The second single from PepperCreek Revival’s debut LP is ‘I’m Dreaming’ – out today, Tuesday 8th October.
Singer/songwriter Kelly Auty says ‘I’m Dreaming’ is about love that thrives through a lifetime. “From youth into old age this couple have stayed together no matter what came their way. It’s a song of profound deep love and joy”.
Auty continues “I was inspired to write the lyrics when I thought about a couple I have known for many years who told me they stayed young at heart by dancing together every evening…from their young rock and roll days of bobby sox and fun fashion, to a peaceful waltz around the lounge room in their golden years. So beautiful to see.”
‘I’m Dreaming’ perfectly showcases the talents of Auty and PepperCreek Revival, which is made up of experienced 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, alongside band founder Barry Hills on bass.
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PepperCreek Revival came together to explore new ideas and create a new look & sound, delving into all the nooks & crannies of Folk, Country, Blues & Rock with lap steel, mandolin, acoustic & electric guitars. The two singles they’ve released to date, ‘Train I’m On’ and ‘I’m Dreaming’ reflect these aims perfectly.
Drawing influences from artists such as Aretha Franklin, Iris Dement, Lindi Ortega, Yola, Chuck Berry, Emmylou Harris and Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, PepperCreek Revival move seamlessly from slide guitar drenched country to mandolin and acoustic guitar ballads, to dancing rock ‘n roll.
PepperCreek Revival with Kelly Auty’s album is due out on Friday 8th November 2024, exclusively through Bandcamp.
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 skilled 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 to10 guitars on stage to complement each song with the soaring vocals of Kelly.”
To date, PepperCreek Revival have soft-released a 5 track EP in November 2023 with a video for one track ‘Falling’ – a reworking of an original co-written by Auty. The band plan to release their first album late in 2024, with recording taking place at Woodstock Studios in Balaclava.