Wheels- Fields on Fire

 For those of you who aren't located in Southwest Ohio, you may not have had heard of this wonderful young band out of Yellow Springs, OH named Wheels. These fellows have created a folksy sound reminiscent of The Avett Brothers, and their debut album "Fields on Fire" is out now. I was instantly hooked to their music when I heard one of their songs on WYSO's (the local NPR station based out of Yellow Springs) indie rock show Kaleidoscope. The lovely harmony on the vocals, the stand-up bass, and fantastic mandolin playing, it had all the makings of a great sound. The next morning, I was lucky enough to catch their live performance on another WYSO music show before I headed into class, and after hearing their live cover of an Avett Brothers song, I was ready to buy their cd. Unfortunately for me, I couldn't make it out to their cd release party (though it was ok, because I was in CT), I went up to Yellow Springs this weekend and picked it up from Toxic Beauty Records. Usually when I buy a new cd, I listen to it once or twice, and then switch it out for something else. I haven't done that with this album, it has been fantastic music to listen to and sing along with as I drive around with the windows down to enjoy the nice summer air. Though most people who check out this blog probably aren't from Yellow Springs, or anywhere near there to drive and pick up the album, I highly suggest checking out their facebook page and purchasing a copy of the album. You will not be disappointed. The well crafted lyrics will draw you in, and before you know it you'll be singing along as you listen to it. Check out their facebook page here: Wheels Facebook Page, and then head over to their website to purchase the album: Wheels Website.

Here is a live video of Wheels performing "Sticks & Stones" from their album live at Newport in Columbus:

Enjoy!