Biscuits & Gravy is the dynamic musical duo of Alfred Murrle and Holly Carrington; together they channel their diverse musical backgrounds into a captivating blend of Americana. Alfred, with over 40 years of guitar experience, masterfully blends banjo and guitar with Holly's playful accordion riffs, and together they join their lyrical vocals and harmonies to create a tasty, memorable musical adventure.
Alfred's journey spans from American Fingerstyle guitar studies at the Milwaukee Conservatory of Music, to a Brechtian theatre troupe, to the Milwaukee punk scene. In 2005, after experiencing an American folk music epiphany in Wellington, he subsequently co-founded the Bitter Brothers, a musical endeavour that continues to grow with newfound Bitter siblings.
Holly's musical upbringing in a family of jazz and classical musicians in Los Angeles shaped her into a versatile pianist and singer. Since her move to New Zealand in 1999, she has enriched the music scene through various projects, including an acapella women's chorus, The Wendy Lu's, The Skiffy Rivets (Wellyfest guest 2019), and providing backing vocals for well-known singers like Martha Louise and Carol Bean. Most recently, she's been lending her vocals and accordion skills to her newfound Bitter Brothers.
Biscuits & Gravy offers a delectable musical adventure that combines Alfred and Holly's diverse musical journeys into a mouthwatering Americana experience that's as rich as its name suggests.
