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"Reluctant Friends of Steve"? by Lisa Utterson Mother Wombat Music Management Well, that’s not an easy task, because you can’t compare this band with any one particular genre. It doesn’t take long to discover that these guys are engaging, talented, seasoned individuals. The first time I heard the band live my thoughts were, “Wow. They’re completely original. Refreshing. Different.” As luck would have it, they were available when I was looking to book a band for a corporate event at the City to Surf 2006. The show went off with a bang, leaving a huge impression on the audience of over 200 people . It occurred to me that this band must be a real find when I discovered Actor/Director Mark Lee was in the process of filming a documentary about them, as he shot footage of the gig. Shortly afterward, I got their two CD releases and listened more closely. They revealed superbly crafted songs and intricately layered stories within. It proved to be fate, because the Reluctants (Rels, for