short-form bio
The Stinkfoot Orchestra is a 14-piece tribute to Frank Zappa from San Jose, CA which is fronted by Zappa alumni (alternately, Napoleon Murphy Brock, Ray White and Ike Willis). Boasting a 6-piece horn section, tuned percussion and 5 vocalists, SFO delivers the intricacies and eccentricities of Frank’s music with power and precision – all the while remaining true to the Maestro’s sardonic wit and proclivity to bring comedic entertainment value to the stage with every performance. Despite their relatively short existence (the band played their first show in the fall of 2021), the ensemble has managed to garner world-wide attention and has been touring up and down the West Coast building a faithful following since the summer of 2022. With an ever-expanding repertoire and burgeoning fan base, 2025 sees the band reaching out to new markets in the western region of the U.S.
LIVE PERFORMANCE videos
PRESS
The Stinkfoot Orchestra Brings Frank Zappa’s Music To Life at Los Angeles’ Venice West
7.3.24 Jambase
The Gonzo Report: Stinkfoot Orchestra Conjures Zappa at Winston’s
3.15.24 The San Diego Reader
Stinkfoot Orchestra at Humbrews: a Review and Pre-show Briefing
12.15.22 Mad River Union
Interview: Zappa Band Alum Ike Willis & Stinkfoot Orchestra’s Nick Chargin
7.27.22 Jambase
The Stinkfoot Orchestra Featuring Zappa Alum Napoleon Murphy Brock Makes Debut in San Jose
9.18.21 Jambase
CONTACT
Booking / Management
Nick Chargin
Charco Enterprises, Inc.
