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About Me


Originally from Bethesda, Maryland the versatile Monrovia front man has literally performed all over the world. Scott’s performing career began early in grade school making music and acting videos for the county school system. Scott continued his performing career in the resort areas of coastal North Carolina performing acoustic shows while holding down the job as front man for the popular cover band “Hidden Fire”. Scott’s love of music eventually took him to the Far East where he toured extensively all over the country playing every genre of music imaginable. Upon his return to the states just before 2000 Scott landed in Utah to front the popular cover/original band “Passage”. Among the 100 shows a year with “Passage” was a date opening for Platinum selling artist “Ratt”. Scott has an amazing vocal range and a passion for performing that truly shines through live.Wes has dreamed of playing drums in a band since the day he first saw Paul McCartny and Wings play "Live and Let Die" on TV. Wes finally got his first drum kit at age 10 while living in West Valley City Utah and formed his first band at age 12. Since that time Wes has played with a half a dozen bands performing all styles of music from 50's & 60's to Punk and everything in between but is most well known as the drummer of 50's cover band "the Beginning" . Wes is known for his ability to lock in to a grove and provide a solid foundation for the song with creative in pocket fills.Monrovia's most recent addition is Jeff Lawrence playing bass guitar. Jeff is skilled musician who plays guitar, bass, piano and yes he sings too. With many years of experience under his belt Jeff is very passionate about how the music sounds and has spent enormous amounts of time learning his craft. Jeff brings his powerful vocals, amazing stage presence, and pro sensibility to round out the formidable Monrovia trio.Monrovia's engaging presence, wide musical variety, and passion for performing shine through live and have made them one of the hottest new bands around. iSound.com Unsigned.com

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Member Since: 02/11/2006
Band Website: http://www.monroviamusic.net
Band Members: Scott Hongell Guitar/Vocals Jeff Lawrence Bass / Vocals Wes Furgason Drums/Vocals
Influences: Semisonic, CCR, Beatles, Collective Soul, John Couger, Eric Clapton, Black Crows, Greem Day, Nickleback, Van Morison, Audio Slave, Counting Crows, Foo Fighters,
Sounds Like: Rock in The USA - John Mellencamp Hard to Handle - Black Crowes Have you Ever Seen the Rain - CCR Last Kiss - Pearl Jam Already Gone - Eagles Desperado - Eagles I Go Blind - Hootie and the Blowfish Miracle - Foo Fighters Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton Used to Love Her - Guns n Roses Against the Wind - Bob Seger Born to be Wild - Stepenwolf Pink Houses - John Mellencamp Wherever You Will Go - The Calling Hands to Yourself - Georgia Satelites Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison Hey Jealousy - Gin Blossoms Times Like These - Foo Fighters December - Collective Soul Proud Mary - CCR Take It Easy - Eagles Bad Moon Rising - CCR Mustang Sally - Wilson Picket She Talks to Angels - Black Crowes Cocaine - Eric Clapton I’m a Believer - The Monkees Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett Sharp Dressed Man - ZZ Top Hurts So Good - John Mellencamp 3 AM - Matchbox 20 Knockin on Heavens Door - Guns n Roses I Melt With You - Sugarcult Sweet Home Abalama - Lynrd Skynrd Signs - Tesla Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison Johnny B Goode - Chuck Berry Every Rose Has It's Thorn - Poison Fortunate Son - CCR Twist and Shout - The Beatles When I Come Around - Green Day Friends in Low Places - Garth Brooks Your Mama Don’t Dance - Loggins/ Messina There Was You - Scott Hongell
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Bite the hand that feeds

Gotta say; thanks to Jeff for being a stand up guy through everything. I'd like to say fuck you Wes for being a backstabbing little bitch who talked behind my back and pretty much ruined my marriage.....
Posted by on Sun, 02 Nov 2008 22:20:00 GMT

Last Year / This Year

Last year we performed over 70 times and it was never a dull moment.  We got to meet a lot of cool people and had some really good times. We want to thank all of you who follow us from place to p...
Posted by on Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:44:00 GMT

Our one Year anniversary!

  We wish to say thanks to all those who have supported us over the past year. Just a few people we'd like to thank are Lisa Henrie and Ed Hansen, Darren and Elliot at the Filling Station, Cody a...
Posted by on Thu, 06 Dec 2007 07:58:00 GMT

Monrovia Cancer Benefit @ The Filling Station

All the hard work preparing for this Benefit paid off.  Saturday night as we began to play, the Filling Station was already crowded but by the time 11:30pm rolled around the place was packed to ...
Posted by on Mon, 26 Mar 2007 08:44:00 GMT

February 9th and 10th- The Filling Station- Magna, Utah

  What a great weekend; we were fortunate to have a great crowd both nights. Friday night we had several friends from the Magna and Northwest branches of the post office come out. Thanks so mu...
Posted by on Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:18:00 GMT

Pat's BBQ Show

Just wanted to Thank Pat's BBQ for letting us play last night.  I also want to thatnk all our friends and family for comming to see us play.  We had a lot of fun.  To those of you that ...
Posted by on Fri, 19 Jan 2007 09:17:00 GMT

Gig In Pinedale Wyoming this weekend.

We finished up our last set at the Corral Bar in Pinedale Wyoming about 2 hours ago and I have been laying here in bed at the halfmoon hotel trying to sleep but I just can stop thinking about how much...
Posted by on Sun, 14 Jan 2007 03:07:00 GMT

Monrovia 1st show was a success

Hey fans and friends,Just a quick note to let you all know that we played our first show this past Saturday for the Magna Water Co. Christmas Party and it was a lot of fun.  We played for about 2...
Posted by on Mon, 18 Dec 2006 09:19:00 GMT