STINKFOOT ORCHESTRA
A Frank Zappa Tribute with The Stinkfoot Orchestra featuring Ray White
Wednesday, May 8th 8pm
$25 Advance
$30 Day of Show
21 +
The Chameleon Music Venue and Nightclub
1801 W. Sunset Blvd., Spokane, WA 99201
The Stinkfoot Orchestra pulls no punches – delivering two sets of Frank’s music via a 14-piece ensemble
which incorporates a six-piece horn section, tuned percussion, and five vocalists. Founded in 2019 by
Nick Chargin – a 35-year veteran of the SF Bay Area music scene, the Stinkfoot Orchestra has been taking
their thing to the stage since September of 2021 – bringing along Zappa alumni such as Ike Willis and
Napoleon Murphy Brock for the ride at every show.
This tour features Ray White who first joined Frank's touring ensemble in late 1976 on rhythm
guitar and vocals. While being a talented guitarist in his own right, Ray was primarily brought on board for
his strong vocal abilities – and he wasted no time in cementing his place in Zappa history with his
performance on the 1978 release, Live in New York. He continued to tour with Frank through 1984 and
his unmistakable tenor voice was featured on no less than 15 albums released while Frank was still alive
as well as countless posthumous releases. Ray joined Dweezil on tour with Zappa Plays Zappa in 2007
and has played a major role in multiple Zappa alumni projects including Banned From Utopia and the Zappa
Band.
The Stinkfoot Orchestra presents the intricacies and eccentricities of Frank's music with power, authenticity,
and musical prowess - leaving even the most critical Zappaphile pining for more. While the band has done
several tours through the Pacific Northwest, this will be their first trip to Spokane. If you were able to catch
them on previous trips, you know to expect a different show every time and you know what an amazing show
to expect. If you haven't caught them yet, don't let this opportunity to see them locally slip away.
“The Stinkfoot Orchestra with Napoleon Murphy Brock admirably delivered all the musical virtuosity,
compositional non-conformity, and satire of American culture that Frank Zappa distilled within his extensive
oeuvre. The impression left upon driving home from this experience was one of deep appreciation mixed with
laughter and amazement.” - Ted Silverman, Jambase