Daniel Fredrick Sartain (August 13, 1981 – March 20, 2021) was an American musician. 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. 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.” 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, "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 announced they were parting ways with Sartain on social media. The posts were later deleted.
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.
Discography
Albums YearTitleLabelFormatOther information2001Crimson GuardLPSelf-produced and self-released.2002Romance in StereoLP / CD2005Sartain Family Legacy 1981–1998SkybucketCDLimited edition tour album including tracks from Crimson Guard and Romance in Stereo as well as previously unavailable tracks.Dan Sartain vs. the SerpientesSwamiLP / CDFirst commercially available album2006Join Dan Sartain2010Dan Sartain Lives2011Legacy of HospitalityCompilation album2012Too Tough To LiveOne Little IndianLP / CD19 minutes long record recorded and released 20122014DUDESBLOOD2015SingsSlice of WaxLP / CD2016Century PlazaOne Little IndianLP / CD2020Western Hillsself published via BandcampDigital albumWestern TV and film theme covers2021Arise, Dan Sartain, Arise!One Little IndianLP / CDPosthumous release.2023Dan Sartrain vs Sun Studioself published via BandcampDigital album live set of Dan and his band, recorded at the world famous Sun Studios in Memphis, TN.18 May 2020
Singles YearSinglePeak positionsAlbumUK Independent Singles2004"Who's Sorry Now?"/"This is How They Beat You Down"–none2005"Tryin' to Say"–Dan Sartain vs. the Serpientes2006"Walk Among the Cobras Pt. I"–"Gun vs. Knife"–Join Dan Sartain"Replacement Man"182007"Flight of the Finch"16"Thought it Over"212009"Bohemian Grove"–none"Hungry End"– 2010"Atheist Funeral"–Dan Sartain Lives"Doin Anything I Say"–2020"Where is Candyman" -collaboration with Gangxsta N-I-P
Videography
Music videos YearSongAlbum2005"Leeches Pt. I"Dan Sartain vs. the Serpientes2006"Walk Among the Cobras Pt. I""Replacement Man"Join Dan Sartain2007"Flight of the Finch""Thought it Over"2010"Atheist Funeral"Dan Sartain Lives2014"Pass This On"Dudesblood
References
External links Official website