Fill-in Bassist & Lead Guitarist in Crescent City, Florida
Short a bass player? Need a lead guitarist for a gig, a Sunday service or a whole run of dates? I’m Lewis Bongster, a blues, rock and country player with 30+ years on stage. I’m based in Crescent City and I travel anywhere in Florida.
What I play
- Bass guitar: fill-in for a night, a weekend or a tour
- Lead guitar: blues, rock, soul and honky-tonk country
- Worship and church services: fill-in on bass or guitar for your praise team
- Day and night gigs: brunch and afternoon shows, festivals, bars and private events
- Originals: 60+ copyrighted songs of my own, including Christian rock
- Full band available: book the Full House Band for your event
Why band leaders call me
- Statewide from Crescent City: Palatka, St. Augustine, Daytona, Gainesville, Ocala, Orlando, Jacksonville, Tampa and everywhere between
- Three decades of live shows: blues festivals, bars, private events and live music venues
- Plays to a real crowd: I started as a New York City street musician in the late ’80s
- Big stages too: I played Hemp Fest in Michigan in 1999 on a bill headlined by Tommy Chong
Hear me play
How to book me
- Call or text (719) 415-6907 with the date, city and venue
- Tell me the gig: bass or lead, style, set length and pay
- Send the setlist and any recordings so I show up ready
- I confirm and we lock it in
Last-minute call? Text me anyway. If I’m free, I’ll be there.
