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“The sweet, wistful ‘Wish I Knew You’ encapsulates the band’s varied strengths with brittle stabs of funk guitar, dub-influenced keys and colorful splashes of brass” – Rolling Stone
The New Orleans seven-piece is enjoying a year that has seen them skyrocket with the massive success of their unstoppable hit single “Wish I Knew You” (PRESS HERE). The song continues to showcase its widespread appeal with its debut on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. After hitting#1 at Alternative and Adult Alternative Radio, “Wish I Knew You” is now Top 15 at Hot ACand landing major Top 40 adds such as SiriusXM Hits 1, Los Angeles‘ KIIS-FM and more. Featuring wistful lyrics, front man David Shaw‘s unmistakable soulful rasp, an indelible melody and a mix of bluesy rock and Southern R&B swagger, “Wish I Knew You” has earned the band multiple national TV appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Ellen DeGeneres Show,TODAY and Conan.
First released in July 2015, the enduring tune has had a remarkable trajectory and a staying power rarely seen in music today.
The Revivalists are recognized as a stellar live band featuring pedal steel guitar, sax and trumpet, and are praised for their eclectic Southern mix of jazz-funk grooves, blues rock grit, warm melodies and masterful musicianship. PRESS HERE to listen to the band’s latest album Men Amongst Mountains (Washington Square Music/Concord).
Following back-to-back sold-out tours and a whirlwind summer of festival appearances, The Revivalists are currently in the midst oftheir ‘Fire Into Light’ headline tour which included a recent electrifying set at New York City’s Central Park SummerStage and will soon bring them to Austin City Limits in October.
The Revivalists are: David Shaw [lead vocals/guitar], Zack Feinberg [guitar], Andrew Campanelli [drums], George Gekas [bass], Ed Williams [pedal steel guitar], Rob Ingraham[saxophone], Michael Girardot [keyboard & trumpet]
August 26 Wilmington, NC @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
August 27 Arrington, VA @ Lock’n Music Festival
September 1 Del Mar, CA @ Del Mar Concert Series
September 3 Snowmass Village, CO @ Jazz Aspen Snowmass
September 8 Hamilton, OH @ David Shaw’s Big River Get Down*
September 9 Hamilton, OH @ David Shaw’s Big River Get Down
September 14 Fredericton, NB @ Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival
September 16 Norfolk, VA @ ETC Concert on the Point
September 22 Las Vegas, NV @ Life is Beautiful Festival
September 23 St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
September 24 Franklin, TN @ Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival
October 6 Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits
October 13 Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits
November 15 Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
November 16 Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
November 17 Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore
November 18 Boston, MA @ House Of Blues
November 28 Lafayette, LA @ Acadiana Center For The Arts
November 29 Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
December 1 Denver, CO @ The Fillmore
December 6 Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room At Old National Centre
December 8 N. Myrtle Beach @ House Of Blues
December 9 Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
December 10 Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
December 12 Knoxville, TN @ The Mill & Mine
December 14 Mobile, AL @ Saenger Theatre
December 15 Atlanta, GA @ The Tabernacle
December 16 Atlanta, GA @ The Tabernacle
