Mighty Are the Pines

Mighty Are the Pines

Karin McLaughlin
October 23, 2019

On Saturday night, Pearl Street Warehouse welcomed Saint Louis-based quartet, The Mighty Pines, for some music and fun. Described as a "soul-inspired roots rock band influenced by the wide rivers and red-brick streets of St. Louis," the band came to the Nation's Capital ready to show everyone a good time.  

Alana Springsteen performs at Pearl Street Warehouse

Alana Springsteen

Opening for the band was Nashville-based songstress Alana Springsteen whose powerful voice and electric energy, got the crowd warmed up with her solo stage performance.  Sharing with the audience that she was lucky enough to have a family that supported her enough to up and move to the Country music capital of the world, it has more than paid off.   ​


Alana Springsteen performs at Pearl Street Warehouse

Alana Springsteen

The Mighty Pines perform at Pearl Street Warehouse

The Mighty Pines

The Mighty Pines formed in 2012 and the band just released their most recent work, a live CD recorded in their home town which includes a powerful and amazing cover of the Rolling Stones Wild Horses.  As the band encouraged attendees to get close and get down, they also showed why people often want to - the fast-paced and energetic tunes that came out on stage this weekend are simply irresistable.  

The Mighty Pines perform at Pearl Street Warehouse

The Mighty Pines

With Neil Salsich (vocals, guitar), Gerard Erker (mandolin, banjo, vocals), John Hussung (bass, vocals) and Mike Murano (drums) the foursome touts themselves as 'working musicians'.   While that is true for now, the band clearly has the talent to continue on a trajectory where they will continue to appear on bills where they are the main attraction as well as sharing the festival bill with artists such as Fruition and Dark Star Orchestra.  

The Mighty Pines filled Pearl Street Warehouse and had the crowd dancing!

The Mighty Pines filled Pearl Street Warehouse and had the crowd dancing!

The Mighty Pines filled Pearl Street Warehouse and had the crowd dancing!

The Mighty Pines filled Pearl Street Warehouse and had the crowd dancing!


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Enjoy photos by our photographer Jason Herman of Jason Herman Photography.

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Alana Springsteen

Enjoy photos by our contributor Karin McLaughlin.

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About the author

Karin McLaughlin

Karin has been a live music junkie all her life and never runs out of curiosity, which is perfect for taking a slightly different approach with interviewing artists. Previously the host of a local radio show, she took a new path the past few years with DCMR and has had the opportunity to talk with many of her favorite festival artists. Karin continues to grow her presence in the music scene, even expanding into being an emcee at events. You'll see her all around the DC area at shows, so if you spot her, say hi!


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