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{{Infobox musical artist
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| origin = South East England
| origin = South East England
| genre = [[Acoustic music]], singer-songwriter
| genre = [[Rock music|Rock]], [[Acoustic music|acoustic]], [[contemporary folk music|contemporary folk]], [[progressive folk]], [[folk rock]]
| years_active = {{start date|2011}}–{{end date|df=y|–present}}
| years_active = {{start date|2011}}–{{end date|df=y|–present}}


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| current_members = Rob and Sarah Skinner
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[[File:RDS_summer-352.jpg|thumb|right|Sarah Skinner in 2017]]


The Red Dirt Skinners formed in 2011. The duo consists of Rob and Sarah Skinner, both multi-instrumentalists originating from [[South East England]] and now residing in [[Ontario]] [[Canada]]
The '''Red Dirt Skinners''' are an Anglo-Canadian multi-genre duo, who formed in 2011. The duo consists of Rob and Sarah Skinner, both multi-instrumentalists originating from [[South East England]] and now residing in [[Ontario]], Canada.


==History==
==History==
In 2012, the couple's home was the subject of a burglary. ''Home Sweet Home'' is a collection of songs written about the events of the weekend of the burglary.
.<ref>{{cite web| url= http://reddirtskinners.blogspot.ca/2015/01/please-help-us-catch-bstard.html| title = Red Dirt Skinners Blog about their heartbreaking burglary|website=Reddirtskinners.blogspot.ca| date = 13 January 2015|accessdate=9 January 2020}}</ref>


In 2013, the Red Dirt Skinners became the first band in history<ref>Weale, Darren. "Interview with the Red Dirt Skinners", ''Blues in Britain'', London, October 2013</ref> to succeed at both the [[British Blues Awards]] (Winner Instrumentalist of the Year 2014, Runner-up 2013)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.britishbluesawards.com/winners-2014/4586012690 |title=Winners 2014 |publisher=British Blues Awards |accessdate=18 July 2017}}</ref>) and the British Country Music Awards (Horizon Act of the year and People's Choice).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bcmawards.co.uk |title=British Country Music Association – Supporting and Recognising the best in British Country Music |website=Bcmawards.co.uk |accessdate=18 July 2017}}</ref> Since then they have been nominated at the International Acoustic Music Awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.inacoustic.com |title=IAMA &#124; Home |website=Inacoustic.com |accessdate=18 July 2017}}</ref>


The Red Dirt Skinners released ''Sinking The Mary Rose'' in 2013 and subsequently ''Live in Aberdeen'' in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|last=McKenna |first=Brittney |url=http://nodepression.com/album-review/red-dirt-skinners-live-aberdeen |title=Red Dirt Skinners – Live in Aberdeen |publisher=Nodepression.com |accessdate=18 July 2017}}</ref>
In 2013, the Red Dirt Skinners became the first band in history<ref>Weale, Darren. "Interview with the Red Dirt Skinners", ''Blues in Britain'', London, October 2013</ref> to succeed at both the British Blues Awards (WINNER Instrumentalist of the Year 2014, Runner-up 2013)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.britishbluesawards.com/winners-2014/4586012690 |title=Winners 2014 |publisher=British Blues Awards |accessdate=18 July 2017}}</ref>) and the British Country Music Awards (Horizon Act of the year and People's Choice).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bcmawards.co.uk |title=British Country Music Association – Supporting and Recognising the best in British Country Music |website=''Bcmawards.co.uk'' |accessdate=18 July 2017}}</ref> Since then they have been nominated at the International Acoustic Music Awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.inacoustic.com |title=IAMA &#124; Home |website=''Inacoustic.com'' |accessdate=18 July 2017}}</ref> Their fifth album, ''Behind The Wheel'', was voted in several polls as Folk/Roots album of the Year in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bluesdoodles.com/albums-of-the-year-2016/bluesdoodles-picks-of-2016-recorded-music/ |title=Picks of 2016 Recorded Music |website=''Bluesdoodles.com'' |date=31 December 2016 |accessdate=18 July 2017}}</ref>


In 2014, Sarah Skinner became the first female artist to be endorsed by Trevor James Saxophones.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tjsaxes.co.uk/artists/sarahskinner | title=Trevor James Official Webpage|publisher=TJSaxes}}</ref> Sarah remained with Trevor James for 7 years before progressing to a solid copper Rampone and Cazzani soprano in early 2022.
In 2012, the couple's home was the subject of a burglary. ’’Home Sweet Home'' is a collection of songs written about the events of the weekend of the burglary.
.<ref> {{cite web| url= http://reddirtskinners.blogspot.ca/2015/01/please-help-us-catch-bstard.html| title = Red Dirt Skinners Blog about their heartbreaking burglary}}</ref>


Their fifth album, ''Behind The Wheel'', was voted in several polls as Folk/Roots album of the Year in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bluesdoodles.com/albums-of-the-year-2016/bluesdoodles-picks-of-2016-recorded-music/ |title=Picks of 2016 Recorded Music |website=Bluesdoodles.com |date=31 December 2016 |accessdate=18 July 2017}}</ref> ''Behind The Wheel'' was released on 24 March 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reddirtskinners.com/red-dirt-skinners-press.html |title=Official Site |publisher=Red Dirt Skinners |accessdate=18 July 2017}}</ref>
The Red Dirt Skinners released ''Sinking The Mary Rose'' in 2013 and subsequently ''Live in Aberdeen'' in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|last=McKenna |first=Brittney |url=http://nodepression.com/album-review/red-dirt-skinners-live-aberdeen |title=Red Dirt Skinners – Live in Aberdeen |publisher=Nodepression.com |accessdate=18 July 2017}}</ref>


''Behind The Wheel'', the fourth studio album was released on 24 March 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reddirtskinners.com/red-dirt-skinners-press.html |title=Official Site |publisher=Red Dirt Skinners |accessdate=18 July 2017}}</ref>
In 2017 Rob and Sarah Skinner were deemed to be "performers of a world class level" and were invited by Canadian immigration to become permanent residents of Canada. <ref> {{cite web|url=https://www.thatericalper.com/2021/09/21/canadian-pop-rock-duo-the-red-dirt-skinners-unveil-new-single-wolf-in-the-woods/| title= That Eric Alper Official Page| date= 21 September 2021}}</ref>


Their sixth album, ''Under Utopian Skies'', was voted in several polls as Alternative album of the year in 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bluesdoodles.com/bluesdoodles/day-20-decision-day-what-really-caught-our-attention/ |title= Picks of 2018 |website=Bluesdoodles.com|date=20 December 2018|accessdate=7 January 2018}}</ref>
Under Utopian Skies will be the fifth studio album from the Red Dirt Skinners to be released in the Fall of 2018.

In 2020, Rob Skinner became endorsed by [[Breedlove Guitars]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://breedlovemusic.com/acoustic-guitar-artists/rob-skinner-red-dirt-skinner | title=Breedlove Guitars Official Webpage|publisher=Breedlove Guitars}}</ref>

Their seventh album, ''Bear With Us'' was released on October 22 2021 to high acclaim <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.music-news.com/review/UK/14736/Album/Red-Dirt-Skinners| title=Music News}}</ref>


==Influences==
==Influences==
[[Supertramp]], [[Roger Hodgson]], [[Pink Floyd]], [[Queen (band)]], [[David Bowie]], [[Stoney LaRue]], [[The Civil Wars]], [[Traveling Wilburys]], [[Dream Theater]].
[[Supertramp]], [[Roger Hodgson]], [[Pink Floyd]], [[Queen (band)]], [[David Bowie]], [[The Civil Wars]], [[Dream Theater]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://folkrootsradio.com/the-red-dirt-skinners-under-utopian-skies/|title = Red Dirt Skinners interview with Folk Roots Radio| date=23 August 2018 }}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web| url=http://reddirtskinners.com/red-dirt-skinners-forpromoters.html|title = Red Dirt Skinners influences listed on website}}</ref>


==Instrumentation==
==Instrumentation==
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*2013 ''Sinking The Mary Rose''
*2013 ''Sinking The Mary Rose''
*2014 ''Live in Aberdeen''
*2014 ''Live in Aberdeen''
*2016 ''Behind The Wheel’'
*2016 ''Behind The Wheel''
*2018 “Under Utopian Skies”
*2018 ''Under Utopian Skies''
*2021 ''Bear With Us''




==Awards and nominations==
==Awards and nominations==
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! Year !! Association !! Category !! Nominated Work !!Result
! Year !! Association !! Category !! Nominated Work !!Result
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| 2012 || |British Blues Awards <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.britishbluesawards.com/past-winners/4581356393 |title=British Blues Awards}}</ref> || Song of the Year || Cheap Champagne ||{{Nom}}
| 2012 || |[[British Blues Awards]]<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=http://www.britishbluesawards.com/past-winners/4581356393|title=Past Winners - British Blues Awards|website=Britishbluesawards.com|accessdate=9 January 2020}}</ref> || Song of the Year || Cheap Champagne ||{{Nom}}
|-
|-
| 2012 || |British Blues Awards<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.britishbluesawards.com/past-winners/4581356393 |title=British Blues Awards}}</ref> || Instrumentalist of the Year || Sarah Skinner || {{Nom}}
| 2012 || |British Blues Awards<ref name="auto"/> || Instrumentalist of the Year || Sarah Skinner || {{Nom}}
|-
|-
| 2013 || |British Blues Awards<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.britishbluesawards.com/past-winners/4581356393 |title=British Blues Awards}}</ref>|| Song of the Year || The Neighbour's Rooster ||{{Nom}}
| 2013 || |British Blues Awards<ref name="auto"/>|| Song of the Year || The Neighbour's Rooster ||{{Nom}}
|-
|-
| 2013 || |British Blues Awards<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.britishbluesawards.com/past-winners/4581356393 |title=British Blues Awards}}</ref> || Instrumentalist of the Year || Sarah Skinner || {{included| Runner-up}}
| 2013 || |British Blues Awards<ref name="auto"/> || Instrumentalist of the Year || Sarah Skinner || {{included| Runner-up}}
|-
|-
| 2013 || |Phoenix FM Awards<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/RedDirtSkinners/photos/a.107257006097994.12886.106815429475485/256739661149727/?type=3&theater|title=Phoenix FM Awards}}</ref> || Instrumentalist of the Year || Sarah Skinner ||{{Won}}
| 2013 || |Phoenix FM Awards<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/RedDirtSkinners/photos/a.107257006097994/256739661149727/?type=3|title=Red Dirt Skinners|website=Facebook.com|accessdate=9 January 2020}}</ref> || Instrumentalist of the Year || Sarah Skinner ||{{Won}}
|-
|-
| 2013 || |British Country Music Awards <ref> UK Country Radio website no longer active</ref> || Horizon Act of the Year || Red Dirt Skinners || {{included| Runner-up}}
| 2013 || |British Country Music Awards<ref name="auto1">UK Country Radio website no longer active</ref> || Horizon Act of the Year || Red Dirt Skinners || {{included| Runner-up}}
|-
|-
| 2013 || |British Country Music Awards <ref> UK Country Radio website no longer active</ref> || People's Choice || Red Dirt Skinners || {{included| Runner-up}}
| 2013 || |British Country Music Awards<ref name="auto1"/> || People's Choice || Red Dirt Skinners || {{included| Runner-up}}
|-
|-
| 2013 || |UK Country Radio Awards<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ukcountryradio.com/index.php |title= UK Country Radio}}</ref> || Song of the Year || Mr Jones || {{Nom}}
| 2013 || |UK Country Radio Awards<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ukcountryradio.com/index.php|title=UKCountryRadio.com|website=Ukcountryradio.com|accessdate=9 January 2020}}</ref>|| Song of the Year || Mr Jones || {{Nom}}
|-
|-
| 2014 || |UUK Country Radio Awards<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ukcountryradio.com/index.php |title= UK Country Radio }}</ref> || Act of the Year || Red Dirt Skinners || {{included| Finalist}}
| 2014 || |UUK Country Radio Awards<ref name=":0" />|| Act of the Year || Red Dirt Skinners || {{included| Finalist}}
|-
|-
| 2014 || |British Blues Awards<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.britishbluesawards.com/past-winners/4581356393 |title=British Blues Awards}}</ref> || Instrumentalist of the Year || Sarah Skinner || {{Won}}
| 2014 || |British Blues Awards<ref name="auto"/> || Instrumentalist of the Year || Sarah Skinner || {{Won}}
|-
|-
| 2014 || |British Blues Awards<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.britishbluesawards.com/past-winners/4581356393 |title=British Blues Awards}}</ref>|| Acoustic Act of the Year || Red Dirt Skinners || {{Nom}}
| 2014 || |British Blues Awards<ref name="auto"/>|| Acoustic Act of the Year || Red Dirt Skinners || {{Nom}}
|-
|-
| 2015 || |British Blues Awards<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.britishbluesawards.com/past-winners/4581356393 |title=British Blues Awards}}</ref> || Instrumentalist of the Year || Sarah Skinner || {{included| Runner-up}}
| 2015 || |British Blues Awards<ref name="auto"/> || Instrumentalist of the Year || Sarah Skinner || {{included| Runner-up}}
|-
|-
| 2015 || |UK Americana Music Association Awards || UK Artist of the Year || Red Dirt Skinners || {{Nom}}
| 2015 || |UK Americana Music Association Awards || UK Artist of the Year || Red Dirt Skinners || {{Nom}}
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| 2015 || |UK Americana Music Association Awards || UK Instrumentalist of the Year || Sarah Skinner || {{Nom}}
| 2015 || |UK Americana Music Association Awards || UK Instrumentalist of the Year || Sarah Skinner || {{Nom}}
|-
|-
| 2016 || |UK Songwriting Awards<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.songwritingcontest.co.uk/2016-results.html |title= UK songwriting awards 2016 results}}</ref> || Folk Song of the Year || Behind The Wheel || {{included| Semi-finalist}}
| 2016 || |UK Songwriting Awards<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.songwritingcontest.co.uk/2016-results.html|title=2016 Results|website=Songwritingcontest.co.uk|accessdate=9 January 2020|archive-date=6 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190806145530/https://www.songwritingcontest.co.uk/2016-results.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> || Folk Song of the Year || Behind The Wheel || {{included| Semi-finalist}}
|-
|-
| 2016 || International Acoustic Music Awards<ref>{{cite web|url=http://inacoustic.com ||title = International Acoustic Music Awards}}</ref> || Duo of the Year || Red Dirt Skinners || {{Nom}}
| 2016 || International Acoustic Music Awards<ref name="inacoustic.com">{{cite web|url=http://inacoustic.com |title = International Acoustic Music Awards|website=Inacoustic.com|accessdate=9 January 2020}}</ref> || Duo of the Year || Red Dirt Skinners || {{Nom}}
|-
|-
| 2016 || |JUNO Awards<ref> {{cite web|url=http://junoawards.ca |title = Juno Awards}} </ref> || International Album of the Year || Behind The Wheel || {{Nom}}
| 2016 || |JUNO Awards<ref>{{cite web|url=http://junoawards.ca |title = Juno Awards|website=Junoawards.ca|accessdate=9 January 2020}}</ref> || International Album of the Year || Behind The Wheel || {{Nom}}
|-
|-
| 2016 || |Bluesdoodles Picks of 2016<ref> {{cite web |url=https://bluesdoodles.com/category/american-folk/page/2/ |title = Bluesdoodles Picks of 2016}} </ref> || Folk/Roots/ Acoustic Album of the Year || Behind The Wheel || {{Won}}
| 2016 || |Bluesdoodles Picks of 2016<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bluesdoodles.com/category/american-folk/page/2/ |title = Bluesdoodles Picks of 2016|website=Bluesdoodles.com|accessdate=9 January 2020}}</ref> || Folk/Roots/ Acoustic Album of the Year || Behind The Wheel || {{Won}}
|-
| 2018 || |Bluesdoodles Picks of 2018<ref>{{cite web |url= https://bluesdoodles.com/bluesdoodles/day-20-decision-day-what-really-caught-our-attention/ |title = Bluesdoodles Picks of 2018|website=Bluesdoodles.com| date=20 December 2018 |accessdate=9 January 2020}}</ref> || Alternative Album of the Year || Under Utopian Skies || {{Won}}
|-
| 2018 || |Music News Picks of 2018<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.music-news.com/review/UK/13588/Album/Top-28-Albums-Of-The-Year |title = Top Albums of 2018|website=Music-news.com|accessdate=9 January 2020}}</ref> || Album of the Year || Under Utopian Skies || {{Nominated}}
|-
| 2018 || International Acoustic Music Awards<ref name="inacoustic.com"/> || Duo of the Year || Red Dirt Skinners || {{Nom}}

|-
| 2021 || |Music News Picks of 2021<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.music-news.com/review/UK/14865/Album/Music-News-Top-28-Albums-Of-The-Year |title = Top Albums of 2021|website=Music-news.com}}</ref> || Album of the Year || Bear With Us || {{Nominated}}
|}
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Latest revision as of 16:12, 26 October 2023

Red Dirt Skinners
OriginSouth East England
GenresRock, acoustic, contemporary folk, progressive folk, folk rock
Years active2011 (2011)––present (–present)
MembersRob Skinner
Sarah Skinner
Websitereddirtskinners.com
Sarah Skinner in 2017

The Red Dirt Skinners are an Anglo-Canadian multi-genre duo, who formed in 2011. The duo consists of Rob and Sarah Skinner, both multi-instrumentalists originating from South East England and now residing in Ontario, Canada.

History

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In 2012, the couple's home was the subject of a burglary. Home Sweet Home is a collection of songs written about the events of the weekend of the burglary. .[1]

In 2013, the Red Dirt Skinners became the first band in history[2] to succeed at both the British Blues Awards (Winner Instrumentalist of the Year 2014, Runner-up 2013)[3]) and the British Country Music Awards (Horizon Act of the year and People's Choice).[4] Since then they have been nominated at the International Acoustic Music Awards.[5]

The Red Dirt Skinners released Sinking The Mary Rose in 2013 and subsequently Live in Aberdeen in 2014.[6]

In 2014, Sarah Skinner became the first female artist to be endorsed by Trevor James Saxophones.[7] Sarah remained with Trevor James for 7 years before progressing to a solid copper Rampone and Cazzani soprano in early 2022.

Their fifth album, Behind The Wheel, was voted in several polls as Folk/Roots album of the Year in 2016.[8] Behind The Wheel was released on 24 March 2016.[9]

In 2017 Rob and Sarah Skinner were deemed to be "performers of a world class level" and were invited by Canadian immigration to become permanent residents of Canada. [10]

Their sixth album, Under Utopian Skies, was voted in several polls as Alternative album of the year in 2018.[11]

In 2020, Rob Skinner became endorsed by Breedlove Guitars.[12]

Their seventh album, Bear With Us was released on October 22 2021 to high acclaim [13]

Influences

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Supertramp, Roger Hodgson, Pink Floyd, Queen (band), David Bowie, The Civil Wars, Dream Theater.[14] [15]

Instrumentation

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  • Rob Skinner – Lead vocalist, guitar, bass guitar, drums, percussion, keyboards
  • Sarah Skinner – Backing vocalist, saxophone (mainly soprano saxophone), harmonica, keyboards

Discography

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  • 2011 Grass Roots
  • 2012 Home Sweet Home
  • 2013 Sinking The Mary Rose
  • 2014 Live in Aberdeen
  • 2016 Behind The Wheel
  • 2018 Under Utopian Skies
  • 2021 Bear With Us

Awards and nominations

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Year Association Category Nominated Work Result
2012 British Blues Awards[16] Song of the Year Cheap Champagne Nominated
2012 British Blues Awards[16] Instrumentalist of the Year Sarah Skinner Nominated
2013 British Blues Awards[16] Song of the Year The Neighbour's Rooster Nominated
2013 British Blues Awards[16] Instrumentalist of the Year Sarah Skinner Runner-up
2013 Phoenix FM Awards[17] Instrumentalist of the Year Sarah Skinner Won
2013 British Country Music Awards[18] Horizon Act of the Year Red Dirt Skinners Runner-up
2013 British Country Music Awards[18] People's Choice Red Dirt Skinners Runner-up
2013 UK Country Radio Awards[19] Song of the Year Mr Jones Nominated
2014 UUK Country Radio Awards[19] Act of the Year Red Dirt Skinners Finalist
2014 British Blues Awards[16] Instrumentalist of the Year Sarah Skinner Won
2014 British Blues Awards[16] Acoustic Act of the Year Red Dirt Skinners Nominated
2015 British Blues Awards[16] Instrumentalist of the Year Sarah Skinner Runner-up
2015 UK Americana Music Association Awards UK Artist of the Year Red Dirt Skinners Nominated
2015 UK Americana Music Association Awards UK Instrumentalist of the Year Sarah Skinner Nominated
2016 UK Songwriting Awards[20] Folk Song of the Year Behind The Wheel Semi-finalist
2016 International Acoustic Music Awards[21] Duo of the Year Red Dirt Skinners Nominated
2016 JUNO Awards[22] International Album of the Year Behind The Wheel Nominated
2016 Bluesdoodles Picks of 2016[23] Folk/Roots/ Acoustic Album of the Year Behind The Wheel Won
2018 Bluesdoodles Picks of 2018[24] Alternative Album of the Year Under Utopian Skies Won
2018 Music News Picks of 2018[25] Album of the Year Under Utopian Skies Nominated
2018 International Acoustic Music Awards[21] Duo of the Year Red Dirt Skinners Nominated
2021 Music News Picks of 2021[26] Album of the Year Bear With Us Nominated

References

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  1. ^ "Red Dirt Skinners Blog about their heartbreaking burglary". Reddirtskinners.blogspot.ca. 13 January 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  2. ^ Weale, Darren. "Interview with the Red Dirt Skinners", Blues in Britain, London, October 2013
  3. ^ "Winners 2014". British Blues Awards. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
  4. ^ "British Country Music Association – Supporting and Recognising the best in British Country Music". Bcmawards.co.uk. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
  5. ^ "IAMA | Home". Inacoustic.com. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
  6. ^ McKenna, Brittney. "Red Dirt Skinners – Live in Aberdeen". Nodepression.com. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
  7. ^ "Trevor James Official Webpage". TJSaxes.
  8. ^ "Picks of 2016 Recorded Music". Bluesdoodles.com. 31 December 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
  9. ^ "Official Site". Red Dirt Skinners. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
  10. ^ "That Eric Alper Official Page". 21 September 2021.
  11. ^ "Picks of 2018". Bluesdoodles.com. 20 December 2018. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
  12. ^ "Breedlove Guitars Official Webpage". Breedlove Guitars.
  13. ^ "Music News".
  14. ^ "Red Dirt Skinners interview with Folk Roots Radio". 23 August 2018.
  15. ^ "Red Dirt Skinners influences listed on website".
  16. ^ a b c d e f g "Past Winners - British Blues Awards". Britishbluesawards.com. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  17. ^ "Red Dirt Skinners". Facebook.com. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  18. ^ a b UK Country Radio website no longer active
  19. ^ a b "UKCountryRadio.com". Ukcountryradio.com. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  20. ^ "2016 Results". Songwritingcontest.co.uk. Archived from the original on 6 August 2019. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  21. ^ a b "International Acoustic Music Awards". Inacoustic.com. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  22. ^ "Juno Awards". Junoawards.ca. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  23. ^ "Bluesdoodles Picks of 2016". Bluesdoodles.com. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  24. ^ "Bluesdoodles Picks of 2018". Bluesdoodles.com. 20 December 2018. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  25. ^ "Top Albums of 2018". Music-news.com. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  26. ^ "Top Albums of 2021". Music-news.com.
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