"As Managing Editor of Singer&Musician magazine for six years, I had the opportunity to work with and watch many singer/songwriters perform. Many were industry leading indie artists. Many were excellent performers. To me, Trent easily fits into that group."

"Trent Wagler has a very unique sound that nods to the traditions of Appalachia. His voice is unbelievably soulful. As I took a drink of wine from the styrofoam cup, I turned to Erik, "This is what I mean by 'authentic'."

"The man sings as if the spirit of Shenandoah were moving through him, and he writes songs that are refreshingly honest and poignantly relevant. He is an Americana music machine. I'll come right out and say it: we're fans."

"Trent Wagler and the Steel Wheels bring high energy and solid musicianship to the stage with their mix of original and traditional music."

"With a blend of hymns, harmony, bluegrass, blues and even a little gospel, the band is not your typical acoustic mix."

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"This is a wellplayed, wellsung, and wellwritten acoustic Americana recording."

"Harrisonburg's Trent Wagler has the voice - a bit nasal, a bit scratchy, sometimes soft and vulnerable, sometimes loud and forceful. On this album, he uses it to woo, seduce, tell stories, and lead this trio of fiddle, bass and guitar through 14 moody and lush tracks."

"Soothing indeed. Wagler, along with his band, Steel Wheels, have done it again. It was well worth the wait."

"The lyrics are thought provoking and introspective, and the instrumentation is simple, yet full of emotion. For the fan of Old-time and Americana Roots music, Trent Wagler's Journal of a Barefoot Soldier is well worth the listen."

"Guitars, mandolin, and bass provide the setting for songs that recall a more familiar time and yet sound fresh and creative."