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The General Store Band-USA

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Damascus, MD  USA
December 03, 2005
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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.
Have you performed in front of an audience?
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.
Your musical influences
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!
What equipment do you use?
Peavy Sound Systems & monitors, Fostex Mixer, Shure Mic's, Gibson, Fender, and Takimine Guitars.
Anything else?
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.
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What an awesome song. Great lyrics, vocals and melody. The way country music should be. Regards Steve at Country Roads
WOW! You guys are awesome.I really enjoyed listing,Thank you for sharing.I love singing Country I am new to the site ,But i am loving listing to all the out standing Talent,I have some songs on here that Mike Evans wrote and am working on one of my own right now,Can't wait to get it done to post,
So tremendous......be proud of yourselves on this one!!!!!!!
Very special. Great vocals, nice song and excellent music. Pleased to make your acquaintance. I am Countess Lekzee, and I have music on here as well, God bless you, my friends.
I just plugged your album on my show: Mountain Top Country Show, so if you have time, please go by and give it a listen to....Have a great week!
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