{"id":45821,"date":"2022-04-11T08:00:46","date_gmt":"2022-04-11T13:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/?p=45821"},"modified":"2022-04-10T13:59:20","modified_gmt":"2022-04-10T18:59:20","slug":"new-orleans-genre-benders-the-revivalists-brought-their-unique-mix-of-styles-to-aragon-ballroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/?p=45821","title":{"rendered":"New Orleans\u2019 Genre-Benders, The Revivalists, Brought Their Unique Mix Of Styles To Aragon Ballroom"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Christopher David<\/p>\n

New Orleans\u2019 genre-benders The Revivalists brought their unique mix of styles to an Aragon Ballroom that was ready to party for as long as the eight-piece band wanted to bring it on Friday night.<\/p>\n

One of many Covid-delayed shows in the Chicagoland area, the band was revved to make up for lost time from the get-go, with drummers Paulet Howard and Andrew Campanelli leading the charge into an explosive rendition of \u201cCriminal\u201d from 2014\u2019s City of Sound<\/em>, and over the course of fifteen songs (including two covers), the band delivered moments from their entire discography, though the length of the setlist definitely left the crowd ready for more.<\/p>\n

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The Revivalists capture the spirit of their home city in fresh new ways; a mix of funk, roots and classic rock, and swingier (if not jazzy) moments. It\u2019s tough for anyone coming out of New Orleans to not reflect a stewpot of genres, but The Revivalists offer something that feels different from other bands that might align in certain ways. (Think Maroon 5 if they had a clearer, more deliberate eye toward genre than contemporary pop, and you\u2019re getting there.) Frontman David Shaw is an absolute force of nature, and his soulful delivery of songs both thoughtful and bombastic hit in equal measure. While The Revivalists certainly possesses elements of \u2018jam band\u2019 aesthetic (how could they not?), it\u2019s never at the expense of melody or arrangement, as the celebratory \u201cGot Love\u201d and swagger of \u201cBulletproof\u201d displayed. A heartfelt, on-point cover of The Beatles\u2019 \u201cI\u2019ve Got A Feeling\u201d was right at home with the band\u2019s best material, and that tune\u2019s natural lyrical lean toward introspection wasn\u2019t lost on a diverse crowd that defied age demographics, a testament to the band\u2019s universal appeal and timeless roots.<\/p>\n

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By the time the band reached their biggest hit\u2014set-ender \u201cWish I Knew You\u201d\u2014the depth of the band\u2019s catalog and ability had been made clear to the casual fan and the diehard alike. There\u2019s something about bands from the Crescent City that bring a unique personality and approach to even the most time-honored styles of music, and The Revivalists have nailed that particular cocktail where it matters most – the live stage.<\/p>\n

For more on The Revivalists, click here<\/a><\/p>\n

For photos from the show at Aragon Ballroom, click here<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Revivalists – Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, IL, April 8, 2022 (setlist)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Criminal<\/p>\n

It Was A Sin<\/p>\n

You and I<\/p>\n

Oh No<\/p>\n

Bulletproof<\/p>\n

Appreciate Me I<\/p>\n

Appreciate Me II<\/p>\n

All My Friends<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve Got a Feeling (Beatles cover)<\/p>\n

Got Love<\/p>\n

Celebration<\/p>\n

My My Hey Hey (Neil Young cover)<\/p>\n

Catching Fireflies<\/p>\n

Soulfight<\/p>\n

Wish I Knew You<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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