S S T
Steve Sainas Trio
Led by Juno Award Winner, Steve Sainas, SST (Steve Sainas Trio) is a powerhouse rock band known for their high-energy performances and magnetic rhythmic chemistry. SST features three powerful lead vocalists, whose pitch perfect harmonies become the highlight of every song. With decades of professional performance experience, SST band brothers Steve Sainas, Bradley Shigeru Uchida, and Terry Tokiwa, deliver Super Sonic Tributes to classic rock legends.
Steve previously led blues-rock band Mud Dog for nearly 20 years, earning accolades including receiving a nomination for Outstanding Blues Recording at the 2008 Western Canadian Music Awards, and winning the honour to represent British Columbia, Canada at the 2011 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. In 2015, Steve won the prestigious Juno Award for MusiCounts Teacher of the Year.
During the next four years, Steve developed his solo acoustic act which was featured weekly at live music venues throughout Metro Vancouver. This resulted in his 2017 debut solo release, Steve Sainas "Simple As This" which received positive reviews, as well as world wide airplay. Following the release of this well-received album, Sainas set out to form the powerful Steve Sainas Trio.
Steve founded SST to pay tribute to the timeless classic rock that inspired him. He brought together top-tier musicians Bradley Shigeru Uchida and Terry Tokiwa to provide the pounding heartbeat of this power trio.
Bradley’s career spans from classic rock and jazz ensembles to international cruise contracts and a long-standing role in Canada’s leading Tragically Hip tribute band, The Hip Show. Bradley’s expertise in harmony is essential to the super sonic structure of SST.
Terry’s broad musical background includes original projects, extensive cover band work, and tribute acts spanning Kiss, AC/DC, and Alice Cooper. His commanding vocals and precision drumming add both depth and versatility to SST’s sound.
Together, Steve, Bradley, and Terry create the rich sonic presence of a much larger rock band. Their soaring harmonies and electrifying energy make each performance an exciting celebration of classic rock. Whether on a festival stage or in a packed local venue, SST’s high-octane shows are sure to keep audiences entertained and dancing.
Photo by Andrew O'Neill
Song List
Sets Selected to Suit Each Venue
Videos
Videos
Born On The Bayou - CCR
The Old Man Down The Road - CCR
Fortunate Son - CCR
Midnight Special - CCR
I Heard It Through The Grapevine - CCR / M. Gaye
Mama Let Him Play - Doucette
Drift Away - Dobie Gray/Uncle Cracker
Come and Get Your Love - Red Bone
Blow At High Dough - The Tragically Hip
New Orleans Is Sinking - The Tragically Hip
Little Bones - The Tragically Hip
Courage - The Tragically Hip
The Weight - The Band
Up On Cripple Creek - The Band
Life's Been Good - Joe Walsh
Rocky Mountain Way - Joe Walsh
Funk 49 - Joe Walsh / James Gang
Just Got Paid - ZZ Top
La Grange - ZZ Top
Gimme All Your Lovin' - ZZ Top
Tube Snake Boogie - ZZ Top
Waiting For The Bus - ZZ Top
Jesus Just Left Chicago - ZZ Top
Maggie Mae - Rod Stewart
Stay With Me - Faces
I'm Losing You - Faces
Oh Well - Fleetwood Mac
Keep Your Hands To Yourself - Georgia Satellites
Born To Be Wild - Steppenwolf
Roadhouse Blues - The Doors
Rock & Roll Hoochie Koo - R. Derringer
I Want You to Want Me - Cheap Trick
Surrender - Cheap Trick
Rock and Roll All Nite - Kiss
Breakdown - Tom Petty
I Won’t Back Down - Tom Petty
You Wreck Me - Tom Petty
Long Train Running - The Doobie Brothers
Listen to the Music - The Doobie Brothers
Jesus is Just Alright - The Doobie Brothers
China Grove - The Doobie Brothers
Ramble On - Led Zeppelin
Hey Hey What Can I Do - Led Zeppelin
Misty Mountain Hop - Led Zeppelin
Whole Lotta Love - Led Zeppelin
Rockin' in the Free World - Neil Young
Cinnamon Girl - Neil Young
Ohio - CSNY
Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Call Me The Breeze - JJ Cale / Skynyrd
Who Do You Love - Diddley / Thorogood
Bad To The Bone - George Thorogood
Move It On Over - George Thorogood
Mercury Blues - David Lindley
Can't You See - Marshall Tucker Band
Don't Let Me Down - The Beatles
Birthday - The Beatles
Get Back - The Beatles
Handle with Care - Traveling Wilburys
Low Rider - War
Jealous Again - The Black Crowes
Honky Tonk Women - Rolling Stones
Can't You Hear Me Knockin' - Rolling Stones
Tumblin' Dice - Rolling Stones
Can't Always Get What You Want - Rolling Stones
Alright Now - Free
Can't Get Enough - Bad Company
Feel Like Making Love - Bad Company
No Matter What - Badfinger
Crossroads - Cream / Eric Clapton
Sunshine of Your Love - Cream / Eric Clapton
Before You Accuse Me - Eric Clapton
Tore Down - Eric Clapton
Hey Joe - Jimi Hendrix
Little Wing - Jimi Hendrix
Voodoo Chile (Slight Return) - Hendrix
All Along The Watchtower - Dylan / Hendrix
Texas Flood - Stevie Ray Vaughan
Pride & Joy - Stevie Ray Vaughan
Cold Shot - Stevie Ray Vaughan
House Is A Rockin’- Stevie Ray Vaughan
Superstition- SRV / Stevie Wonder
Higher Ground - RCHP / Stevie Wonder
She Caught The Katy - Taj Mahal
Statesboro Blues - Allman Brothers
Dust My Broom - R. Johnson / ZZ Top
