PepperCreek Revival is a collective of renowned Melbourne musicians, put together by 2022 Blues Music Victoria Hall of Fame inductee and award winning producer / bass player Barry Hills who wanted to explore a new and innovative approach. Hill’s idea was to form a hand-picked group of experienced and talented session players who could adapt their playing styles to suit any musical style artist, both with live performance & in the studio.  The group consists of three award winning musicians: Brian Fraser on lap steel, electric and acoustic guitars, vocals; Roland Kretschmer on electric and acoustic guitars, mandolin, banjo, Dobro, ukulele, vocals; and drummer and vocalist Nick Carrafa. With two recording sessions already completed, the opportunity to work with multiple award-winning singer/songwriter Kelly Auty, who was looking for a new musical direction, was the perfect choice for the band’s next project.

As Hills says “PepperCreek Revival was born with a non-genre name to play roots, blues, alt. country, folk and rock. PCR is now a team of seasoned musicians and has a unique sound with up to 10 guitars on stage to complement each song with the soaring vocals of Kelly.”

Ahead of the release of PepperCreek Revival’s debut album (out November 8), Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips sat down with the band’s Barry Hills and Kelly Auty at Woodstock studios to discuss the making of the record.

PepperCreek Revival and Auty’s self-titled LP is due out on November 8, 2024 exclusively through Bandcamp. A special bonus 12 track CD and USB (with videos) is available from the band’s website and at their gigs. Go to peppercreekrevival.com 

You can catch PepperCreek Revival at Lomond Hotel East Brunswick on Sunday 17th November.  And the album launch takes place at George Lane St Kilda November 30th Matinee show with special guest Damon Smith Book early as there is limited capacity.

Check out the video for the current single

 “I’m Dreaming (When I’m around you)”