The Dappled Grays are Atlanta’s bluegrass band. They have had many accomplishments over the past five years including being named Best Bluegrass Band in Atlanta by Creative Loafing Magazine and being featured in Flatpicking Guitar Magazine as well as having several original songs played on MTV. Most recently the band was the featured entertainment for FOX 5’s broadcast of the 2006 Peachtree Road Race. They have also had the opportunity to share the stage with some of the biggest names in acoustic music, including the Del McCoury Band, Mountain Heart, Ronnie Bowman, Larry Cordle, and David Grier. Now, with an exciting new configuration and direction, The Dappled Grays are focused on creating an original, distinctive sound fueled by their exceptional songwriting and musical ability.

Mandolinist, singer, and founding member of The Dappled Grays, Michael Smith is a major contributor to the band's progressive bluegrass sound. He draws not only from his extensive experience with The Dappled Grays but through various projects he has produced for other prominent members of the Atlanta music community. In 2005, Smith toured with the multi-platinum country music group Sugarland.

Guitarist, singer and co-founder of The Dappled Grays, Casey Cook got his start in bluegrass as a child in his family’s band, ‘Special Cookin'.’ Cook, along with his brother, was inducted into the North Florida Bluegrass Hall of Fame as the youngest professionally performing duo in Bluegrass. Cook’s skills developed over the years and others began to take notice of his aggressive playing style and tasteful execution. This led to a feature in Flatpicking Guitar Magazine which among other things showcased an original tune of Cook’s written along with bandmate Michael Smith.

Fiddler and vocalist Leah Calvert is the newest and youngest member of the Dappled Grays. Her unique vocal stylings have been a driving force in the band’s new sound. As a solo artist, Leah has earned a strong following and garnered the attention of many of Atlanta’s top acoustic musicians and promoters. She is a strong addition to The Dappled Grays.

Keith Morris is among the elite in bluegrass bass playing. After honing his skills at the University of Georgia School Of Music, Morris moved on to perform with various symphonies around Georgia. Along his musical journey, Morris has been fortunate enough to play with such Bluegrass luminaries as Claire Lynch and Alison Krauss. Morris is an asset to The Dappled Grays.

Master five-string banjo player Greg Earnest brings the three T’s to the Dappled Grays: tone, taste, and timing. Greg is becoming a household name to many up and coming banjo players with his successful series of banjo instructional DVDs released through Banjo.com. He has also been a featured performer in Tom Key’s world-renowned musical Cotton Patch Gospel.