Mountain Smoke Members

From the White House to the Round Barn, and most everywhere in between.

Over the years, Mountain Smoke has been twice selected "Oklahoma's Favorite Band" by the reader's poll in the 'Daily Oklahoman', and "Oklahoma's Best Country Band" by the 'Oklahoma Gazette' Music Awards. Playing a mixture of their original songs, and music they have adapted to their unique style, Mountain Smoke will take you on a musical journey. With a smile, they will tell you, “We have played at the White House in Washington D.C., in the Round Barn in Arcadia Oklahoma and most everywhere in between.”

In Memorium

Mountain Smoke is the longest continuous band of it's kind in Oklahoma, and we have been blessed to staff ourselves with truly great players. For nearly 50 years, we have performed in many different shapes and sizes...playing Folk, Bluegrass, Newgrass, Western Swing, Country, and Americana. This section honors those who are no longer with us but still remain a part of our family. 


  • John Bentley

    September 20, 1955 - March 18, 2009


    John was the band's sound man in 1976 before being enlisted to become our first drummer.

  • Bill Hood

    December 9, 1952 - March 21, 2011


    Bill played piano from the late 1990's until 2005.  He also played with the related bands The Guitar Bums and the Full Service Garage Band.  Bill was also a founding member of the OKC based group Maya.

  • Bruce Eagle

    March 3, 1952 - June 16, 2013


    Bruce joined the band in 1978, and played until 1981.  He was a vocalist and guitarist.  He also played in The Guitar Bums.  Bruce was also a member of the popular group Midnight Rebels in the late '60's.

  • Ray VanHooser

    July 2, 1955 - June 20, 2014


    Ray played drums in the late 1990's until 2005.  He also played in The Guitar Bums and the Full Service Garage Band.


  • Don Funnell

    December 19, 1955 - April 28, 2015 


    Don was the band's second drummer.  He played from 1976 - 1978, and again in 2005.