River City High is an American rock band from

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, United States. Like many Richmond punk bands, they incorporate other influences into their music, specifically

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. They formed out of the bands

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, and quickly signed to

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thereafter. For the next three years the group toured the United States, playing over 200 shows a year. River City Highat

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They signed a contract with

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but the company folded in 2003 before they could release the material they had recorded for the label. Following some lineup changes, the group returned to Doghouse, and won the 2004

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Dew Circuit Breakout contest.

Members

;Current * James Menefee - bass and lead vocals * Mark Avery - guitar * Chip Cosby - guitar * Gregg Brooks - drums ;Former * Pedro Aida * Greg Butler * Johnathan Sullivan * Cam DiNunzio * Bobby Raw * Jay McMillan * Curtis Patton * Allen Skillman

Discography

* ''Richmond Motel'' PCD (

, 2000) * ''Forgets Their Manners'' EP CD (

, 2001) * ''Won't Turn Down'' CD (Doghouse Records/Big Wheel Recreation, 2001) * ''Extended Play'' EP CD (Doghouse Records, 2004) * ''Not Enough Saturday Nights'' CD (

Takeover Records Takeover Records is a punk rock record label based in Long Beach, California, United States. The company was founded by former Yellowcard guitarist Ben Harper and his friend Greg McDonald in 1997. Artists Current *Bracket *HeyMike! * River City ...

, 2006)

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- Cam DiNunzio * Fun Size * Grip - Cam DiNunzio *

- Mark Avery * Lazycain - Cam DiNunzio * Jack's Mannequin - Bobby Raw, Jay McMillan * Cosby - Chip Cosby

References

External links

Official Website

River City High - BandToBand.com
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