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{{Infobox musical artist
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| Name = The Extraordinaires
| name = The Extraordinaires
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| Origin = Philadelphia, U.S.A.
| origin = Philadelphia, U.S.A.
| Genre = [[Folk-Pop]]
| genre = [[Indie rock]]
| Years_active = 2004-2010
| years_active = 2004–present
| Label = [[Punk Rock Payroll]]
| label = [[Punk Rock Payroll]]
| associated_acts = [[The Armchairs]], [[Man Man]], Dangerous Ponies, Lux Perpetua, Kill You in the Face, Horse's Mouth, [[Cabaret Red Light]]
| Associated_acts =
| URL = [http://www.extraordinairesmusic.com]
| website = [https://www.theextraordinairesphilly.com Official website]
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'''The Extraordinaires''' are a five piece American indie rock band hailing from [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]]. Originally formed by Jay Purdy and Matt Gibson in 2004 <ref>{{cite web
'''The Extraordinaires''' are a five piece American indie rock band hailing from [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]]. Originally formed by Jay Purdy and Matt Gibson in 2004,<ref>{{cite web
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</ref>, the group, which releases its albums in books bound in Masonite <ref>{{cite web
</ref> is known for its use of storytelling within songs.<ref>{{cite web
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</ref>, is known for its use of storytelling within songs.<ref>{{cite web
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Their latest album, ''Electric and Benevolent'' (released in June 2009), has been self described as “...almost a biography of a turn-of-the-century inventor genius...”.<ref>{{cite web
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...”.<ref>{{cite web
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Jay Purdy - Guitar, Vocals, Accordion, Piano
Jay Purdy - Guitar, Vocals, Accordion, Piano


Adam Ravitz - Bass
Matt Gibson - Bass, Guitar, Banjo, Vocals


Evan Smoker - Drums
[[Evan Smoker]] - Drums


Zach Poyatt - Guitar, Vocals
Zach Poyatt - Guitar, Vocals
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Koofreh Umoren - Trumpet, Woodblock
Koofreh Umoren - Trumpet, Woodblock


Mike Harkness - Sousaphone & Assorted Crockery
they all kick ass


==Discography==
==Discography==

===Albums===
===Albums===
* ''[[Dress for Nasty Weather]]'' ('''July 2014''')
* ''[[The Pen Pals EP]]'' ('''October 2013''')
* ''[[The Postcard EP]]'' ('''February 2011''')
* ''[[Electric and Benevolent]]'' ('''June 2009''')
* ''[[Electric and Benevolent]]'' ('''June 2009''')
* ''[[Battle of the Vans]]'' ''(w/ Kill You in the Face)'' ('''March 2008''')
* ''[[Battle of the Vans]]'' ''(w/ Kill You in the Face)'' ('''March 2008''')
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.extraordinairesmusic.com/ Official website]
*[http://www.myspace.com/theextraordinaires Myspace Site]
*[http://www.myspace.com/theextraordinaires Myspace Site]
*[http://theextraordinaires.bandcamp.com Bandcamp Site]


==Notes==
==Notes==
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Latest revision as of 15:37, 26 January 2024

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

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]

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.
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