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Dan Sartain

Daniel Fredrick Sartain (August 13, 1981 – March 20, 2021) was an American musician.[2] His music encompasses a variety of genres, including rockabilly, punk rock and the blues.

Dan Sartain
Dan Sartain performing in Chicago in 2007, with Dean Reis on drums
Dan Sartain performing in Chicago in 2007, with Dean Reis on drums
Background information
Birth nameDaniel Fredrick Sartain
Born(1981-08-13)August 13, 1981[1]
OriginCenter Point, Alabama, U.S.
DiedMarch 20, 2021(2021-03-20) (aged 39)
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
GenresPunk rock, garage punk, rock and roll, garage rock, rockabilly, blues, blues punk
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, bass guitar, drums, piano
Years active2001–2021
LabelsSwami, One Little Indian, Skybucket, Cass, Bent Rail Foundation
Websitedansartain.com

Career edit

After releasing two self-produced albums through independent record labels, in 2005 Sartain released Dan Sartain vs. the Serpientes, his first commercially-available studio album, through the San Diego, California-based Swami Records. This was followed by Join Dan Sartain in 2006. In 2007 he toured as an opening act for The White Stripes and The Hives, releasing a new single on Jack White's Third Man Records entitled "Bohemian Grove". In 2010 Sartain released his fifth album, Dan Sartain Lives. His single "Walk Among the Cobras Pt.1" can be heard in the "Russell episode" of the video game The Walking Dead: 400 Days.[citation needed]

Other videogame credits,[3] "Sunset Overdrive(2014), songs "We're going to have a party" and "OD Life".

His songs "Walk among the Cobras pt III" and "Love is Crimson" are credited on the soundtrack of the 2014 film "10 Cent Pistol" [3]

Sartain died on March 20, 2021, at the age of 39.[1]

Discography edit

Albums edit

Year Title Label Format Other information
2001 Crimson Guard LP Self-produced and self-released.[citation needed]
2002 Romance in Stereo LP / CD
2005 Sartain Family Legacy 1981–1998 Skybucket CD Limited edition tour album including tracks from Crimson Guard and Romance in Stereo as well as previously unavailable tracks.[4]
Dan Sartain vs. the Serpientes Swami LP / CD First commercially available album
2006 Join Dan Sartain
2010 Dan Sartain Lives
2011 Legacy of Hospitality Compilation album[5]
2012 Too Tough To Live One Little Indian LP / CD 19 minutes long record recorded and released 2012[citation needed]
2014 DUDESBLOOD
2015 Sings Slice of Wax LP / CD
2016 Century Plaza One Little Indian LP / CD
2020 Western Hills self published via Bandcamp Digital album Western TV and film theme covers[6][7]
2021 Arise, Dan Sartain, Arise! One Little Indian LP / CD Posthumous release.
2023 Dan Sartrain vs Sun Studio self published via Bandcamp Digital album [6] [8] live set of Dan and his band, recorded at the world famous Sun Studios in Memphis TN.18 May 2020

Singles edit

Year Single Peak positions Album
UK Independent Singles
2004 "Who's Sorry Now?"/"This is How They Beat You Down"[9] – none
2005 "Tryin' to Say"[10] – Dan Sartain vs. the Serpientes
2006 "Walk Among the Cobras Pt. I"[11] –
"Gun vs. Knife"[12] – Join Dan Sartain
"Replacement Man"[13] 18
2007 "Flight of the Finch"[14] 16
"Thought it Over"[15] 21
2009 "Bohemian Grove"[16] – none
"Hungry End"[17] –
2010 "Atheist Funeral" – Dan Sartain Lives
"Doin Anything I Say" –
2020 "Where is Candyman" [18] - collaboration with Gangxsta Nip

Videography edit

Music videos edit

Year Song Album
2005 "Leeches Pt. I" Dan Sartain vs. the Serpientes
2006 "Walk Among the Cobras Pt. I"
"Replacement Man" Join Dan Sartain
2007 "Flight of the Finch"
"Thought it Over"
2010 "Atheist Funeral" Dan Sartain Lives
2014 "Pass This On" Dudesblood


References edit

  1. ^ a b Lavin, Will (March 20, 2021). "Tributes are being paid to Dan Sartain, who has died aged 39". NME. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  2. ^ Knott, Alex (April 24, 2012). "Dan Sartain announces single + UK tour | Music News". Frost Magazine. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  3. ^ a b "Dan Sartain(1981-2021)". Imdb. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  4. ^ "Dan Sartain – Sartain Family Legacy". skybucket.com. Skybucket Records. Archived from the original on March 23, 2008. Retrieved November 13, 2007.
  5. ^ "Dan Sartain – Legacy of Hospitality – Review". SoundBlab. April 25, 2011. Archived from the original on April 29, 2011. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  6. ^ a b Aderoju, Darlene (March 23, 2021). "Dan Sartain Dead at 39: Garage Rock Singer Left a 'Wonderful' Legacy, Says Family". People. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  7. ^ "Western Hills". Bandcamp. April 1, 2020. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  8. ^ "Dan Sartain Vs. Sun Studio". Bandcamp. March 4, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  9. ^ "Dan Sartain 7". Bent Rail Foundation online store. Bent Rail Foundation. Archived from the original on November 14, 2007. Retrieved November 13, 2007.
  10. ^ "Tryin' to Say (7" single)". One Little Indian Shop. One Little Indian Records. Archived from the original on April 30, 2007. Retrieved November 13, 2007.
  11. ^ "Walk Among the Cobras Pt. I (CD single)". One Little Indian Shop. One Little Indian Records. Archived from the original on May 2, 2007. Retrieved November 13, 2007.
  12. ^ "Gun vs. Knife (single)". Cass Records online store. Cass Records. Archived from the original on September 26, 2003. Retrieved November 13, 2007.
  13. ^ "Replacement Man (CD single)". One Little Indian Shop. One Little Indian Records. Archived from the original on May 2, 2007. Retrieved November 13, 2007.
  14. ^ "Flight of the Finch (CD single)". One Little Indian Shop. One Little Indian Records. Archived from the original on May 1, 2007. Retrieved November 13, 2007.
  15. ^ "Thought it Over (CD single)". One Little Indian Shop. One Little Indian Records. Archived from the original on May 1, 2007. Retrieved November 13, 2007.
  16. ^ "Bohemian Grove". Third Man Records. Archived from the original on February 6, 2010. Retrieved January 16, 2010.
  17. ^ "Hungry End". Big Legal Mess Records. Archived from the original on January 9, 2010. Retrieved January 16, 2010.
  18. ^ "Where is CandyMan". Bandcamp. June 5, 2020.

External links edit

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