Origin Philadelphia, U.S.A. Years active 2004–present Website Official website Genre Indie rock | Genres Indie rock Labels Punk Rock Payroll Active from 2004 Record label Punk Rock Payroll | |
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Associated acts The Armchairs, Man Man, Dangerous Ponies, Lux Perpetua, Kill You in the Face, Horse's Mouth, Cabaret Red Light Members Jay Purdy, Zach Poyatt, Koofreh Un, Matt Gibson, Adam Ravitz, Pete Hurd, Evan Smoker Albums Ribbons of War, Electric and Benevolent, Short Stories, Battle of the Vans Similar Internationals, Thomas Brenneck, Bosco Mann, Man Man, Quiet Company | ||
The extraordinaires hickory nc
The Extraordinaires are a five piece American indie rock band hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Originally formed by Jay Purdy and Matt Gibson in 2004, is known for its use of storytelling within songs.
Contents
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...”.
Members
Jay Purdy - Guitar, Vocals, Accordion, Piano
Adam Ravitz - Bass
Evan Smoker - Drums
Zach Poyatt - Guitar, Vocals
Koofreh Umoren - Trumpet, Woodblock
Albums
Songs
The Warehouse SongShort Stories · 2006
Hi-Five the CactusShort Stories · 2006
Seeds of JealousyRibbons of War · 2006
References
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