Michael Thomas founded The Bonfire Orchestra, an Independent Folk-Rock band in early March, 2010. Composed of lifelong musicians from eclectic backgrounds, the band focuses on telling stories and exploring new worlds through the power of music.

In addition to their original work, the band also dives deep into a cover catalog of original arrangements from across the spectrum of genre and history, running the gamut from Johnny Cash to Macklemore.

To date, The Bonfire Orchestra has opened for such acts as The Avett Brothers, BIlly Bob Thornton ( and the Boxmasters ), Jake Owen, Ricky Skaggs, Jason Sturgeon, and Joe Cocker playing in front of crowd in excess of 10,000 attendees on multiple occasions. The group has been covered by NBC, CBS, and FOX affiliate news, featured on NPR’s Thacker Mountain Radio, the Mississippi Music Foundation, multiple print publications ( including Mud & Magnolias Magazine ), and by international journalists in review of their work.

If Jimmy Buffet and Merle Haggard had a beer, they would come up with this band.

With over 25 years of professional experience in music, Joe Restivo’s guitar playing strongly reflects his Memphis roots. Joe Restivo 4 is influenced and inspired by soul and jazz musicians such as Wes Montgomery, Tal Farlow, Steve Cropper and Reggie Young.

British Invasion era pop and rock hits!!!

Cyrena Wages is bringing her soulful quiet storm blues country pop style to the Lafayette’s stage. Supporting her release “Vanity Project”, this is a show you will not want to miss. 

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Memphis’ own tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd. Trust us when we say you know more LS songs than you think, and this band sounds so much like them, you will be closing your eyes to believe it!!

Basketcase is the premier power trio in the midsouth. Grounded in alternative and rock genres, but also lovers of hip hop and pop, Basketcase has one of the widest, most eclectic song list in Memphis. Having unmatched passion and intensity, Basketcase has the unique ability to provide a high octane, high energy show that is both fun, and full of personality! Bob, Rob and Garrett pride themselves on being a band of the people, and are always open to song requests as well as learning songs on the fly to appease the fans.

While the AQUANET experience is anchored by the sound of ’80s metal bands from Bon Jovi to Whitesnake, don’t expect a run-of-the-mill club band that just stands in the corner. Quite the opposite – this is one of the most decadent and colorful acts today. Imagine Hollywood … the Sunset Strip … when bands like Motley Crue and GnR ruled the world. This is the scene AQUANET re-creates night after night. With a complement of lights, special effects and costumes, the full production of an ’80s rock concert is brought to life on your stage.

*Tables are offered on a first-come first-served basis. So please come early to enjoy our excellent food before the show. Remember we do have many open seating and standing options at our four bars.

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Memphis’ own Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute. Playing hits from every era of the iconic band that is a woven part of our culture.

ALIVE at Lafayette’s is an original music series featuring artists performing their own songs, many that have been enjoyed by the masses for years. This series brings Memphis back to Memphis!! Stay tuned as this will be a continuing series with some of your favorite Memphis based acts!!

March 27, at 7pm, we are proud to present The Scot Sudbury Band, playing originals spanning over two decades, gracing charts in numerous countries. With some of the areas top musicians in the line up, you will not want to miss it!!!

Rice Drewry Collective (RDC) is a collection of veteran musicians, versatile enough to play original material mixed with a variety of new and old cover tunes. From classic rock to acoustic driven roots rock, there’s a little something for everyone!

One of the premier rock & roll party bands in the Mid-South area, Twin Soul has been entertaining party goers since 2002. Based out of Memphis, they have entertained sold out venues from Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee…all the way to Key West, FL. The band has evolved over the years into, what is now, a high energy, in your face, rock and roll experience that will please even the toughest of critics! Amazing energy on stage, powerful vocals, thundering bass, ripping guitar solos, big light show…it’s something you don’t want to miss! All the classics from Guns n’ Roses, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, Poison, Def Leppard to more current rock from Nickelback, Kid Rock, Buckcherry and more…

*Tables are offered on a first-come first-served basis. So please come early to enjoy our excellent food before the show. Remember we do have many open seating and standing options at our four bars.

Cody Clark is a singer/ songwriter from Memphis, TN. Following the Release of 2020 Singles “First Time” and “Tennessee” , he continues to bring his Rock Roots into Modern Country Music.

He was also nominated in 2019, and 2020 for Memphis Tennessee’s Best Local Singer and has showcased his music on some of Nashville’s top songwriter platforms.

Seeing Red is a fan favorite selling out the biggest events throughout the Mid-South. Energetic, and talented, this band can covers many genres. Featuring a song list made for a good time, Seeing Red is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

*Tables are offered on a first-come first-served basis. So please come early to enjoy our excellent food before the show. Remember we do have many open seating and standing options at our four bars.

With over 25 years of professional experience in music, Joe Restivo’s guitar playing strongly reflects his Memphis roots. Joe Restivo 4 is influenced and inspired by soul and jazz musicians such as Wes Montgomery, Tal Farlow, Steve Cropper and Reggie Young.