David Steed grew up in Bowdon, Georgia, and, like his brother, Zach, was literally raised in the Bullsboro Bluegrass Band. His father, Mike Steed, has  been a member of the band since his mother was eight months pregnant with him. His childhood was spent at bluegrass festivals all over the Southeast, sleeping in vans, and listening to the all night jam sessions. Those times made a lasting  impression on David, and he always knew he wanted to be a part of bluegrass  music. David now lives in Newnan, Georgia with his wife Lisa (who is Donnie Lee’s daughter), and their daughter Julie Ann. and son Jake. David and Lisa have been married since November of 1998. He owns a Norwalk furniture store in Newnan Ga.. His hobbies outside of music include golf, travel and being with his  family.
 
David has diverse musical tastes, and, thusly, a wide range of influences. The two of his biggest influences are his father, Mike, and his  father-in-law, Donnie. They showed him that music can touch people both  emotionally and spiritually. His professional influences include, Stevie Ray  Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Doc Watson, Tony Rice, Doyle Lawson, Ricky Skaggs, Lou Reid, Russell Moore, David Allen Coe,  George Jones, Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, Ralph Stanley, Merle Haggard, Sam Cooke, the Fairfield Four, the Persuasions, and Willie Nelson. He continues to influenced by all of the bluegrass pickers and bluesmen that are working so hard on the music that they feel inside. 

David began playing guitar when he was ten years old with some help from his dad and big brother, Zach. He plays a 1997 Martin HD-28 VR that is made like the old pre-war style Martins. In late 1997, Donnie, Mike and Zach had a need for a mandolin player and asked David if he’d try to learn. With that, he took  up the mandolin and has been playing mandolin with Bullsboro since January of 1998. He plays a Gibson F9 and a 1998 Gibson F5 G that was one of the earliest mandolins made  at the new Nashville plant following Gibson’s move from Montana.  He also plays electric guitar (1992 Fender SRV Statocaster), electric and upright bass, and a  little banjo. David sings primarily Lead, Tenor and Baritone, but does sing a  little bass when it’s early in the morning