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{{Infobox musical artist
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| name = Red Dirt Skinners
| name = Red Dirt Skinners
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| background = group_or_band
| background = group_or_band
| origin = South East England
| origin = South East England
| genre = [[Acoustic music]], singer-songwriter
| genre = [[Acoustic music]], [[Contemporary_folk_music]], [[Progressive_folk ]], [[Folk_rock]], [[Singer-songwriter]]
| years_active = {{start date|2011}}–{{end date|df=y|–present}}
| years_active = {{start date|2011}}–{{end date|df=y|–present}}
| website = {{URL|reddirtskinners.com}}
| website = {{URL|reddirtskinners.com}}
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==History==
==History==
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 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>.

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/?fbclid=IwAR2zR-uZDCQ4gOydQKXC8oMJV0p1LmBP6LPHX-ZS6hYNwIyX3GcPlIkf6CY |title= Picks of 2018 |website=“bluesdoodles.com" date=20 December 2018|accessdate=7 January 2018}}</ref>


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.
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.
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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}}</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}}</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/?fbclid=IwAR2zR-uZDCQ4gOydQKXC8oMJV0p1LmBP6LPHX-ZS6hYNwIyX3GcPlIkf6CY |title = Bluesdoodles Picks of 2018}}</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}}</ref> || Album of the Year || Under Utopian Skies || {{Nominated}}
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| 2018 || 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}}
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==References==
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[[Category:Musical groups established in 2011]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 2011]]
[[Category:2011 establishments in the United Kingdom]]
[[Category:2011 establishments in the United Kingdom]]
[[Category:English blues musicians]]
[[Category:Blues music genres]]
[[Category:Folk music duos]]
[[Category:Folk music duos]]
[[Category:Married couples]]
[[Category:Married couples]]
[[Category:List_of_musicians_from_Ontario]]

Revision as of 18:23, 7 January 2019

Red Dirt Skinners
photograph of Rob and Sarah Skinner
photograph of Rob and Sarah Skinner
Background information
OriginSouth East England
GenresAcoustic music, Contemporary_folk_music, Progressive_folk , Folk_rock, Singer-songwriter
Years active2011 (2011)––present (–present)
MembersRob and Sarah Skinner
Websitereddirtskinners.com

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

History

In 2013, the Red Dirt Skinners became the first band in history[1] to succeed at both the British Blues Awards (WINNER Instrumentalist of the Year 2014, Runner-up 2013)[2]) and the British Country Music Awards (Horizon Act of the year and People's Choice).[3] Since then they have been nominated at the International Acoustic Music Awards.[4]

Their fifth album, Behind The Wheel, was voted in several polls as Folk/Roots album of the Year in 2016.[5].

Their sixth album, Under Utopian Skies, was voted in several polls as Alternative album of the year in 2018 [6]

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. .[7]

The Red Dirt Skinners released Sinking The Mary Rose in 2013 and subsequently Live in Aberdeen in 2014.[8]

In 2014, Sarah Skinner became the first female artist to be endorsed by Trevor James Saxophones.[9]

Behind The Wheel, the fourth studio album was released on 24 March 2016.[10]

Under Utopian Skies is the fifth studio album from the Red Dirt Skinners released on 28 September 2018.

Influences

Supertramp, Roger Hodgson, Pink Floyd, Queen (band), David Bowie, Stoney LaRue, The Civil Wars, Traveling Wilburys, Dream Theater.

Instrumentation

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

Discography

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

Awards and nominations

Year Association Category Nominated Work Result
2012 British Blues Awards[11] Song of the Year Cheap Champagne Nominated
2012 British Blues Awards[12] Instrumentalist of the Year Sarah Skinner Nominated
2013 British Blues Awards[12] Song of the Year The Neighbour's Rooster Nominated
2013 British Blues Awards[12] Instrumentalist of the Year Sarah Skinner Runner-up
2013 Phoenix FM Awards[13] Instrumentalist of the Year Sarah Skinner Won
2013 British Country Music Awards [14] Horizon Act of the Year Red Dirt Skinners Runner-up
2013 British Country Music Awards [14] People's Choice Red Dirt Skinners Runner-up
2013 UK Country Radio Awards[15] Song of the Year Mr Jones Nominated
2014 UUK Country Radio Awards[15] Act of the Year Red Dirt Skinners Finalist
2014 British Blues Awards[12] Instrumentalist of the Year Sarah Skinner Won
2014 British Blues Awards[12] Acoustic Act of the Year Red Dirt Skinners Nominated
2015 British Blues Awards[12] 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[16] Folk Song of the Year Behind The Wheel Semi-finalist
2016 International Acoustic Music Awards[17] Duo of the Year Red Dirt Skinners Nominated
2016 JUNO Awards[18] International Album of the Year Behind The Wheel Nominated
2016 Bluesdoodles Picks of 2016[19] Folk/Roots/ Acoustic Album of the Year Behind The Wheel Won
2018 Bluesdoodles Picks of 2018[20] Alternative Album of the Year Under Utopian Skies Won
2018 Music News Picks of 2018[21] Album of the Year Under Utopian Skies Nominated
2018 International Acoustic Music Awards[22] Duo of the Year Red Dirt Skinners Nominated


References

  1. ^ Weale, Darren. "Interview with the Red Dirt Skinners", Blues in Britain, London, October 2013
  2. ^ "Winners 2014". British Blues Awards. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
  3. ^ "British Country Music Association – Supporting and Recognising the best in British Country Music". Bcmawards.co.uk. Retrieved 18 July 2017. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |website= (help)
  4. ^ "IAMA | Home". Inacoustic.com. Retrieved 18 July 2017. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |website= (help)
  5. ^ "Picks of 2016 Recorded Music". Bluesdoodles.com. 31 December 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2017. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |website= (help)
  6. ^ "Picks of 2018". “bluesdoodles.com" date=20 December 2018. Retrieved 7 January 2018. {{cite web}}: Missing pipe in: |website= (help)
  7. ^ "Red Dirt Skinners Blog about their heartbreaking burglary".
  8. ^ McKenna, Brittney. "Red Dirt Skinners – Live in Aberdeen". Nodepression.com. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
  9. ^ "Trevor James Official Webpage". TJSaxes.
  10. ^ "Official Site". Red Dirt Skinners. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
  11. ^ "British Blues Awards".
  12. ^ a b c d e f "British Blues Awards".
  13. ^ "Phoenix FM Awards".
  14. ^ a b UK Country Radio website no longer active
  15. ^ a b "UK Country Radio".
  16. ^ "UK songwriting awards 2016 results".
  17. ^ "International Acoustic Music Awards".
  18. ^ "Juno Awards".
  19. ^ "Bluesdoodles Picks of 2016".
  20. ^ "Bluesdoodles Picks of 2018".
  21. ^ "Top Albums of 2018".
  22. ^ "International Acoustic Music Awards".
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