o coincide with their 20 year anniversary, Virginia-based Americana band The Steel Wheels have released their new self-titled album on CD, vinyl, and full mp3 download. The band have also shared the four-song Need The Help EP, which previews the record, with full streaming for the album set for March 14, 2026. Primary songwriter Trent Wagler says, “We wanted to present it as a complete body of work, not just a collection of singles dropped over time,” emphasizing the decision to prioritize physical formats and full-album listening.
The Steel Wheels is the band’s ninth studio album and was co-produced by D. James Goodwin, who previously mixed their 2019 album ‘Over The Trees’. Recorded during a winter session at Goodwin’s Shenandoah Valley studio, the album reflects the band’s harmony-driven roots and their evolution into folk rock over two decades. Alongside the release, the band have announced 2026 tour dates, including Red Wing Winter Roots in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and shows in Florida and Louisiana.
2026 Tour Dates
January 17 – Fernandina Beach, FL – Tigre Island Room
January 18 – Gainesville, FL – Heartwood Soundstage Indoor
January 19 – Tampa, FL – Orpheum
January 20 – Boca Raton, FL – Funky Biscuit
January 22 – New Orleans, LA – Folk Alliance Official Showcase
January 24 – Harrisonburg, VA – Red Wing Winter Roots