Born in California and now based in South Florida, David Shelley is the son of actress and singer Martha Stewart and the grandson of Buddy DeSylva, who co-wrote songs such as Birth of the Blues and The Best Things in Life Are Free. After playing jazz percussion, and reggae guitar, David Shelley formed his own band, opening for a number of performers, including The Kinks and The Clash. In the early 1990s, he was the guitarist on Cher's world tour, and then set out to pursue a career as a bluesman. Credited to Bluestone, the disc That's My Train is scheduled for a 2011 release.