James "Tuck" Tucker
Interlachen, Florida, United States | SELF
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"Tuck Tucker is a most accomplished musician. I would characterize his style as being similar to a "laid back grass fire" very deceptive". - Bluegrass Unlimited
"Tuck Tucker is a most accomplished musician. I would characterize his style as being similar to a "laid back grass fire" very deceptive". - Bluegrass Unlimited
"Tuck Tucker is reported to be hot and after a set of listening I can say that is an understatement. This boy can play". - Guitar Magazine
"Tuck Tucker is reported to be hot and after a set of listening I can say that is an understatement. This boy can play". - Guitar Magazine
"Tuck Tucker standing stage right stole the show. When he stepped up to the microphone it sounded like gentle rain falling on a copper barn roof". - WPB Scene Magazine
"Tuck Tucker standing stage right stole the show. When he stepped up to the microphone it sounded like gentle rain falling on a copper barn roof". - WPB Scene Magazine
"Tuck Tucker, whose rapid- fire work on the Dobro guitar draws attention at every turn". - Walnut Valley News
"Tuck Tucker, whose rapid- fire work on the Dobro guitar draws attention at every turn". - Walnut Valley News
"We first heard Tuck Tucker years ago with the Harmony Grits Band. He has since become one of the nations premier dobroists". - Florida Times Union
"We first heard Tuck Tucker years ago with the Harmony Grits Band. He has since become one of the nations premier dobroists". - Florida Times Union
"Although primarily a resonator guitarist, Tuck is equally proficient on guitar and vocals as demonstrated on his newest CD Home Sessions, Dancing Horse Records". - Bluegrass Unlimited
"Although primarily a resonator guitarist, Tuck is equally proficient on guitar and vocals as demonstrated on his newest CD Home Sessions, Dancing Horse Records". - Bluegrass Unlimited
Discography
Marshal Tucker Band Beyond The Horizon
Mark Johnson with the Rice Brothers Clawgrass
Claire Lynch If You're Ever in Oklahoma
Red and Murphy & Co. My Everyday Silver is Plastic
Red and Murphy & Co. Sweet, Sweet Dixie
Red and Murphy & Co. Remember Where you Could Be
Red and Murphy & Co. Reel Time Reel
Tuck Tucker Tucker'd Out
Dale Crider Wildwood Swamp
Dale Crider Water Songs
Dale Crider Sing for Wild Things
Dale Crider Big Cypress
House of Dreams House of Dreams
Endless Highway Endless Highway
Allen Shad A Cut Above
Big Timber Lonesome Whippoorwill
James Tuck Tucker Home Sessions
James Tuck Tucker Smugglers Notch
These are just a few of many. There are close to 200 or more recordings.
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Bio
Tuck Tucker: skilled side man with ripping solos or masterful musician boasting distinctive solo works ? How about both ! Most know Tuck for his riveting style of Dobro play that he has crafted through years of practice, influence and love for his music. His method: a fusion of bluesy slide and beautiful harmonies. He has played with many bands over the years; whether with Red and Murphy & Co, Harmony Grits, or Claire Lynch & The Front Porch String Band, or with platinum album artist Marshal Tucker Band (no name connection) Tucker steals the stage. As for those lucky few who have had the chance to hear his solo act, watch his popular YouTube videos or listen to his CD's know, Tuck Tucker is no ordinary musician. When playing great traditionals such as Shady Grove and Working on a building; or covering Guy Clark and Crowleys Baton Rouge, Tuck makes classic songs his own in the way he plays and sings. If this wasnt enough to inspire and entertain, Tuck Tuckers true marvels lie in his originals. Whether he is making his instrument sing a song of joy or weep for you a tune of sadness, his powerful and beautiful Dobro instrumentals such as Corkscrew, Walkin The Wire, and Sleepy Head set the line for all aspiring hopefuls and seasoned musicians alike. His lyrical strides cover every base with loving and humbling songs from Somehow through it all and Childrens Eyes to my personal favorite and always fun Jelly Roll. If you get the chance to catch him solo or see him in a line up, Tuck Tucker is definitely the man to look out for.
Article written by:Cory James , used by permission 2007
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