East Mountain Bluegrass


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Meet The Band



East Mountain Bluegrass began in 1994 with Art Mauldin, Mike & Julie Tucker serving at the HiWay 80 Rescue Mission in Longview, TX.
The band served there faithfully every month on the third Monday for the past 30 years. Originating as an all bluegrass gospel band, East Mountain continues to sing gospel music along with bluegrass and familiar tunes, using acoustic instruments, at festivals, churches, civic events and family reunions. Lynn Gray and Dennis Clute play regularly with the band and are joined by special guests from time to time.
“East Mountain & Friends” (as well as Mike Tucker & Friends) became a popular Friday night event at The Gladewater Opry for over 20 years. With East Mountain being the host band, friends from all over the region as well as nationally, would round out a full evening of bluegrass and gospel music.



Mike Tucker



Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals



Mike is a founding member of East Mountain Bluegrass. Mike handles our sound set up, records our projects, in addition to playing multiple instruments.



Julie Tucker



U-Bass Player, Vocals



Julie is a founding member of East Mountain Bluegrass and is married to Mike Tucker. Julie handles the booking, publicity, and manages the website.

Mike & Julie are from Longview, TX.



Lynn Gray



Lead Guitar



Lynn has been a member of East Mountain Bluegrass for over

10 years. Lynn is from Grapeland, TX.



Dennis Clute



Resophonic Guitar, Vocals



Dennis has been a member of East Mountain Bluegrass for over 5 years. Dennis and his wife Robin are from Burleson, TX.



1994 - Julie, Mike, ARt, George
Original band



etmc commercial
mike, art, randall, julie





Contact Us



eastmountainbluegrass@yahoo.com | Phone: 903.235.3672