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Red Dirt (music)

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Red Dirt is a genre of music based in and around Stillwater, Oklahoma (the college town where Oklahoma State University is located). Critics say that Red Dirt can best be likened to the indie genre of rock 'n' roll as there is no definitive sound that can be attributed to all the bands in the movement. Most Red Dirt artists would be classified by the music industry as Americana, folk, or alt-country, though the range of sounds in the Red Dirt spectrum go beyond these genres. It has been described as a mix of folk, rock, country, bluegrass, blues, western swing, and honky tonk, with even a few Mexican influences.

Although Stillwater is the "Nashville" of Red Dirt music, having given birth to the scene and still considered its home by most, many Red Dirt artists have relocated to Texas and elsewhere in recent years.

The name Red Dirt comes from the soil in central Oklahoma. It is an outstanding feature of the region and comes from the large amounts of iron oxide found in the soil, which give it the classic red tint.

The bands in this genre don't play at the big concert venues. You will find them at places like Wormy Dog, Gruene Hall, Schroeder Hall, Firehouse Saloon, Gilley's, John T. Floores County Store, any place with a dance floor you will find them.^{[citation needed]}

"North of Austin/West of Nashville: Red Dirt Music", documentary film, 2007

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Documentary Film "North of Austin/West of Nashville: Red Dirt Music, 2007

In the artists own words, the film is but a snapshot of this musical genre, it features interviews with Wade Bowen, Brandon Rhyder, Kyle Hunt Band, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Stoney Larue, Jackson Taylor, No Justice, Clint Osmus of the Paul Daniels Band, Amy Hughes & The Dirty Seven, Johnny Cooper, Red Dirt Rangers, Bob Childers, Casey Pilgreen, Brandon Jenkins, Cory Morrow, & Roger Creagar. Also on tap are Frank Jackson with Smith Music Group and Radio DJ Jim Nash with 106.9, The Ranch.