Gary Mayes & Nu Era

Houstong musician Gary Mayes is a talented drummer who has been playing publicly since he was a child, first filling in at a worship service at age 8.  He has since performed behind such notable artists as Yolanda Adams and El Debarge.  For the past decade he's served as music director at Fountain of Praise Church in Houston and has recorded with his group, Nu Era.  In 2007, Mayes released Diary of A Strong Souljah.