Annette Zilinskas is a bassist and vocalist who has recently performed to a sold out Grammy Museum show with the Bangles. She was co-lead vocalist with influential roots-punk outfit Blood on the Saddle, whose juiced-up anthems inspired the cowpunk genre and paved the way for the No Depression movement and its related alt-country/Americana revivals. She’s a noted spoken word stylist and a longtime member of the celebrated spoken-word/music troupe the Ringling Sisters, whose debut album on A&M Records; 60-Watt Reality was produced by the legendary Lou Adler. She contributed to John Doe and Tom DeSavia’s book and audio titled “More Fun in the New World” which is released on Penguin Random House. Recently Annette sang on Medicine's recently released LP "Scarred For Life" to critical acclaim. She is currently compiling a short-story collection with the working title “Walking after Midnight.