If you are a AC/DC fan, make every effort to catch a BonFire show. Truly awesome, you won't be disappointed.

posted: 7-21-2008

Saw AC/DC in \'79 SD Sports Arena... closed my eyes and thought i was in a time warp. This looks like that whole show.. sound, look, attitude. Kick Ass Rock n Roll show. Note for note this is as good as I\'ve seen. See you guys on the 12th in SC at The OG....

posted: 7-2-2008

Everything you here is true ! These guys simply crushed it! Professionals in every way...... an absolute pleasure to watch and work with. I'm already looking to see when I can bring them back to Boise. Kickin' ass with class!

posted: 6-24-2008

I've seen this band & I can already tell you what's gonna happen: You WILL be taken back to Bon Scott era AC/DC! I GUARANTEE you will ROCK!! I GUARANTEE you will come away from Bonfire wondering-"when's their next show!! Bonfire is THE BEST tribute band out there! Bar None!!!!!!

posted: 6-19-2008

out of this world. i was on stage twice, bon scott is alive!

posted: 3-31-2008

I just want to let you guys know (again) how very much I enjoyed your show-it was truly the most mesmerized I've ever been at a live show!!! You are all so incredibly talented!!! In a nutshell-you guys KICK ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait to see you again-you MUST come back to Bako.....Love you guys--->Lesley Logan< "Listener Lesley"--also thank you so much for your poster-it rocks-I have it right next to my Highway to Hell poster!!!!

posted: 3-11-2008

Im a huge ACDC fan (especially the older stuff) and I was floored by you're show. You guys really rock and I hope you come back to the Central Valley soon. I have been telling anybody I can about the show.

posted: 3-11-2008

They blew me away!! I've seen AC/DC three times (Brian Johnson). When Bon Fire came out and started playing, my jaw dropped for almost 3 minutes. I have a couple of AC/DC video tapes with the real Bon Scott, and this singer was spot on!! I thought Bon Soctt was back from the dead!
It was an emotional experience for me.
If you love old AC/DC, you must see this band!!

posted: 2-24-2008

The show last night at the OC Tavern was awesome! Thank you so much for playing down here in our neck of the woods!

posted: 12-2-2007

after reading a review in all access mag where "LIGHTS OUT" singer rob stanard said you were the best tribute he has ever seen i had to check you out , he was right !!! you guy's nail it . now i know what it was like to see the real bon scott.

posted: 11-7-2007

...It's been awhile since I've seen a tribute band THIS damn good. They shook Fishlips All Night Long (sorry - I just HAD to get that pun in...).

The music, the mannerisms, the look was dead on AC/DC and all those who came in were NOT disappointed. In fact, I haven't seen this much energy at any live show in Bakersfield in a long long time. It was worth the $10 to get in.

posted: 9-17-2007

I FINALLY GOT TO CATCH A SHOW OF YOU FELLOWS. VERY IMPRESSIVE!!! YOU GUYS SOUND TIGHT, AND ROCKED THE JOINT OUT!!! YOUR SONG SELECTION KICKS ASS!!! MUST SEE BAND IF YOU KNOW YOUR EARLY AC/DC. I THOUGHT THE TRIBUTE TO THE ALBUM "LET THERE BE ROCK" WAS AWESOME!!!
THANKS FOR THE GOOD TIME FELLOWS AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!

posted: 7-4-2007

Great show. I never got to see the greatest band ever. But i did get to see you. And i thought that it was a kick ass show.
ROCK ON BONFRE.

posted: 7-4-2007

GUYS!! WTF!! All I can say is... DAMN!! BANGIN SHOW!! WHEW!! I mean, that had to have very well been your best damn show to date! Granted, all of your shows are Great As Hell, but you guys really out did yourselves this time around for sure! You all went above and beyond to which I did not expect. I actually thought you all were gonna cut short on the set list because of time constraints. But however, that was not the case. On the contrary. You guys went straight through on that long set list and even played several more not even on the line up! And what a set list it was!

I was pist because I didn't make it to Paladino's to see you all do the "Highway To Hell" album in it's entirety, but this more than made up for it. You guys played all of my favorites including one to which I had not heard until that night. (Love Hungry Man)
Only you guys could pull that one off.
You guys are truly a World Wonder without a doubt!
I just love how you guys usually have a penchant for beginning the show with "Live Wire". It's perfect for setting up the stage for the ensueing Rock And Chaos! OH HELLZ YEAH!! \m/ \m/

Thanks guys! Keep up the good work! And Thanks for the request. (Kicked In The Teeth) I Salute You!!

posted: 2-27-2007

bonfire..wanted to thank you all for such a outstanding show at palidinos on 2/9/07. i have seen many outstanding bands play palidinos including you guys several times but your performance of the entire highway to hell album was by far the most awesome show ever!!! it was amazing to hear such a classic done so well and the energy you guys project was overwheming!! i have never seen a crowd at palidinos so into a show so much..it was the best!!! thanks again!!p.s. after the show my brother and i had to sit in the car for almost 20 minutes just to catch our breath and unwind before driving home..it was that good!!!!!!!

posted: 2-16-2007

I got turned on to Bonfire by my brother when I was visiting from the East Coast...its the greatest thing he's ever done for me. He gave me a chance to climb aboard a time machine and go back to 1975,the debut year of High Voltage,which was the collection of all of AC/DC's best songs of the previous two years of performing in Australia. That album I consider their best work because it encapsulated the innocence and desperation of a fledgling band struggling toward the edge of greatness, and the raw power of a banshee gone beserk. Bon Scott's combination of egotistical bravado and subtle insecurity teamed with his sophomoric yet determined wailings set the stage for an emotional rollercoaster. Then fuel that with a powerful,incessant,staccato rhythm and a gutsy,syncopated high wire act by that petulant little schoolboy and you have got the makings of one of the most memorable evenings of my life. I will never be able to say that I actually saw that classic rock band live in '75, I was only 19 at the time and I wasn't hip to the music back then. Now I am 50 and I have been dying to get a glimpse at the past to see what it was really like to experience the magic on stage from that charmed group of lads from Down Under who were starting a legacy of exposing heart felt emotion on a rock'n roll stage. I can say, however, that I did experience it in a dream, and that dream became fulfilled on that special night at Paladinos. Thankyou, bro, for the tip. I owe you Big Time!

posted: 1-10-2007

It gave me the chills. I was totally blown-away. I was lucky enough to see AC/DC with Bon Scott in a little club called the Marquis, in 1976. Tonight (at the Big Ball) I saw THAT band again... only this was like 1979 at the Hammersmith Odeon. It was truly spiritual.

posted: 12-6-2006

i saw acdc in 1982 its always pissed me off that i never got to see bon.that all changed on the night of the 06/08/2006.bon scott for me was alive and well he was reincarnated for that evening shivers went down my spine when he walked on a show i will never forget ride on

posted: 8-9-2006

Rockin gig. Best AC/DC tribute band by a mile but it's a damn shame you guys are soooo far away over the water - Come back soon!!!! Thought I was watching Bon all over again, it was that good! Please,please, please stick to the Bon era. If people want to hear back in black tracks then there's plenty of other DC tribute bands they can see instead! When you've got a front man who looks and sounds as good as Bon - stick to what you're good at.

posted: 8-9-2006

Outstanding tribute to early AC DC. This is an absolutely legit group of guys dedicated to the Bon Scott albums of the early band. Your song list is PERFECT. Nothing could have made me cheer louder than when you blazed into 74\' Jailbreak and all those kids wearing the ACDC shirt they bought at Hot Topic earlier that day were chanting for Back n Black. DON\'T CHANGE! You guys are awesome...come back to San Diego anytime. Shazbot, nanu nanu.

posted: 8-2-2006

There are many cover and tribute bands nowadays and then there are v-e-r-y few acts that DO capture the spirit of the band they are paying homage to and mirror not only the look, but the musicianship and feel to be put into each song. Up on that short list is Bon Fire.
Being a huge fan of Bon, I'm lucky to say that being 17 yrs. old, I saw him and the boys, live, front row, back on Sept. 16th, 1979, El Paso, TX. Civic Center. Bon Fire accomplished the task of taking me back almost 27 years in time with their performance. It is that good.
The 'Angus' stage antics are very accurately pulled off and parallel to the real deal....not easily done, considering the intense guitar work involved. The support offered by 'Malcolm', 'Phil' and 'Cliff' rounded up tightly the instrument parts.
And then there's the 'Bon' side....man, two words: DEAD-ON. The look, the mannerisms and stage strut-n-swagger, the Scottish-Australian accent and most important, the vocals range and intonation. All done in that unique Bon style....the best front man in the history of rock.
The set included the expected tunes. Of course, "Live Wire" as opener. Personally, I would have thrown out of the list "Girl's Got Rhythm" and opted for "Down Payment Blues" or "Hell Ain't a Bad Place to Be". A personal favorite, "Walk All Over You" was my evening highlight. "Sin City", "Whole Lotta Rosie", "T.N.T" were sure-fire crowd pleasers and the expected "Highway to Hell" wrapped it up.
It would be great if Bon Fire included "Ride On" in their repertoire: bluesy and eerily accurate to Bon's fate, the most prophetic lyrics he ever wrote.
As I mentioned to Bon Fire's singer after the show, some generations have had their Elvis, Lennon and Kobain.....for me it was Bon Scott. Period.
Thanks for a great show, guys. You nailed the tribute concept right on the balls. Come back soon to San Diego and let there be rock.

posted: 7-9-2006

drove down to sagebrush cantina from s.b. last friday to see bon fire. as far as venues go sagebrush is a strange one...lots of kids and their mothers, not the typical crew of rockers one would expect at such an ass kicking event.as usual bonfire was on fire, playing a long, hard rocking set. there was a bunch of youngsters around 12-14 up front and you should have seen the look on their faces!!you could tell they had never seen a band like bonfire before. they were totally blown away. if they didnt know what ac-dc was all about before, they sure do now!!i have seen every hot tribute band around,almost every one of them really good but nobody comes close to these guys.it really is an incredible recreation of an ac-dc performance. nobody does it better!!!!!!thanks bonfire for a great show!!!

posted: 5-5-2006

you guys rocked the fuckin river. Next stop Las Vegas!!!!!

posted: 4-30-2006

these guy's really rock best ac/dc tribute band out there and i have seen most of them i would highly recommend seeing these guy's play!I would say they are the same caliber as atomic punks for sound and stage presents way to go guy's will go again thanks for the great night

posted: 3-12-2006

These guy's are awesome! I thought Bon Scott checked out early, I'd swear it was really him, from the curly hair to the crazy eyes. This is the closest I'll ever get to them. Angus kicks ass too!!

posted: 2-4-2006

Bon Scott reborn and still kickin ass

posted: 1-29-2006

It was the first time i have seen your show. You guys really brought me back. I saw early ac/dc (bon scott) in concert when i was 15. It was exactly how i remember it. I cant wait to see you guys again. Please keep your original format brian johnson (back in black) would not work for you guys. Its better left alone. The whole point for your band is that no one can ever see Bon Scott perform and your singer has him down perfect and it will be the closest thing to seeing original ac/dc.

posted: 1-18-2006

Hey guys!
The show at Paladino's on Saturday was KICK ASS!! I absolutely loved it and am still in awe at how you guys really capturaed the essence of AC/DC to each extreme detail. I was the chick with the brown hair and black tank top in front and I got to sing a few lines of Sin City (totally made my night by the way). Remember me? Anyways, I had the pleasure of meeting Sean and Steve (I think those names are correct) and you both totally rocked. I look forwrad to seeing you guys play out again. Thanks again for the great show!

Kate

posted: 1-10-2006

I know I've already left a review...BUT, I think it's time for a new one! I played a show across the street from you guys in Whittier a couple months ago and packed my gear as fast as HELL so that I could hurry up and attend your show. Though there were few people out that night, I noticed that you still destroyed that small, but mighty crowd! I forced my friend to come see you that night and for the entire ride home, we were talking a hundred miles an hour about how unbelievable you boys were! WE COULDN'T SHUT THE F*** UP about how solid and right on, you guys were. And again I thought, "AC/DC needs to see this."
I think they'd sh** 'em. They'd sh** those pants! Alright, enough gushing!! I'm going to the Pasadena show!!! I don't care if I have to kill some people to get there...and I'm a pacifist!!! Thanks for being so f***in' GOOD! YOU BASTARDS!!

posted: 10-20-2005

saw bonfire again at sagebrush cantina...great venue this show was the best yet.. this band rocked so hard...iam still horse from sceaming three days later and i am 55yrs old..for real, these guys are simply unbelieveable!!!!!!!classic rock moments at show included little kids right in front, eyes popping in complete awe..hot ladies on stage pulling on angus's socks and angus and his lady smooching while he was totally ripping on "whole lotta rosie". big fun. thanks bonfire..you guys rock!!!

posted: 10-18-2005

This was the second time we have opened for Bon Fire and the third time We've seen them. These guys are INCREDIBLE and I dont use that word lightly! The most amazing re-creation of Bon Scott era AC/DC im sure to ever be on stage since ..well, Bon was alive. Watching them you dont get the idea that they are "Tribute" band, but embody the real soul of what Bon must have been like to be seen live back in the day. The other players are equally amazing, from "Angus's" guitar tone and stage antics, and the whole locked in groove of the rest of the players, This band deserves to be named "best Tribute band" in L.A. if they havent been already ( im new to the area) Cant wait to see them the next time around!

posted: 9-10-2005

Bonfire is AMAZING! I am old enough to remember actually seeing AC/DC with Bon Scott in 1978. This guy who re-creates the Bon experience is 100% right on! Physical resemblance 100%. Stage performance 100%. Singing 100%. A perfect Bon score! I had to get on my feet and do the rock and roll boogie! The drummer did Phil's parts excellently. Ditto the rest. This is NOT a shabby, thrown together, cash-in tribute act at all! I recommend this show to all who are in awe of Bon Scott! Bonfire dared to play some Black In Black. It was a slight stretch but actually worked. Seeing "Bon" singing "I'm back in black" was a sort of ressurection.

posted: 6-17-2005

Sagebrush kicked ASS!!! Really a great show. Many times during the set I thought to myself that I was in fact seeing the real AC/DC... you guys are so damn close its surreal...

posted: 5-27-2005

WAS CHECKING OUT TRIBUTE CITY AND SAW THAT THERE ARE A FEW BONFIRES....WELL I'VE HAD THE PLEASURE OF SHARING A BILL ON A FEW OCCASIONS WITH THE CA BONFIRE AND I GOTTA TELL YA THE OTHER "BONS" NEED TO CHANGE THIER NAMES BECAUSE THIS OUTFIT IS THE ONE AND ONLY,THE REAL DEAL! WE PLAYED WITH THEM EARLY INTO OUR GIGGING AND WE GOT OUR ASSES KICKED! THE BEST BON ERA AC/DC TRIBUTE BANDS IN THE WORLD....THESE GUYS ARE WHAT ATOMIC PUNKS ARE TO HALEN.......NO ONE DOES IT BETTER.....PEACE

posted: 5-27-2005

You guys blew me away at the Vault350 didnt know what to expect I literally shit a brick when the guy that looks like Angus came out on stage. They sound like AC/DC took me back to my youth "BIG THANX" Hope to hear some Back in Black next time I see you "Bonfire" YOU ROCK!!

posted: 4-19-2005

for those who havent seen ac/dc live, it doesnt matter this band is ac/dc. they kicked ass all over the venue on sat.4/16. its the best place to see them, experience real rock&roll.

posted: 4-17-2005

I think you guys are awesome. I loved the show. I think its a good idea that you guys start playing the black in black songs. That would rule!

posted: 3-30-2005

Bonfire is one of the coolest tribute bands ever!!!High energy as well as High Voltage!!!They played all my favorite songs.The whole experience could be summed up in one word, "FUN"!!!The band was having fun,and the audience was having fun.I've seen Bonfire a few times,and I hope to see them many more.Thanks for playing "Jailbreak".And a big thanks for finally playing "The Jack"!!!A couple cool songs I'd like to hear would be "School Days" and "Ain't No Fun Waiting Round To Be a Millionaire".THANK YOU BONFIRE!!!!!

posted: 3-19-2005

The band was missing the regular (and exceptional bass player), but it was the most fun I've had on a Thursday night in a while. I think I saw a famous person or two in the audience. My girlfriend saw Bonfire for the first time and loved it. She got turned on and that set the stage for the post-show fun. I think Bonfire is one of the best kept secrets.

posted: 3-19-2005

Hello.
This letter has been over a year in the making.
I just kept putting it off, telling myself "One day I'll get to it."
I have been a big Atomic Punks fan for the longest time. I moved to Texas 3 years ago, and when I planned to fly back to California for a visit...I made sure to see them. What happened next blew my mind. I got to the 14 Below club early. Very early....to make sure I could get right up to the stage. Finally after the first band was over, the curtains go up....and 15 minutes later they drop. Before me I saw standing a guy with his back to the audience strutting his stuff. When he turned around, and I realize what my ears were hearing, I was amazed. This is to you Oh Singer of Bonfire. YOU ARE INCREDIBLE. I am not even a huge AC/DC fan, but when I saw the songs of Bon Scott performed in front of me LIVE, I gained a greater appreciation of the music. I really wanted to hang around after the show and meet you and shake your hand, but my past experiences with musicians left a sour taste in my mouth, especially singers. I thought "ah he'll probably have a huge ego and say shoo fly don't bother me." Some guys are so full of themselves, you'd think they were playing areana filled with thousands of people, instead of just some small club. So I opted this more passive forum to tell you that you are truly great. This show happened in December of 2003. I cannot say enough how impressed I was with your ability. It was like Bon Scott himself were standing in front of me, with missing tooth and all. You had everything down....the clothes, the hair, the accent, the voice, the fuzzy chest, the stage presence, EVERYTHING. Your guitar player was very entertaining too. AMAZING AMAZING show. I really appreciate you going all out as if it was the last show you will ever play. That night my friend stood me up at the last minute, but I didn't let that stop me. I almost thought about not going because I've seen the Punks 10 times. It wasn't just a case of me telling myself, "I'm going to have a good time no matter what." Sometimes people tell themselves that just so they don't get bummed out. But in all honesty, you guys really amazed me. I wouldn't say you guys were amazing if you really weren't. And I'm not just some drunkard who doesn't know anything about music. I might not know if you spell Bon with one N or two....but I know talent when I see it. I graduated GIT, taught guitar for 10 years, etc. So I don't just throw out haphazard compliments if I don't mean them. My girlfriend of the past 7 months has never been to California. We thought it would go for a 4 day vacation in June or July. I only hope that you guys are doing a show. That is one of my main motivations for wanting to go back to California for vacation. I really hope you have some gigs scheduled in June and in July. So next time you are loading up amps after a show and wondering if it was all worth it, or not happy with the turnout of people....just know that there might be some guy who appreciates what you do more than you will ever know.....I just wanted to let you know that the night I was there.....you really made a difference. I had a smile on my face the whole night. I left that little shitty shit hole saying..."Damn I wish I knew those guys....I wish those guys were my friends." You all rock. So I salute you.

posted: 1-28-2005

The show was great! The recreation of the show was perfect. I look forward to seeing Bonfire again soon

posted: 11-14-2004

HEY GUYS, JUST THOUGHT I WOULD TAKE A MOMENT TO SAY YOU GUYS KICK ASS. IVE SEEN YOU ABOUT 4 TIMES , THE LAST BEING AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES AND YOU GUYS ARE GREAT. EVERY TIME IVE SEEN YOU YOU GUYS BLOW ME AWAY. I'M A LITTLE YOUNG TO HAVE SEEN THE REAL AC DC(I'M 24YR OLD) BUT I THINK YOU GUYS WILL DO JUST FINE. ILL PROBABLY GO SEE YOU AT THE CASINO COMING UP.KEEP IT UP YOU GUYS ARE GREAT

posted: 10-30-2004

My wife and I saw the show last Saturday night. Wow what a treat! Great performance! We were there to see “The Punks” but fortunately walked in early enough to see “Bon Scott” and the boys play some of the best tunes ever written.

posted: 10-30-2004

One hell of a show! I have seen alot of bands in my day but you guys absolutely blew me away. High energy and extremely talented. Can't wait for the next show!

posted: 9-20-2004

Bonfire sent me back to when I was 8 years old and my uncle introduced me to AC/DC's High Voltage LP. I was hooked immediately. The movie "Rock Star" should have been about the legend Bon Scott and Sean should have played the lead. These guys rocked the house and even the subdued Queen Fans that were there to see another tribute band were taken back by the pureness of the rock and roll Bonfire laid out for them. I would have gladly help raise whatever amount of money needed to pay the other band to take the night off and let BONFIRE play for 2 1/2 hours and give me the opportunity to hear the obscure songs that I have never heard live. Get out and see this band.

posted: 8-11-2004

WOW, what a show. That's all I can say after the hour filled with CLASSIC Bon Scott era rock and roll. From the time the first song played, the crowd was hooked with classics like TNT and the hits just kept on coming. The singer was Bon Scott reincarnated and the Angus Lead guitar player was OUT OF HIS MIND...JUST like Angus, hitting every lick and riff with pin-point perfection! From Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, to Whole Lotta Rosies, the band had the crowd in the palm of their hand, begging for more. When they played Highway to Hell, the crowd was on their feet and we were all transported back to the golden age of Rock and Roll, thanks to BONFIRE!!!

posted: 6-13-2004

Bonfire: A Tribute to AC/DC with Bon Scott. This band brings you closer to AC/DC with Bon Scott than you ever imagined you'd get. Sean (Bon) is an amazing look-a-like, and tries hard as hell to act and sound like him, and he is shockingly good at it all, and is as likeable on stage as was Bon. Steve (Angus) has his work cut out for him, and, with Eric (Malcolm), suceeds well enough to capture the essence of AC/DC guitar - a magically viscerally pleasing energy that no other band has ever recreated. If you like rock'n roll, I recommend you see this band (everyone I have taken to see them has loved them). But if you're an AC/DC fan, you HAVE to see Bonfire. With just a little imagination they let you feel like you were really there 25 years ago.