Born and raised on the north coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal (South Africa), singer songwriter Farryl Purkiss’s music is captivating, emotive and memorable. His debut release, "Chapter One", a self financed project, was recorded in collaboration with Nibs van der Spuy, and released with the assistance of Sheer Sound. The album received an SA Music Awards nomination for "Best Adult Contemporary" Apart from a heavy touring schedule which has included headline appearances at festivals such as Splashy Fen, Wavescapes Film Festival and The Billabong Pro, Farryl has also completed two tours as a guest of Australian superstars Missy Higgins and Ben Lee. He has also played alongside Donovan Frankenreiter and has played with Jack Johnson, which resulted in a co-composition with Jack. His eponymous debut has recently been completed for Sheer’s singer/songwriter label, 2 Feet Music. Farryl has toured Australia in support of Canadian artists Serena Ryder and Hawksley Workmen, as well as returning for headline slots at Big Day Out and support slots for The Violent Femmes. This was later followed by a 30 date tour in support of Bob Evans ! His latest trip took him to the States where he played at the Muse expo at the famous venue, "The House of Blues" on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, as well as a festival in NY city. His ongoing touring and promoting of his album includes marketing, release and tours in the UK, France and Germany, as well as a release in Japan. He is currently working on his highly anticipated second album which is to be released this year.

Born and raised in Durban, South Africa, where he studied music at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Gary moved to Cape Town in 2006 and started psychedelic Nu-Folk duo Cabins in the Forest with Andy Jamieson. Two years on and Cabins had become a solid leading force in the South African acoustic scene. Based in Cape Town, Gary and Andy quickly created a renowned reputation locally and nationally for their explosive, intricate live performances. They played in most of the best venues in the country, every major festival and opening support slots for UK Ninja Tues Artist, Fink. The duo split indefinitely in late 2008 to focus on solo work. Constantly writing songs that challenge both himself, his instrument and audiences, Gary balances meticulously crafted songwriting with dynamic vocals and contained improvisation. In 2007 Gary released his debut solo album, “Wooden Boxes and Thought Hunting”, selling mostly at a few solo shows. Now headed in a focused solo direction, this album has been unveiled to the public, selling at gigs, online and in stores. Gary recently completed his first solo nationwide tour in April 2009, playing at venues in Jeffrey’s Bay, Port Elizabeth, East London, Hogsback, Durban, Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town. His unique mastery of his instrument and voice makes him one of the leaders of the acoustic music scene in South Africa today.