After over 30 years in Nashville as a professional guitarist, Gene has moved to Tampa, Florida. Back when Gene was on the road, he toured with Rich Mullins on the Amy Grant Unguarded tour, Rick Cua of the Outlaws, TG Sheppard, Deborah Allen, Ashley Cleveland, and with Native American artist, Bill Miller on a BoDeans tour.
Gene was a core member of The Nashville Mandolin Ensemble and the Nashville Mandolin Trio with Butch Baldassari, that toured in the United States and Europe. He was a member of the original band Cody, out of Nashville. Gene also recorded and played live with Alex Call (songwriter of “867-5309”).
After coming off the road, Gene spent his time in Nashville as a studio guitarist, songwriter and owner of a highly successful music education studio. He also continued to play around town with the Mark Sorrells Trio.