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Kevin P. Bong (born August 3, 1985), known by his stage name as KBong is an American singer-songwriter and musician inspired by traveling, hiking and spending time with family. KBong currently has four (4) full length albums and continues to release music as a solo artist. Based out of San Diego, Califorina, he is also a member of the reggae band Stick Figure, playing keyboard and providing vocals.

Early career
KBong was born in Seattle, Washington on August 3, 1985. A self-taught musician, his interest in music started while living and growing up in Mililani, Hawaii between 1995 and 2004. He played with a garage band during his high school years. Relocating to San Diego, California, he began his musical career with HI Roots in 2008 and joined the reggae band Stick Figure in 2012.

Releases
In June 2014, KBong released his first album "Hopes and Dreams". All 14 tracks were written by KBong. The track "Livin Easy" features Scott Woodruff and the rest of Stick Figure. Other collaborations on the album included singer/songwriter Hirie, producer Johnny Cosmic and producer Alific.

On August 24, 2018 KBong released his sophomore album, "Easy to Love You". All 12 tracks were written by KBong and produced by Johnny Cosmic. Several tracks feature reggae performers; Stick Figure is featured in "Middle of the Ocean", The Movement in "Easy to Love You", Johnny Cosmic in "One More Song" and Raging Fyah in "Awake". The track "Open My Eyes" Official video on YouTube was filmed in Hawaii, and edited and produced by Roger Bong.

In July 2021, KBong released his third album, "Let Love Lead". All 9 tracks were written by KBong and produced by Johnny Cosmic. Several tracks feature collaborations with Mike Love in "Heal It", Mellow Mood in "Vision", Flowmads in "Walk with the Sun" and Iya Terra in "Let Love Lead".

On August ??, 2022, KBong's fourth album was released. Titled

Live performances
KBong started performing solo, playing as the opening act for Shaggy, with two performances (April 5th and 6th, 2018) at Jannus Live in St. Petersburg, Florida.

On September 14, 2018, KBong started his first headlining tour, performing at the 710 Beach Club, in his hometown of San Diego, California. The 17-city tour occurred at several well-known venues including; Holy Diver in Sacramento, California, The Catalyst in Santa Cruz, California, Crystal Bay Club Red Room in Crystal Bay, Nevada and Launchpad in Albuquerque. The tour's final stop returned him to San Diego, California where he performed at the Pacific Beachfest on October 6, 2018.

In January 2019, KBong joined The Movement on a second tour of 17 cities. Starting on January 14, 2019 in Portland, Oregon at the Doug Fir Lounge, he crisscrossed the U.S. and performed in Seattle, Bellingham and Spokane, Washington; Missoula and Bozeman, Montana; Salt Lake City, Utah; Sacramento, Berkeley, Santa Cruz, Long Beach, California; Chandler, Arizona; Indianapolis, Indiana; Ann Arbor, Michigan; Chicago, Illinois; Grand Rapids, Michigan and finishing the tour on February 24, 2019 in Madison, Wisconsin.

On March 7, 8, and 9, 2019, KBong performed with Johnny Cosmic at the 2019 VI Jam Fest in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands.

In September 2019, KBong joined The Movement once again for a six city U.S. tour.

In February 2020, KBong headlined a 16 city U.S. tour with Sensi Trails. The tour started on February 5th in San Luis Obispo, California and concluded in Bend, Oregon on February 29th. The February 15th concert in Colorado Springs, Colorado included Tribal Seeds and on February 18th, Hirie performed with KBong in Salt Lake City, Utah.

In June and July 2021, KBong headlined an eight city tour with Johnny Cosmic. The tour's conclusion was on July 10, 2021 at San Diego's Bayfest event in San Diego, California.

Musicians

 * Kevin Bong "KBong" (guitar, vocals)
 * Johnny Cosmic (guitar, vocals)

Discography
Studio albums

Other collaborations
Sound bites of KBong's work as background music have been used in episodes of "America's Funnest Home Videos (AFV) Music Montage: Lots Of Fun" and "Supergirl - Exodus - Season 2, Episode 15".

In April 2019, Sensi Trails features KBong in the track "Just Livin"