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.
Red Dirt Skinners | |
|---|---|
| Origin | South East England |
| Genres | Rock, acoustic, contemporary folk, progressive folk, folk rock |
| Years active | 2011––present |
| Members | Rob Skinner Sarah Skinner |
| Website | reddirtskinners |
History
editIn 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
editSupertramp, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.