Gene Morrissey was born in North London. He started playing guitar at age seven, and In 2022 began regularly performing at open mic nights around London. Since then Gene has played at legendary London venues such as The Dublin Castle, The Finsbury, The Other Palace, and The Camden Club, as well as iconic Glasgow venues such as McChuills and The Old Hairdressers, and The Pen Factory and Freidriks in Liverpool.
July 2023 saw the release of Gene Morrissey's debut EP "Wrong Shade Of Green." Gene recorded the project almost entirely in his bedroom, self producing each song and playing almost every instrument. With a lyrical mix of observation and introspection, the four songs delve into themes of love, heartbreak and alienation amidst the routines of everyday life. Musically these songs showcase influences ranging from the folk revival of the 60s and 70s to modern indie folk and chamber pop. The EP was released independently with a launch party at The Camden Club in London.
As well as his own music, Gene Morrissey has lent his skills as a musician to many exciting projects. For a year Gene was a member of The Roundhouse Collective, a project by the historic music venue that brought together a group of young musicians under 25. In April of 2023, as part of the Collective. Gene played guitar for "Guy Garvey's Finest Hour at The Roundhouse" - a staging of Garvey's BBC 6 Music show. The sold out concert featured Garvey performing an eclectic mix of covers, as well as guest appearances from an array of amazing artists including Corinne Bailey Rae, Kathrine Priddy and Jessica Hoop. As well as acting as Garvey's band, The Collective performed two original songs. The group also performed at various events over the course of the project's year-long cycle, including The Great Escape Festival 2023.
Since the release of Wrong Shade Of Green, Gene has been working on new music, new directions, and new inspirations, with many exciting ideas for the future.
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