Dan Sartain Explained

Birth Name:Daniel Fredrick Sartain
Dan Sartain
Origin:Center Point, Alabama, U.S.
Instrument:Vocals, guitar, bass guitar, drums, piano
Genre:Punk rock, garage punk, rock and roll, garage rock, rockabilly, blues, blues punk
Occupation:Singer-songwriter
Birth Date:13 August 1981[1]
Death Place:Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Years Active:2001–2021
Label:Swami, One Little Indian, Skybucket, Cass, Bent Rail Foundation
Website:dansartain.com

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.

Biography

Sartain grew up in Fairfield, Alabama, and later settled in Birmingham.[3] In 2001, Sartain's released his first self-produced album, Crimson Guard. The next year, he self-produced and released Romance in Stereo, through an independent record label.

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. In an interview, Sartain recalled, “Touring with the White Stripes was my Rocky Balboa moment.”[4] In 2009, he released 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.

Other videogame credits,[5] "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".

On March 10, 2021, his label One Little Independent Records[6] announced they were parting ways with Sartain on social media. The posts were later deleted.[7]

Death and legacy

Sartain died on March 20, 2021, at the age of 39. His cause of death was not made public. One Little Independent Records declined to comment after his death.

On December 1 2023, Sartain's friends and colleagues released Dan Sartain Vs. The World (is gonna break your little heart), a tribute album to Sartain.[8] [9]

Discography

Albums

YearTitleLabelFormatOther information
2001Crimson GuardLPSelf-produced and self-released.
2002Romance in StereoLP / CD
2005Sartain Family Legacy 1981–1998SkybucketCDLimited edition tour album including tracks from Crimson Guard and Romance in Stereo as well as previously unavailable tracks.[10]
Dan Sartain vs. the SerpientesSwamiLP / CDFirst commercially available album
2006Join Dan Sartain
2010Dan Sartain Lives
2011Legacy of HospitalityCompilation album[11]
2012Too Tough To LiveOne Little IndianLP / CD19 minutes long record recorded and released 2012
2014DUDESBLOOD
2015SingsSlice of WaxLP / CD
2016Century PlazaOne Little IndianLP / CD
2020Western Hillsself published via BandcampDigital albumWestern TV and film theme covers[12] [13]
2021Arise, Dan Sartain, Arise!One Little IndianLP / CDPosthumous release.
2023Dan Sartrain vs Sun Studioself published via BandcampDigital album [14] live set of Dan and his band, recorded at the world famous Sun Studios in Memphis, TN.18 May 2020

Singles

YearSinglePeak positionsAlbum
UK Independent Singles
2004"Who's Sorry Now?"/"This is How They Beat You Down"[15] –none
2005"Tryin' to Say"[16] –Dan Sartain vs. the Serpientes
2006"Walk Among the Cobras Pt. I"[17] –
"Gun vs. Knife"[18] –Join Dan Sartain
"Replacement Man"[19] 18
2007"Flight of the Finch"[20] 16
"Thought it Over"[21] 21
2009"Bohemian Grove"[22] –none
"Hungry End"[23] –
2010"Atheist Funeral"–Dan Sartain Lives
"Doin Anything I Say"–
2020"Where is Candyman" [24] -collaboration with Gangxsta N-I-P

Videography

Music videos

YearSongAlbum
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

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Lavin . Will . Tributes are being paid to Dan Sartain, who has died aged 39 . March 24, 2024 . NME . March 20, 2021.
  2. Web site: Knott . Alex . Dan Sartain announces single + UK tour | Music News . Frost Magazine . April 24, 2012. July 12, 2014.
  3. Web site: Minsker . Evan . 2021-03-23 . Dan Sartain, Garage Rock Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 39 . 2024-09-19 . Pitchfork . en-US.
  4. Web site: Markferding . Joe . 2020-05-18 . Western Noir Rocker Dan Sartain Talks New Album, Jack White Tour Stories, Musical Evolution & More In Latest Interview . 2024-09-19 . Music Mecca . en-US.
  5. Web site: Dan Sartain(1981-2021) . November 1, 2023 . Imdb.
  6. Web site: Dan Sartain . 2024-09-19 . One Little Independent Records . en-GB.
  7. Web site: McMahon . James . 2021-03-22 . Dan Sartain's fascinating career proved that rock thrives on the edge of the mainstream . 2024-09-19 . NME . en-GB.
  8. Web site: Sanchez . Stefanie . 2023-12-08 . A Tribute Album to Alabama’s Finest Songwriter: “Dan Sartain Vs. The World (is gonna break your little heart)” . 2024-09-19 . New Noise Magazine . en-US.
  9. Web site: Star . Larry May, Special to The . 2023-12-11 . Remembering Dan Sartain: ‘He remains one of the most beloved musicians from Birmingham’ . 2024-09-19 . The Anniston Star . en.
  10. Web site: Dan Sartain – Sartain Family Legacy . skybucket.com . Skybucket Records . November 13, 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080323040821/http://skybucket.myshopify.com/products/dan-sartain-sartain-family-legacy-cd-r . March 23, 2008 . dead .
  11. Web site: Dan Sartain – Legacy of Hospitality – Review . SoundBlab . April 25, 2011 . July 12, 2014 . April 29, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110429214437/http://soundblab.com/content/content/view/id/3645 . dead .
  12. News: Aderoju . Darlene . March 23, 2021 . Dan Sartain Dead at 39: Garage Rock Singer Left a 'Wonderful' Legacy, Says Family . People . November 1, 2023.
  13. Web site: April 1, 2020 . Western Hills . November 1, 2023 . Bandcamp.
  14. Web site: March 4, 2023 . Dan Sartain Vs. Sun Studio . November 1, 2023 . Bandcamp.
  15. Web site: Dan Sartain 7 . Bent Rail Foundation online store . Bent Rail Foundation . November 13, 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20071114091924/http://www.bentrail.com/releases/10.php . November 14, 2007 . dead .
  16. Web site: Tryin' to Say (7" single) . One Little Indian Shop . One Little Indian Records . November 13, 2007 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070430165706/http://www.onelittleshop.com/product_info.php?products_id=544 . April 30, 2007 .
  17. Web site: Walk Among the Cobras Pt. I (CD single) . One Little Indian Shop . One Little Indian Records . November 13, 2007 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070502013906/http://www.onelittleshop.com/product_info.php?products_id=566 . May 2, 2007 .
  18. Web site: Gun vs. Knife (single) . Cass Records online store . Cass Records . November 13, 2007 . September 26, 2003 . https://web.archive.org/web/20030926032817/http://www.cassrecords.com/test/records.html . dead .
  19. Web site: Replacement Man (CD single) . One Little Indian Shop . One Little Indian Records . November 13, 2007 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070502061956/http://www.onelittleshop.com/product_info.php?products_id=621 . May 2, 2007 .
  20. Web site: Flight of the Finch (CD single) . One Little Indian Shop . One Little Indian Records . November 13, 2007 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070501211121/http://www.onelittleshop.com/product_info.php?products_id=636 . May 1, 2007 .
  21. Web site: Thought it Over (CD single) . One Little Indian Shop . One Little Indian Records . November 13, 2007 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070501071706/http://www.onelittleshop.com/product_info.php?products_id=653 . May 1, 2007 .
  22. Web site: Bohemian Grove . Third Man Records . January 16, 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100206042556/http://store.thirdmanrecords.com/dansartain.aspx . February 6, 2010 .
  23. Web site: Hungry End . Big Legal Mess Records . January 16, 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100109024649/http://biglegalmessrecords.com/sartain.htm . January 9, 2010 .
  24. Web site: June 5, 2020 . Where is CandyMan . Bandcamp.

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