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.