Born in Ghent to a family of artists, Saint-Marteau seemed

predestined to become a painter. Quite unexpectedly he

found himself behind the keyboards of a rock band at the

age of 16. This band enjoyed a short-lived success, but other

groups followed and he became a much solicited musician.

This wasn't enough for him however, so he decided to

explore new horizons.

 

During a theatrical engagement he discovered his voice and

the magical world of the footlight. From then on he knew he

was going to be a singer. Gradually, Saint-Marteau found his

own style, influenced by French songs from the 1920s and

1930s. At first, he performed in bars and cabarets, singing and

accompanying himself at the piano, presenting a highly original

act, tinged with a keen sense of humour.

 

After a few years, Saint-Marteau was ready for the next step:

he founded his own band. With another musician at the

keyboard, he was able to blossom as a showman and a

performer. Looking the audience straight in the eye, he brings

us a truly unique, flamboyant repertoire, between rock and

music hall, with songs that aim straight at the heart.

 

While continuing to perform his own material, Saint-Marteau is

now preparing a theatrical show called "Saint-Marteau se fait

Gainsbourg" for the 2011/2012 theatrical season, which will be

built entirely around songs by the great Serge Gainsbourg.