaborated on art for the show, two original one off pieces sold that night. Lucky for the collector that got these one and only.

Getting amped for the Portugal.The Man show tomorrow night, Saturday May 1st from 7-10pm. As part of “Los Angeles, I’m Yours” at Space15Twenty, Portugal will be doing some goodness before their performance, spinning records, signing and selling some limited edition merchandise. We’ll be launching the Poketo x Portugal.The Man wallets!! Three incredible designs by frontman John Gourley and artist Austin Sellers. We have gotten a few important questions over the past week, here are some answers.

FAQs:
Q: Can I bring a camera?
A: Yes

Q: Is it all ages?
A: Yes!

Q: Is it free?
A: Yes!

Q: Will there be a lineup to ensure you get in?
A: There is no official line up. The venue, Space15Twenty has a big, outdoor courtyard where the performance will take place. You can enter the courtyard and gallery from Ivar Street and Cahuenga. We expect a lot of people, so, just get there early to not miss anything.

Q: Will the “Los Angeles, I’m Yours” art show be open?
A: Yes!! If you missed last weeks reception, the show is up and running. We will also have new art pieces by Portugal.The Man in the show that you did not see at the opening.

Q: Can I meet the band?
A: Yes, if you are good.

“Los Angeles, I’m Yours”
A Poketo & Kitsune Noir Market presents a
live performance by Portugal. The Man
When: Saturday, May 1st 7-10pm
Where: Space 15 Twenty, 1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

In anticipation to our upcoming event with Portugal.The Man on May 1st at Space15Twenty, we have an exclusive video with two of the band members John Gourley and Ryan Neighbors playing an acoustic version of “Let You Down” off The Satanic Satanist album. You saw it here first!

The special performance on May 1st will be part of Poketo and Kitsune Noir’s “Los Angeles, I’m Yours” show at Space15Twenty. Over 30 LA artists have reinterpreted found and vintage objects in this very unique art market. The art show will be up so you can check it out if you missed last weeks opening.

On this special May 1st event, Portugal will play an acoustic set, we will launch a special collaboration of Poketo wallets with the band, and there will be original artwork by John Gourley and Austin Sellers. If you are not familiar with the art of Portugal.The Man, it comes from these two guys and it is insane. There will be additional original works that John and Austin will be making for the event. All that and you’ll be able to pick up other limited edition prints, merch, and their music! Have them sign everything, they’ll be stoked!

If all this weren’t enough, hop on over to Kitsune Noir and download the Portugal.The Man desktop wallpaper now for your laptop, Iphone, Ipad, PSP, computer, etc. Go!!

See you all on Saturday, May 1st!

“Los Angeles, I’m Yours”
A Poketo & Kitsune Noir Market presents a
live performance by Portugal. The Man
When: Saturday, May 1st 7-10pm
Where: Space 15 Twenty, 1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028