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
OriginPhiladelphia, U.S.A.
GenresIndie rock
Years active2004–present
LabelsPunk Rock Payroll
WebsiteOfficial 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

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Jay 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

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Albums

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Notes

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  1. ^ "the Extraordinaires". NPR. August 15, 2007. Retrieved 2009-06-26.
  2. ^ Ladewig, Bob. "15 Minutes with the Extraordinaires". Retrieved 2009-06-26.
  3. ^ Silkatis, Katherine (2009-06-16). "The Extraordinaires". Retrieved 2009-06-26.