Mournin' Biscuits Variety Duo from Orlando, FL

Mournin' Biscuits is an Orlando based acoustic duo, who focuses on many familiar artists from the 60s thru the 90s deep cuts, as well as other classics everybody knows and loves. Nice vocal harmonies and tasteful guitar accompaniment is an immediately notiecable part of their sound, as well as pretty mandolin from time to time. The duo is comprised of Tim Turner on guitar and vocals, and Matt Tuten on guitar, mandolin, and vocals. Tim Turner has been playing guitar for over 30 years and hold a bachelors in Music Education, as well as a secondary degree in Saxophone, from Valdosta State University. He has played in the Central Florida music scene since 2003, with many different bands, including his and Shak Nasti, with whom he is the main song writer. He has also been a part of many other bands in the area you may recognize, such as Thomas Wynn & The Believers, Kaleigh Baker, and The Smoking Jackets. Matt Tuten has been playing guitar for 25 years and mandolin for 20. He has playing music in the Central Florida since around 1999. He was the lead vocalist and mandolin player in the Orlando based Bluegrass Band, The Flat Mountain Band, for over 15 years. During that time the band had the pleasure of opening shows for The Gourds, Peter Rowan, and Donna The Buffalo. Together, they have enjoyed a partnership since the spring of 2014. From the beginning of that time they have held regular gigs at Maxine's On Shine and The Smiling Bison, as well as many other popular eating spots in the area, such as Yellow Dog Eats in Gotha, Norwood's Treehouse in New Smyrna Beach, Oliie's, Vanberry's, Broadway Pizza Altamonte, Jonny's Otherside, etc. With this duo, there is great chemistry abound, in their singing and playing. Being music fans themselves, of the highest degree, inspires them to play these songs they love, with heart and soul, which will be evident to you, as you enjoy their performance. Check them out soon! The Mournin Biscuits have been playing regularly in my bar and restaurant for years. Matt and Tim's tight vocals and smooth acoustic guitar stylings as well as their ever growing deep catalog of songs have always been a huge hit with our guests. Their sound is perfect for those who want to sit and take in a show as well at for just providing atmosphere at a restaurant or party or other event. Their professionalism, reliability, and talent make it really easy to recommend you book them for your live music needs. Josh Oakley Chef/Owner The Smiling Bison Restaurant and Bar