River City Extension

I’m jealous of Rhode Island… the Newport Folk Fest takes place next weekend, and so many great acts will be playing, like the monster and a gentleman act, River City Extension.

River City Extension was born restless, curious, and conscious by singer-songwriter Joe Michelini in the fall of 2007. The band has proved to be an important addition to the development of independent folk music, and has earned the respect of everyone from seasoned punk rockers to Brit-pop legends (Spin named them one of the top ten must hear break-out acts at Bamboozle this year).

Their first, full-length album, The Unmistakable Man, was released this past May, and I hope they make to Milwaukee sometime soon.

Erik