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Santa Ana Elks Lodge, 1751 S. Elk Lane, Santa Ana, CA, 92705

5:00 PM - VIP Reception • 6:00 PM Program, Dinner, and Concert • Cocktail Attire

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For Immediate Release

​The BusBoys, America's premier Minimum Wage Rock, Roll & Soul band bring their unique, energetic world-famous show to The Santa Ana Elks Lodge, Saturday, January 11, 2025. Brian O’Neal and The BusBoys are honored to perform in support of the Rotary Club of Tustin-Santa Ana for their First Annual Recognition Ceremony and Fundraiser. 

 

BusBoys’ Friends, Fans and Rotary Club supporters will be gathering to energize the Rotary Club’s much appreciated contributions to teachers in their area. We all know that our educators are often in need of materials to help them with their commitment to bringing the best opportunities to the young minds of our future.

 

The BusBoys are recognized worldwide for their appearance in the Paramount blockbuster movie "48 HRS." starring Eddie Murphy, in which they star as themselves, performing their original hit song "The Boys Are Back In Town." The band will be celebrating the upcoming release of their much-anticipated new album 

“In My Heart.” Orange County audiences have been enthusiastic supporters of The BusBoys since the band’s earliest days. “We’re proud to be able to participate in a worthy effort for the community and the Rotary Club” says founder and leader Brian O'Neal.

"We're preparing to release our new album ‘In My Heart’ and are excited to be back out rocking stages.  The whole country has been through a lot, great to get back to what we love to do."

The BusBoys have always been multi-perspective, creative, entertaining artists.  Their songs touch deftly, often humorously, on social issues and personal experiences via leader O'Neal's special songwriting and performances.  "Many of the subjects, just like the rhythms in our songs, seem to be embedded in the American culture," says Brian.
 

Join The BusBoys at The Santa Ana Elks Lodge for an exciting, unforgettable celebration by the band that has been called "the most exciting act in Rock & Roll."

Contact:  Pam Wickman -- contact@busboys.com

 

 

BusBoys News

 

Ladies, gentlemen, friends and fans -- 2025 brings the ever present, inspirational, hot Minimum Wage Rock & Roll of The BusBoys back to center stage.  The band that has been called the most exciting, original live act in Rock & Roll have relit their blazing, amazing career, fire balling it into hot, new music and live performances.  Whether you're a well experienced BusBoys fan or have yet to see this high energy, American band, you are now alerted:  The Boys Are Back!
 

Boys Are Back in Town 

Brian and The BusBoys have just completed their fifth studio album "In My Heart," scheduled for release at the top of 2025.  "It's been a long journey with unexpected twists and shouts," says Brian, the band's founder and leader. They've released three singles from the record, "Civil Rights," "Love On My Mind" and the album’s title track “In My Heart.”  The first two songs have accompanying videos that can be accessed on The BusBoys' YouTube Channel and are included on the new album.

The most recent single "In My Heart" was released in February, 2024. https://orcd.co/q0vyoa The song is a 60's inspired track about hope and positive inner strength, acoustic guitars and vocal harmonies shining across the sea of our times. "I realized after the song was done that its inspiration lies in the lessons of life I learned from my parents as a child," says Brian. "They were lifelong educators and were highly involved with civil rights and social justices for all Americans. Their committed pursuit utilized the powers of education, persistence, protest and love with unrelenting laser focus -- emphasis on the Love. We've all had challenges over the last few years," Brian continues. "This is a passionate musical expression of love and hope in a time where it is undeniably needed."

The single "Civil Rights" is a rocker whose theme centers around the original, American civil right written into the Declaration of Independence - - "that all men (mankind) are created equal." The "Civil Rights" song and video are fast paced, musical and visual expressions of the history of America's challenging and uneven pursuit of its ideals, with the band performing with the energy and conviction for which they are famous.
 

The aforementioned singles can be downloaded on iTunes, and can be streamed on both Applemusic and Amazon Music.

 

The complete 11 song album “In My Heart” is being released on all digital platforms at the top of 2025. The album has been an artistic, minimum wage work of love. “As a songwriter I always endeavor to bring honest, challenging work to the musical table. I believe we’ve done so, in ways that are both familiar and new for BusBoys listeners. It’s a good one.” The album the singles are, like all of The BusBoys work, available across all platforms for purchase, streaming and downloading.

 

The band is currently rocking stages in the Southwest. With a sly smile, Brian comments, "We are, like the rest of the world, thrilled to get back to doing what we do."  The BusBoys are also preparing for upcoming filmed concerts.

Most of The BusBoys catalogue is available on their site via the Store Tab including "The Boys Are Back In Town" CD, featuring songs from the film classic "48 HRS." which are still full of authentic fun and excitement.

"Minimum Wage Rock and Roll," the music from The BusBoys' debut effort, is there at affordable pricing, re-mastered to play full blast into your digital world.  "American Worker," and "Money Don't Make No Man," the band's second and third records respectively, are also available.

Friend us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheBusBoys, @busboys (Twitter/X) and @therealbusboys (Instagram and Thread), let us know what you think of what you've seen and heard so far.  There are new and vintage pictures, plus special updates and videos.

For our Ghostbusters followers we want to call your attention to the documentary "Cleanin' Up The Town: Remembering Ghostbusters."  As you may know, The BusBoys were nominated for a Grammy for their song "Cleanin' Up The Town" from the original Ghostbusters film and soundtrack.  Brian's interview is insightful and accompanies other contributors to the film.  You can get updated information on the film at www.facebook.com/CleaninUpTheTown:RememberingGhostbusters.
 

We recommend fans take a look at the documentary "Freeway City."  It tells the story of Southern California's City of Gardena, where Brian and many of the original members of The BusBoys grew up and went to school.  The film was directed and produced by British filmmaker Max Votolato, with Brian acting as Executive Producer and Soundtrack Composer. View the film free at www.freewaycity.org.

Need a limited edition T-shirt?  We have them on the storefront as well.

 

Good things come to those who wait and "We've been waitin' for a long time --" The BusBoys continue to serve fine Rock, Roll & Soul into the 21st Century.  Thanks for the support and stay tuned!

Brian

Contact:
Pam Wickman 
contact@busboys.com