Black Pine Revival hails from the Northern California foothills above Chico, California.
Michael Russell (Russel Turner Ward), Grayson Katka (Lo and Behold), and Mike Waltz (Electric Circus) formed their trio in early 2023, playing music described AS Americana roots rock with a wide swing to country and blues. Since then, they’ve honed their craft and stage presence playing to regional audiences, opening for Tim Bluhm (The Mother Hips), Hot Buttered Rum, Sean Hayes, Tommy Castro and the Pain Killers among others.
Black Pine Revival Released their debut album “Dirt Angels” in the summer 2025, this two volume set was recorded in their home studio nestled in their beloved hills above Chico ca. The music soars through smoking rhythms and high-flying guitars, and transforms on stage into a damn good time.