The Revivalists bring their celebratory prog/funk to the Jefferson Theater (Ticket Giveaway!)

by | Nov 11, 2014 | MUSIC

The Revivalists are coming to the Jefferson Theater–and you can see them for free! This band may have seemed to come out of nowhere in recent months, but in actuality, they’ve been laboring away for most of the past decade in pursuit of the career zenith they’ve just recently reached.

The Revivalists are coming to the Jefferson Theater–and you can see them for free! This band may have seemed to come out of nowhere in recent months, but in actuality, they’ve been laboring away for most of the past decade in pursuit of the career zenith they’ve just recently reached. This New Orleans seven-piece takes strong influence from the musical culture that drives their home city, integrating funk rhythms and jazz instrumentation with an epic prog-rock sound that resembles Kings Of Leon or even the Mars Volta at times. The result is a potent musical concoction that will appeal to fans of many different strains of alternative and underground rock sounds. Their second album, City Of Sound, was picked up and reissued by Wind-Up Records a few months ago, and is a great showcase for their wide-ranging stylistic explorations. Check out their single “Navigate Below” for proof:

Now The Revivalists are bringing their ecstatic live performance to Charlottesville’s Jefferson Theater, and with the holiday season fast approaching, it’s the perfect time for a celebration. So get stoked to head up 64 for a big-tent gathering that has nothing to do with religion–unless it’s the religion of rock n’ roll!

WHAT: The Revivalists revive the Jefferson Theater!
WHO: The Revivalists, Red Wanting Blue
WHERE: The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St, Charlottesville VA
WHEN: Saturday, November 22, Doors open at 7 PM
ADMISSION: $15 in advance/$18 at the door–order tickets HERE

The best part is that you just might get to see The Revivalists for free! Your friends at RVA Magazine have a pair of tickets to give away to this show, and you could be the lucky winner by entering your info into the Punchtab box below! Keep an eye out for extra chances to win, and be sure to enter by Friday at noon, because that’s when we’ll shut this shindig down and pick a winner!

Marilyn Drew Necci

Marilyn Drew Necci

Former GayRVA editor-in-chief, RVA Magazine editor for print and web. Anxiety expert, proud trans woman, happily married.




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