Hello friends!

I realize that as we’ve been more intentional with Facebook, our e-newsletter, and now our bike blog, we’ve been neglecting our actual news section on the website. So, what has been going on? Here’s a list…

2011 Bike Tour Press Release Word Document

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Hallie Pritts
Attention Editors: News, Entertainment, Music, Lifestyles, Sustainability, Sports

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information, contact: Mike Pugh, Goose Creek Music and Entertainment 17723 Tranquility Road Purcellville, VA 20132 Phone (540)751-1395 Fax (540)751-0834 mike@goosecreekmusic.com http://goosecreekmusic.com

The song Red Wing, like many traditional tunes, continues to be passed down from generation to generation. Henry Wagler, pictured in the video, taught Trent this old tune and it seemed only appropriate to include him in the video of The Steel Wheels’ version of the song. Thank you to Neil Bontrager and his film crew for the great work. Enjoy!

The annual convergence of folk musicians, promoters, and enthusiasts that is The International Folk Alliance Music Conference took place February 16-20th at the Memphis Marriot Conference Center in Memphis, TN and The Steel Wheels took part for the second year in a row. It is impossible to fully paint the picture, but I’ll try. The conference includes great workshops and an amazing exhibit hall, but its most remarkable and inspiring for the floors and floors of talented musicians telling their stories and singing their songs in large ballroom “offical” showcases or in one of the many “guerilla” showcases in small hotel rooms. Hosts from all over the globe take great pains to transform their rooms into venues with tasteful decor and lighting. But the music is what makes the caffeine and 4AM nights worthwhile. Here are a few of my most magical musical moments this year in no particular order: