Red Dirt Skinners Return to the Fergus Grand Theatre

CENTRE WELLINGTON – After an almost 3-year hiatus The Fergus Grand Theatre is pleased to announce that the beloved folk duo Red Dirt Skinners will be returning to the Grand Theatre’s stage on Friday, March 15^th at 8pm.

Described by Roots Music Canada as “The Pink Floyd of Folk Music” the Red Dirt Skinners are the multi-award winning, multi-instrumentalist husband and wife team of Rob and Sarah Skinner. The duo cross more genres than would make sense to mention, and have won National and International Awards in Rock, Folk, Blues, Country, Roots, Alt-Rock and Song writing. It would be fair to say that if you like songs influenced by Pink Floyd, Simon and Garfunkel, Supertramp, Queen, David Bowie coupled with some epic storytelling, humour and heartfelt emotions, you’ll love a Red Dirt Skinners concert.

“I’m so thrilled to welcome Rob and Sarah back to our stage,” says Theatre Coordinator Eric Goudie. “The Red Dirt Skinners were the first show we presented after the pandemic, and a lot has happened since, both for them and for us. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to bring them here once again.”

A Red Dirt Skinners concert combines captivating storytelling with knowing lyricism and outstanding musicianship. The Skinners have a natural rapport with their audiences and their live shows are a wonderful experience; a musical journey to remember. Be prepared for laugh out loud lyrics, followed by songs sure to pull at your heartstrings. Rob and Sarah Skinner will steal your hearts. Don’t miss their show!

This show is the fourth offering in the Fergus Grand Theatre’s 23-24 “Old Friends, New Adventures” presenting series. Tickets are $35 each, and are available by calling the box office at 519-787-1981, or online at fergusgrandtheatre.ca.

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