The Bonfire Orchestra

Tupelo, MS

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Travels up to 200 miles

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For Booking: 662.871.8648

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Overview

The Bonfire Orchestra specializes in Wedding Receptions and Corporate Events, but they are also available for Festivals, Private Parties, and other venues.

The Band is generally a 4- piece Multiple-Genre act from Tupelo, MS. However, solo, duo, trio, and even larger incarnations of the band are available upon request. Instrumentation includes but is not limited to: Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums, and/ or Acoustic Percussion spanning virtually every popular genre from Blues to Rock and from Country to R&B with a cover catalog tracing the last hundred years of mainstream music, concentrating on Motown era Soul, 70's and 80's pop, and Contemporary hits of the present.


Reviews

3 reviews

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Amy S.

July 7, 2013

Yes!

Such a fun, eclectic vibe! We danced the night away to great classic dance tunes sung with originality that would appeal to all generations! And can I just say that I loooooove an upright bass! From a wedding reception to a backyard BBQ to a frat party... The Bonfire Orchestra would not disappoint! Tons of favorites but if I had to pick it would be My Girl/Ignition remix!


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Molly S.

June 22, 2013

Great band

This band is fantastic! From "Mama Rock Me" to "Browneyed Girl" ... Great music.... Great time! They played for my nephews wedding last year and this year for his brother's wedding rehearsal dinner. I was very impressed both nights. I hope I have the pleasure of enjoying their tunes again really soon!

Hired as: Wedding Band


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Melissa E.

May 30, 2013

Great Band!

They played at my son's wedding reception in 2011 and were great! Adults and children were dancing and having a great time. Hoping to have them at my other son's rehersal dinner. Hope I'm not too late!

Hired as: Wedding Band

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 45 - 240 minutes

What to expect

The Bonfire Orchestra's wheelhouse includes energetic music perfect for a large party and extends to incredibly polished arrangements suitable for reserved weddings or art gallery openings. This group of experienced and capable musicians relish the opportunity to pursue their passion in any situation and for a variety of audience types.

About

The Band is generally a 4- piece Multiple-Genre act from Tupelo, MS. However, solo, duo, trio, and even larger incarnations of the band are available upon request. Instrumentation includes but is not limited to: Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums, and/ or Acoustic Percussion spanning virtually every popular genre from Blues to Rock and from Country to R&B with a cover catalog tracing the last hundred years of mainstream music, concentrating on Motown era Soul, 70's and 80's pop, and Contemporary hits of the present.

They have opened for Billy Bob Thornton, Corey Smith, The Avett Brothers, Jake Owen, Ricky Skaggs, Joe Cocker, Wynonna Judd, Jimbo Mathus, Kingfish, Maty Noyes, The Chris Weaver Band, and Jason Sturgeon. Performing on average, 180 shows per year for the last 3 years, headlining and co-headlining major regional festivals before crowds in excess of 20,000 on numerous occasions.

The band is an original act but also has a cover catalog of more than 500 songs, depending on what the client is looking for.

Additional booking notes

The Bonfire Orchestra is entirely self sufficient, providing, but not limited to: Stage Lighting, Stage Dress, Sound System, Sound Technician, and Full Digital Framework for client's convenience.

Team

Michael Thomas Lead Singer, Multi-Instrumentalist, Lead Songwriter,and Manager
Andrew Hill Lead Guitar, Bass, Drums
Caleb Mooneyham Bass, Drums
Terrell Grey Drums

Set list

We have specific set lists tailored for wedding, corporate events, parties, bars, etc... but a general set list can be found below:

Example Song List:

Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers

Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding

Stand By Me – Ben E. King

Cover Me Up - Jason Isbell/ Morgan Wallen

Beer Never Broke My Heart - Luke Combs

Days Like This - Van Morrison

Folsom Prison Blues – Johnny Cash

My Girl – the Temptations

Take it Easy – the Eagles

Hurricane – Band of Heathens

A Thousand Miles from Nowhere – Dwight Yoakam

The Joker – Steve Miller Band

Friends in Low Places – Garth Brooks

Superstition – Stevie Wonder

Proud Mary – Tina Turner/ CCR

Pride and Joy – Stevie Ray Vaughn

No Diggity – Blackstreet

Remix to Ignition – R. Kelly

Gangster’s Paradise – Coolio

99 Problems – Jay Z

Ring of Fire – Johnny Cash

Amarillo By Morning – George Strait

Don’t Rock the Jukebox – Alan Jackson

Forever and Ever Amen – Randy Travis

Two of a Kind – Garth Brooks/ Warren Haynes

Yellow – Coldplay

Keep the Wolves Away – Uncle Lucius

Eastbound and Down – Jerry Reed

Rocketman – Elton John

Fast as You – Dwight Yoakam

Use Me Up – Bill Withers

What I Got – Sublime

Last Kiss – Pearl Jam

Old Time Rock and Roll – Bob Seger

Turn the Page – Bob Seger

Save Tonight – Eagle Eye Cherry

Fly – Sugar Ray

Wonderwall – Oasis

Champagne Supernova – Oasis

Atlantic City – the Band

Push – Matchbox Twenty

Mary Jane’s Last Dance – Tom Petty

Free Fallin’ – Tom Petty

Wagon Wheel – Old Crow Medicine Show

Steal My Kisses – Ben Harper

All-Star – Smash Mouth

Country Roads – John Denver

She Will Be Loved – Maroon 5

Harder to Breathe – Maroon 5

Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey

Tush – ZZ Top

Billie Jean – Michael Jackson

Seven Nation Army – the White Stripes

Sweet Dreams – the Eurythmics

Purple Rain – Prince

Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry

Simple Man – Lynyrd Skynryd

Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd

Free Bird – Lynyrd Skynyrd

Feathered Indians – Tyler Childers

Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton

Soulshine – Allman Brothers

Walking in Memphis – Marc Cohn

Drift Away – Dobie Gray

Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond

Kryptonite – 3 Doors Down

I Heard it Through the Grapevine – Marvin Gaye/ CCR

Blue on Black – Kenny Wayne Sheppard

Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars

Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrisson

Into the Mystic – Van Morrisson

Tupelo Honey – Van Morrisson

Family Tradition – Hank Williams Jr.

Dixieland Delight – Alabama

Fire Away – Chris Stapleton

Give Me One Reason – Tracy Chapman

Ghost Riders in the Sky – Johnny Cash

How Sweet it is – James Taylor

Jack and Diane – John Mellencamp

Let Her Cry – Hootie and the Blowfish

Blackbird – the Beatles

Come Together – the Beatles

Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran

Mama Tried – Merle Haggard

Keep Your Hands to Yourself – Georgia Satellites

Slow Dancing in a Burning Room – John Mayer

She Talks to Angels – the Black Crowes

Dani California – Red Hot Chili Peppers

VooDoo Chile – Jimi Hendrix

Can’t You See – the Marshall Tucker Band

and many, many, many more...--

Influences and inspiration

Chris Stapleton, Tom Petty, Johnny Cash, George Strait, Prince, Michael Jackson, Otis Redding, Bill Withers, the Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revivial, James Taylor, Tyler Childers, Jason Isbell, Pearl Jam, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Stevie Wonder, Van Morrison, Steve Miller Band

Setup requirements

open requirements

The band requires access to at least (2) dedicated 20 amp circuits

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