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...
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. Si...
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 y...
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 sh...
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 Downloa...
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 includi...
Back in 1978 I saw Blue Öyster Cult and it completely changed my life. I consider this band the ultimate Rock n Roll band. They have Hits,Deep Tracks, Smoking Musicianship and an unreal live show. They have a brand new record out right now called The Symbol Remains and it is unbelievable. Do yourself a favor and buy it today and when this Covid insanity is over go see them Live. Think about this, in 2022 Blue Öyster Cult will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary. I love this band and It was an ...
Fresh of his incredible performance on SNL with Jack White drummer Daru Jones sits down and talks all about his career as a Drummer for Hire. This man's story is very inspiring and I know you guys are gonna dig it. From Gospel, Hip Hop, Rock and Country Daru can play it all. Tune in and thanks for keeping the Candles Lit. This episode is brought to you by Skylight Frame. Use the code Delray at check out for $10 off https://www.skylightframe.com...
Today on a brand new episode of LET THERE BE TALK the legend himself Mr Angry Anderson of Rose Tattoo stops by for a lengthy conversation on the history of Rose Tattoo. This man has been rocking almost his whole life and is one of those rare lifers in the Rock n Roll game. Today Angry and I sit down and talk about his early influences, The Pub Rock Sound, AC/DC, Guns and Roses and of course his Mad Max. Do yourself a favor and dive into Rose Tattoo's music if you haven't heard it and if you have...
Today on Let There Be Talk my guest is the legend of HOP HOP Tech N9ne. This man has dropped 21 records over the course of his incredible career and today we sit down and talk all things HIP HOP and Rock n Roll. Dig into his record that dropped April 16th 2020 called Enterfear and then work your way back through the catalog. Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to Keep The Candles Lit DDR
This is a replay of my converstion with my friend Baron Wolman who passed away Monday at the age of 83. This man was hands down my favorite photographer and his stories and life should be celebrated. Baron was the frist photographer for Rolling Stone Magazine, He shot Woodstock and some of the greatest Day On The Green Photos ever. Visit his instagram @baronwolman and enjoy his art. I met Baron years and years ago after searching out who shot all the killer Day On The Green Photos. Baron was a f...
Well it's another dream come true. Today I sit down with the greatest drummer ever Mr. Phil Rudd of AC/DC It's been an honor to talk to the original 4 who made the Biggest Selling Rock record of all time BACK IN BLACK. Phil is a Drummers Drummer. There is no better compliment than that. Phil and I sit down and talk about how he got his start on the Drums, His Audition with AC/DC, His Drum Sets and of Course the brand new record Power Up out on Nov 13th. The last 15 mins of the conversation I inv...
Today I wind up my Mr Bungle series with the incredible Trey Spruance guitarist and songwriter of Mr Bungle. It was an honor to sit down and talk all things Bungle with Trey. We dive way into the past on how the group started, His early influences, His time in Faith No More and the recording process of their brand new record "The Raging Wrath Of The Easter Bunny Demo" I hope you guys enjoyed my Bungle series. Candles Lit DDR
Today I continue my celebration of Mr Bungle with the 2nd installment of the Bungle series with my guest the great Trevor Dunn. Trevor has been the Bass Player/Songwriter for Bungle since the beginning. Trevor and I dive into the early days of Bungle, The San Francisco Music scene, the 0U818 demo and of course their brand new record out right now " The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny Demo" I wanna thank Mr Bungle for letting me do this series and I wanna thank all of you for tuning in. CANDLES ...
A few weeks ago I decided to do a Mr Bungle series in celebration of their new album " The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny Demo" coming out this Friday. Part 1 is with Scott Ian who is now a member of Mr Bungle and like me he is also a huge Fan. For the next 3 days you will hear from Scott Ian, Trevor Dunn and Trey Spruance talking all things Bungle. I saw the new line up of Mr Bungle which includes the killer Dave Lombardo on drums right before the lock down and it was absolutely next level. M...
Today I sit down with the Metal God himself Mr Rob Halford and talk all about his new book CONFESS. I've been a huge fan of Judas Priest since the first time I heard Unleashed In The East back around 1980. I've seen the band every tour since Point Of Entry and I must say Priest is one of the greatest Live bands of all time. It was an honor to sit down with Rob and talk all things Priest including the US festival, opening for Led Zeppelin in 1977, Motorcycles and of course the Denim and Leather. ...
Today I continue my AC/DC celebration with a very rare interview with the man on the Bass guitar since 1977 Mr Cliff Williams. Cliff joined right after the recording of Let There Be Rock and has been in the band ever since. I always wanted to talk to Cliff about stuff like the recording of Powerage, The Let There Be Rock Film and his life before AC/DC. Cliff and I also talk all about the new AC/DC record Power Up which comes out Nov 13th. I hope you guys love this episode as much as I loved doin...
Today my guest are Brian Johnson & Angus Young from the greatest band of all time AC/DC. I don't even know what to say about this except that it's absolutely a dream come true. The guys sit down with me for their 1st ever podcast and talk all things AC/DC. Back In Black, Brian's audition, Angus Young's favorite Gibson SG, the Songwriting process and of course their brand new crushing record Power Up produced by the great Brendan O'Brien out Nov 13th. This Record is going to blow your mind an...
Today will be another Handmade Edition of LET THERE BE TALK with my guest the great Blake Kuwahara owner and designer of Blake Kuwahara Eyewear. This man has been in the Eyewear game for 40 years. He started out as an Optometrist then worked his way into the eyewear industry as creative director of Liz Claiborne becoming a designer for 7 different brands including Jordache. Blake then started his own line called KATA ended up selling that brand and now he has a brand new company that is absolute...
October 6th 2020 we lost the greatest of all time Mr Edward Van Halen. Today I sat down and recorded everything I loved about Eddie. I really can't believe he is gone and I will never forget Him. Long Live the Legend Eddie Van Halen. DDR
If you listen to music in the last 60 years chances are some of your favorite records were recorded right in Los Angeles at the legendary Sunset Sound Recording Studio. The list of artist that recorded in this studio is insane. Led Zeppelin, The Doors, Van Halen, Prince, Elton John, The Rolling Stones the list goes on and on. It was an honor to sit down with the owner Paul Camarata and hear the history of this building and how it came about. Paul's father Tutti open the studio 60 years ago and s...
Today is a bonus episode of LET THERE BE TALK with my friends Tammy Jo Dearen and Nikole Larson staples in the Comedy Store Family. Tammy and Nikole have been producing on one of the best shows every Saturday Night at the Comedy Store for years but back in March that all came to a halt when the Pandemic hit. Tammy and Nikole put their brains together and came up with an idea to keep Live Stand Up Comedy alive in Los Angeles. Tune in and hear this amazing story on how it all came together. Tammy ...
Today on this brand new episode of Let There Be Talk my guest are Michael and Tanya Trotter of the group The War and Treaty. This amazing couples story absolutely blew my mind and I know you guys will feel the same. Their new record Hearts Town came out last Friday and people are going crazy for it including me. I first heard the song 5 More Minutes around 3 weeks ago and I knew I had to have them on the show asap. Do yourself a favor and dig into their music. Have a fantastic week and keep the ...
Today my guest is singer songwriter Sadler Vaden. You may know Sadler as the guitar player in Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit but he is also a solo artist with a brand new record out called ANYBODY OUT THERE? This record has quickly become my favorite of the year hands down. Full of amazing songs like Don't Worry, Modern Times and Peace + Harmony. I knew right away I had to talk to him. We talk Song Writing, Nashville, The Record Biz and so much more. Dig into his record and follow him on all th...
Today my friend Corey Taylor Slipknot/Stone Sour singer songwriter returns to the show to talk all about his new solo record CMFT coming out Oct 2nd 2020. Corey sits down and talks all about the writing and recording process of CMFT. Check out 3 of the songs right now on Youtube or your favorite streaming platform. HWY 666, Black Eyes Blue and CMFT MUST BE STOPPED. This episode is brought to you by CBD LION use the code Dean for 20% off all you items. Click the link https://cbdlion.com...
Today on Let There Be Talk #547 my guest is the great Troy Sanders of Mastodon. Troy is absolutely one of the best in the biz and Mastodon is by far one of my favorites of the last 20 years. They have so many incredible records including the crushing Emperor of Sand that came out in 2017. One of my favorite records by them is the EP that came out in 2017 called Cold Dark Place. The songs on that EP are so next level and I can't recommend it enough. Today Troy sits down with me to talk about thei...
