David Greely was born and raised near Baton Rouge LA of Irish-Cajun ancestry. He specializes in Cajun music serving his French-based and dance-obsessed community in Southwest Louisiana. Along the way he has spent many years singing and playing Classic Country music and Western Swing as a fiddler, lead vocalist and harmony singer.

He has been awarded: Four Grammy nominations with tours worldwide with his main band Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, an apprenticeship with National Heritage Fellow Dewey Balfa, a Louisiana Department of the Arts Artist Fellowship Award, and induction into the Cajun French Music Association's Hall of Fame. David also delights in his love for Western Swing music, where he can employ his rich baritone voice and his affinity for improvisation.