In 2007, prior to the formation of River City Extension, Joe Michelini had already established a local reputation as a solo act when he decided to assemble a small acoustic combo.
[5] The band's follow-up LP "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Your Anger" was also well received by Paste magazine[6] as well as Consequence of Sound.
They also toured in support of Brand New, The Get Up Kids, Steel Train, Max Bemis (of Say Anything), Kevin Devine, Alkaline Trio, The Apache Relay and The Avett Brothers.
[9] In October 2011, it was announced that River City Extension planned to record its second full-length album with producer Brian Deck that fall.
The title paraphrases a quote from the Bible verse found at Ephesians 4:26, which speaks to believer's about righteous indignation or anger.