Seven Days: Vermont's Independent Voice

Old Traditions, New Sounds

Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley sits in the shadow of the famed Blue Ridge Mountains, a landscape associated with natural beauty and banjo picking. It is also the place that the Steel Wheels band call home. In four-part harmonies anchored by Trent Wagler’s distinct tenor, these rising stars of bluegrass channel elements of blues and rock into the regional genre. After their first album, Red Wing, earned five nominations and one win at the 2010 Independent Music Awards, the group continued to gain momentum with compelling songwriting, acoustic instrumentation and rousing live shows. The Steel Wheels bring this powerful blend of energy and talent to the stage in Vermont.