Wild As We Came Here

Hailing from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, **The Steel Wheels** are familiar with the traditions of Folk music and how a string band is supposed to sound. In fact, theyve been drawing on those steadfast traditions for more than a decade. Yet, their name also evokes a sense of forward motion, which is clearly reflected in their latest album, *'Wild As We Came Here.'* The bands name is a tip of the hat to steam-powered trains, industrial progress and the buggies of their Mennonite lineage. Their musical style weaves through Americana and bluegrass, folk and old-time music, and the acoustic poetry of the finest singer-songwriters. By incorporating percussion and keyboards into their recording sessions for the first time, *'Wild As We Came Here'* adds new textures to their catalog, as themes of discovery and perseverance run throughout the collection.