NEW YORK – April 20, 2026 – PRLog — Poison Love, Blood on the Saddle‘s 1986 follow-up album to their critically acclaimed self-titled debut, celebrates its fortieth anniversary this month. Trouser Press described the album as “enough electricity to make a deep impression,” and William Ruhlmann at All Music stated in his review that the album “demonstrates tremendous growth,” and “The group still has a punky energy.”
To celebrate the milestone, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Ton-Up Records will release an archival video of the band performing the album’s title song, Poison Love, and it will be available on the band’s official YouTube channel.  Filmed at Club Lingerie in Los Angeles, California, the venue, like Blood on the Saddle, played a significant role in shaping the city’s alternative/underground scene.  This will be followed by a digital release on Friday, April 24, 2026, of a single featuring an alternate mix of the song, as well as “A Step Away,” which appeared on the original release.
Spin Magazine described the band as “A high-energy fusion that doesn’t sound like punk or country. (Blood on the Saddle) is doing something new and a half twist different from what has gone before.”
Formed in early 1983 by guitar virtuoso Greg Davis, who had the idea of combining bluegrass with punk rock, he was joined by bass player Ron Botelho and drummer Hermann Senac.  Annette Zilinskas, bass player for The Bangles, joined Blood on the Saddle in July of 1983 as co-lead singer.
Blood on the Saddle’s recent release, “First Blood,” a compilation of early recordings and acoustic demos, was released May 31, 2024, on Ton-Up Records.  The band has released eleven albums and is credited with laying the foundation of the alternative genre in the 90s.  The band’s current lineup is Greg Davis (Vocals, Guitar), Dave Frappier (Drums), and John K. Stephenson (Bass). The band is currently working on a new album.

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Ton-Up Records & Music Publishing is an independent record label and music publishing company formed in 2009 by musician Eddie Star (Eddie Star & The Zero Effect, JoyBox).  In addition to Star’s music, its roster includes the legendary country punk band Blood on the Saddle, Greg Davis, Philip Paul Kelly, Toy Machine Gun, and the solo catalog of 1960s legend Dean Ford of The Marmalade fame.

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NEW YORK – Dec. 22, 2025 – PRLog — Blood on the Saddle‘s video for their 1984 hit theme song, “Blood on the Saddle,” is now available on Vevo, Apple Music, Tidal, Xite, and Boomplay Video through Ton-Up Records.
“That’s good news about our theme song. I’m proud of it. Single Girl is a traditional song, and Do You Wanna Dance is a light-hearted duet, but Blood on the Saddle is my battle cry to the world,” said Blood on the Saddle’s  founder, Greg Davis, regarding the release.
The video was filmed in Santa Monica in the fall of 1983 for the Los Angeles cable TV show “LA IN.” It was broadcast before the critically acclaimed self-titled debut album, released in March 1984, which appeared on Chris Willman‘s Los Angeles Times “Top Albums of 1984.”
Spin Magazine described the band as “A high-energy fusion that doesn’t sound like punk or country. (Blood on the Saddle) is doing something new and a half twist different from what has gone before.”
Formed in early 1983 by guitar virtuoso Greg Davis, who had the idea of combining bluegrass with punk rock, he was joined by bass player Ron Botelho and drummer Hermann Senac.  Annette Zilinskas, bass player for The Bangles, joined Blood on the Saddle in July of 1983 as co-lead vocalist, completing the original line-up of the band.  Considered one of the most influential bands to emerge from the Los Angeles Country Punk scene, the band’s history was partially documented in the recent authorized biography of The Bangles and in John Doe and Tom DeSavia‘s 2019 book, More Fun in the New World.
Blood on the Saddle’s recent release, “First Blood,” a compilation of early recordings and acoustic demos, was released May 31, 2024, on Ton-Up Records.  The band has released eleven albums and is credited with laying the foundation of the Alternative Country and Rock genres in the 90s.  The band’s current lineup is Greg Davis (Vocals, Guitar), Dave Frappier (Drums), and John K. Stephenson (Bass), and they are currently working on a new album.

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Ton-Up Records & Music Publishing is an independent record label and music publishing company formed in 2009 by musician Eddie Star (Eddie Star & The Zero Effect, JoyBox).  In addition to Star’s music, its roster includes the legendary punk & western band Blood on the Saddle, Greg Davis, Philip Paul Kelly, Toy Machine Gun, and the solo catalog of 1960s legend Dean Ford of The Marmalade fame.

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NEW YORK – Nov. 21, 2025 – PRLog — Blood on the Saddle‘s video for their 1984 hit, “I Wish I Was A Single Girl Again,” is out today and available on Vevo, Apple Music, Tidal, Xite, and Boomplay Video.
The video was filmed in a Santa Monica, California studio in the fall of 1983 for the Los Angeles cable television show “LA IN.” The song initially appeared on the compilation, “Hell Comes To Your House, Part II.” The video was broadcast prior to the release of their critically acclaimed self-titled debut album, released in March 1984. The album was included on Los Angeles Times music critic Chris Willman‘s “Top Albums of 1984.”

Formed in early 1983 by guitar virtuoso Greg Davis, who had the idea of combining bluegrass with punk rock, he was joined by bass player Ron Botelho and drummer Hermann Senac.  Annette Zilinskas, bass player for The Bangles, joined Blood on the Saddle in July of 1983 as co-lead vocalist, completing the original line-up of the band. Spin Magazine described the band as “A high-energy fusion that doesn’t sound like punk or country. (Blood on the Saddle) is doing something new and a half twist different from what has gone before.” Considered one of the most influential bands to emerge from the Los Angeles Country Punk scene, the band’s history was partially documented in the recent authorized biography of The Bangles and in John Doe and Tom DeSavia‘s 2019 book, More Fun in the New World.
Blood on the Saddle has released eleven albums and is credited with laying the foundation of the Alternative Country and Rock genres in the 90s.

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Ton-Up Records & Music Publishing is an independent record label and music publishing company formed in 2009 by musician Eddie Star (Eddie Star & The Zero Effect, JoyBox).  In addition to Star’s music, its roster includes the legendary Punk & Western band Blood on the Saddle, Greg Davis, Philip Paul Kelly, Toy Machine Gun, and the solo catalog of 1960s legend Dean Ford of The Marmalade fame.

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NEW YORK – Oct. 3, 2025 – PRLog — Ton-Up, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of Blood on the Saddle‘s video for their 1984 hit, “Do You Wanna Dance.” Filmed in a Santa Monica, California studio in the fall of 1983 for the Los Angeles cable television show “LA IN,” the video was initially broadcast prior to the release of their critically acclaimed self-titled debut album, released in March 1984. The album was included on Los Angeles Times music critic Chris Willman‘s “Top Albums of 1984.”

Formed in early 1983 by guitar virtuoso Greg Davis, who had the idea of combining bluegrass with punk rock, he was joined by bass player Ron Botelho and drummer Hermann Senac.  Annette Zilinskas, bass player for The Bangles, joined Blood on the Saddle in July of 1983 as co-lead vocalist, completing the original line-up of the band. Considered one of the most influential bands to come out of the Los Angeles Country Punk scene, the band’s history was partially documented in the recent authorized biography of The Bangles and in John Doe and Tom DeSavia‘s 2019 book, More Fun in the New World.
Blood on the Saddle has released eleven albums and is credited with laying the foundation of the Alternative Country and Rock genres in the 90s. “Do You Wanna Dance” is available on Vevo, Apple Music, Tidal, Xite, and Boomplay Video.

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Ton-Up Records & Music Publishing is an independent record label and music publishing company formed in 2009 by musician Eddie Star (Eddie Star & The Zero Effect, JoyBox).  In addition to Star’s music, its roster includes the legendary Punk & Western band Blood on the Saddle, Greg Davis, Philip Paul Kelly, Toy Machine Gun, and the solo catalog of 1960s legend Dean Ford.

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NEW YORK – Feb. 27, 2025 – PRLog — Ton-Up Records is pleased to announce the release of the music video for Blood on The Saddle’s version of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash’s 1967 Grammy award-winning hit song, “Jackson.”  Annette Zilinskas (Bass Player in The Bangles; Vocals/Guitar in Blood on the Saddle) was a teenager and a member of The Bangles, and guitar virtuoso Greg Davis was working on putting together his groundbreaking band when the duet was recorded in 1982.  “I wasn’t even aware I had the song on tape,” Davis said.

In the chapter Annette Zilinskas authored in John Doe’s 2019 book “More Fun in the New World,” she wrote, “I’d go over to his place regularly, and he’d play and I’d sing because he liked my voice.” The video debuts today, February 27th, and is available on Blood on the Saddle’s Official YouTube channel.

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The video features photographs from musician/photographer Terence Dorn (Apache Dancers, Terry Durbin and Bernadette Colomine, Terry Durbin) and Blood on the Saddle founder Greg Davis’ archive.  Formed in 1983, Blood on the Saddle has released eleven albums and is credited for laying the foundation of the Alternative Country and Rock genres in the 90s.

Annette Zilinskas provided her perspective into the early days of Blood on the Saddle through her cooperation in the recently released book “Eternal Flame: The Authorized Biography Of The Bangles.”  Jackson is off the album “First Blood,” the current release from Blood on the Saddle featuring rare gems and early recordings of some of their best-loved songs

Ton-Up Records & Music Publishing is an independent record label and music publishing company formed in 2009 by musician Eddie Star (Eddie Star & The Zero Effect, JoyBox).  In addition to Star’s music, its roster includes the legendary Punk & Western band Blood on the Saddle, Greg Davis, Philip Paul Kelly, Toy Machine Gun, and the solo catalog of 1960s legend Dean Ford.

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Pioneering Punk & Western band Blood on the Saddle returns to play a Los Angeles date at the Redwood Bar on August 16, 2024, with the Mike Livingstone Trio and Habegger’s Celebrity Telethon. The band is celebrating the 40th anniversary of their self-titled debut album and has released “First Blood,” a collection of early recordings from the original Blood on the Saddle line-up, and includes several acoustic duets between founder, lead singer, and guitar virtuoso Greg Davis and co-lead singer Annette Zilinskas. The album features early versions of classics like “Ghost on My Heart,” “I Wish I Was A Single Girl Again,” and “I Thought I Heard Some Thunder.”

Formed in 1983, the groundbreaking band has pioneered its hybrid of traditional bluegrass, country, and punk through ten albums and laid the foundation for the Alternative Rock genre in the 90s. The current line-up consists of long-time drummer Dave Frappier and bass player Joe Dean.

The show starts at 8:00 pm, and tickets are $12.00 at the door.

The Redwood Bar
316 W. 2nd St.
Los Angeles CA 90012
https://theredwoodbar.com

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Formed in 1983 by guitarist and lead vocalist Greg Davis, with bass player Ron Botelho and drummer Hermann Senac, the band was often called “Cow Punk” or “Country Punk.” Singer/guitarist Annette Zilinskas joined the band that summer after leaving the Bangles.  Forty years, ten albums, and several line-ups later, Blood on the Saddle has transcended those labels and earned its place in music history.

On May 31, 2024, Ton-Up Records will release “First Blood,” featuring early versions of classics like “Ghost on My Heart,” “I Wish I Was A Single Girl Again,” and “I Thought I Heard Some Thunder.”  Most notable are the acoustic duets with Blood on the Saddle founder and guitar virtuoso Greg Davis and co-lead vocalist Annette Zilinskas, who was still a member of The Bangs (Bangles) at the time.  “First Blood” provides music fans with a unique experience of hearing the development of a sound that is as innovative today as in 1983 and taken rock music somewhere new and different.

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LOS ANGELES – Dec. 5, 2023 – PRLog — Country Punk legends Blood on the Saddle will headline a local show, X-Mess Sessions, presented by American Surf Skate Records, at the Moose Lodge 785 in Torrance, California, on Saturday, December 23, 2023.   This is the band’s first local show since 2019 and marks the debut of the newest member, bass player, Joe Dean (The Wrinkling Bros).

Supporting acts include LMA, Gorilla Fist Fight, Fowl Play, Allover. Skeleton Bay, The Clowns, Right Hand Men, and Fired.

The appearance comes ahead of the 40th anniversary celebration in 2024 of the band’s self-titled debut album, “Blood on the Saddle.”  The show starts at 3:00 pm, is All Ages, and Tickets are $5.00 at the door.

Moose Lodge 785
1020 Sartori Avenue
Torrance, California 90501

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NEW YORK – Nov. 21, 2023 – Ton-Up Records, a division of Ton-Up Inc., has entered into an agreement with Greg Davis, the groundbreaking musician, songwriter, and founder of the legendary Country Punk band, Blood on the Saddle.  The new Ton-Up Inc. deal covers the worldwide rights to Blood on the Saddle’s recorded music catalog, including classics such as “I Wish I Was A Single Girl Again,” “I Thought I Heard Some Thunder,” “Endless Highway,” “Born With a Hole in My Pocket” and more.

One of the most influential and important bands to emerge from the early 80s Los Angeles’ music scene, Blood on the Saddle arguably helped lay the foundation for the Alt-Country genre.  Greg Davis successfully developed the idea of mixing Bluegrass with the aggression of Punk Rock, demonstrated in the band’s ten albums and forty-year career.

The original line-up consisted of: Singer/Songwriter/Musician Annette Zilinskas (The Bangles, The Ringling Sisters, Medicine), Drummer Hermann Senac (Guilty Hearts, Crowbar Salvation), and Bass Player Ron Botelho (Groovy Rednecks).  The current line-up includes veteran drummer Dave Frappier, who has been with the band since 1994,  and newly recruited bass player Joe Dean (The Wrinkling Bros.).

Under the terms of the agreement, the entire Blood on the Saddle catalog from 1984-2013 is now available under the Ton-Up Records label.  The acquisition and release of the Blood on the Saddle catalog comes ahead of the upcoming 40th Anniversary of their self-titled debut album, released in March of 1984.

“I’m looking forward to working with Ton-Up Records” said Greg Davis. “The company is independent, artist owned, and they understand the music industry in the 21st century.”

“Blood on the Saddle’s music is exciting, unique, and has been a part of the culture for four decades,” said Edward Star, CEO of Ton-Up Inc. “Greg Davis is one of the most innovative and exciting musicians of his generation and I look forward to working with him to bring Blood on the Saddle’s music to the next generation of fans.”

In addition to Blood on the Saddle, Greg Davis has played with Dead Hippie, The Vandals, Candy Kane, and The Drivers.  The deal also includes an album of solo recordings performed acoustically by Greg Davis, titled “Pure Blood.”

Blood on the Saddle Catalog Albums:

• Blood on the Saddle (1984)
• Blood on the Saddle – Poison Love (1986)
• Blood on the Saddle – Fresh Blood (1987)
• Blood on the Saddle – Cold Blooded (1988)
• Blood on the Saddle – More Blood (1993)
• Blood on the Saddle – New Blood (1995)
• Blood on the Saddle – Flesh & Blood (2001)
• Blood on the Saddle – Blood Alcohol (2005)
• Blood on the Saddle – The Mud, the Blood, and The Beer (2008)
• Blood on the Saddle – True Blood (2013)
• Greg Davis – Pure Blood (2014)

About Ton-Up Records
Ton-Up Records is the music division of Ton-Up, Inc, an independent creative company that draws its inspiration from the biker subculture that developed in 1950s Britain. “Doing the Ton” meant you were going 100 mph or over on your motorcycle. Ton-Up, Inc. is taking that idea and applying it to our work and the creativity we bring to the world.

Contact: tonup@tonuprecords.com