The alternative rock band Revivalists emerged from New Orleans in 2007 to create music that combines soulful rhythms with high-energy stage shows and a festival-perfect sound. The band members, David Shaw (vocals), Zack Feinberg (guitar), George Gekas (bass,) Ed Williams (drums), Rob Ingraham (keyboards), Michael Girardot (saxophone) and Ronnie Penque (trumpet) established the group in 2007 to create music that draws from New Orleans' musical traditions.

The band achieved mainstream success with their 2015 album Men Amongst Mountains through the release of the popular single "Wish I Knew You." The song achieved unexpected popularity by reaching the top spot on Billboard’s Adult Alternative Songs chart and receiving platinum certification.