C."Stinkbait" Ritenour - Singer / Songwriter

About Me

You are listening to original songs and you can see the lyrics of some original songs posted as blogs written by Chuck Ritenour, "The Stinkbait. Click on my video, you will see an acoustic performance of "The Man Who Died In Viet Nam" that was recorded with a digital camera on October 20, 2K6 at the Horseshoe Curve Restaurant in Bluemont, VA. some of these songs are slated to appear on upcoming Stinkbait Unplugged, Blues Fuse and Lovewreck cds. Please Enjoy!

" Lovin' In Vain ", and"Plainfield Road" were recorded by Allen Lind. He is also the percussionist on these pieces. Check him out at www.allenlind.com ...The percussionist on "Christmas Time In Apple Blossom City" is Gary Peacemaker and features the vocals of Savanna Ritenour . " Sweet Irish Whiskey " features the vocals of Dewey " The King " Vaughan and James Vaughan is the percussionist. Ralph "The Professor" Fortune is the guitarist on all four songs. I am the vocalist on "Lovin' In Vain" and "Plainfield Road". I play the 5 - string bass guitar on all four songs...... .......YOU ARE WELCOME TO DOWNLOAD ANY OR ALL OF THESE SONGS. IF YOU LIKE, PLEASE POST THEM ON YOUR MYSPACE SITE!!!....... I got my first guitar, a Stella Acoustic in 1966. It cost $12. After practicing night and day for about 14 months, I joined my first band and was soon playing in local bars and night clubs. Currently I am working with three bands; The Suspect Band, Blues Fuse and The Swervin' Curves. I have played all types of music with the exceptions of jazz and classical. I have been a full time travelling musician. I have lived in ATLANTA, GA, QUEENS-New York City, TALLAHASSEE, FL, HAGERSTOWN, MD, WINCHESTER, VA, FRONT ROYAL,VA. and am currently living on BLUE MOUNTAIN-LINDEN, VA. I WOULD ENJOY ANYONE FROM THESE AREAS TO VISIT MY SITE AND BECOME FRIENDS!!!........I am a vocalist and I play both 5 string bass and guitar. I currently use a Washburn 5 string bass, a Fender Strat. an Epiphone acoustic and Alverez acoustic. I love doing live shows..my ex-wives say that's what is keeping me young, and all this time I thought it was that picture I have of me in the attic!!!! My wife, Patti just laughs and says its because I'm full of it! I have released one blues CD..Lighting Up The Fuse At Sparky's Too. It was a live recording with a limited release of 500 numbered copies, I have about six copies left. It was recorded in Capon Bridge, WV at a small bar that we loved to play. I have also Given away countly "Authorized Bootlegs" of my newer songs. Currently, I am working on several recording projects at once, a new Blues Fuse CD with my daughter Savanna singing several songs and a rock CD with members of a band that is no longer doing live gigs, LOVEWRECK. Though, I am not actively seeking students ( I hate to teach!!!), I have somehow managed to have three promising students( promising to pay me, promising to practice and promising not to cancel their lessons so they can go out and have fun!!!).................. I would be happy to add any aspiring musicians, old pros, bands, singers, song writers, poets, Wiccans and any down to Earth people as friends......... .... I am writing my memoirs " Memoirs of a Jackass" so if you want to know the answers to any personal questions....BUY THE BOOK!!!!........ I am 53 years young and a VETERAN of US ARMY ARTILLERY 7th Corps, 3RD of the 37TH ARTY CHARLIE Co. I served at Dachau and Herzo Base in Germany while many of my brothers in arms were dying in Viet Nam. I am currently an honorary member of the Horseshoe Curve Militia. .................I'M LOOKING FOR FRIENDSHIPS THAT GO BEYOND THE NETWORKING OF MY MUSIC AND BANDS. AND WILL ACCEPT HELP FROM ANYONE WILLING TO GIVE IT! My nick name is "Stinkbait"...it has to do with fishing or something like it.... sir and mister just don't seem to fit...call me Chuck or Stinkbait. Hey there Hackers. Whats the big deal?? did your video play station blow up and now you're so bored you have to hack into my site??? lol..Y'all just crack me up!!!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/18/2006
Band Website: suspect-band.com
Band Members: C. " Stinkbait " Ritenour is a Singer / Song-Writer / Guitarist / Bass guitarist and is currently performing live shows with The Suspect Band playing Top 40 Country and Classic Rock. Also, featuring Chad See, Vocalist, Paul Campbell, Lead Guitar, Mississippi Saxophone and Vocals, Mike Jones, Lead/Rhythm Guitar and Vocals, and Eddie Ludwig on Drums. Blues Fuse playing Blues, Classic Rock and Original Songs. Also, featuring guitarist Ralph " The Professor " Fortune ( also plays the Mississippi Saxophone !) and the Drummer du jour !!!... ( The Swervin' Curves ) playing semi acoustic music with Ralph Fortune, John Landes at the Horseshoe Curve Restaurant on an occasional Friday night. Its ( 1162 Pine Grove Rd, Bluemont, VA 20135 phone # 540-554-8291 call to see when we'll be there. I suggest you use MAP QUEST!!) off of Rt 7 between Bluemont and Berryville, Virginia. ...................... Stinkbait " is currently working with Ralph Fortune and James Vaughan on a new BLUES FUSE CD entitled Lovin' In Vain which will feature his daughter, Savanna's vocals as well as the vocals of Dewey " The King " Vaughan............." Stinkbait " is also currently recording a Rock CD with Troy Haag, guitarist, James Vaughan, Drums and Dewey' The King " Vaughan on rhythm guitar will feature the groups vocals as well as some back up vocals by Paula Haag, Savanna Ritenour and others. And has started yet another recording project which will be a STINKBAIT UNPLUGGED CD featuring nearly anyone he can get into the studio without paying them ( ;^ ]}..... Also available for free-lance work in the studio or live performances.Compensation is negotiable!
Influences: I AM WICCAN. (NO, I DON'T WORSHIP THE DEVIL!! I DON'T SACRIFICE LIVE ANIMALS OR HUMANS.) You can find me listed in the Virginia Adults section of www.witchvox.com Blessed Be! I have some very good musicians and bands among my Top 24 Friends. My personal favorites are Charlie McGettigan from Ireland and Brent Lillie from Australia. And please, find the the time to check out those fiddle players! Please, ADD them if you enjoy their music.Friends that have crossed over: Gary Vaughan, Glenn Smith, Maddox Saunders, Terry Martin, Bobby Watt, Chris Allen, John Boy Massie, Pam Smith Seekford, Jon Mathews, Carla Baggerly, Dave McGee, Blue Swade Wade Wean......All the drugs I took back in the late 60's and 70's......Type II Diabetes.........Jack Daniels, Jim Beam, Jose Quervo, Johnny Walker Black, Great Goddess how I miss them!!.......Yuengling Lager, Guinness Stout and Harp, and Bud Lite........My pilgimage to England's Stonehenge and London and Ireland's City of Dublin in June of 2K5. Aside from my many other musical goals, it is my ambition to retire to Dublin and spend the rest of my life playing acoustically in the many wonderful pubs. All my musical friends and nonmusical friends that have decided to join me here on MYSPACE ( thanks TOM! ).....don Yuan Matus....who taught sobiety gave a warrior that square centimeter of chance,....... Raymond Buckland and Scott Cunningham and my Pagan Brothers and Sisters.......and BRIGID ( pronounced "Breed" ) the patron Goddess of Poets, Musicians and Black Smiths. She's always looking out for me.
Sounds Like: I gargled with razor blades................ Finger nails on a chalk board............. I didn't get enough sleep...................... I drank too much tequilla at Troy's house on a Sunday afternoon.. ..............Hope y'all enjoy the new material!!!
Record Label: STINKBAIT RECORDINGS
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

She Don't Know She's Dyin'

I was giving some thought to an old joke I once heard and this song came from it. I hope you see the humor in the story. Its just a song, I'm not looking for an old rich widow..Really, I'm not! ...
Posted by C."Stinkbait" Ritenour - Singer / Songwriter on Thu, 09 Nov 2006 12:41:00 PST

Long Black Wall

Long Black Wall by C.A. Stinkbait Ritenour 1st verse: There are jungle bootes, flowers and unmailed letters to the dead Purple Hearts, Metals of Valor and unopened pack...
Posted by C."Stinkbait" Ritenour - Singer / Songwriter on Tue, 17 Oct 2006 12:01:00 PST

The Inspiratiopn

The Inspiration by C.A.Stinkbait Ritenour 1st verse: A long time ago, I fell under your spell and when love burns out of control, it can put a man thru hell. The time I spent in those flames made a...
Posted by C."Stinkbait" Ritenour - Singer / Songwriter on Tue, 17 Oct 2006 11:49:00 PST

Get Back Home Again

Get Back Home Again by C.A. Stinkbait Ritenour 1st verse: They said, boy come to Nashville, we know you'll go far The music that's inside you will make you a star Now the stars in the Nas...
Posted by C."Stinkbait" Ritenour - Singer / Songwriter on Tue, 17 Oct 2006 11:46:00 PST

20 Million Reasons

20 Million Reasons by C.A.Stinkbait Ritenour 1st verse: I stopped by the Quik Stop all alone and feeling blue There was a 20 million dollar lotto jackpot so I bought a ticket or two. Then I was thin...
Posted by C."Stinkbait" Ritenour - Singer / Songwriter on Tue, 17 Oct 2006 11:43:00 PST

The Poor Are Gettin' Poorer

The Rich Are Getting Richer by C.A. Stinkbait Ritenour Verse 1: Congressman talking 'bout the cost of health care let me tell you buddy, I been payin' my share the price of gasoline is soarin' outa...
Posted by C."Stinkbait" Ritenour - Singer / Songwriter on Tue, 17 Oct 2006 11:33:00 PST

What's A Heart To Do ?

What's A Heart To Do? by C.A. "Stinkbait" Ritenour 1st verse: What's a heart to do, how can a heart go on? beating for a love, alove that's come and gone I've tried to tell my heart, tell my...
Posted by C."Stinkbait" Ritenour - Singer / Songwriter on Tue, 17 Oct 2006 11:27:00 PST

Two Wheelin' Darlene...New Song Lyrics

Well, here goes...I wrote a new song for another of my myspace friends. I feel pretty good about it. Its a rocker and something tells me Darlene is a rocker too.This songs opens with the bridge. Oh ye...
Posted by C."Stinkbait" Ritenour - Singer / Songwriter on Mon, 09 Oct 2006 01:36:00 PST

New song written for a friend

Wrap Your Arms Around Me By C. Stinkbait Ritenour 1st verse: In my mind, I'm in Kentucky with a girl I've come to know she's got the greenest eyes in the country and a heart made of gold. I ...
Posted by C."Stinkbait" Ritenour - Singer / Songwriter on Thu, 05 Oct 2006 12:59:00 PST

Cyber love

Cyber Love by: C. Stinkbait Ritenour 1st verse: One day while I was surfing the waves of my high speed internet I saw a picture of a woman and I can't shake it from my head. I can't eat and I don't sl...
Posted by C."Stinkbait" Ritenour - Singer / Songwriter on Sun, 01 Oct 2006 10:38:00 PST