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Toy Machine Gun Returns Fire With Reissue Of First Two Albums Through Ton-Up Records

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NEW YORK – March 28, 2025 – PRLog — Toy Machine Gun‘s first two albums, Where’s the Mansion (2001), and their 2005 follow-up album, Split the Dayz, return to streaming services today through Ton-Up Records.
Their debut album adheres to their influences of classic and alternative rock, channeling it into classics like Dubrighteststar, No Second Guess, and 10 Cent Lemonade.  Toy Machine Gun‘s sophomore album, initially released in 2005, demonstrates their growth with a dynamic set featuring the title track Split the Dayz, 106 Miles, Sonic Legend, and Hippy Igloo.
Their unique sound captures the spirit of a life-long friendship and love of rock-n-roll.
Toy Machine Gun is a four-piece alternative rock band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Formed by Mark Strothmann (Bass, Vocals) and Sam Taylor (Vocals, Guitar) while still teenagers, they’re joined by childhood friends Chad Larkin (Guitar, Vocals) and Rob Reinke (Drums).
Toy Machine Gun crafts catchy songs with a dash of sentimentality that describe their experience and adventures growing up in the land of Gene Wilder, Harley Davidson, and breweries.
https://bio.to/ToyMachineGun

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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"Jackson" performed by Greg Davis and Annette Zilinskas

Revisiting Johnny And June’s “Jackson” With A Teenage Bangle And Her Beau

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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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Ton-Up Records Takes Aim With Toy Machine Gun

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NEW YORK – Feb. 6, 2025 – PRLog — Ton-Up Records is pleased to announce and welcome Toy Machine Gun to its roster.  The Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based Alternative Rock band has signed a worldwide licensing, publishing, and merchandising deal with the New York City-based independent label.

“We are pleased to have found the perfect home for our music.  Working on putting this together is something Eddie and I started as early as back in Spring of 2024.  We can’t wait to share our music and story with the world,” said Mark Strothmann (Vocals, Bass)

“I’m so excited to be working with Ton-Up Records.  I feel it’s a huge milestone for our band.  We’ve worked hard for a long time.  I can’t wait to share our music with the world and am enthusiastic about what our partnership with the label will bring in the future,” said Chad Larkin (Lead Guitar, Vocals)

“Mark, Sam, and Chad are phenomenally talented with great songs and a unique story,” said Ton-Up boss Eddie Star, “I’m excited to have Toy Machine Gun on the Ton-Up Records roster.  We look forward to introducing their music to a larger audience.”

Formed in 1995 by childhood friends Mark Strothmann (vocals, Bass Guitar), Sam Taylor (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Chad Larkin (Vocals, Lead Guitar), and Justin Black (Drums), the band released its debut album “Where’s the Mansion” in 2001, followed by “Split the Dayz.”  Ton-Up Records will reissue both titles on March 28, 2025.  Their new album “Waiting For Diamonds,” will be released this fall.

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, the solo catalog of 1960s legend Dean Ford.

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Blood on the Saddle headlines Downtown LA at The Redwood Bar.

Blood On The Saddle Set to Bring Punk And Western to Downtown Los Angeles

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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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Dean Ford debut solo album -1975 - Produced by Alan Parsons

Dean Ford’s Solo Debut 1975 Album Out Today

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In 1974, Dean Ford left his history-making run as lead singer/frontman for the 60s Scottish band Marmalade and began working with Alan Parsons on his debut solo album.  

Released in 1975, the album featured the single “Hey My Love,” which was reissued on May 31st. Today Ton-Up Records is pleased to announce the album’s re-issue to music services today.  

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Releases From Blood On The Saddle And 1960s Legend, Dean Ford, Hit Digital Services Today

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NEW YORK – May 31, 2024 – PRLog — Ton-Up Records is pleased to announce the release of “First Blood” by Blood on the Saddle and a re-issue of “Hey My Love” by 1960s legend Dean Ford of Marmalade fame.

“First Blood,” a collection of early recordings from the original Blood on the Saddle line-up, includes several acoustic duets between founder 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.”

Forty years, ten albums, and several line-ups later, Blood on the Saddle has earned its place in music history.  “First Blood” allows fans to experience the development of a sound where “rock is doing something new and a half twist different from what has gone before,” as Andrea ‘Enthal wrote in the December 1985 issue of Spin Magazine.

In 1974, Dean Ford left his history-making run as lead singer/frontman for the 60s Scottish band Marmalade and began working with Alan Parsons on his debut solo album. It was Parsons’ suggestion for Ford to record “Hey My Love,” written and originally recorded by Mark Radice in 1971.

Released in 1975 as the first single off of Ford’s self-titled debut album, Ford stated in an interview with music industry veteran Dan Matovina, in 2015, that the song “just seemed to work for me.”  Ford passed away in 2018.

The single “Hey My Love” by Dean Ford with its original artwork is available today, and fans can look forward to Ford’s self-titled debut album, to be reissued on June 21, 2024, for the first time on DSPs.

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About Ton-Up Records
Ton-Up Records is the music division of Ton-Up, Inc.  Artists include Blood on the Saddle, Greg Davis, Eddie Star, JoyBox, Philip Paul Kelly, .  An independent creative company, Ton-Up Inc draws it’s inspiration from the biker subculture that developed in 1950s Britain. “Doing the Ton” meant going 100mph or over on your motorcycle.  Ton-Up, Inc. is applying that idea to our work and the creativity we bring to the world.

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