Summer Jam

Wooly Mammoth

Gray Hallberg is the founder & lead guitarist of Wooly Mammoth. In addition to honing his guitar chops by studying with local legend Chris Leigh, Gray studied jazz performance at UVM and theory and composition at the University of Colorado. 

Sledge, as he is known by his oldest friends, local musicians & in sailboat racing circles, grew up in a small New England seaside town where hard-working fishermen and wealthy yachtsmen bonded over their mutual love of live music, the ocean, and silly nicknames. Jonathan Smith, as he is known by his clients (& mother), credits his knowledge of theory to Cutler Middle School's Mr. Spargo & Mr. Moody. Gigging experiences include a classical guitar quartet by day &  an original punk band by night while at UCONN, jam bands as a ski bum in VT, while more recent bass duties include a southern rock & country band, rap/rock band, Flowers & Kain, & always saying yes when asked to sit in on bass. When not adding a tasty amount of rock edge with Wooly Mammoth, Sledge enjoys biking, boating, books, beekeeping and a few other Bs.

Toby Halsey has played guitar for fun for 30 years. He joined Wooly Mammoth at the first Mystic Blues Festival and played at the Racer’s Jam for 5 years supporting Mudhead Benefit Cup for Hospice.

Chris Chapman has been involved in music since he was a teen. Formally trained in drums and percussion, Chris has experience playing almost every type of music, ranging from Classical to Rock and Jazz. Music is one of Chris’ true passions. He enjoys listening and playing daily, as well as seeking out and attending live performances as much as possible! 

Scott Parry’s blues driven piano style was inspired by local legend, Al Copley, the original keyboardist in the local Grammy-winning band Roomful of Blues. Scott and Al’s moms were friends and Al inspired Scott to take up the piano at the advanced age of five. He has been playing in bands ever since.