The General Store Band-USA
"Proud to be Country!"
The General Store Band is based in Damascus, Maryland. The Bandmembers are:
Gary Lewis: Singer/Songwriter
Lead Vocalist & Rhythm Guitar
Damascus, Maryland
James (Ed) Cook: Lead Arrangements & Sound
Lead Guitar & Vocals
Harper's Ferry, West Virginia
Gary Heflin: Bass Guitar & Vocals
Gaithersburg, Maryland
Will Cole: Drums & Vocals
Damascus, Maryland
Bob Atkins: Vocals & Rhythm Guitar
Frederick, Maryland
The General Store Band-USA was formed in 1999, Gary Lewis and James (Ed) Cook had previously played in a Band together in the late 1970's & early 80's, we were fortunate to pick up Gary Heflin on Bass, Will Cole on Drums, Bob Atkins Vocals & Rhythm Guitar, all having had quite a bit of Band experience in prior years. With this much experience going for us, the only remaining thing to do was put together and take it on the Road.
Yes, we perform live at many different venue's. At American Legions, VFW's, Nightclubs, Community Fairs, Carnival's. Craft Festivals, Lion's Club Functions, Moose Clubs, Private parties, etc.
We are more interested in performing and producing our own original songs, which define who "we" are as performers. If we had to pick people or groups that may have influenced or have our feel for music, it would probably be performers like Allen Jackson, George Strait, Conway Twitty, George Jones, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Elvis, Carl Perkins, etc. The Tradition Country music performers!
Peavy Sound Systems & monitors, Fostex Mixer, Shure Mic's, Gibson, Fender, and Takimine Guitars.
The General Store Band-USA has now completed our first Original 10 song CD. It is tltled: Modern Day Cowboy. If you like Country, with a little Rock, Blue's, and Ballads, we're sure you will enjoy this album. All of these songs were written by our lead vocalist Gary Lewis, with the Lead Arrangements by Ed Cook. It is now available on our website: www.thegeneralstorebandusa.com. It is also available on Rhapsody, Napster, itunes, emusic. Please email us and give us your opinions.