The General Store Band-USA
The General Store Band-USA plays Traditionl Country, mixed with Rock, Blue's, Ballads, and instrumentals. From the 1960's to the more present. We are also pro
This song is in tribute to our men and women that fought in WWII. To me, they were our Greatest Generation!
SoundClick artist The General Store Band-USA presents "03 Greatest Generation", an outstanding release in the Traditional Country genre. The track carries an emotional weight that lingers well after it ends. Representing the charismatic sound of traditional country in Marylandbands, this track speaks for itself. It has peaked at #3 in Country and #1 in Traditional Country on the SoundClick charts. The General Store Band-USA is an independent artist on SoundClick, releasing Traditional Country music directly to fans worldwide.
This song is a tribute to our Military. No matter what they are asked to do, or where they go, they serve us Proudly! (the picture that is with this song was taken when we played the Walter Reed Army Hospital for our wounded troops)
"11 Salute to the Hero's of the General Store Band" is a Traditional Country track by The General Store Band-USA on SoundClick. The track carries an emotional weight that lingers well after it ends. With a tone that is patrioticsongs, bruno mars and dua lipa, The General Store Band-USA's track connects on an emotional level. It has reached number 2 on the main SoundClick Country chart. "11 Salute to the Hero's of the General Store Band" is part of the General Store Band-USA catalog on SoundClick, where independent artists connect with a global audience.
I wrote this song to tell the story of how I feel about Immigration. If you listen to the words you will understand. but if you want to come to America, come to be an American, and speak our language, love our country and be free.
"10 American Immigrant" is a Traditional Country track by The General Store Band-USA on SoundClick. The arrangement reflects a careful attention to detail that rewards repeated listening. This is the unmistakable sound of Marylandbands, and it will especially appeal to traditional country fans. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Traditional Country chart, peaking at #8. Explore the full The General Store Band-USA catalog on SoundClick and discover more Traditional Country music from independent creators.
A song about when you first meet a special Lady.
SoundClick artist The General Store Band-USA presents "09 Angie", an outstanding release in the Traditional Country genre. The track carries an emotional weight that lingers well after it ends. The track creates a listening experience that feels patrioticsongs, alicia keys and sia. The General Store Band-USA continues to build a Traditional Country catalog on SoundClick, one of the longest-running platforms for independent artists.
A song of loss in a family.
"08 Red Haired Angel" by The General Store Band-USA is a Traditional Country production available on SoundClick. It provides textures that deepen the overall emotional resonance. This is the unmistakable sound of Marylandbands, and it will especially appeal to traditional country fans. It has reached number 5 on the main SoundClick Country chart. SoundClick gives artists like The General Store Band-USA a platform to share original Traditional Country music with listeners around the world.
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.