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AC/DC TRIBUTE BAND

The Best of Bon Scott and Brian Johnson

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BONFIRE FAN TESTIMONIALS

"Spectacular show! This band is a must see for any AC/DC fans! Can't wait till the next show! Great job guys!" 

- Jim Zakala

 

"Bonfire is not only a great band, they are a mind blowing AC/DC experience with great attention to details from the vocals right down to the amazing guitar tones. We can't wait to see them again!" 

- Brian Hughes

BONFIRE FAN TESTIMONIALS

"Wow, this band hits those vintage AC/DC guitar & amp tones better than everyone I've heard. Great job!" - J. Bianchi

"One of the best shows I have ever seen - outstanding! The band was not only awesome, but very personable as with the crowd. 10 out of 10."  - Chris B.

BONFIRE FAN TESTIMONIALS

"Best Angus ever! No one compares to Donnie B. when he is up there on stage as Angus!" 

- Mike Benedict

"The best AC/DC tribute band I have ever seen. I was blown away on how authentic their sound was to the real thing. A must see!"

-Theodore Passarell

"These guys are awesome!!!"

-Gary Moorehead

BAND

2024 - SHOW List - 2024

SHOWS

BAND INFO

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If you’re looking for a band to fill your venue with an overload of pure rock ’n’ roll along with the patrons who love it, BONFIRE: A TRIBUTE TO AC/DC is the band to book. 

 

BONFIRE will pack crowds in at casinos, festivals, specialty events, and other large venues. All the while sounding and dressing the parts, BONFIRE delivers a high-energy show that brings people in from all over to relive the massively successful career of AC/DC's music and live show—and they always return for more!

 

Playing the very best of both the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson eras, BONFIRE delivers the true sounds of AC/DC and a total visual experience, with authentic AC/DC instruments and the right amplification for authentic tonal sonic quality. Featuring a fully outfitted Angus Young act with Donnie B. in the proper schoolboy suit, the band’s head-bobbin', hair flyin’, duck-walkin', and note-for-note guitar abilities all blast through their energetic stage show!

 

Members of BONFIRE’s line-up are masters of their craft, with years of experience immersing themselves in a sound that is as close to the real AC/DC as possible.

 

BONFIRE has entertained at festivals, large music venues, and private events alike. Many of their loyal fans travel over 200 miles to follow the band. BONFIRE is dedicated to presenting a high-quality show, drawing your patrons in to experience something much more exciting and unique than just another local cover band—setting your event apart from the rest!

 

So book the band that rocks the house down - BONFIRE: A TRIBUTE TO AC/DC!

 

LET THERE BE ROCK!

Band equipment credits:

Steve Seniuk on lead vocals uses:

Shure SLXr wireless receiver, Shure Beta 58A mic head on a SLX2 transmitter microphone body and Vice Grip underwear.

 

Donnie B. Angus on lead guitar uses:  

Gibson SG guitars w/ SoloDallas Solo71 T-Top pickups, Marshall 1959 SLP Reissue 1 & 2 amplifier heads modified closest to what is called the 'PUMP' Platinum grade Mod' by Trace Davis/Voodoo Amps. Marshall 1960A/B speaker cabinets with Celestion G12M 25 watt Greenback speakers. Ernie Ball Super Slinky Nickel Wound guitar strings, InTuneGP & Legend brand celluloid heavy & extra heavy gauge custom printed guitar picks. SoloDallas SD Storm, Boss GE-7 EQ and Korg Pitchblack Advanced tuner pedals. Samson Concert99 Frequency Agile UHF wireless units. Ernie Ball brand leather guitar straps, Jim Dunlop StrapLoks & TUKI padded covers. Furman SS-6B Pro Plug Power Conditioner.

Kenny Romer on rhythm guitar uses:  

Gretsch guitars, Marshall 1959 SLP Reissue 1 & 2 amplifier heads modified closest to what is called the 'PUMP' Platinum grade Mod' by Trace Davis/Voodoo Amps. Marshall 1960A/B speaker cabinets with Celestion Heritage G12H 30 watt speakers. D'Addario XL Nickel Wound guitar strings, InTuneGP celluloid heavy gauge custom printed guitar picks. Boss TU-3 tuner pedal. Audio Technica System 10 PRO Wireless Unit, Furman SS-6B Pro Plug Power Conditioner, Whirlwind cables, Levy leather guitar straps, Jim Dunlop StrapLoks & TUKI padded covers.

Mike Dell Olio on bass guitar uses:  

Fender Precision bass guitars, Seymour Duncan SPB-1 Vintage pickups, Hartke bass amplifiers & Hartke Transporter speaker cabinets. DR 'Hi-Beams' Bright Stainless Steel, Round Core bass strings, InTuneGP Gripp-X 1.0mm gauge custom printed guitar picks, ModTone MT-TP1 tuner pedal, , Ernie Ball instrument cables, Jim Dunlop guitar straps & StrapLoks. 

Tom Reeder on drums uses:  

Mapex Meridian Maple drums,  Mapex & Yamaha hardware/stands, Sabian AA & Hand Hammered cymbals, DW500 pedals, REMO Pinstripe & Aquarian drum heads, Vater hickory drum sticks in 5B. [22" Kick, 14" Snare, 12" & 13" Rack toms, 14" & 16" Floor toms, 5 crash cymbals.] 

Kevin Dano on bagpipes uses:

Perform our show's opening medley and then joins us again mid-way through the show for the song "It's Long Way To The Top, If You Wanna Rock n Roll" and he helps us to bring down the house every time.  Kevin uses Lawrie drones made in the mid-30's with Selbie reeds, McCallum chanter w/ RC19 Melvin Bb chanter reeds and Ross canister bag.  Kevin has been a member of the Syracuse Scottish Pipe Band since 1997 and started playing with us in the Summer of 2015.

*For the “Hell's Bell” and “Cannon blast” sound effects, an old school Akai SO1 Midi Digital Sampler unit is used. (http://www.vintagesynth.com/akai/s01.php)  *And is triggered by a BOSS FS-5U foot switch.

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PHOTOS

BONFIRE LIVE SHOW PICS

Photo Credits: Dan Derleth, Mat Hart, Sue Nati, Mike Benedict, Richanna Patrick.

SET LIST SONGS

74' JAILBREAK - Recorded '74'-'76. Released - 1984.
HIGH VOLTAGE - 1976
DIRTY DEEDS DONE DIRT CHEAP - 1976, USA Release  - 1981.
LET THERE BE ROCK - 1977
POWERAGE - 1978
HIGHWAY TO HELL - 1979
BACK IN BLACK - 1980
FOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK, WE SALUTE YOU - 1981
FLICK OF THE SWITCH -1983
WHO MADE WHO - 1986
Big Gun, Last Action Hero Soundtrack
THE RAZORS EDGE - 1990
BALLBREAKER - 1995
PWR/UP - 2020
SONGS
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And as always, Let There Be Rock!

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