The Revivalists
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Background information | |
Genres | Alternative Rock, Rock, Jam Band |
Labels | Wind-Up Records |
Associated acts | Galactic, Moon Taxi, Dave Matthews Band, O.A.R. |
Website |
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Members |
David Shaw (Vocals) Zack Feinberg (Guitar) Ed Williams (Pedal Steel Guitar) Rob Ingraham (Saxophone) George Gekas (Bass) Andrew Campanelli (Drums) Michael Girardot (Keys/Trumpet) |
The Revivalists are an American rock/soul band formed in New Orleans in 2007.[1] The 7-piece band consists of Ed Williams (Pedal Steel Guitar), David Shaw (Vocals), Zack Feinberg (Guitar), Rob Ingraham (Saxophone), George Gekas (Bass), Andrew Campanelli (Drums), and Michael Girardot (Keys/Trumpet). The group's freshly interesting sound[2] is best described by David Fricke of Rolling Stone as "a Crescent City-rhythm spin on jam-band jubilee."[3] The band released their latest album Men Amongst Mountains on July 17th, 2015 via Wind-up Records, and in March of 2016 was named by Rolling Stone magazine as one of "10 Bands You Need to Know". [4]
Formation
The Revivalists began when guitarist Zack Feinberg met frontman David Shaw. Shaw fatefully encountered Feinberg when the latter happened to be riding his bike. Feinberg, taking a different route than usual, found himself riding past Shaw who was singing a song called “Purple Heart” on his front porch. The two struck up a conversation and got together later that day to jam. Eventually they got their shot at Checkpoint Charlie after passing an open mic audition at that Esplanade Avenue dive bar/laundromat, forming an early version of the band within a week when they decided an official name was needed for their kickoff show at Tipitina’s in New Orleans.[5]
Today, their members also include Ed Williams (pedal steel guitar), Rob Ingraham (saxophone), George Gekas (bass) and Michael Girardot (keys/trumpet).
Men Amongst Mountains (2015)

Released by Wind-Up Records on July 17, 2015. Singles from this album include “Keep Going”
- Keep Going (Shaw) - 4:14
- Wish I Knew You (Shaw, Gekas) - 4:34
- Gold To Glass (Shaw, Feinberg) - 3:56
- It Was A Sin (Shaw, Feinberg) - 4:54
- Monster (Shaw, Feinberg, Gekas, Campanelli, Girardot, Ingraham, Williams) - 4:44
- King of What (Shaw, Feinberg) - 2:47
- Stand Up (Shaw, Girardot) - 3:51
- All in the Family (Shaw, Girardot, Feinberg) - 4:29
- Move On (Girardot, Campanelli) - 3:37
- Need You (Shaw, Feinberg) - 4:27
- Amber (Shaw, Gekas) - 4:25
- Bulletproof (Shaw, Feinberg, Gekas) - 4:12
- Fade Away (Shaw, Williams) - 5:14
- Men Amongst Mountains (Shaw, Girardot) - 3:25
City of Sound (2014)
Re-released by Wind-Up Records[6] on March 4, 2014 with a second disc containing over an hour of live tracks, City of Sound veers folk, pop and a healthy dose of soul.[7][8] Singles from this album included Criminal, Navigate Below, and Upright. T
Disc One
- When I'm Able (Campanelli, Feinberg, Gekas, Ingraham, Shaw, Williams) - 3:14
- When I Die (Campanelli) - 4:09
- Upright (Campanelli) - 4:22
- Pretty Photograph (Shaw, Ingraham) - 4:07
- Navigate Below (Feinberg, Gekas) - 3:57
- Criminal (Shaw, Gekas, Williams) - 5:11
- Chase's House (Shaw, Feinberg, Campanelli) - 3:39
- Masquerade (Shaw, Feinberg, Williams) - 4:58
- Up in the Air (Shaw) - 4:42
- Btbd (Shaw, Williams) - 6:35
Disc Two
- Soul's Too Loud (Shaw, Feinberg) - 7:59 (Live at Harvest the Music)
- Concrete (Fish Out Of Water) (Feinberg) - 6:04 (Live at Harvest the Music)
- Upright - 5:04 (Live at Brooklyn Bowl)
- Sunny Days (Shaw) - 8:43 (Live at Tipitina's)
- Two Ton Wrecking Ball (Shaw) - 7:38 (Live at Harvest the Music)
- Catching Fireflies (Shaw, Williams) - 8:14 (Live at Tipitina's)
- Soulfight (Shaw) - 9:15 (Live at Harvest the Music)
- Criminal (Shaw, Gekas, Williams) - 6:20 (Live at Harvest the Music)
Vital Signs (2010)

Self-released on March 3, 2010, Vital Signs was produced by Grammy-award-winning engineer Chris Finney.[9]
- Not Turn Away - 3:27
- Shot of Tears - 4:54
- Catching Fireflies - 5:12
- Souls Too Loud - 4:49
- Purple Heart - 3:24
- Strawman - 4:28
- Ride The Earth - 3:33
- Appreciate Me I - 2:45
- Appreciate Me II - 3:51
- Don't Get Caught Up - 5:07
- Two Ton Wrecking Ball - 6:10
- Hurricane Wineslow - 4:40
The Revivalists EP (2008)

Self-released on May 15, 2008, The Revivalists EP was named one of the best albums of 2008 by WWOZ New Orleans DJ Sherwood Collins.[10]
- Concrete (Fish Out of Water)
- Sunny Days
- Mary Joanna + The Music
- Common Cents
- Soulfight
References
- ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-revivalists-mn0002026581/biography
- ↑ http://www.readthehorn.com/lifestyle/music/80748/chatting_with_the_revivalists_interview
- ↑ David Fricke, “Preservation Party: On the Ground at New Orleans Jazz Fest”, Rolling Stone April 29, 2010
- ↑ http://www.rollingstone.com/music/pictures/10-new-artists-you-need-to-know-march-2016-20160324/the-revivalists-20160321
- ↑ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-bialas/going-along-for-the-ride_b_3538423.html
- ↑ http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2013/11/new_orleans_rock_band_the_revi.html
- ↑ http://www.glidemagazine.com/hiddentrack/hidden-track-interview-the-revivalists/
- ↑ http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2014/02/25/album-stream-the-revivalists-city-of-sound-david-shaw/5780041/
- ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/artist/chris-finney-mn0000114311/credits
- ↑ http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/best-cds-2008