The Extraordinaires are a five piece American indie rock band hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Originally formed by Jay Purdy and Matt Gibson in 2004,[1] is known for its use of storytelling within songs.[2]
The Extraordinaires | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Philadelphia, U.S.A. |
| Genres | Indie rock |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Punk Rock Payroll |
| Website | Official website |
Their latest album, Electric and Benevolent (released in June 2009), is self described as “...almost a biography of a turn-of-the-century inventor genius...”.[3]
Members
editJay Purdy - Guitar, Vocals, Accordion, Piano
Adam Ravitz - Bass
Evan Smoker - Drums
Zach Poyatt - Guitar, Vocals
Koofreh Umoren - Trumpet, Woodblock
Mike Harkness - Sousaphone & Assorted Crockery
Discography
editAlbums
edit- Dress for Nasty Weather (July 2014)
- The Pen Pals EP (October 2013)
- The Postcard EP (February 2011)
- Electric and Benevolent (June 2009)
- Battle of the Vans (w/ Kill You in the Face) (March 2008)
- Short Stories (June 2006)
- Ribbons of War (2005)
- Live on Brown College (2005)
External links
editNotes
edit- ^ "the Extraordinaires". NPR. August 15, 2007. Retrieved 2009-06-26.
- ^ Ladewig, Bob. "15 Minutes with the Extraordinaires". Retrieved 2009-06-26.
- ^ Silkatis, Katherine (2009-06-16). "The Extraordinaires". Retrieved 2009-06-26.