Professional Guitarist • Session Musician • Vocalist
Gene started playing professionally at 15. He’s been in several local and national touring bands such as Mirror, The Darts, and Naked Zoo who toured nationally, and currently The Dropouts. Since 2001, he has played guitar for The Osmonds, performing at some of the biggest arenas in the U.K. Including the O2 in London, Hammersmith Apollo, Wembley Arena, and the Cavern Club in Liverpool where the Beatles started. Gene has worked with many big name artists; such as The Lennon Sisters, Collin Raye, Mary Wilson, The Lettermen, and many more. This year he joined Merrill Osmond in his solo shows in the UK and Jimmy Osmond in his Moon River & Me shows in the US. In October he played the Legends Live Tour with The Osmond Brothers and is currently playing the Andy Williams Christmas Shows in Branson MO with Merrill Osmond and The Lennon Sisters.
He is has written songs which received regional airplay while in Naked Zoo ; Cry For Me, Listen To You and Emotions. He is currently teaching guitar at Palens Music in Springfield MO. Students at all skill levels, from beginners just starting to advanced players.
The Southern Bandits
Southern Rock Tribute
The Southern Bandits keep the flame of Southern Rock burning bright, celebrating the music of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tom Petty, and many more legendary Southern rock acts.
Known for their raw energy, fiery guitar work, and soulful vocals, The Southern Bandits bring audiences back to a time when rock was gritty, heartfelt, and larger than life.
Each member of the band brings a wealth of professional experience—having toured nationally and internationally, headlined theaters and festivals, and opened for or shared stages with some of the most iconic names in music, including The Osmonds, Collin Raye, Mary Wilson, The Lettermen, The Fifth Dimension, Tony Orlando, Glen Campbell, The Lennon Sisters, Leslie Gore, and many more.
That road-tested background shines through in every performance, delivering a show that is both polished and deeply authentic.
