Dean Delray's LET THERE BE TALK (Music)

Today I dive into - 

AC/DC North American tour dates announced ,

My favorite concerts I saw in 2024,

The new Bob Dylan film and 

My 15 year Stand Up Comedy Anniversary.

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Today on a brand new episode of Let There Be Talk I dive into,

Touring California this last week with Bill Burr,

My new favorite band Color Green,

Alex Van Halen's book Brothers,

and the greatness of  the band Pavement.

Thanks for tuning in my friends.

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Today my good friend Jay Jay French, guitarist for Twisted Sister returns to the show

to talk about the 40th anniversary of Stay Hungry.

We also dive into Hearing Aids,

Stand Up Comedy

and even some Conspiracy Theories.

Thanks for tuning in.

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Today my guest is Alexis Spraic, director of the fantastic documentary -

The World According to Allee Willis.

I can't recommend this film enough. Allee was an actual songwriting genius writing songs for

Earth Wind and Fire "September" and Boogie Wonderland, Cyndi Lauper, Pointer Sisters "Neutron Dance" and even the theme song from the hit T.V. show Friends.

Her track record is unbelievably Grammy Awards, Tony Awards she did it all.

See this film this week in the theater.

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Thank you so much for the support over the last 13 years.

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Today is the return of Nick Simmons on Let There Be Talk.

Nick's band Sym Fera has a brand new Ep out right now called Ghoulish Machine and its available on all the streaming platforms.

Nick and I dive into his bands writing and recording process,

Playing live in the New Year his love of Stand Up Comedy

and of course we talk some KISS.

Make sure you check out his new music now.

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Today I sit down with my friend Brad Brooks to talk about how He became the Singer / Songwriter for the new MC5 record that is out right now.

Brad and I have been friends for years so it was great to sit down and dive deep into his San Francisco music history.

Make sure you check out the new MC5 record Heavy Lifting available on Vinyl and of course all the streaming platforms right now. 

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Today I dive into - 

Opening for the incredible Rival Sons and Clutch at The Wiltern Theater,

Jack White's amazing Pop Up Rock n Roll Tour and 

Finally getting to see Billy Joel live in concert.

 

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Thank you so much for tuning in for the last 13 years. I really appreciate it.

Candles Lit 

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Today I dive into - 

The amazing Luftgekühlt Porsche car show over the weekend on the Universal Studios back lot,

Jakob Dylan and The Wallflowers paying tribute to late great Tom Petty and

Omega's new Speedmaster the was released last friday.

 

Thank you for tuning in for the last 13 years I really appreciate it.

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your Let There Be Talk needs.

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Have a great week and see you out on the road.

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From the ground floor of Thrash Metal playing Lead Guitar with Anthrax to a full on master watchmaker Dan Spitz is the definition of passion.

Tune in and hear how he became a watchmaker on today’s episode of Let There Be Talk.

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Thank you for all your support of=ver the last 13 years. I really appreciate it.

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Today my guest Kenny Wayne Shepherd returns to the podcast to talk all about his new 

release Dirt On My Diamonds Vol 2 out right now on all streaming platforms.

Kenny and I also dive into Guitar Tones, Experience Hendrix Tour and of course Cars.

Make sure you catch him out on tour right now around the US.

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Thanks for the support my friends

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Today I sit down with Troy Van Leeuwen, Brian Klein and Rich Machin to discuss the 20th 

Anniversary of Mark Lanegan's masterpiece Bubblegum which just got a super deluxe boxset release.

Everyone that loves Mark absolutely loves the Bubblegum album so it was amazing to see a full on deluxe treatment of the album get released recently with all kinds of bonus content including a book and rare hotel demos.

Troy, Brian and Rich sit down with me and explain how this all came together on today’s episode of Let There Be Talk.

Catch me out on tour these next few months all over. Hit the link for tickets.

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Thanks for tuning in my friends

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Today I dive into my weekend in Pelham Tennessee where I shot my 1st special Sunday at The Caverns.

I can't even tell you how amazing the Caverns was. This was a total dream come true and I hope you enjoy this episode and I am looking forward to all of you seeing this special.

Enjoy my friends.

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My guest Scoot McNairy has been in the acting game for years.

He's had an incredible career so far but it wasn't always smooth sailing.

Today he returns to the show after 12 years and we catch up on his life.

Scoot is known for his roles in Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, Monsters, Argo, Killing Them Softly, 12 Years a Slave, Gone Girl, and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. In television, he starred in the AMC period drama Halt and Catch Fire, True Detective, Narcos: Mexico, and the Netflix western miniseries Godless.

This man is not only a working actor he is also a friend and a motorcycle enthusiast which is really how we hit it off years and years ago.

Tune in and enjoy this one on this Labor Day weekend.

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Hope to see you out at some shows.

Candles Lit My Friends

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In 1980 I started hitting the San Francisco Bay Area rock clubs nightly. The Stone , Old Waldorf , Mabuhay Gardens, Uncle Charlie’s, The Phoenix Theater , Keystone Berkeley, Cotati Cabaret. I had a huge thirst for Rock n Roll. 
 
Of course the big bands like Van Halen ,AC/DC , Judas Priest and Ted Nugent would come through town but that was like once a year so you had to find something more out there and that something was a blossoming local rock scene and the early kings of that scene was a band called Roadrunner. 
This band absolutely crushed it live and it seemed like over night they were selling out every club in the Bay. By 1985 the band was done. 
I will Never forget those days and especially my guest today lead singer of Roadrunner James Hume. 
I learned all of my early rock n roll lessons from this band. 
I don’t think I’ve talked to James since 1985 so it was an honor to catch up with him and really hear his story. 
You may not of heard of Roadrunner but I guarantee you will love the stories. From Metallica opening up for them, Dio trying to get them a record deal and the infamous band house "The Cave"
Dig in my friends and hear some San Francisco Rock History. 
 
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Today I sit down with Todd Mayo owner of one of the coolest concert venues in the world.

Years ago a friend sent me a YouTube clip of The Chris Robinson Brotherhood playing at

one of the most insane venues I had ever seen. It looked like the band was playing on Mars.

I had never seen this venue so I dug in and did some research and found out it was called The Caverns, located in Grundy County Tennessee.

This venue was created by my guest Todd Mayo and it quickly became a destination venue.

Everyone has played there including Chris Stapleton, Lucinda Williams, Billy Strings and more.

There are a handful of absolute magical venues in the world, Red Rocks, The Gorge, Hollywood Bowl, The Sphere and now The Caverns.

Todd Sits down with me for an In-Depth conversation on exactly how this place came to be.

Not only has Todd created one of the coolest venues in the world he also created an Emmy Award winning TV show on PBS called The Cavern Sessions.

Todd has a book coming out in Sept called Caveman Chronicles that I can honestly say is a must read.

Also a very special Announcement is at the front of this episode so do not skip the intro.

Tickets to my Special Taping at The Caverns can be Purchased with the presale code CAVEDWELLER on sale Wednesday Aug 7th 2024 10am  

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Today I sit down with a Bay Area legend, Mr Geoff Thorpe of Vicious Rumors.

45 Years in the game and still going strong playing Metal Music all over the world.

Geoff started the band in 1979 and has never stopped.

Dig in and enjoy his inspiring story.

Thanks for tuning in my friends. 

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Today I sit down with legendary drummer Chris Slade.

Chris started out his professional career at 16 years old playing drums for Tom Jones. From there he became a founding member of Manfred Mann's Earth Band recording 8 studio albums from 1972 to 1978. 

After a 1 year tour with the great David Gilmour another legend Jimmy Page called him to join the super group The Firm.

Most people really know Chris from his time in AC/DC recording and touring on the smash hit record The Razors Edge. That record was loaded with hits including Thunderstuck, Moneytalks and Are You Ready.

After the return of Phil Rudd, Chris moved on and played in his own group until 2015 when he was asked to return to AC/DC after Phil Rudd had legal problems.

Check out Chris Slade Timeline on all streaming platforms.

Hope you guys enjoy this episode and if you are a big AC/DC fan check out my interviews with all of AC/DC right here on my YouTube channel.

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Today I dive into my return to the Sphere to see Dead & Company,

Wilco's new record,

Riding a Motorcycle to Las Vegas and

is Major League Baseball dead?

 

Hope you have a great week.

Catch me this week 7 nights at the Comedy Cellar in Las Vegas

and July 24th -27th at Acme Comedy Co in Minneapolis 

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Imagine you’re 20 years old and you’re playing drums in Santana and the band gets asked to play WOODSTOCK. Thats exactly what happened to my guest Micheal Shrieve back in 1969.

Rock n Roll Hall Of Famer Michael Shrieve has had an incredible career behind the kit and his stories are amazing.

I first saw him play in 1984 with the supergroup H.S.A.S. that included Neal Schon, Sammy Hagar and Kenny Aaronson. That record is so underrated and I always wondered what could of happened if they kept going. 

We dive into his career including how he recorded his latest record Drums Of Compassion which is out right now on all the streaming platforms.

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Today I dive into

The greatness of Queensrÿche,

Elon firing satellite's into the atmosphere and 

how The Kardashians owe everything to The Jersey Shore Reality Show.

Thanks for tuning in and I hope to see you out

at some of my shows all summer.

Las Vegas Comedy Cellar 

Minneapolis Acme Comedy Co

Springfield Missouri The Blue Room

San Diego La Jolla Comedy Store

Tickets at https://www.deandelray.com/ 

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I gotta tell you I feel like a fool for not checking out Chicano Batman years ago but like I say on this interview better late than never.

This band is absolutely incredible and their new record Notebook Fantasy is an absolute Soul Rock masterpiece.

I really enjoyed my conversation with Carlos and I think you guys will to.

We dive into the beginnings of Chicano Batman, His guitar and amp of choice and recoding at the world famous Sunset Sound.

Catch them on tour in the next few weeks all around the Pacific Northwest ending in their home town of Los Angels at The Forum.

 


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Today I dive into

Bill Burr and I riding Ducati's through the Rockies,

The Shining film and the Stanley Hotel and

Performing Stand Up Comedy at The Greek Theatre in Berkeley Calif.

Thank you for tuning in each week.

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Today I dive into the -

Bon Jovi Documentary on Hulu,

 The Black Keys Arena tour, and

Vanilla Ice winning in the Real Estate Game.

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Today my friend Mark Osegueda of Death Angel stops by to talk about

how He became involved with the new Kerry King solo record.

Kerry has released a new solo record called From Hell I Rise with Mark on Lead Vocals and it is fantastic.

Mark goes deep into how he broke the news to the Death Angel guys ands also talks about how he is very much still the singer for D.A. Kerry King starts a European tour this week.

Death Angel will be touring with WASP towards the end of the year.

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Today I dive into 

AC/DC kicking off their tour a few nights ago in Germany,

Good Old Fashion Head Colds,

The great Eric Martin and

The genius of the Skinny Burrito.

Hope to see you guys out at some of my road shows. Tour Dates at https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates 

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Today is new music Monday with my guest Robert Jon of the great band Robert Jon & the Wreck. This Orange County California band had been grinding it out since 2011.

They have a brand new record coming out June 28th 2024 called Red Moon Rising on Journeyman Records which is my man Joe Bonamassa's record label.

The record was produced by the legendary producer Kevin Shirley who is known for his work with The Black Crowes, Iron Maiden, Aerosmith , Journey and so many other great bands.

This interview was done a few days ago while Robert Jon was in Savanna Georgia working on yet another record that is being produced by the king Dave Cobb.

Tune in and enjoy this conversation and don't forget to subscribe to my podcast on iTunes and YouTube.

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Today on a brand new episode of Let There Be Talk my guest is Comedian, Writer & World Traveler Tom Rhodes.

Tom has been doing Stand Up Comedy for 40 years and was the first comedian to do a Comedy Central special back in the day.

Tom has done Stand Up all over the world including China, Amsterdam, Edinburgh and London.

Tom and I dive into Writing Jokes, Comedy in NYC, Music we love and our love of Fashion.

Catch Tom on the road all this summer.

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Today on a brand new Let There Be Talk / The Grail my guest will be Andrew Brodrick 
owner of Freenote Cloth. Andrew and his brother Matt make all the Freenote clothing right in Los Angeles with the finest materials made at the highest level of craftsmanship. 
Denim, Leather Jackets and incredible flannels are just a few things these guys do. 
I love supporting small business especially when they are kicking ass and family owned. 
Give them a follow and spread the word. 
 
Freenote has offered a 20% off code for 1 week call them of hit the website of go into the their stores. The code is Delray20. Code is only goof for 1 week.
 
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Big love for all you people. Thank you 
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Today I have 2 amazing guest Alexis Bloom & Svetlana Zill, directors of the documentary Catching Fire the Story of Anita Pallenberg.

I saw this documentary last week and I can't recommend it enough.

Anita was a fantastic Actress, Model and a massive Muse to members of the Rolling Stones.

Anita dated Brian Jones before finiding here way into Keith Richards life which quickly escalated in to a full on rock n roll outlaw adventure.

This women's story is absolutely incredible and very dark and the Doc pulls No Punches.

The Words come from an unpublished memoir Pallenberg wrote before her death in 2017, narration voiced by Scarlett Johansson. 

Sit back and enjoy this episode and don't forget to catch the film in Theaters next week and streaming platforms around May 10th.

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Today is new music Monday with Singer,Songwriter and Guitar player Evan Stanley of the Rock n Roll band Amber Wild.

Great conversation with Evan on all things Rock including - learning guitar, songwriting, grinding it out in the Los Angeles club scene and of course his father Paul Stanley.

Amber Wild have 2 amazing songs out right now on all the streaming platform’s so go check them out right away.

Support new Rock n Roll people and help spread the word.

Thanks for tuning in every Monday.

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Well it's that time of the year again when I sit down with 2 of my very good friends comedian Kevin Christy and Los Angeles Watch Works genius Beau Goorey to talk all about the new watches that have been released at Watches and Wonders.

We have another great human sitting in with us this year Mr Ahmet Zappa and he has a very cool watch to share with us.

This episode was recorded at Ahmet's Rocktails studio and you can see full video on my YouTube Channel.

Other than Beau we are in no means experts on watches we are just some friends spreading our love of watches.

Have a great week my friends.

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Today I dive into - 

Seeing Bruce Springsteen last night at the LA Forum,

Comedy Store turning 52 years old and 

Marcus King's new album Mood Swings.

Thank you for your continuous support over all these years.

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Today I dive into 

The loss of one of the greats Louis Gossett Jr.

The Anniversary of the amazing Talk Is Cheap record by Keith Richards,

The invention of The Walk Man and

Easter Candy Overdose .

Thank you for tuning in each week. Leave a review on iTunes and subscribe to my YouTube. 

 

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Thank you Delraisers 

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Today my good friend Neal Francis returns to the show to talk about

his new live album Francis Comes Alive which was recorded with an 11 piece band in 

his home town of Chicago.

Neal is also in the middle of recording a new studio album in Los Angeles right now that should be out soon.

This man is the real deal and his music is absolutely incredible so sit down and enjoy our talk.

Do not miss Neal at Bonnaroo this year where he will be doing the entire Francis Comes Alive record one more time with the 11 Piece band.

Subscribe to my podcast on iTunes and YouTube and please leave a review.

Brand new tour dates are up right now

San Diego Mic Drop May 10th Headlining

Denver Co, Bellco Arena June 5/6 with Bill Burr

Berkeley Ca, Greek Theatre June 8th with Bill Burr

Springfield MO, The Blue Room June 21/22

Las Vegas NV, The Comedy Cellar July 8th -14th

Minneapolis MN, ACME July 24th - 27th

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Today I sit down for a new music Monday with a great new band out of St. Louis called Feel.

If you love The Black Crowes, Rival Sons and Bad Co you will love these guys.

Over the past 12 years I've turned you guys onto some incredible new bands that went on to

have some huge success and I think Feel will be next.

Do yourself a favor and dig in and then spread the word.

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Years ago I saw one of the best leather jackets ever and had to find out where to get one.

Turns out it was made by hand in NYC by non other than Jordan Betten at Lost Art Leathers.

We quickly became friends and I started my collection.

Everyone in the music world was wearing his jackets from Lenny Kravitz to Willie Nelson.

After 20 years Jordan walked away from leather and started building custom made Choppers in Miami at Rasta Choppers.

Hear His story right now on Let There Be Talk.

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Today I dive into 

Barn Find Lamborghini’s ,

The loss of the great Richard Lewis,

Kings Of Leon's new record and

My awful Sunday at Ikea.

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Today I dive into,

The return of Slayer,

Lenny Kravitz killing it on the Peoples Choice Awards and 

doing Stand Up Comedy over the weekend in the Pacific North West.

Also I dig into the new Judas Priest song, The Serpent and The King.

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THIS WEEK: I dive into

Palm Springs Architecture and the Elvis Presley Honeymoon Hideaway, 

New Music by a band called Ghostwoman,

My first real job at Foster Freeze and

Neil Young & Crazy Horse Tour

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Category:Music -- posted at: 1:52pm PST

Today I dive into - 

AC/DC Tour Dates,

The Super Bowl 2024,

New Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Nominee’s

and my thoughts on some new Streaming Speakers.

Tour Dates for the next 2 months are at https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates

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Direct download: 736_FINAL_.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 3:08pm PST

Today I sit down with my funny friend, comedian Shane Torres and 

talk all about his brand new 1 hour special The Blue Eyed Mexican available right now

for free on YouTube.

Shane and I also dive into all kinds of topics like our love of Comedy, Music, Norm Macdonald and what its like opening for a band as a comedian.

Catch Shane out on tour right now.

My tour dates coming up can be found at https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates 

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Direct download: Shane_Torres_final.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 6:09pm PST

Today my good friend Josh Homme returns to the show for the 3rd time

to catch up on life.

We dive into his love of Music, Stand Up Comedy and of course the Desert.

Josh also talks covering David Bowie at the Taylor Hawkins tribute and what it was

like playing San Quentin.

Catch QOTSA out on tour all 2024.

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Let There Be Talk.

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Direct download: Josh_Homme_Final_mix_3rd_visit.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 3:08pm PST

Today I sit down with the legend himself Mr Steve Vai

for an in-depth conversation on his entire career.

We dive into his time with Zappa, Roth, Alcatrazz, Whitesnake and of course his history with Ibanez.

It was an honor to have Steve on the show, I really enjoyed talking to him.

See Steve out on the G3 tour right now.

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Direct download: steve_vai_final_.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 12:13pm PST

Today I dive into, 

The genius of Rod Temperton and the band Heatwave, 

The Bon Scott Tribute wrap up and 

New music by The Black Crowes. 

All tour dates can be found at https://www.deandelray.com/  

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Direct download: 732_final_mix_2.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 6:53pm PST

Today I dive into

Scott Ian's incredible 60th Birthday Party,

My top Records of 2023 and

My year in Stand Up Comedy.

Thank you for tuning in every week.

DDR

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Direct download: 730_final_solo.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 2:28pm PST

Today I do a full deep dive into Custom Guitars with Luthier Greg DeLuis.

Greg makes some of the most incredible hand made guitars in the tradition of master luthier Doug Irwin.

If you have seen Jerry Garcia's guitars like Tiger, Wolf or Rosebud you know that these are not some off the shelf store bought guitars.

The amount of detail and work put into building those guitars is almost a forgotten craft.

Greg continues the tradition even hand cutting all the inlay himself.

Hear this mans amazing journey on this episode of Let There Be Talk / The Grail.

 

Check out all of Gregs Guitars on his instagram @deluisguitars 

 

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Direct download: Delouis_guitars_fianl.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 12:54pm PST

Today I sit down with the legend himself Mr Warren Haynes of Gov't Mule and The Allman Brothers.

Warren and I dive deep into his career including his 30th anniversary of The Christmas Jam, The Dead, The Allman Brothers and Gov't Mule. I

've been listening and seeing Warren for many many years so it was an honor to have this man on the show.

Please Subscribe to my channel and spread the word.

DDR

 

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Irvine Improv https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates 

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Direct download: Warren_Haynes_final.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 2:44pm PST

Today I sit down with Mike Kerr of Royal Blood and talk about their fantastic new album Back To The Water Below.

Mike and I also dive into how Royal Blood got their start, The Songwriting process and of course our love of Jimmy Page.

Make sure you catch Royal Blood out on tour and check out their new album out right now.

If you missed my other episode with drummer Ben Thatcher of Royal Blood go back and check that out also.

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Direct download: Mike_Kerr_Royal_Blood_Final_Mix.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 10:31pm PST

Today I sit down with Roger Earl drummer and founding member of Foghat.

Roger and I dive into his long incredible career including, His early days in Savoy Brown,

Recording the infamous Foghat Live album and Foghat's new record Sonic Mojo.

 

Foghat has sold Millions of records loaded with hit songs that you still hear on the radio

today.

Fool For The City, Slow Ride, I Just Wanna Make Love To You and Stone Blue to name a few.

Sit back and hear this mans incredible story on today's episode of Let There Be Talk.

 

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Direct download: Roger_Earl_Foghat_Final.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 8:25pm PST

Today I dive into

Doing Stand Up Comedy in Madison Square Garden with Bill Burr, 

Seeing the Jaws play The Shark Is Broken and

Fully Bombing at The Comedy Cellar Brunch Show.

Thanks for tuning in and please don't forget to Subscribe to my Podcast on iTunes and YouTube.

Tour Dates coming up https://www.deandelray.com

Patreon bonus Episodes can be found here https://www.patreon.com/DeanDelray 

Direct download: 723_final_solo.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 10:52am PST

Today I sit down with the great Duane Betts son of the legendary Dickey Betts.

Duane has a fantastic new record out called Wild & Precious Life and he is currently out on 

tour around America which includes a stop in Los Angeles Nov 18th 2023.

 

When Duane is not touring with his solo band you can find him in his other band The Allman Betts Band or maybe sitting in with Phil Lesh somewhere out on the road.

Duane and I dive into all kinds of topics including his early bands like Whitestarr, spending time in Malibu, and Guitar and Amp choices.

Get his new record asap and see this man out on tour.

Thanks for tuning in and please leave a review on iTunes and Subscribe to my YouTube channel.

See you out on the road this week. 

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Direct download: Duane_Betts_final.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 8:54am PST

Today I dive into 

Doing Stand Up Comedy for Linda Blair's charity show,

My love of the greatest scary movie of all time The Exorcist, 

Seeing Nick Cave live over the weekend and

Trick or Treat Memories.

Have a fantastic week and I hope to see you guys out on the road.

Tour Dates https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates 

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Direct download: 721_FINAL_Mix.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 10:53pm PST

Today I sit down with my guest Kenny Wayne Shepherd and talk about his long amazing career in the Blues Rock world.

Kenny and I dive deep into our love of Cars, Guitars and Dumble amps.

Kenny has a brand new record coming out Nov 17th called Dirt On My Diamonds Vol 1 and also has a full tour booked for 2024 so get out there and catch this man live in concert.

Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to subscribe to the podcast here on YouTube or iTunes.

All my tour dates can be found at https://www.deandelray.com

Patreon is https://www.deandelray.com/patreon

Direct download: Kenny_Wayne_Shepherd_final.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 8:26pm PST

Today I sit down with my friend Cesar Gueikian, President and CEO of Gibson Guitars for a deep deep dive down the guitar Rabbit Hole.

Cesar and I get into all things Gibson including the Murphy Lab, Angus Young and Jimmy Page and the infamous Greeny 1959 Les Paul.

Subscribe to my channel for all the latest Let There Be Talk episodes.

Have a great week

DDR

Direct download: Cesar_Final_Mix.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 12:41pm PST

Today I dive into my weekend at the PowerTrip Festival in Indio California.

My thoughts on Festivals, AC/DC's comeback, Concert complainers and the mighty Metallica.

Hope you have a great week.

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Direct download: 718_powertrip._final.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 6:31pm PST

Today I have a fantastic guest Mr Justin Chancellor of TOOL and MTVoid.

Justin joined TOOL back in 1995 and has been killing it ever since.

It was an honor to sit down and dive deep into his career including

his early days playing music, his audition for TOOL, Farm Living and AC/DC.

Justin has a brand new record coming out Nov 10th with his MTVoid project.

MTVoid is a musical project by Justin Chancellor and Peter Mohamed. The two first met at a festival in Germany in 2002. Justin was touring with Tool, and Peter was a member of the Polish band “Sweet Noise“.

I really hope you guys dig this episode and please don’t forget 

to subscribe to the Podcast on YouTube and iTunes.

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Direct download: justine_tool_final.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 11:31am PST

Today I dive into Bob Dylan playing at Farm Aid with The Heartbreakers ,

Neil Young and John Mayer concerts in LA,

Usher being selected for the Super Bowl Halftime

and a bonus guest Brandon Henderson C.E.O. of BOXCAR Comedy Club in Springville Utah

 

Thanks for watching and please don’t forget to subscribe. All my tour dates at https://www.deandelray.com/ Patreon bonus episodes at https://www.patreon.com/DeanDelray

Direct download: 716_final_mix.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 1:58pm PST

Today I dive into

Meeting Baseball Hall Of Famer Randy Johnson,

U2 dropping a new song Atomic City,

Black Crowes pick up 2 new members and

my love of Miles Davis music.

Have a great week and don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube and iTunes Channels.

Catch all my tour dates including Utah this week on https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates

Patreon bonus episodes at https://www.patreon.com/DeanDelray

Have a great week

DDR

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Category:Music -- posted at: 2:12pm PST

Today I dive into - 

AC/DC announced a new Drummer for PowerTrip, 

Beastie Boys get Squared and

My favorite late 80's and 90's Rolling Stones Songs

Thanks for tuning in my friends

DDR

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Category:Music -- posted at: 4:18pm PST

8 years in the making my guest Director, Peter Dowd follows a man around that is absolutely obsessed with Jimmy Page.

The first time Akio Sakurai hears Led Zeppelin as a teenager, and then laid eyes on the band in The Song Remains the Same, the group's 1976 concert documentary, Sakurai has had one mission in life: to demonstrate his adoration of Zeppelin founder Jimmy Page. He is completely candid about this: "I want to be Jimmy Page," he remembers thinking.

The film is an amazing Document of what it's like to dive way down a rabbit hole. Passion is in full effect here.

Peter has made a fantastic film and if you are a Led Zeppelin freak like myself you are really going to enjoy this.

Thanks for tuning in on this 3 day weekend and don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel and on iTunes.

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Category:Music -- posted at: 3:22pm PST

Today I dive into The Roxy nightclub turning 50, 

My love of Eddie Money and 

The 32 Million Dollar Rolls-Royce that just came out. 

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Direct download: 712_Let_There_Be_Talk_final.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 10:20pm PST

Today I dive into Robert Plant's solo career,

The Comedy Store's Brody Stevens 818 celebration show,

and selling my Rock n Roll Memorabilia.

Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to leave a review and subscribe 

to the podcast on YouTube and iTunes.

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Tour Dates https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates 

Direct download: 711_FINAL_MIX.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 8:58pm PST

Today I dive into

Hip Hop turning 50 years old,

A killer AI Bon Scott version of You Shook Me All Night Long,

and the craziness of 80's Rock Fashion.

Thanks for Tuning in and Please leave a review on iTunes.

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Direct download: 710_final_mix.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 10:35pm PST

Today is another solo episode.

I dive into, Bombing at The Store

Grolsch Beer and old school Cigarettes,

The new Toyota Land Cruiser

The greatness of Tatum Oneal and Akira Takasaki, Guitar Player of Loudness.

Direct download: 709_SOLO_FINAL.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 9:56am PST

Today I sit down with Jiu Jitsu black belt Eddie Bravo and dive deep into Rock n Roll, Heavy Metal, UFC and Stand Up Comedy.

Eddie is the current owner of the great 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu gym located at 1314 S.Grand Ave in Los Angeles.

Do yourself a favor and tune into this episode and hear us talk about our love of Kiss and Metallica, Old School UFC and how he got into Stand Up Comedy.

This episodes ending got cut off due to a equipment malfunction.

Thanks for tuning in.

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Direct download: eddie_bravo_final.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 6:28pm PST

Today I dive into the 36th anniversary of the Guns N' Roses masterpiece Appetite for Destruction,

The Midnight Special TV show and

Taking Mushrooms in Vegas.

Hope you guys have a great week.

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Direct download: 707_final_mix.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 4:57pm PST

Today is another solo episode. 

I dive into the fantastic documentary called Mr Jimmy

Dead & Company's last show 

and the story of the hit song Who Let The Dogs Out.

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Direct download: 706_solo_final_.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 5:42am PST

Today I sit down with Jack Savage and Cooper Ferreira of Tatt2Away.

So many people have Tattoos that may of been a mistake. Or maybe you have run out of prime real estate and just want a tattoo removed so you can get another.

Jack Savage has created a new way to have them removed and no it’s not with a laser.

This episode is absolutely fascinating and I think you guys will really enjoy it.

Candles Lit my Friends.

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Direct download: Tatt2away_final.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 9:03am PST

Today I dive into my recent trip to Disneyland, 

Firework Wars in Riverside 

and Modelo Beer. 

Have a great 4th of July and don't blow your fingers off. 

Candles Lit my friends. 

DDR

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Direct download: 407_SOLO_FINAL.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 4:39pm PST

Today I sit down with M.Shadows and Johnny Christ of Avenged Sevenfold to talk all about their new record "Life Is But A Dream" 

We also dive into what it was like to tour with Iron Maiden, Their Song Writing process and M.Shadows vocal process.  

I was fired up to have these guys on because I really think their new album is something very unique so I hope you dig our conversation.  

Keep rocking  

DDR  

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Category:Music -- posted at: 2:06pm PST

Today I dive into,

Wes Anderson's new film Asteroid City,

My first time getting a Calcium Heart Scan, and

new records by Queens Of The Stone Age, King Gizzard and Nick Perry and The Underground Thieves.

Show is brought to you Ergo Hearing Aids.

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Have a fantastic week and don't forget to Leave a review on iTunes and subscribe to my YouTube channel.

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Direct download: let_there_be_talk_702_final.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 10:51pm PST

Today I dive into

The new Avenged Sevenfold record Life Is But A Dream,

Going back to the Bay Area to Headline some Stand Up shows

and my love of Social Distortion.

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Direct download: 701_FINAL.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 10:17pm PST

Today I go solo and dive into

Taking a tour of The Brady Bunch House,

People being scammed on the Phone from AI

and the great Josh Freese joining the Foo Fighters.

Have a great week.

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Direct download: Solo_700_Final.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 9:07pm PST

Today is the 40th anniversary of the US Festival and what better guest to

have on the show than Mike Levine of Triumph who played on this very day 40 years ago along with Quiet Riot, Motley Crue, Ozzy, Judas Priest, Scorpions and Van Halen. I was there and I will tell you this I will never forget it.

I consider the US Festival the greatest Rock Fest every besides Woodstock.

Triumph has just released this concert on Vinyl and I can’t recommend it enough.

The US Festival is criminally underrated and I feel it should get way more glory.

I hope you enjoy this episode.

Lots of new tour dates are up on my website https://www.deandelray.com/ 

And tons of Bonus Episodes of Let There Be Talk can be heard on my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/DeanDelray 

Have a great week

DDR

Direct download: Mike_Levine_Let_There_Be_TALKTriumph_final_k.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 2:15pm PST

Today I sit down with a full on Rock n Roller, Mr Josh Todd of Buckcherry.

 

 Buckcherry have been tearing it up for over 20 years and coming June 2nd they will be dropping their 10th record called Vol. 10.

 

 It was great to sit down and talk with Josh about his career. We dive into everything including the very beginnings of the band, Hit Songs, His love of Hip Hop and Punk Rock and Touring life.

 

 Don't miss Buckcherry out on tour all summer on a Co-Headlining tour with Skid Row.

 

 Make sure you leave a Review and Subscribe to Let There Be Talk on iTunes and YouTube.

 

 Bonus episodes are available on my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DeanDelray 

 

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Direct download: Josh_Todd_Fianl_mix_2.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 9:15pm PST

Today I sit down with Christian Gormsen from "Eargo, the brand making hearing wellness virtually invisible for all" For a dive deep into the history of Hearing Aids.

This may seem like a strange guest to have but I will tell you this right now we all will experience hearing loss in our lifetime. I know mine is really bad.

If you listen to this podcast chances are you're a huge music fan and go to a lot of live concerts. Over the years I could tell my hearing was going. Yes I use earplugs but life is just loud. Headphones, Earbuds, Motorcycles even Movie theaters are crazy Loud.

I really wanted to hear the history of Hearing Aids and Christian was the perfect guest to talk to.

I hope you guys enjoy this episode.

Check out there product if you want at https://www.eargo.com 

Have a great week.

Tour dates are here https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates 

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DDR

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Category:Music -- posted at: 9:11pm PST

Today I sit down with the great Jason Newsted and talk all things Metal. We dive deep into his career covering everything from his early days in Metallica to igniting the Newsted band again.  

I absolutely love all of Jason's work so it was an honor to have him on the podcast.  

We dive into the Justice record, Touring the Black Album, Playing in Russia, Bass Guitars and Amps and of course the NEWSTED band firing back up for a live show.  

Catch Newsted live May 20th at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale Florida.   

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Also leave a review on iTunes.

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Keep rocking' 

DDR

Direct download: Jason_Newsted_final_mix.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 11:51am PST

Today is another new music Monday with my guest Matt Burr of The Black Delta Movement.

This band has dropped a masterpiece of a record called Recovery Effects that I can't recommend enough.

It was so good to have Matt on the show to talk about this record and also how the band started.

The Black Delta Movement also have another record out called Preservation which I also highly recommend.

Do a deep dive into their music and help spread the word.

Keep The Candles Lit and thanks for supporting the show for all of these years.

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Leave a review and subscribe to my YouTube and Apple Podcast iTunes channels.

Thank you

DDR

Kingston-upon-Hull’s The Black Delta Movement return with their stunning new album ‘Recovery Effects’ – 8 tracks of immersive, groove-heavy psychedelic rock released April 14th 2023 on Fuzz Club Records. Determination and a commitment to musical development are writ large across Matt Burr’s personal and artistic journey as the main creative force behind The Black Delta Movement. His most collaborative work yet, ‘Recovery Effects’ sees Matt recruiting highly lauded UK guitar-slinger and Little Barrie frontman Barrie Cadogan and bandmates Lewis Wharton (Bass) and Tony Coote (Drums) to provide musical backing on the album. With legendary producer, The Heliocentrics’ co-founder and drummer extraordinaire Malcolm Catto also helming production duties. “The album’s a love letter to the band and all the emotions that come with it,” explains Matt when talking about the period of adversity that led to its creation. Finding himself without his former bandmates following the release of their highly-praised 2018 debut ‘Preservation’ and that record’s subsequent live shows, the pandemic-induced lockdown periods throughout ’20 and ’21 initially gave time for reflection before proving to be a time of productivity. Giving Matt the breathing space to fine-tune the new songs alongside Cadogan before hitting the ground running when entering the studio in late 2021 – the band cutting the basic tracks live and Malcolm Catto providing invaluable input when it came to moulding the music you hear contained throughout The results of this creative melting pot of such talented and seasoned musicians see The Black Delta Movement delivering that ring thing: a layered, honest and deeply entertaining rock’n’roll record. There are a myriad of moods and textures, whether on the garage-blues grooves of opener and first single ‘Fourth Pass Over The Graveyard’, follow-up single ‘Zip-Tie’ which explodes from its moody intro into punk-rock motorik, or the psychedelic slow-burn of ‘Hiding In The Tall Grass’ which manages to channel the likes of The Doors and Spacemen 3 over its 9 hypnotic minutes.

Direct download: Black_Delta_final.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 11:07pm PST

Last week I hosted a benefit concert for the great Jimmy Hayward put on by Primus.

If you don't know who Jimmy is he is an absolute genius in the Animation world.

Jimmy has worked on Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Monsters Inc. Finding Nemo, Shrek 2 and so much more.

He is also a full on Rock n Roller with his band Legend Of The Seagullman with Brent Hinds of Mastodon and Danny Carey of Tool.

Jimmy has been hit with a very rare form of Skin Cancer and needs our help.

Hit the GoFundMe link and then Listen to this episode.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-jimmy-hayward-kick-cancer-to-the-curb 

Jimmy is a Beautiful Human so any help would be greatly appreciated.

Have a great weekend.

DDR

Direct download: Jimmy_Hayward_final_mix.mp3
Category:Music -- posted at: 9:40am PST

Today I dive into

Doing Comedy in Bars

The new Metallica Record

Timing is Everything

and watching Beef on Netflix

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Category:Music -- posted at: 1:29pm PST

Today I go solo and dive into the Power Trip Festival with AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Guns N Roses, Metallica, Ozzy and Tool. 

Also I talk about finally seeing the Clive Davis documentary and how I ended up recording some music in Joshua Tree at the world famous Rancho de la Luna Studio. 

Hope you have a great week and if you are in Las Vegas this week come see me at the Comedy Cellar April 3rd - 9th 2023  

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Category:Music -- posted at: 12:09am PST

It's that time of the year again when Kevin Christy and I sit down and dive into

all the new releases for 2023 at Watches and Wonders.

It's Rolex, Tudor, AP, Patek, Grand Seiko and a little bit of Omega.

Kevin and I absolutely love watches and I know a lot of you do too.

I hope you dig our deep dive on today's Let There Be Talk.

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My next live road stand up shows are April 3rd - 9th Las Vegas Comedy Cellar 

Candles Lit

DDR

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Category:Music -- posted at: 1:58pm PST

Today I go solo and dive into 

MotoGP Racing, 

Rick Allen being attacked, 

Mushroom Dealers back in the day 

and John Mayer's new Solo Tour.

 

Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to Subscribe to my YouTube Channel.

Also catch me in Las Vegas April 3rd - 9th at The Comedy Cellar in the Rio Hotel.

Candles Lit

DDR

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Category:Music -- posted at: 9:53pm PST

Today I sit down and dive into 

The passing of the great Gary Rossington of Lynyrd Skynyrd 

The Oscar Awards and 

My weekend headlining in Fort Collins Colorado.

Thanks for tuning in each week.

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Today my friend Deen Castronovo current drummer for Journey is my guest.

Deen has had a long career in Rock n Roll playing drums with some of the all time greats including Ozzy, Journey, Wild Dogs, Social Distortion, Bad English and so much more.

Deen is currently out on tour with Journey on their 50th Anniversary Arena Tour so do not ,miss that.

Deen also has a new record coming out with his band Revolution Saints which you can buy 4/21/23 and you can hear their new single Talking Like Strangers out right now.

Thanks for tuning in and please subscribe to my YouTube channel and iTunes podcast network Cactus Radio Network.

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Today we have the return of my friend Gregg Rolie former Singer Songwriter and Keyboard player for Journey and Santana.

Gregg stops by today to talk all about what it was like to reunite with Journey last week in Austin Texas on their 50th anniversary tour.

There was a lot of talk over the last 3 months about who from the original line up might show up on the 50th anniversary tour and there was strong rumors that Gregg may even join the tour.

Sit down and enjoy my conversation with Gregg and hear how his involvement came to happen.

Thanks for tuning in.

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Tune in and hear me dive into, Grammy Talk, Bruce Springsteen's Tour Kick Off, 

My time at the Virgil Abloh exhibit at the Brooklyn museum 

and Flea's incredible home that is for sale right now.

Thanks for listening my friends.

Road dates - 

Next week Feb 17 and 18 Elko Nevada

Feb 22nd thru 25th San Francisco Punchline.

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Today I dive into all kinds of stuff including 

The Elvis Film, Tarantula Spiders, New records by The Mother Hips, and White Reaper 

and of course the 49ers.

Thanks for your kind words on these solo Episodes I hope you enjoy this one.

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Have a great week my friends and I hope to see you guys this month at some of my shows.

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Today I sit down with the great Mike Portnoy and talk all about

The Winery Dogs brand new album called III which comes out 

Feb 3rd.

Mike and I also dive into our love of KISS, Classic Rock and live Bootlegs

Thanks for tuning in.

Come see me on the road doing Stand Up Comedy

NEW YORK Jan, 25 - 28

Palm Springs Feb 3rd

San Francisco Feb 22nd - 25 The Punchline

Tickets at https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates 

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Today I dive into 

Old school Twin Peaks

Social Distorion turning 40

Jeff Beck 

Thanks for tuning in

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I love you Mom and I will never forget you.

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Today I dive into my top 10 records of 2022,

My love of the Led Zeppelin Celebration Day Concert

And Touring Arenas with Bill Burr

I hope you guys dig

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Today I dive into 

My love of Fleetwood Mac

The new Neil Young documentary Harvest Time

and My visit to the LA Auto Show.

Have a great week and dont forget to get all you bonus episodes of 

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Today we dive into the last of my Marcus King Tour Diary Series with the great Mike "Sleeveless" Runyon keyboard player for The Marcus King Band.

Mike has been playing Keys all his life and has a great story on how he joined the Marcus King Band.

Mike and I dive into our love of the B3, our favorite players and some of our favorite tour moments.

Also I make a very special announcement on this episode during the intro so give it a listen.

I wanna thank everyone on the MK tour I will never forget you guys. 

Keep the Candles lit my friends

DDR

 

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Today I continue my Marcus King Band Diary with Drew Smithers slide and 2nd guitar player for the Marcus King Band.

Drew is a fantastic Guitar Player and a great human with a really cool story.

Drew and I dive deep into how he got started playing guitar, his time in Bishop Gunn, Working at Carter Vintage and of course how he joined

the Marcus King Band.

Thanks for tuning in and have a fantastic Thanksgiving everyone.

Candles Lit

DDR 

 

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Today I sit dow with Jason Roberts and talk all about what it's like to drive a Rock n Roll Tour Bus for a living.

You ever wonder how people start driving Musicians around the United States in a tour bus then this episode is for you.

Tour bus driving is a stressful job and a really good driver is hard to come by.

Some bands keep the same driver for years when they find a good one and Jason is one of the best.

Jason has driven some of the biggest stars in the biz including Lucinda Williams, Drake and Marcus King.

Sit back and enjoy this episode and thank you for always tuning in.

DDR

 

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Today we have a Rock n Roll Hall of Fame legend Mr John Oates on the show.

John stops by today to talk about his new single Pushin' A Rock, his years in the Music Biz, Songwriting and Recording and His love of Porsche 911 cars.

Daryl Hall & John Oates are the most successful duo in the history of music selling over 80 million Records to date.

The list of hits is mind boggling, She's Gone, Sara Smile, Maneater, Private Eyes, Kiss Is On My List, Out Of Touch and so many more.

It was an honor to sit down with John today.

Hope you enjoy this episode. Don't forget to subscribe and review the podcast on iTunes and YouTube.

Keep Rocking 

DDR 

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Today my friend Neal Francis returns to the show to talk  about the 2 month tour we just did around American with Marcus King and Ashland Craft.

Neal and I also dig into his new EP Sentimental Garbage which comes out Nov 18th 2022 and our love of all things Music.

Catch Neal on tour right now in Europe.

Thank you for tuning in every week my friends.

DDR

 

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Today I sit down with Michael Sweet singer, songwriter and guitar player for Stryper.

Stryper have been recording records and touring for almost 40 years and have sold over 10 million records.

Last week Oct 21st 2022 they dropped a new album called "The Last Battle" that went immediately to #1 on iTunes.

Michael and I dive into the long career of Stryper also we dig into his time in the band Boston and his love of guitars.

Hope you enjoy this episode and dont forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and YouTube.

DDR

 

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Today we have the great Ashland Craft on Let There Be Talk.

Ashland is a fantastic old school country singer / songwriter who has an amazing record out right now called Travelin Kind.

Hear how Ashland started out working Honky Tonks playing 5 sets a night eventually finding her way onto the hit T.V. show The Voice.

Ashland has been touring for the last 6 weeks with us on the Marcus King Rock n Comedy tour and it has just been incredible to watch her crushing it every night.

Have a great week and keep the candles lit

DDR

 

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