Since his first album, Volume One Solo Acoustic Guitar, in 1975, Chadbourne has been feverishly productive, releasing countless studio and live recordings, all exploring different instruments and musical concepts (from folk to bluegrass to jazz to skronk and beyond). He is best known for his witty, satirical compositions, radical banjo work, the invention of the electric rake, and for his extensive collaborations with the likes of John Zorn, Fred Frith, Carla Bley, Jello Biafra and Sun City Girls. He has also been a regular reviewer for Maximum RocknRoll and the All Music Guide. Chadbourne performed at the Schlafly Tap Room on June 4, 2009.





