Blood on the Saddle
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Blood on the Saddle was a cowpunk
band from Los Angeles
formed in 1981. They released three albums before splitting up in 1987, with the band's only constant member Greg Davis forming a new line-up in the 1990s, releasing a final album in 1995.
bass player Annette Zilinskas
(bass, vocals) was added prior to the recording of the band's self-titled debut album, released by New Alliance Records
in 1984. A second album was released in early 1986, on the Chameleon label, but lack of promotion prompted them to move to SST Records
for third album Fresh Blood the following year. Disappointing sales led to the band breaking up, with Davis forming new band The Drivers and Senac joining The Loafin' Hyenas and later Crowbar Salvation and The Guilty Hearts, while Botelho worked with Bobbi Bratt. Davis continued to perform as Blood on the Saddle, backed by varying lineups of musicians, including former Stains
/DC3 bassist Ceasar Viscarra and drummer Dave Shollenbarger (Steve Jones), the band splitting in late 1988. Davies also joined The Vandals
. In 1990, Davies formed a new lineup of Blood on the Saddle with Chris Engel (bass) and Danny Rickard (drums). Engel died in 1991 and was replaced by John Stephenson before Viscarra returned in 1992. In 1993, Davis was joined by Billy Koepke and Eric Davis, and the band's first release after six years was the More Blood album, released by Schemer Records. John Stephenson rejoined and the band release the 4 Song 7" EP
in 1994, followed by the album Some Songs, both released on the Kill Rock Stars
label. A final album, New Blood, followed in 1995, before the band split for good.
Cowpunk
Cowpunk or Country punk is a subgenre of punk rock and New Wave that began in the UK and California in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It combines punk rock or New Wave with country music, folk music, and blues in sound, subject matter, attitude, and style...
band from Los Angeles
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formed in 1981. They released three albums before splitting up in 1987, with the band's only constant member Greg Davis forming a new line-up in the 1990s, releasing a final album in 1995.
History
Former Dead Hippie member Greg Davis (vocals, guitar) formed the band in late 1981 along with Ron Botelho and Hermann Senac. Former BanglesThe Bangles
The Bangles are an American all-female band that originated in the early 1980s, scoring several hit singles during the decade.-Formation and early years :...
bass player Annette Zilinskas
Annette Zilinskas
Annette Zilinskas is an American musician and singer of Lithuanian ancestry who was the original bass guitarist for The Bangles then later lead vocalist with Blood on the Saddle. She was also a member of L.A...
(bass, vocals) was added prior to the recording of the band's self-titled debut album, released by New Alliance Records
New Alliance Records
New Alliance Records was the record label founded by The Minutemen's D. Boon and Mike Watt and longtime friend and associate Martin Tamburovich after the example of Black Flag's SST Records...
in 1984. A second album was released in early 1986, on the Chameleon label, but lack of promotion prompted them to move to SST Records
SST Records
SST Records is an American independent record label formed in 1978 in Long Beach, California by musician Greg Ginn. The company was initially called Solid State Transmitters through which Ginn sold electronics equipment...
for third album Fresh Blood the following year. Disappointing sales led to the band breaking up, with Davis forming new band The Drivers and Senac joining The Loafin' Hyenas and later Crowbar Salvation and The Guilty Hearts, while Botelho worked with Bobbi Bratt. Davis continued to perform as Blood on the Saddle, backed by varying lineups of musicians, including former Stains
The Stains
The Stains may refer to:*MDC , an American hardcore punk band formerly known as The Stains*The Stains , a punk band*Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains, a 1981 film containing a fictional band called The Stains...
/DC3 bassist Ceasar Viscarra and drummer Dave Shollenbarger (Steve Jones), the band splitting in late 1988. Davies also joined The Vandals
The Vandals
The Vandals are an American rock band established in 1980 in Huntington Beach, California. They have released ten full-length studio albums and two live albums and have toured the world extensively, including performances on the Vans Warped Tour...
. In 1990, Davies formed a new lineup of Blood on the Saddle with Chris Engel (bass) and Danny Rickard (drums). Engel died in 1991 and was replaced by John Stephenson before Viscarra returned in 1992. In 1993, Davis was joined by Billy Koepke and Eric Davis, and the band's first release after six years was the More Blood album, released by Schemer Records. John Stephenson rejoined and the band release the 4 Song 7" EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
in 1994, followed by the album Some Songs, both released on the Kill Rock Stars
Kill Rock Stars
Kill Rock Stars is an independent record label founded in 1991 by Slim Moon and based in both Olympia, Washington and Portland, Oregon. The label has released a variety of work in different genres, making it difficult to pigeonhole as having any one artistic mission...
label. A final album, New Blood, followed in 1995, before the band split for good.
Albums
- Blood on the Saddle (1984), New AllianceNew Alliance RecordsNew Alliance Records was the record label founded by The Minutemen's D. Boon and Mike Watt and longtime friend and associate Martin Tamburovich after the example of Black Flag's SST Records...
- Poison Love (1986), Chameleon
- Fresh Blood (1987), SSTSST RecordsSST Records is an American independent record label formed in 1978 in Long Beach, California by musician Greg Ginn. The company was initially called Solid State Transmitters through which Ginn sold electronics equipment...
- More Blood (1993), Schemer
- Some Songs (1995), Kill Rock StarsKill Rock StarsKill Rock Stars is an independent record label founded in 1991 by Slim Moon and based in both Olympia, Washington and Portland, Oregon. The label has released a variety of work in different genres, making it difficult to pigeonhole as having any one artistic mission...
- New Blood (1995), Last Call
- Flesh and Blood (2003), One Million Dollar Records (compilation)