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Steve Sainton is a native of Dallas. Born and raised in South
Oak Cliff, he has been a part of the Dallas music scene since
1966. His Dad required all his brothers and sister to learn to
play some sort of musical instrument. In fact, Mr. Sainton
went down to Watkin's music in Oak Cliff and outfitted the
entire family with all the gear to they needed to complete a
band. Steve picked up the guitar, took some lessons, but
eventually settled on the Farfisa organ. After a few starter
bands, Steve became the organ player for "The Mint"
in 1968. The Mint became popular playing all over Texas,
Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. The Mint's "claim to
fame" came in 1970 when they were chosen to be the top
band out of 5 to record on the album "A New High." A
New High also featured a guy from Oak Cliff named Steve Vaughn
who would later go on to….well, I think you may have heard
of him. The Mint mutated into several different bands
including one that backed "The Original Coasters".
Don't ask Steve to play "Charlie Brown" or "Yakitty
Yak, he might say something distasteful.
Steve took time off to go to Stephen F. Austin
College, start a family and build a business. After selling
his ski boat in 1994, he spent that money on vintage guitars
and amps. Growing up with a steady diet of rock 'n roll, Steve
immersed himself in the blues at that point. His wife, Diane
suggested he join a band and quit making so much noise around
the house. Bass guitar quickly became his favorite instrument.
So, after stints with Stereo Lounge, Southern Comfort and
Kharmakazee, Steve found his home with The Boogiemen in 2002.
Steve can play guitar and keys, but prefers to influence the
rhythm by playing bass.
His style is derived from studio greats James
Jamerson and Carol Kaye, but his friend Michael Holmes (the
best bassist in DFW) gave him the tips and pointers necessary
to hold down a gig with quality band.
His day job consists of building luxury custom
homes, small office buildings and retail spaces. He is very
proud to have two great daughters, a loving wife, two dogs,
one cat and one main hobby (the band). Other hobbies include
woodworking, collecting guitars, skiing (water & snow),
trading on e-bay and watching TV.
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