Today my guest is a new artist out of Chicago by the name of Neal Francis.

This mans debut record Changes came out in 2019 and it is absolutely incredible.

Not only is Neal a great singer, songwriter his B3 playing is through the roof.

I really think Neal is going to make some serious noise once he can get back out on the road and play live.

Do yourself a favor and check out his music and follow him on Instagram.

Today I sit down with an old friend Mr Phil Demmel guitarist and songwriter of Vio-lence and formally of Machine Head.

I wanted to have Phil on years ago but it just didn't happen for reason you will hear on this episode.

Phil comes from the old school Bay Area Thrash Metal Scene and has some amazing stories from those days.

We talk Slayer, Metallica, Machine Head, Vio-lence and the early San Francisco days.

Thanks for tuning in and remember to keep the Candles Lit.

DDR

Today I sit down for some more AC/DC history with the former Bass Player of AC/DC Mark Evans.

Mark and I go deep into Mark's history with AC/DC including his Audition, The Early Tours, Bon Scott and The Recording of Let There Be Rock.

Mark is now playing with the Australian legends Rose Tattoo and hopes to be back out on the road this year.

It was an honor to talk to Mark and finally get to hear some of these amazing stories.

Thanks for tuning in and please leave a review on iTunes and Subscribe to my Youtube Channel. 

Monday Jan,11th 2021 I woke up to some awful news that the great Jeff Scott, Comedy Store Piano player had passed away.

This is a massive loss to our Comedy Store Family and Friends.

I will never forget his great laugh and spirit behind the keyboards every night in the Original Room.

7 1/2 years ago he was a guest on my podcast and had some incredible stories that I feel should be shared again today.

RIP Jeff Scott I will never forget you.

Today on episode #572 the legend Dale Crover, Drummer and sometimes Bass Player of the Melvins stops by to talk all things Melvins.

There was a time when I was Living in San Francisco when every Speaker in the City was rocking The Melvins. The Melvins have been going at it since 1983 and have influenced so many bands over all these years.

Dale has a brand new solo record out this week called RAT A TAT TAT and also next month a new Melvins album is coming. Both of the new releases are smoking. 

Sit back and enjoy this conversation with this fantastic musician.

Today I sit down with R. J. Cutler director of the new John Belushi documentary on Showtime called Belushi out right now.

R. J. has made a fantastic film about John that really blew me away and after watching it I knew I had to talk to him right away.

John Belushi has always had a special place in my heart and is part of the reason why I do Stand Up Comedy. When I was very young I would stay up late and watch SNL and John would completely Blow My Mind.

R. J.  has done some amazing work over the years and in February 2021 he will be debuting his new Billie Eilish documentary on Apple TV.

Thanks for tuning in today and Happy New Year Delraisers.

DDR

If you watched the Comedy Store Documentary on Showtime recently you saw a comedian named Brian Holtzman.

You may of asked yourself who is Brian Holtzman? Well I'm gonna tell you who Brian Is.

This man has been grinding it out at the Store for 25 years and his Stand Up is definitely some of the most original and radical Comedy you will ever see.

He is one of those amazing Comedy Store best kept secrets. 

Today I sit down with my Brian and talk all about how he got started in Comedy. Brian also shares with us his CD collection which I know you guys will enjoy.

Do yourself a favor and check out his podcast Dead Air and also follow him on all the social media platforms. 

His Instagram is really fun so hit him up at @brianholtzman 

Thanks for TUNING IN and don't forget to Keep The Candles Lit.

DDR

Today On episode 569 of Let There Be Talk the great Jim Norton stops by and talks Stand Up Comedy, Rock n Roll, Getting in Shape and what it was like touring with Andrew Dice Clay.

You can hear Jim every morning on his SiriusXM show called Jim and Sam and you can also hear him on his podcast The Chip Chipperson Podcast.

Jim is one of the best comedians in the game and it was an honor to have him on the show.

Thanks For Tuning in. 

DDR

Alex Winter stopped by today to talk about the brand new documentary that he directed called Zappa.

This Frank Zappa film is absolutely next level and I have to tell you that even if you're not into Frank Zappa you should still watch this amazing film.

There will never be another Frank Zappa and his influence on Music and Art is massive. Everyone from Primus to The Flaming Lips have a taste of Zappa.

Alex Winter has directed some really amazing Doc's over the years including Deep Web and Downloaded as well as having a very successful acting career so it was an honor to have this man on.

Don't forget to subscribe to my Youtube channel and my podcast on iTunes 

DDR

Today to great Liberty Devitto, Drummer best known for his work with Billy Joel stops by and talks about his brand new book "Life,Billy and the Pursuit of Happiness"

Liberty played drums with Billy Joel for over 30 years. You can hear his work on those classic Billy Joel records like The Stranger, 52nd Street and Glass Houses. I grew up on those records and that incredible band and it was an honor to sit down with this man.

Liberty has also played with some of the biggest in the industry including the legend herself Stevie Nicks.

These days Liberty rocks with his new band The Slim Kings and you can hear their new record this month on all your favorite streaming platforms.

Keep The Candles Lit

DDR