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Gene and Gayla perform on the Crooked Road at the Smyth County Jam in Chilhowie. Waiting for Rain All original songs by Gene Mills, including the award winning "Oregon Hill," "Earl Thomas Johnson," "Anna Mae," "Working Man's Hands," "Fool's Gold," and "Country Boy." Most of the CD has been getting radio airplay. : We play in central Virginia at cafes, restaurants, bars, and farmers’ markets. Check out our calendar for upcoming events or contact us to join our email list. : Gene and Gayla appear on WHAN AM and WRIR FM for interviews and performances. "Fool's Gold" wins third place in the country category of the 2009 Indie International Songwriting Contest. "Country Boy" wins first place in the country category of the 2008 Indie International Songwriting Contest. "Anna Mae" wins third in the acoustic/country/bluegrass category of the 100% Music Songwriting Contest and is a finalist in the Great American Song Contest. "Fool's Gold" gets an honorable mention in the ACF Radio Contest. Gene was a featured guest on the Fredricksburg Songwriters' Showcase. Thanks for stopping by. |
photo by Gary Alter
Waiting for Rain is “A charismatic acoustic collection of beautiful, rural story songs…a compelling and seasoned effort”
Maverick Magazine
“The dynamic between the both of them is just beautiful. It’s a sweet thing to watch.”
Karen Atkinson, WHAN radio.
"Your songwriting, singing and picking are top notch."
Bruce Bergethon, WGLT, Normal IL
“"Gene's rich vocals and poignantly moving songwriting combined with Gayla's harmony and bass make this duo one of the best (and also one of the best-kept secrets) in the central Virginia music scene."
Sara Taylor, Rapunzels