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.
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!
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!
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!
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 45 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
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.
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.
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.
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...--
| Michael Thomas | Lead Singer, Multi-Instrumentalist, Lead Songwriter,and Manager |
| Andrew Hill | Lead Guitar, Bass, Drums |
| Caleb Mooneyham | Bass, Drums |
| Terrell Grey | Drums |
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
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The band requires access to at least (2) dedicated 20 amp circuits
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