Red Dirt Skinners


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

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 2013, the Red Dirt Skinners became the first band in history to succeed at both the British Blues Awards ) and the British Country Music Awards. Since then they have been nominated at the International Acoustic Music Awards.
The Red Dirt Skinners released Sinking The Mary Rose in 2013 and subsequently Live in Aberdeen in 2014.
In 2014, Sarah Skinner became the first female artist to be endorsed by Trevor James Saxophones.
Their fifth album, Behind The Wheel, was voted in several polls as Folk/Roots album of the Year in 2016. Behind The Wheel was released on 24 March 2016.
Their sixth album, Under Utopian Skies, was voted in several polls as Alternative album of the year in 2018.
In 2020, Rob Skinner became endorsed by Breedlove_Guitars.

Influences

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

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