| The Extraordinaires | |
| Background: | group_or_band |
| Origin: | Philadelphia, U.S.A. |
| Genre: | Indie rock |
| Years Active: | 2004–present |
| 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 |
| Website: | Official 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]
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