Since forming in 2007, the band's combination of danceable rock and soulful songwriting (and brilliantivity) has come to life through a meticulously-crafted and ever-evolving live performance. The band has been instrumental in the growth of New Orleans’ burgeoning indie rock scene, and they have achieved success and notoriety in the city’s competitive musical landscape.
The Revivalists have proven themselves as a live act. They have managed to advance from low-profile local gigs to extensive touring, developing a loyal fan base at home and across the Gulf Coast Region and gaining footholds nationally. Abroad, they have commanded such venues as The Kennedy Center (Washington, DC), Sullivan Hall (New York City), Toad’s Place (New Haven, CT), and Smith’s Olde Bar (Atlanta, GA). At home, The Revivalists are regulars at The Howlin’ Wolf, The Republic, and the legendary Tipitina’s. They have shared stages with such notable acts as Perpetual Groove, Marco Benevento, Rebirth Brass Band, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, The Lee Boys and Snarky Puppy. Additionally, they have established themselves as an engaging festival act, winning over audiences at French Quarter Fest, Crawfest and Foburg Festival in New Orleans, Hamstock Barbecue and Music Festival in Ridgeland, MS, and The Duke Ellington Jazz Festival in Washington, DC. Most recently, The Revivalists played the 2010 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. There, they caught the attention of Rolling Stone senior editor David Fricke, who wrote about their performance on his blog on rollingstone.com.
The Revivalists have also grown as studio musicians. Their first release was listed as an editor’s pick in both the Jam and American Traditional Rock categories on CDBaby.com, despite being a humble five-song EP. Their second release, Vital Signs, is both the band’s first full-length album and a significant step forward in terms of production and scale. The young band was privileged to record under the guidance of Grammy Award-winning producer Chris Finney, whose resumé ranges from Dr. John to R.E.M. Vital Signs is the result of this collaboration. Soon after its release, Vital Signs became the top-selling album on CDBaby in the American Traditional Rock category, and was quickly selected to be featured in their newsletter.
Members:
George Gekas (bass)
Andrew Campanelli (drums)
Zack Feinberg (guitar)
David Shaw (vocals, guitar)
Ed “Steel” Williams (pedal steel guitar)
Rob Ingraham (saxophone, miscellaneous/other)
Pretty Photograph
The Revivalists Lyrics
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Track them down, track them down, track them down
And lock them up pound for pound
Eye for an eye I've come to know
In the city the city of sound
But timeless is how long you'll sing
When you're not with the one in your dreams
A pretty photograph to my telephone screen
Well I really don't know what time will tell
I never grew up I've never been in jail
I've seen the inside of a cinder block cell
With eyes rolled back in head oh well
It's been a long time coming I'm proud to say
I know what it takes to greet a sunny day
You keep on pushing those clouds away
While your knocking on wood every goddamn day, every day
'Cause timeless is how long you'll sing
When you're not with the one in your dreams
She sends her love for me to see
A pretty photograph to my telephone screen
I really don't know what time will tell
I never grew up I've never been in jail
I've seen the inside of a cinder block cell
With eyes rolled back in head oh well
It's been a long time coming, I'm proud to say
I know what it takes to greet a sunny day
You keep on pushing those clouds away
While your knocking on wood every god damn day, every day, every god damn day
Timeless is
a recurring theme in The Revivalists' song, Pretty Photograph. The opening lines of the song, "We broke out the hounds, track them down, track them down, track them down, and lock them up pound for pound," portrays the image of someone who is seeking justice and retribution for wrongdoings that have been done to them. The "eye for an eye" mentality is also evident in these lines, suggesting a form of retribution, which is a common theme in many popular songs.
The next lines, "But timeless is how long you'll sing, when you're not with the one in your dreams," is a significant contrast with the previous lines. Here, the singer acknowledges that there are more important things in life than seeking revenge. The word "timeless" highlights the importance of memories, and how they can linger long after people have left our lives. The singer is suggesting that memory and the feeling of having loved ones in their life are more important than any form of revenge or punishment for a wrongdoing.
The song continues with the refrain, "She sends her love for me to see, a pretty photograph to my telephone screen." The singer finds comfort and solace in a photograph of someone they love. It portrays how pictures can hold immense value and have the power to evoke many emotions. The song's verses subtly showcase how the singer has gone through a lot in life, including being in a cinder block cell with rolled-back eyes. Still, he has learned how to keep pushing and greet every day with open arms, knocking on wood for good luck.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: ROBERT INGRAHAM, GEORGE M. GEKAS, ANDREW STEPHEN CAMPANELLI, ED WILLIAMS, ZACHARY FEINBERG, DAVID WILLIAMS SHAW
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@angieausburne699
I love this version of the song. Everything about it is awesome
@ChristinaLeeChastane
Guitar angels.
@villagevert
Greetings from France Lovely song, really !!!
@tylerfry8468
this is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard, dude. please keep making music like this
@RowansReviews
Tyler Fry couldn't agree more
@poopyrose8180
This needs more views and appreciation
@RoseJackson79
I love you so much.....your songs just lift my soul & mood <3 :) Can't wait til I get to see you live in concert one of these day :)
@tjhagarty700
They are incredible - sadly I seen them at Voodoo, wish it was more intimate cause they have such an amazing energy together.
I really do hope that Shaw continues to make music with the band, would be a shame to lose the Revivalists to solo ambitions.
Granted though, his Solo singles are good - but my soul will cry if I miss the opportunity to see them all preform again, once Covid fucks off.
@jackiebushable
❤
@mariahawk5
grew up playing on that bridge, would have loved to see you guys hanging out at City Park. Love this version!