Sailor Boy Records is his label, the "doll" is his mascot, dressed in a
Hawaiian shorts outfit (for kids) from Tropical Express in Kemah.  You see 3 of his
other CDs that are available. He's holding in his hands a "rough" cut of the
soon to be released "Down Island Way", to be released mid-May.
Tropical Express is fortunate to have a CD release/signing party for him July 29.

GENE MITCHELL -    (Singer/Songwriter/Recording Artist)     Sailor Boy Publishing (BMI) - Sailor Boy Records

    Gene Mitchell was born in the coastal town of Brunswick, Georgia and began his musical career performing with various bands in south Georgia and north Florida.  As he developed his songwriting skills, he transitioned into a solo acoustic guitarist/vocalist, performing his original songs along with cover songs by the great singer/songwriters such as Jim Croce, Dan Fogelberg, Gordon Lightfoot, Harry Chapin and James Taylor.  While serving in the U.S. Navy, he traveled to more than 30 countries, including the south Pacific, Caribbean, Europe and Asia, performing his music and winning fans worldwide.  Gene is also a highly decorated veteran, including the Meritorious Service Medal from the President of the United States, two Navy Commendation Medals and four Navy Achievement Medals.  Gene is also the recipient of a national civilian award from America’s Promise for exceptional volunteer service to children.
    Gene now lives in Panama City Beach, Florida and writes and produces his own music under the independent label “Sailor Boy Records”.  His CDs include such notable musicians as John Raymond (guitarist for Kenny G), Amy Lee (saxophonist for Jimmy Buffett) and Rick Cathaway (15 years guitarist for the Osmond Brothers).  “Gene’s music is sing-a-long and his lyrics thought provoking, a winning combination!” - Norman Saleet, songwriter for the #1 Billboard hit by Air Supply, “Here I Am” and Selena’s “Where Did The Feeling Go.”   Gene presents two live performances:  (1) Solo guitar and vocal and (2) Guitar and vocal with instrumental back up music for a full sound.
    Gene’s music is a mixture of calypso, jazz, reggae, soul, pop, and country, however years living in Florida, the Caribbean and Hawaii strongly influence his overall island style.  Upbeat party songs and romantic ballads with nautical themes are predominant in his music.   Gene has four CDs of original music available:
Caribbean Cowboy (1997), Big Coconut (1998), Tropical Jazz (2000) and Down Island Way (2001).


Gene's Personal Quotes:
 On Songwriting: “If you have to explain the song, the song doesn’t work.”
 On Music Production:  “People do not buy music and lyrics, they buy the feeling that
     the music and lyrics give them.”
 On Fame: “If I sell a million CDs, a million people will know my name; if I sell 10,000,
             I’ve probably met every single person and said thank you.”
    Gene Mitchell’s CDs are available at Tropical Express