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Next in line was usually Brian Dickel who rounded out the rhythm section with upright and electric bass parts. \r\n\r\nPart by part, the songs were arranged and recorded, often with little discussion as to who was providing which part, or even what instruments should be included. The band relied on their years of musical camaraderie and intuition to imagine the whole, adding their voices while being careful to leave room for the next in line. The process yielded some exciting new sounds, from the neo soul vocals and punchy bass lines of \u201cFlorida Girl\u201d to the second line swagger of Garcia\u2019s drums on \u201cThe Man Who Holds Up the World.\" \r\n\r\nThe Steel Wheels have been a band marked by their road tested friendship and desire to build community. 2020 would have marked their 8th year as hosts and curators of their Red Wing Roots Music Festival. 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