| * ABOUT GENE * |
Gene likes to say that he's been rode hard, but never put away wet, as he has
survived cancer twice, open-heart surgery, and the loss of a son. In the wake of all
that; he insists that life is good.
He writes songs that focus on his life experiences; i.e., love, loss, and lessons
learned, from a Christian perspective. His writing has been influenced by Dan
Fogelberg, James Taylor, John Denver, and many others in the folk/pop genre.
Fans say that Gene's voice and singing style calls to mind those of B.J. Thomas,
Gordon Lightfoot, Glen Campbell, and Marty Robbins. While he does not try to
sound like anyone other than himself, Gene is honored by the comparisons.
He was born and raised, the oldest of eight children, in Ste. Genevieve, MO, where
his first musical role model was his father, who sang and played guitar, banjo, and
harmonica. Other influences included artists who appeared on the Grand Ole Opry,
as well as any musical entertainer who had their own TV show, regardless of genre.
Gene started singing and playing guitar around age 12 and joined a local country
music band when he was 15.
A couple of years later, while still in high school, he started the "Keys West", which
performed throughout Missouri and Illinois for the next 20+ years. In that group, the
repertoire included top-of-the-chart songs from not only the country genre, but
pop-rock, rock & roll, and disco as well.
In the 90's, Gene started the "Vintage Music Company" and expanded the list to
include standards from the 1930's, 40's, and 50's.
Today, Gene's solo performances showcase popular songs from the 1960's, 70's,
and 80's. He refers to his show as "Acoustic Twist", playing electro-acoustic guitar
and guitar synthesizer, and is joined by his brother Mike, on percussion. Gene
prefers featuring "live" percussion over the use of a drum machine.
Audiences love their renditions of tunes by such artists as Ricky Nelson, Jim Croce,
Glen Campbell, The Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Neil Diamond, America, The
Eagles, Simon & Garfunkel, Dan Fogelberg, James Taylor, Gordon Lightfoot, and
John Denver.
Fans also appreciate their inclusion of songs from "The Great American Songbook",
made famous by the smooth-voiced crooners of the 1930's, 40's and 50's.
"Acoustic Twist" is perfect for any occasion that calls for easy-listening music,
performed at a volume that enables the audience to comfortably carry on a
conversation. Some say that it's ideal for baby boomer weddings and class
reunions!
Gene is also a songwriter. Check out the "CD" page for more information.
survived cancer twice, open-heart surgery, and the loss of a son. In the wake of all
that; he insists that life is good.
He writes songs that focus on his life experiences; i.e., love, loss, and lessons
learned, from a Christian perspective. His writing has been influenced by Dan
Fogelberg, James Taylor, John Denver, and many others in the folk/pop genre.
Fans say that Gene's voice and singing style calls to mind those of B.J. Thomas,
Gordon Lightfoot, Glen Campbell, and Marty Robbins. While he does not try to
sound like anyone other than himself, Gene is honored by the comparisons.
He was born and raised, the oldest of eight children, in Ste. Genevieve, MO, where
his first musical role model was his father, who sang and played guitar, banjo, and
harmonica. Other influences included artists who appeared on the Grand Ole Opry,
as well as any musical entertainer who had their own TV show, regardless of genre.
Gene started singing and playing guitar around age 12 and joined a local country
music band when he was 15.
A couple of years later, while still in high school, he started the "Keys West", which
performed throughout Missouri and Illinois for the next 20+ years. In that group, the
repertoire included top-of-the-chart songs from not only the country genre, but
pop-rock, rock & roll, and disco as well.
In the 90's, Gene started the "Vintage Music Company" and expanded the list to
include standards from the 1930's, 40's, and 50's.
Today, Gene's solo performances showcase popular songs from the 1960's, 70's,
and 80's. He refers to his show as "Acoustic Twist", playing electro-acoustic guitar
and guitar synthesizer, and is joined by his brother Mike, on percussion. Gene
prefers featuring "live" percussion over the use of a drum machine.
Audiences love their renditions of tunes by such artists as Ricky Nelson, Jim Croce,
Glen Campbell, The Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Neil Diamond, America, The
Eagles, Simon & Garfunkel, Dan Fogelberg, James Taylor, Gordon Lightfoot, and
John Denver.
Fans also appreciate their inclusion of songs from "The Great American Songbook",
made famous by the smooth-voiced crooners of the 1930's, 40's and 50's.
"Acoustic Twist" is perfect for any occasion that calls for easy-listening music,
performed at a volume that enables the audience to comfortably carry on a
conversation. Some say that it's ideal for baby boomer weddings and class
reunions!
Gene is also a songwriter. Check out the "CD" page for more information.
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