Meet the Band: Luke Bump

Who is a steak and burger eating, Nirvana music playing, beach loving lead guitarist? It's Luke Bump, lead (electric) guitarist for GRD!

This 34 year old, right-handed Ohio native grew up in a rather large family- he has 2 brothers and 3 sisters! Now, Luke is husband to Emily (GRD vocalist) and father to Zoe (4) , soon-to-be-born baby boy, and brand new puppy, Jack.


Luke tells you more about himself below...

How did you start playing with GRD? I was playing music with the Shout! team- just a couple of acoustic guitars at first.

Why did you start playing in the band, GRD? I was already playing with Shout! and then we all kind of stumbled into this band. Grace Reigns Down was a CD title at first. Somewhere along the way, we decided to make that our band name. I thought that I was being called to witness more and my tool for witnessing is this band. I love every minute we're jammin' for Jesus!!

Pet peeve? Empty dirty cups left in the car!! For days sometimes!

Hobbies (other than GRD): Playing music any place, any time. I also like graphic art.

Most interesting place you have ever visited: Jamaica. It was crazy to see the difference between rich and poor down there. It was very eye opening.

What do you want to be when you grow up? A musician.

What inspires you? Music. Also people who are very strong in their faith.

Most embarrassing moment? Probably jamming 1/3 of "Blessed Be Your Name" WITHOUT the capo at a concert for the church. I was standing there thinking . . . . . . . . something sounds really awful!! It was me . . . . . . . . .oopps.

Proudest Moment: When my daughter was born (and soon to be here son's birth)

Favorite GRD song at the moment: "Believe" - which is so new it's not on the EP. As far as songs on the CD, I really like "Teach Me." I actually really like them ALL!

What makes you smile? Hearing my daughter or wife laugh uncontrollably.

Anything else you want to add? Just to ask that everyone pray for Grace Reigns Down and ask God to use us according to His will. Pray that we will have the opportunity to spread the name of Jesus and His love everywhere we can. To make sure that it's all about God. Thanks so much!

Thanks, Luke!

Come see Luke LIVE in concert at our CD Release Concert on Saturday, November 20th at 6:00pm at First Lutheran Church (3600 West Friendly Avenue, Greensboro).