The Revivalists' name says it all. They're a big, raucous American band making big-hearted music with an ear for instant-classic hooks. Based in New Orleans, they combine seven talented musicians playing instruments as diverse as saxophone and pedal steel guitar into a thick, soulful musical gumbo. On their recently released third studio album _Men Amongst Mountains,_ which features the hit single, "Wish I Knew You," the bands talents are out in full force, and the result is irresistible toe-tapping pop.
We had the band take us for a weekend in their world as they played the Austin City Limits Music Festival:


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Seven dudes on a three dude couch talking to morning show hosts.


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Multitasking.


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Sometimes we get to ride in golf carts. I still think it’s fun.


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Audience participation.


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Air Mike.


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Picture in Picture.


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It's Friday the 13th. Let’s get scary.


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The sun sets.


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Keyboard time.


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We play till the sun goes down.
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