#johnnyoneil #brandnewday #dareforce #minnesotarock #minnesotamusic #mnmusic #twincities #newmusic #hardrock Purchase or Stream Brand New Day at: https://johnnyoneil.hearnow.com Johnny O'Neil announces the release of his third single “My Mona” from his third album "Brand New Day". Johnny had this to say about the making of the video, “As “My Mona” is quite a sonic departure from other tracks on ‘Brand New Day,’ we wanted to make a video that is quite a visual departure from our previous efforts. In particular, we wanted to capture the experience of all that is involved in preparing for a show. This time around, we filmed in multiple locations, including live footage from a performance at “The Fine Line” in Minneapolis, rehearsing at our studio, “Bearded Maggie Studio,” and our antics on the bus at “The Minnesota Music Café” in Saint Paul.” The song itself, one of three tracks on the album co-written by Johnny and his blazing lead guitarist partner, John Funk, has a distinct R&B, honky-tonk, Rolling Stones vibe, and tells the story of a touring musician sleeping in a roach-infested motel who’s missing his companion back home, even though she “treats him so cruel.” It is also the only track on the album without a guitar solo! Instead, the tune features a blistering sax solo by Jason Peterson DeLaire, who makes a cameo appearance in the video, along with Brianna Tagg-Jorgensen on background vocals. And speaking of the bus, it’s a 1948 Greyhound (built by GMC), restored by its owner, Dave Vonwax (aka, “Kid Rock”), who plays the role of the bus driver. Thanks, Dave! WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA: Website: http://www.JohnnyONeil.com FB: http://www.Facebook.com/JohnnyONeilOf... Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/Johnny_ONeil... Bandcamp: https://johnnyoneil.bandcamp.com/rele... YouTube: https://youtube.com/JohnnyONeilOfficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnnyONeil16

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