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About Me

CLICK HERE to buy the new Dappled Grays Album "Doin' My Job" and listen to the entire album in streaming format. ------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------------------------------------The Dappled Grays started in 2000 as a project dedicated to playing original New Acoustic music. Their first album "in the Gait" was released to great reviews which included a feature article in Flatpicking guitar magazine for guitarist Casey Cook, airtime on MTV and being named the best Traditional Bluegrass band in Atlanta by Creative Loafing Magazine. Now the band is back with new personel, new material and a new sound. Original members Casey Cook and Michael Smith, along with new members Leah Calvert, Keith Morris and Greg Earnest, are set to release their new album "Doin' my Job" on January 19th, 2007. This album represents a significant move to the next level for this band in terms of writing, material choice, execution and overall recording quality. For the material, the Grays wrote half of the songs and brought in 2 astounding songwriters from North Carolina. The Grays did three songs from Ashville singer-songwriter, Malcolm Holcombe (Only for You, Doin' His Job and Gone by the Ol' Sunrise) and one by Jonathan Byrd (Young Slaver). Also of note, Bill Wolf (who engineered all of Tony Rice's classic albums as well as some by the Grateful Dead) mixed the album and his trademark sound is evident on the recording. The first radio single will be the album's title cut, "Doin' His Job". Keep your eyes open for updates on when the Dappled Grays are playing near you and buy the album, from the bands website www.dappledgraysmusic.com, when it becomes available on January 19.

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Member Since: 12/5/2005
Band Website: dappledgraysmusic.com
Band Members: Casey Cook, guitar; Michael Smith, mandolin; Greg Earnest, banjo; Keith Morris, bass; Leah Calvert, fiddle;
Influences: Tony Rice, David Grisman Quintet, Blowfly, LRB, Paul Simon, AKUS, Malcom Holcombe, Flat & Scruggs, Reno & Smiley, Jerry Douglas, Charlie Parker, Django & Grapelli, Krall, James Mckinney, Phillips, Grier & Flinner, Andrew Bird, Rosenburg Trio, Darol Anger, Bela Fleck, Thile, Steffey, Emory Lester, Mike Marshall, Josh Williams, Del, Twinch W. and the Thunky Mountain Boys, Daniel lanois, Darrel Scott, Tim O'brien, Emmylou Harris, Skaggs, Dan Tyminski, Al Smith, Hot Club of Cowtown, Radiohead, Jim & Jessie, Gillian Welch, Louvin Brothers, Special Cookin, Nina Simone, Etc.....
Sounds Like: What do you think it sounds like?
Record Label: Band Ranch Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Bobby Hicks with Dappled Grays Dec 15 Eddies Attic

Bobby will be playing with us Dec 15 at Eddies Attic in Decatur GA. 2 shows, one at 7:30, one at 9:30. Tickets are $15, seating is limited so go and order your tickets now-www.eddiesattic....
Posted by Dappled Grays on Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:29:00 PST

Dappled Grays w/ Sierra Hull This Sat Nov 3 in Chattanooga

Hey everybody, the Dappled Grays are playing at the Barking Legs Theater in Chattanooga, Tn. this Saturday Nov 3. Guitarist Casey Cook can't make it but sitting in will be 16 year old phenom Sierra Hu...
Posted by Dappled Grays on Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:27:00 PST

More on the Dappled Grays and Bobby Hicks

Well, our show backing Bobby Hicks went unbelievably well and it looks like we will be his back-up band more in the future. We really hit it off with Mr. Hicks. It was probably one of t...
Posted by Dappled Grays on Tue, 18 Sep 2007 10:54:00 PST

More radio news

Well the albums been getting some good play around the world and we are thrilled. Here are a couple of more cool items: This week we are the 1 song on RAM Radio and we've been in the top ...
Posted by Dappled Grays on Fri, 13 Jul 2007 12:35:00 PST

New Reviews- BU, Joe Ross of BgrassNow, Vintage Guitar, Performer, Soundstage

We've gotten some great reviews lately-here are a couple from Southeastern Performer magazine The Dappled Grays Doin' My Job Produced by Michael Smith and Leah Calvert Recorded at 800 East Studios ...
Posted by Dappled Grays on Wed, 27 Jun 2007 11:08:00 PST

Check out this cool review from americana UK.com

The Dappled Grays "Doin' My Job" (BandRanch Records 2007)GiddyUp! Here come The Dappled Grays&Atlanta-based bluegrass outfit, The Dappled Grays, present their new album - the first from their new line...
Posted by Dappled Grays on Fri, 27 Apr 2007 05:57:00 PST

DG's .8 on Roots Music Reports Bluegrass Charts

Title says it, Here's a link Roots Music Reports Bluegrass Chart
Posted by Dappled Grays on Tue, 24 Apr 2007 03:00:00 PST

Dappled Grays in next edition of Bluegrass Now

Got an E-mail from Dave Higgs of Bluegrass Now, bluegrasscountry.org and Nashville Public Radio "the Bluegrass Breakdown." He is going to do a 1 page spread on the band in the next edition of Bluegras...
Posted by Dappled Grays on Wed, 28 Feb 2007 08:17:00 PST

Thanks-Both Cd release shows sold out!!!!

Thanks to everyone who came out to our shows, and bought some of the new merchandise. We sold both shows out and sold lots of new CD's and T-shirts. You all Rock~!!~
Posted by Dappled Grays on Sat, 20 Jan 2007 03:29:00 PST

DG's playing show, and workshops, with the Ronnie Bowman Band

Dappled Grays w/Andy Carlson will be playing the Denison Bgrass fest in Granville, Ohio Sat. Feb 3. During the day both bands will give workshops, Wyatt Rice and Casey will be a highlight to wat...
Posted by Dappled Grays on Wed, 17 Jan 2007 09:01:00 PST