Described by Roots Music Canada as “The Pink Floyd of
Folk Music” the Red Dirt Skinners are the multi-award winning\, multi-ins
trumentalist husband and wife team of Rob and Sarah Skinner.
\nWidely regarded as one of the most innov
ative acts to come out of the UK in recent years. The duo cross more genre
s than would make sense to mention and have won National and International
Awards in Rock\, Folk\, Blues\, Country\, Roots\, Alt-Rock and Songwritin
g. It would be fair to say that if you like songs influenced by Pink Floyd
\, Simon and Garfunkel\, Supertramp\, Queen\, David Bowie coupled with som
e epic storytelling\, humour and heartfelt emotions\, you’ll love a Red Di
rt Skinners concert. With male and female harmonies blending together as o
ne voice and Sarah’s trademark soprano saxophone solos\, you will be swept
along by the refreshingly different sound of the Red Dirt Skinners.
\n“Musically set apart from the mass of bands who are just copying what ha
s gone before” Music News
\n“The space where the vocals of Sarah and
Rob Skinner meet features two tones existing as a single note”. The Altern
ate Root Magazine. In July 2017 it was deemed by Canadian Immigration that
the Red Dirt Skinners were “performers of a world class level” and they w
ere invited to become Canadian residents. Having already completed several
successful
Canadian tours\, the Skinners wer
e thrilled and honoured at the invitation and took up residency almost imm
ediately. The duo’s album\, Under Utopian Skies\, is a testament to their
love of Canada and is described by Classic Rock Magazine as “Substantial\,
beautifully rendered folk music”. The band’s current album Bear With Us i
s a collection of ten original songs drawing on such hard hitting subject
matters as dementia\, homelessness and narcissistic abuse\, whilst still
managing to produce soaring choruses\, catchy lyrics and the ever present
award-winning sound of Sarah’s saxophone solos. Bear With Us is an extrem
ely full sounding album from two highly skilled multi-instrumentalists an
d straddles multiple genres. This album is a triumph to positive thinking
and a further development of the bands signature sound.
\nA Red Dirt
Skinners concert combines captivating storytelling with knowing lyricism a
nd outstanding musicianship. The Skinners have a natural rapport with thei
r audiences and their live shows are a wonderful experience\; a musical jo
urney to remember. Be prepared for laugh out loud lyrics\, followed by son
gs sure to pull at your heartstrings. Rob and Sarah Skinner will steal you
r hearts. Don’t miss their show!\n
DISCOGRAPHY
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2021 Bear W
ith Us
\n2018 Under Utopian Skies
\n2016 Behind The Wheel
\n2014 Live In Aberdeen
\n2013 Sinking The Mary Rose
\n2012 Home
Sweet Home
\n2011 Grass Roots
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Note: Our patio concerts will be held outdoors with wood fired pizza av
ailable. Gates open at 5 for the 6pm show. In the event of bad weather we
will be able to move the concert indoors. The show must go on\, but pizza
may not be available. Check in with us on the day.
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If you are not able attend please contact us so we may make yo
ur seats available to someone on our waiting list.
\nNote: We need 48 hours notice in order to issue your FULL refund
. If you are not able to give the required notice please consider your tic
ket purchase as a donation to the band or contact us for an 80% refund.
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Canadian tours\, the Skinners wer
e thrilled and honoured at the invitation and took up residency almost imm
ediately. The duo’s album\, Under Utopian Skies\, is a testament to their
love of Canada and is described by Classic Rock Magazine as “Substantial\,
beautifully rendered folk music”. The band’s current album Bear With Us i
s a collection of ten original songs drawing on such hard hitting subject
matters as dementia\, homelessness and narcissistic abuse\, whilst still
managing to produce soaring choruses\, catchy lyrics and the ever present
award-winning sound of Sarah’s saxophone solos. Bear With Us is an extrem
ely full sounding album from two highly skilled multi-instrumentalists an
d straddles multiple genres. This album is a triumph to positive thinking
and a further development of the bands signature sound.