News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

THE STEEL WHEELS


BIO:
The Steel Wheels are truly an Americana band, rooted in musical styles that explore the territories between blues and bluegrass, old-time sing-alongs and foot-stompin’ fiddle tunes. They are subtle innovators who respect the past but whistle their own tunes, layering in rich textures and decidedly modern energy to forge a new sound. “Imagine a blend of the passion of the Avett Brothers, the instrumentals of Old Crow Medicine Show, and then sprinkle in the backwoods feel of The Legendary Shack Shakers. In truth, attempting to compare [The Steel Wheels] to anyone is an injustice, since after one listen you can hear that they stand very well on their own perch.” - John Walker, Americana Roots 2010 was a breakout year for The Steel Wheels with 5 nominations from the Independent Music Awards and numerous placements on “best of the year” lists. The four-piece band is based in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, where lead singer and primary songwriter Trent Wagler has been a scene staple for nearly a decade. Multi-instrumentalist Jay Lapp was touring with several successful Midwest bands when he and Wagler crossed paths in Harrisonburg, Virginia and a musical partnership began. The two are joined by upright bassist Brian Dickel and fiddler Eric Brubaker to form The Steel Wheels.

Latest Articles


The Steel Wheels Release New LP 'Sideways' Photo The Steel Wheels Release New LP 'Sideways'
by Michael Major - February 09, 2024

Virginia-based Americana pioneers The Steel Wheels have released new album Sideways via the band's own Big Ring Records. Produced by Sam Kassirer (Lake Street Dive, Langhorne Slim, Josh Ritter), Sideways is at once a meditation on the nonlinear nature of personal growth and a joyous celebration of l...

Brandy Clark Wins Best Americana Performance At 66th GRAMMY Awards Photo Brandy Clark Wins Best Americana Performance At 66th GRAMMY Awards
by Michael Major - February 05, 2024

Brandy Clark won Best Americana Performance at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards for her song “Dear Insecurity,” featuring 10x GRAMMY-winner Brandi Carlile—Clark's first GRAMMY win. Clark also performed the song during the GRAMMY Premiere Ceremony, accompanied by SistaStrings. ...

Suwannee Spring Reunion Lineup Sets Sam Bush, Steep Canyon Rangers, Peter Rowan Band, Photo Suwannee Spring Reunion Lineup Sets Sam Bush, Steep Canyon Rangers, Peter Rowan Band, Donna The Buffalo
by Michael Major - November 21, 2023

The 2024 Suwannee Spring Reunion features music on multiple stages and includes Sam Bush, Railroad Earth, Steep Canyon Rangers, Peter Rowan Walls of Time Band, Donna the Buffalo, Keller Williams' PettyGrass ft. The HillBenders, Bettye LaVette, The Steel Wheels, Town Mountain, Seth Walker, Jon Stickl...

SHUCKED Songwriter Brandy Clark Drops Holiday Song 'My Favorite Christmas' Photo SHUCKED Songwriter Brandy Clark Drops Holiday Song 'My Favorite Christmas'
by Michael Major - October 27, 2023

In celebration of the holiday season, 11x Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and musician Brandy Clark’s original Christmas song, “My Favorite Christmas,” is debuting now alongside a new rendition of the classic, “I’ll Be Home For Christmas.” Plus, check out upcoming tour dates from the Shucked son...

Video: Brandy Clark Releases New Music Video for 'Dear Insecurity' Photo Video: Brandy Clark Releases New Music Video for 'Dear Insecurity'
by Michael Major - October 10, 2023

The music video for Brandy Clark’s collaboration with Brandi Carlile, is out now. Directed by Trey Fanjoy (Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert), the poignant video follows several characters, including Clark, as they confront and overcome personal struggles and self-doubt. Plus, check out her upcoming tou...

SHUCKED Songwriter Brandy Clark Drops New Single 'Northwest' Photo SHUCKED Songwriter Brandy Clark Drops New Single 'Northwest'
by Michael Major - May 12, 2023

The release adds to yet another landmark year for Clark, who is nominated for Best Original Score at the 76th Annual Tony Awards for Shucked, the new musical comedy she composed alongside longtime collaborator, Shane McAnally. Shucked is nominated for nine awards overall at the 2023 ceremony includi...

SHUCKED Writer Brandy Clark Debuts New Song 'She Smoked in the House' Photo SHUCKED Writer Brandy Clark Debuts New Song 'She Smoked in the House'
by Michael Major - April 21, 2023

In addition to writing songs like “A Beautiful Noise,” the GRAMMY-nominated duet performed by Brandi Carlile and Alicia Keys, and Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow.” Clark, together with longtime collaborator Shane McAnally, composed the music for the new Broadway music comedy, Shucked, which is n...

Video: SHUCKED Songwriter Brandy Clark Releases 'Buried' Music Video Photo Video: SHUCKED Songwriter Brandy Clark Releases 'Buried' Music Video
by Michael Major - April 13, 2023

The official music video for 11x Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and musician Brandy Clark’s new song, “Buried,” directed by Victoria Stevens. Clark, together with longtime collaborator Shane McAnally, composed the music for the new Broadway music comedy, Shucked, which is now showing at New Yor...

Brandy Clark to Return With Brandi Carlile-Produced Self-Titled Album Photo Brandy Clark to Return With Brandi Carlile-Produced Self-Titled Album
by Michael Major - March 24, 2023

Brandy Clark will return this spring with her highly-anticipated new self-titled album. Produced by 9-time Grammy winning Brandi Carlile, the album showcases Clark’s versatility with eleven songs that span the emotional spectrum, including the first single, “Buried,” which is out now....

Evelynne Ross Releases New Song 'Old Oak Tree' Photo Evelynne Ross Releases New Song 'Old Oak Tree'
by Michael Major - January 23, 2023

As a performer, Ross draws on a myriad of classic influences: Fleetwood Mac, The Bee Gees, Elton John, The Eagles, James Taylor, Carly Simon, Linda Ronstadt, The Rolling Stones, Neil Young, CSNY, Joni Mitchell, and Tom Petty, not to mention Canadian rock staples the Tragically Hip and '80s/'90s acts...

Kassi Ashton Releases Deubt Radio Single 'Dates in Pickup Trucks' Photo Kassi Ashton Releases Deubt Radio Single 'Dates in Pickup Trucks'
by Michael Major - February 04, 2022

MCA Nashville/Interscope recording artist Kassi Ashton released her new single “Dates In Pickup Trucks” today. Penned by Kassi, David Garcia, and Luke Laird, the breezy tune takes the listener back to distant care-free memories of the past. Listen to the new single now!...

MerleFest Announces Trampled By Turtles, Colin Hay, The Steel Wheels, & Late Night Ja Photo MerleFest Announces Trampled By Turtles, Colin Hay, The Steel Wheels, & Late Night Jam Hosts
by Michael Major - January 24, 2022

In addition to those mentioned above, the following artists and bands have previously been announced: Alison Brown, Andy May, Arlo McKinley, Banknotes, Caleb Caudle, Carol Rifkin, Charles Welch, Darrell Scott, Donna the Buffalo, Dr. Bacon, Happy Traum, Jack Lawrence, Jeff Little Trio, Jerry Douglas,...

Strung Like A Horse Share 'Till The Wheels Fall Off' Music Video Photo Strung Like A Horse Share 'Till The Wheels Fall Off' Music Video
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 03, 2021

WHOA! was produced by multiple Grammy-winning producer Matt Ross-Spang (Jason Isbell, Margo Price, Brandi Carlile, John Prine) and recorded at the legendary Sound Emporium in Nashville, TN. ...

THE CORAL Announce TENTH Studio Album Photo THE CORAL Announce TENTH Studio Album
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 28, 2021

The wheels rattle into the thrilling unknown on The Coral’s first new music since 2018, finding the unsurpassed, metamorphic gonzo-pop five-piece in the company of crooks, sell-by-date candyfloss and plastic skeletons as they release Faceless Angel. ...

Andrew McConathy & The Drunken Hearts' New Album 'Alive 'n Free' Out Today Photo Andrew McConathy & The Drunken Hearts' New Album 'Alive 'n Free' Out Today
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 15, 2021

In the Fall of 2019 Andrew McConathy & his band of Drunken Hearts embarked on a 20 show, cross-country album release tour that spanned more than 15,000 miles from Portland, OR to Portland, ME, and everywhere in between....

The Rolling Stones Announce Details of Previously Unreleased Concert Film STEEL WHEEL Photo The Rolling Stones Announce Details of Previously Unreleased Concert Film STEEL WHEELS LIVE
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 30, 2020

Today, The Rolling Stones announced details of their previously unreleased 1989 concert film Steel Wheels Live – Atlantic City, New Jersey....

Biff Byford's Album 'School of Hard Knocks' Out Now Photo Biff Byford's Album 'School of Hard Knocks' Out Now
by Abigail Charpentier - February 21, 2020

School of Hard Knocks, the first full-length offering by legendary frontman Biff Byford is out now via Silver Lining Music.  To celebrate its release, Byford unveils the new video of his take on the classic song, 'Scarborough Fair.'...

MerleFest Announces Final Lineup Additions For 2020 Festival Photo MerleFest Announces Final Lineup Additions For 2020 Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 10, 2020

MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce the next round of artist additions for MerleFest 2020, which will be held April 23-26. Greensky Bluegrass, Mavis Staples, Paul Thorn, Cane Mill Road, Sweet Potato Pie, The Barefoot Movement, Nefesh Mountain, and Smitty and the Jumpstarters w...

Wood Belly Releases New Album 'Man On The Radio Photo Wood Belly Releases New Album 'Man On The Radio
by Abigail Charpentier - January 31, 2020

Colorado's acclaimed rising Bluegrass/Newgrass/Grassicana quintet WOOD BELLY has released their sophomore album, Man On The Radio, today, January 31. The band has been garnering attention since the release of their 2018 debut album Solid Ground, which was followed by a win at the prestigious Telluri...

MerleFest Announces Melissa Etheridge, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, The Marcus Photo MerleFest Announces Melissa Etheridge, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, The Marcus King Band, & More
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 13, 2020

MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce the next round of artist additions for MerleFest 2020, which will be held April 23-26. Melissa Etheridge, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, The Marcus King Band, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, and John Cowan will be joining the annual homeco...

Trent Wagler, Darrell Scott, and David Holt as Judges for 28th Annual Chris Austin So Photo Trent Wagler, Darrell Scott, and David Holt as Judges for 28th Annual Chris Austin Songwriting Contest
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 08, 2020

MerleFest, presented by Window World®, is pleased to announce Trent Wagler (of The Steel Wheels), Darrell Scott, and David Holt as judges for the 28th Annual Chris Austin Songwriting Contest (CASC). ...

Willie Nelson & Family, Alison Krauss, and More to Perform at MerleFest 2020 Photo Willie Nelson & Family, Alison Krauss, and More to Perform at MerleFest 2020
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 12, 2019

MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce the initial lineup for MerleFest 2020, which will be held April 23-26. The annual homecoming of musicians and music fans returns to the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Moun...

Bill Scorzari Releases Single from New Album Photo Bill Scorzari Releases Single from New Album
by Abigail Charpentier - August 15, 2019

 On September 20, New York native, Bill Scorzari, independently releases his third full-length album of all original music titled, Now I'm Free. His sound is gritty, raw and at times, downright sad. His songs transition through a multitude of emotions, with themes centered on the experiences of the ...

KC And The Sunshine Band Joins Lineup For Sammy Hagar's Second Annual 'High Tide Beac Photo KC And The Sunshine Band Joins Lineup For Sammy Hagar's Second Annual 'High Tide Beach Party & Car Show'
by BWW Staff - June 10, 2019

Rock legend Sammy Hagar today announced that KC and the Sunshine Band will join the lineup of his second annual High Tide Beach Party & Car Show on the shores of the Pacific Ocean in Huntington Beach, California. Due to incredible demand for tickets, the High Tide Beach Party returns this year as a ...

The Steel Wheels Announce 7th Album 'Over The Trees' Photo The Steel Wheels Announce 7th Album 'Over The Trees'
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 16, 2019

Virginia-based acoustic roots music collective The Steel Wheels have announced the July 12th release of their 7th full-length album, Over The Trees. Recorded in Maine with producer Sam Kassirer, Over The Trees draws attention to the impeccable harmonies of the four original members: Trent Wagler (gu...











Videos


Recommended For You