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Skidders
Skidders (Steve Skidmore) is a multi-instrumentalist producer, songwriter, and guitarist. Hailing from Smethwick in the heart of England’s Black Country, he now lives in Warwickshire, Shakespeare's county. With a musical footprint that stretches across electric and acoustic classic rock, blues, and jazz, his career spans prolific solo concepts, collaborative projects, and extensive studio session work. Listen here…, current discography is here…

Prolific Projects & Collaborations
Beyond his solo projects, Skidders is a widely respected collaborator. He plays guitar alongside vocalist Sammi Roberts in the critically acclaimed acoustic duo Bukechi, co-writing their album Welcome to Suburbia. The duo’s distinct chemistry earned them the title of BBC Introducing’s Band of the Month.
With three solo albums and a string of singles, as a session musician, Skidders routinely self-produces his and other's works. His studio and stage credits include work with Anatasha (including her critically acclaimed self-titled EP), Malc Evans (Wake up my Soul EP), Andrew James, Nathan Bennett, Kylolus, and the Coventry-based band Beneva.

Stage & Touring Highlights
Over a rich performing career, Skidders has shared stages and supported some of the industry's most respected names, including:
• Midge Ure
• The Feeling
• Kevin Rowland (Dexy’s Midnight Runners)
• John Power (The La’s)
• Jon Gomm
• Roger Chapman (Family)
• Ellie Goulding

Looking Forward
Driven by a philosophy of continuous musical exploration, Skidders remains constantly active in the studio. Guided by wherever the creative wind takes him, his upcoming focus balances the preparation of a dedicated album of jazz standards with a potential return to a raw, uncompromising rock and blues sound.

Reviews
  • “‘Aunty Bulgaria‘ from the prolific UK-based guitarist/writer Skidders is a superb instrumentally compelling single from an underground artist who has total respect from his peers. There is so much to like here about the intricate sound here, that seems to blast a ray of sunshine out from the moody clouds that have been so prevalent lately.”. A&R Factory (April 22, 2022)
  • “Looking forward to the album Steve. If it's anything like the last one it will be a winner.”. Kevin Rowland, Dexys (May 2, 2021)
  • “Congratulations Skidders on your album Friends & Family. What a lovely way to remember those past and present that you love”. Chris Kamara, Football Pundit (May 4, 2021)
  • “I'm not ashamed to say, I was doing some air guitar with that one. That boy can play guitar!”. Brody Swain, BBC CWR (Aug 28, 2015)
  • “Skidderslectric – a thrilling, rocking good time with no regard for boundaries of genre”. Rick Jamm, Jamsphere (Jun 30, 2015)
  • “If anything, Skidderslectric teaches us one thing about Skidders. The man can’t sing. The man can play. What a revelation!”. Jeena Johnson, SoundLooks (Jun 30, 2015)
  • “Skidderslectric – complete with heavy, creative guitar playing”. Independent Music News 24 (Jun 30, 2015)
  • “Skidderslectric seems to fit Skidders’ frantic guitar runs, his sonic bends, his unique phrasing, and his sweet-hot tone like a glove”. Tunedloud! (Jun 30, 2015)
  • “83% Total Score by redheadedflea.co.uk PROS - great blues guitar playing!”. Red Headed Flea (Jun 27, 2015)
  • “Press Release - "Skidders Goes Electric On Stunning Blues Inspired Album". mi2n, Music Industry News Network (Jun 21, 2015)
  • “Skidders Goes Electric on Stunning New Album. The track O’Larso is a great example of Skidders versatility and for lovers of raunchy blues/rock the album is a treat.” Aurovine, Aurovine Blog (Mar 25, 2015)
  • “Dear Steve, Just to say thanks very much for sending copies of the Baggies single. Well done mate - really liked it.”. Adrian Chiles, Broadcaster and Writer - BBC, Personal letter (Apr 04, 2008)
  • “Proving he was far from clapped out, Skidders was clapped off the stage after an enjoyable set of acoustic Clapton covers.”. Martin Winch - BBC Presenter, BBC Coventry & Warwickshire (Mar 31, 2010)