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| origin = South East England |
| origin = South East England |
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| genre = [[Rock music|Rock]], [[Acoustic music|acoustic]], [[contemporary folk music|contemporary folk]], [[progressive folk]], [[folk rock]] |
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| years_active = {{start date|2011}}–{{end date|df=y|–present}} |
| years_active = {{start date|2011}}–{{end date|df=y|–present}} |
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| website = {{URL|reddirtskinners.com}} |
| website = {{URL|reddirtskinners.com}} |
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| current_members = Rob |
| current_members = Rob Skinner<br>Sarah Skinner |
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[[File:RDS_summer-352.jpg|thumb|right|Sarah Skinner in 2017]] |
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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]] |
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. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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⚫ | 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]] ( |
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⚫ | 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 | Home |website=Inacoustic.com |accessdate=18 July 2017}}</ref> |
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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> |
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> |
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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> |
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. |
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''Behind The Wheel'', |
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> |
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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> |
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Under Utopian Skies is the fifth studio album from the Red Dirt Skinners released on 28 September 2018. |
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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> |
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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> |
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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> |
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==Influences== |
==Influences== |
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[[Supertramp]], [[Roger Hodgson]], [[Pink Floyd]], [[Queen (band)]], [[David Bowie |
[[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> |
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<ref>{{cite web| url=http://reddirtskinners.com/red-dirt-skinners-forpromoters.html|title = Red Dirt Skinners influences listed on website}}</ref> |
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==Instrumentation== |
==Instrumentation== |
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*2013 ''Sinking The Mary Rose'' |
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*2014 ''Live in Aberdeen'' |
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*2018 ''Under Utopian Skies'' |
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*2021 ''Bear With Us'' |
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==Awards and nominations== |
==Awards and nominations== |
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| 2012 || |[[British Blues Awards]]<ref>{{ |
| 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}} |
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| 2012 || |British Blues Awards<ref name="auto" |
| 2012 || |British Blues Awards<ref name="auto"/> || Instrumentalist of the Year || Sarah Skinner || {{Nom}} |
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| 2013 || |British Blues Awards<ref name="auto"/>|| 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}} |
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| 2013 || |British Blues Awards<ref name="auto"/> || 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}} |
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| 2013 || |Phoenix FM Awards<ref>{{ |
| 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}} |
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| 2013 || |British Country Music Awards |
| 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}} |
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| 2013 || |British Country Music Awards |
| 2013 || |British Country Music Awards<ref name="auto1"/> || People's Choice || Red Dirt Skinners || {{included| Runner-up}} |
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| 2013 || |UK Country Radio Awards<ref name=":0">{{ |
| 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}} |
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| 2014 || |UUK Country Radio Awards<ref name=":0" />|| 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}} |
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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}} |
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| 2016 || |UK Songwriting Awards<ref>{{ |
| 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}} |
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| 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}} |
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| 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}} |
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| 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}} |
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| 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}} |
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| 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}} |
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| 2018 || International Acoustic Music Awards<ref name="inacoustic.com"/> || Duo of the Year || Red Dirt Skinners || {{Nom}} |
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| 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 | |
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Origin | South East England |
Genres | Rock, acoustic, contemporary folk, progressive folk, folk rock |
Years active | 2011 | ––present
Members | Rob Skinner Sarah Skinner |
Website | reddirtskinners |
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
[edit]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
[edit]Supertramp, Roger Hodgson, Pink Floyd, Queen (band), David Bowie, The Civil Wars, Dream Theater.[14] [15]
Instrumentation
[edit]- Rob Skinner – Lead vocalist, guitar, bass guitar, drums, percussion, keyboards
- Sarah Skinner – Backing vocalist, saxophone (mainly soprano saxophone), harmonica, keyboards
Discography
[edit]- 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
[edit]Year | Association | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
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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
[edit]- ^ "Red Dirt Skinners Blog about their heartbreaking burglary". Reddirtskinners.blogspot.ca. 13 January 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- ^ Weale, Darren. "Interview with the Red Dirt Skinners", Blues in Britain, London, October 2013
- ^ "Winners 2014". British Blues Awards. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
- ^ "British Country Music Association – Supporting and Recognising the best in British Country Music". Bcmawards.co.uk. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
- ^ "IAMA | Home". Inacoustic.com. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
- ^ McKenna, Brittney. "Red Dirt Skinners – Live in Aberdeen". Nodepression.com. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
- ^ "Trevor James Official Webpage". TJSaxes.
- ^ "Picks of 2016 Recorded Music". Bluesdoodles.com. 31 December 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
- ^ "Official Site". Red Dirt Skinners. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
- ^ "That Eric Alper Official Page". 21 September 2021.
- ^ "Picks of 2018". Bluesdoodles.com. 20 December 2018. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
- ^ "Breedlove Guitars Official Webpage". Breedlove Guitars.
- ^ "Music News".
- ^ "Red Dirt Skinners interview with Folk Roots Radio". 23 August 2018.
- ^ "Red Dirt Skinners influences listed on website".
- ^ a b c d e f g "Past Winners - British Blues Awards". Britishbluesawards.com. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- ^ "Red Dirt Skinners". Facebook.com. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- ^ a b UK Country Radio website no longer active
- ^ a b "UKCountryRadio.com". Ukcountryradio.com. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- ^ "2016 Results". Songwritingcontest.co.uk. Archived from the original on 6 August 2019. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- ^ a b "International Acoustic Music Awards". Inacoustic.com. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- ^ "Juno Awards". Junoawards.ca. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- ^ "Bluesdoodles Picks of 2016". Bluesdoodles.com. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- ^ "Bluesdoodles Picks of 2018". Bluesdoodles.com. 20 December 2018. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- ^ "Top Albums of 2018". Music-news.com. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- ^ "Top Albums of 2021". Music-news.com.