Described as “The Pink Floyd of Folk Music” by Roots Music Canada, the Multi-Award-Winning Red Dirt Skinners Blend Exceptional Harmonies With World Class Musicianship.
Widely regarded as one of the most innovative acts to come out of the UK in recent years, the sublime genre-defying sound of the Red Dirt Skinners is created by husband and wife team, Rob and Sarah Skinner.
After 5 successful Canadian tours, the Skinners were invited to become permanent residents of Canada. They took up this offer in August 2017 and have made Eastern Ontario their new home.
“Musically set apart from the mass of bands who are just copying what has gone before” Music News 4/5.
If you like songs influenced by Pink Floyd, Simon and Garfunkel, Supertramp, Crosby Stills and Nash, David Bowie coupled with some epic storytelling, humor, and heartfelt emotions, you’ll love the Red Dirt Skinners.
The Red Dirt Skinners have had success in both National and International awards in several genres. The Skinners’ refuse to be pigeonholed; their audiences always describe them as ‘refreshingly different’.
Drawing on influences from more genres than would make sense to list, the Red Dirt Skinners’ sound is instantly recognizable.
Comfortably blending exceptional, almost telepathic, harmonies with the unique instrumentation of soprano saxophone and acoustic guitar, audiences fall in love with the Skinners sound.
Hailing originally from the South East of England, Rob and Sarah have both been musicians for the majority of their lives.
After winning Instrumentalist of the Year at the British Blues Awards in 2014, Sarah became the first female artist to be endorsed by Trevor James Saxophones.
Rob Skinner is known for his powerful vocals, and astounding ability to sing, play guitar and operate percussion with his feet without missing a beat. Rob grew up in a musical family with a grandmother who taught piano and a father who played bass. Rob plays guitar, bass, drums, piano, percussion and has been the driving force in the constant development of the band’s sound.
“The space where the vocals of Sarah and Rob Skinner meet features two tones existing as a single note”. The Alternate Root Magazine
Rob and Sarah write all their material together, with Sarah focussing on lyrics and Rob adding his extensive music theory knowledge to create unique chord sequences and stylings.
Discography
2018 – Under Utopian Skies
2016 – Behind The Wheel
2014 – Live In Aberdeen
2013 – Sinking The Mary Rose
2012 – Home Sweet Home
2011 – Grass Roots
2021 – Bear With Us
