On today's episode of LET THERE BE TALK my guest is the great Bay Area Rock n Roll Photographer Jay Blakesberg. You may know Jay from his incredible Grateful Dead photos but what you may not know is Jay shot a lot of the early Alternative Rock Scene at the famous IBeam nightclub back in the day in San Francisco. Jay also has tons of great Rock Photography books out including one that features one of my favorite bands The Mother Hips. Tune in and enjoy this mans story and then hit his website and...
Dec 11, 2017•1 hr 24 min
On today's episode of Let There Be Talk its the return of B*tchin Dean sits down with Co-Host Michael Devin from Whitesnake as they discuss all things B*tchin On this episode we discuss - Can 1 band bring back Rock N Roll? Great Films of 2017 Vinyl - Metallica and Wilco super box set releases. Thanks for tuning in
Dec 07, 2017•1 hr 15 min
On Today's episode of LET THERE BE TALK my guest is the great Larry "Ler" LaLonde guitarist for the band Primus. Larry and I talk all about growing up in the Bay Area and how lucky we were to be in that music melting pot. Primus are one of the most original bands every and their live shows are absolutely next level. Go out and get their new album "The Desaturating Seven" Before Primus Larry was in a Bay Area Death Metal band called Possessed.I strongly suggest you check out their classic album "...
Dec 04, 2017•1 hr 44 min
On today's episode of LET THERE BE TALK my guest is the very funny comedian Tim Dillon. Tim is a NYC comedian that has only been doing Stand Up for under 8 years but has all kinds of great things happening with his career. Rolling Stone Magazine recently listed Tim in their 10 comedians you should know article and he is also about to shoot his first Comedy Central 30min special. Tune in and enjoy. This episode is brought to you by https://www.elcajonharley.com...
Nov 27, 2017•1 hr 5 min
On today's episode of LET THERE BE TALK my guest is The Magpie Salute. Thats right Rich Robinson,Marc Ford,John Hogg and Sven Pipien stop by and talk all things Rock N Roll. This is a very special episode to me since you guys all know how much i love The Black Crowes and i think you guys will absolutely love it. Do not forget to check out their live record out right now on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-magpie-salute-live/1235916177 Thanks for all your support and don't forget to l...
Nov 19, 2017•1 hr 28 min
On today's episode of LET THERE BE TALK my guest is Wayne Jones Owner and Builder of HEADSTRONG AMPS which are known as some of the best Boutique Guitar Amps in the world. Wayne stops by and gives us all the details on how he started building Handmade Guitar Amps. There is something very special about the right guitar amp and we dig way deep into stuff like Tone,Point to Point Wiring and the history of Boutique Amps. Do not miss this amazing HANDMADE EPISODE Check his website at http://headstron...
Nov 13, 2017•1 hr 20 min
On today's episode of LET THERE BE TALK my friend Mark Normand stops by and talks about his start in Stand Up Comedy. Mark is a very funny NEW YORK Comedian with some very funny stories that you do not wanna miss on today's episode including the time he took Molly at the The Louvre in Paris. Mark also talks about is journey from renting terrible apartments in NYC to now being a Home Owner in NYC. Make sure you check out Mark live when he comes to your town and also all his amazing YOUTUBE clips....
Nov 05, 2017•1 hr 29 min
On today's Episode of LET THERE BE TALK I dive deep into the Tom Petty catalog and celebrate this mans amazing songwriting skills. On Oct 2nd 2017 we lost the great Tom Petty and i still can not believe he is gone. Most of you know Tom for all his amazing hit songs like Breakdown,American Girl,Mary Jane's Last Dance and Learning to Fly but what about those deep deep cuts that are also mind blowing? Songs like Shadow of the Doubt,Nightwatchman,Counting on You and so so many more. This episode is ...
Oct 30, 2017•1 hr 19 min
On Today's Episode of LET THERE BE TALK my guest is my good friend Comedian Aaron Berg. Aaron has a brand new Record out called Mr. Manners "Proper Etiquette For The Modern Degenerate" Live From Long Island City. Do not sleep get this and all his record on iTunes. Aaron holds the record for most Stand Up spots done in a night with 25 and we talk all about that and the documentary film they shot while he was doing this incredible accomplishment. Aaron is a great human and his stories are amazing ...
Oct 24, 2017•1 hr 16 min
On today's episode of LET THERE BE TALK my guest is Mr Neal Preston who happens to be my all time favorite Rock Photographer. Neal was the Tour Photographer for Led Zeppelin from 1975-1979. Neal was also the tour Photographer for Queen,Bruce Springsteen,Fleetwood Mac,Heart and so many more. His photos have always blown my mind and it was a honor to have him on the show. Go 2 his website asap and see his art it will blow your mind. https://www.prestonpictures.com Don't Forget to Leave A Review an...
Oct 19, 2017•1 hr 36 min
Today on LET THERE BE TALK i sit down with the great Caroline Heerwagen Singer/Songwriter for the brand new band BONE ACRE. I saw Bone Acre about a month ago and they were incredible and it was only their 2nd gig ever. I love turning you guys on to new music so sit down and get into this band asap. Follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/boneacre/ Also at the end of this episode check out their song "Its Ok" This episode is brought to you by https://www.elcajonharley.com and http://c...
Oct 15, 2017•1 hr 20 min
On today's episode of LET THERE BE TALK 1 of the greatest Rock n Roll Photographers of all time Mr Mark Weiss stops by and tells some incredible stories about his days shooting Rock n Roll in the 70's and 80's Mark has shot every great rock star you can name including LED ZEPPELIN,BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN,GUNS N ROSES,VAN HALEN,MOTLEY CRUE,ERIC CLAPTON,NEIL YOUNG,AC/DC and so so much more. Mark still shoots live rock n roll to this day and has a incredible website were you can see all his work. check o...
Oct 12, 2017•1 hr 11 min
On today's episode of LET THERE BE TALK comedian Phil Hanley stops by and talks about how he got his start doing Stand Up Comedy,His love for the Grateful Dead and Rolex Watches. Phil and i get way into some Music and Stand Up Talk so do not miss this episode. Phil lives in NYC and goes on regularly at the Comedy Cellar so if you are in the City go see him. Follow him on social media at @philmhanley This Episode is brought to you by https://www.elcajonharley.com...
Oct 08, 2017•1 hr 49 min
On today's episode of LET THERE BE TALK one of the most respected Drummers of all time Kenny Aronoff stops by and talks about his life in Rock N Roll. If you Don't know Kenny you most definitely have heard his work. Kenny has played drums on more than 330 million records sold with some of the biggest names in the Music World including John Fogerty,Mick Jagger,The Rolling Stones,John Mellencamp,Stevie Nicks,The Smashing Pumpkins and so many more. Do not miss this episode for an incredible behind ...
Oct 02, 2017•2 hr 2 min
On today's episode of LET THERE BE TALK one of my favorite humans of all time Mr Dave Catching stops by and talks about his life in Rock n Roll. Dave has lived an amazing life playing in some of the best bands ever including EODM,Queens of The Stone Age,Masters of Reality,Earthlings? Mojave Lords and so much more. Dave is also the owner of one of the best Recording Studios in the world called Ranch De La Luna as seen on the HBO series Sonic Highways. TUNE IN AND ENJOY. This episode is brought to...
Sep 25, 2017•1 hr 43 min
Today's Episode of LET THERE BE TALK will be a "Handmade" edition with my guest Paul Jacobs CEO of Klipsch Audio Speakers made right here in the USA in Hope Arkansas. You guys know how i love high end audio gear so to have Paul on from my Favorite speaker company was a Honor. This episode is the definition of Handmade. Klipsch has been around for more than 70 years and their story is amazing. Sit back and enjoy the ride. This episode is brought to you by https://www.hellofresh.com for all you fr...
Sep 21, 2017•1 hr 33 min
On today's episode of LET THERE BE TALK the great Brian Slagel Founder and CEO of Metal Blade Records stops back by to talk about his brand new book "FOR THE SAKE OF HEAVINESS THE HISTORY OF METAL BLADE RECORDS" Brian and i get way into some great Heavy Metal talk including the early days of METALLICA,SLAYER and MERCYFUL FATE. We also talk about Satanic Music,NYC vs Los Angeles,Metal Musicians and Politics. make sure you get his brand new book out now on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Sake-Heavin...
Sep 18, 2017•1 hr 22 min
On today's episode of LET THERE BE TALK my friend Comedian Nick Thune stops by and we get into some Stand Up Comedy talk. Nick is a old friend and i have been wanting him on the show for years so it was so good to have him on. Nick talks about his Writing Process,Acting,French Bulldogs and of course Music. Nick has been on The Tonight Show 8 times doing Stand Up so make sure you check him out on Youtube and the TONIGHT SHOW Website as well as Comedy Central. Do Not miss this great episode brough...
Sep 14, 2017•1 hr 36 min
On today's episode of LET THERE BE TALK the great Steve Howey stops by and talks about season 8 of Shameless premiering Nov 5th on Showtime. Steve and I also get into his audition process,what it's like to do frontal nude scenes and of course Sons of Anarchy. Do not miss this great episode brought to you by https://www.elcajonharley.com your 1 stop motorcycle shop and Saint Cross Jeweler your shop for all your Rolex needs saintcrossla@gmail.com...
Sep 11, 2017•1 hr 37 min
On today's episode of LET THERE BE TALK my guest is the great Jim Bogios drummer/band member of the Counting Crows. Before Jim joined the Counting Crows he was a full on Drummer for Hire playing with some of the biggest acts in the music biz including Sheryl Crow,Dixie Chicks,Stevie Nicks and Ben Folds. Jim also played on my debut solo record Lone Mountain Serenade. Catch Counting Crows out on tour right now with Matchbox 20. This podcast is brought to you by elcajonharley.com and http://cadaton...
Sep 05, 2017•1 hr 51 min
On today's episode of LET THERE BE TALK my guest is Wes Borland Guitarist/Songwriter for Limp Bizkit,Big Dumb Face and Black Light Burns. Wes has been working on all kinds of amazing music projects over the last year from his new home in Detroit. This conversation is a honest look into Wes's life in music for the last 20 something years. We also talk about his brand new solo record Crystal Machete and the track you here on the intro is a cut from that very record called End Credits. Wes has also...
Aug 29, 2017•2 hr 12 min
Today's episode comes to you from NEW YORK CITY with my guest comedian/host of The Bon Fire Mr Dan Soder. Dan stops by and we talk about our love of Stand Up Comedy and Music especially our love of Queens Of The Stone Age. Dan is a fantastic Stand Up Comedian who tours all over the US. Dan also is the Co-Host of the great Sirius Radio show The Bon Fire on Comedy Central Radio 95 every Monday thru Thursday with Big Jay Oakerson. Look for Dan's new Half Hour Special on Netflix out now....
Aug 21, 2017•1 hr 31 min
If you ever wondered how i got my start into Rock N Roll this episode is gonna answer that question. My guest today is Tom Gaffey Founder and General Manager of The Phoenix Theater in Petaluma California the very place i discovered Live Rock N Roll on a club level. Sure i had seen concerts before stumbling into the Phoenix back in 1980 but this was something entirely new. It was up close in your face raw Rock n Roll served up in a tiny theater in Petaluma California. Some of the shows i saw in t...
Aug 15, 2017•1 hr 26 min
Today on LET THERE BE TALK my guest is the great Stephen McSwain Head designer and luthier of McSwain Guitars out of Portland Oregon. Stephen and I sit down and talk about what it's like to build handmade guitars in America for the last 20 years. Stephen and i also discuss his recent relocation to Portland Oregon and what kind of adjustments he had to make in life to follow his dream. Stephen has a long waiting list for his custom guitars and has built guitars for some of the biggest rock stars ...
Aug 07, 2017•1 hr 19 min
On today's episode of LET THERE BE TALK my guest is 1 of my Favorite new bands GRETA VAN FLEET. These guys are absolutely tearing up the ROCK N ROLL world with there brand new EP Black Smoke Rising. Ever since i heard this band i have been telling everyone i can about them and you should do the same. Lets spread the world old school grass roots style. Tune in and hear this bands incredible story and then purchase their EP https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/black-smoke-rising-ep/id1226696489...
Jul 31, 2017•1 hr 26 min
On today's episode of LET THERE BE TALK my guest is the great Slim Jim Phantom drummer for The Stray Cats and Author of the book A Stray Cat Struts. In the 80's The Stray Cats absolutely exploded onto the scene with a kick ass Rockabilly Sound and Look. The song writing was fantastic and the live shows were next level. Sit back and enjoy Slim Jim's stories all about the early days of The Stray Cats and also his love of Music,Baseball and LA
Jul 23, 2017•1 hr 31 min
On today's episode of LET THERE BE TALK my dream guest Nikki Sixx stops by and talks about all things Nikki Sixx. Do yourself a favor and throw some Mötley Crüe on the turntable right after listening 2 this episode and remind yourself just how fucking good they are. I hope you guys all enjoy this episode as much as i enjoyed recording it. Follow Nikki on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nikkisixxpixx/ Also check out his amazing photography show coming soon. wanna donate to the podcast foll...
Jul 17, 2017•1 hr 31 min
On today's episode of LET THERE BE TALK my guest is "THE PITBULL OF COMEDY' Mr Bobby Slayton. Bobby is a absolute Legend in Stand Up Comedy and a early pioneer in the Rant/Angry Comedy stylings influencing many many comedians that you love today. Like myself Bobby is a absolute Music Lover and we talk all kinds of rock n roll as well as comedy. Later this year Bobby will be in the new Woody Allen Film Wonder Wheel so make sure you see that film and him live all over the country on a stage near y...
Jul 10, 2017•1 hr 13 min
On today's episode of LET THERE BE TALK my guest is comedian Keith Robinson. Keith started doing Stand Up in Philly over 30 years ago and is one of the all time best in the game. Tune in today and hear his amazing story and also go see Keith weekly at the Comedy Cellar in NYC. Keith will be shooting his new 1 Hour Special soon so stay tuned. Also follow Keith on Twitter at https://twitter.com/1keithrobinson This Episode is brought to you by http://www.elcajonharley.com...
Jul 05, 2017•1 hr 25 min
Today's episode of Let There Be Talk will be a "Handmade Edition" with my guest Eric Goldstein Owner of the incredible Denim shop in NYC called JEAN SHOP. I met Eric back in 2005 at his shop and fell in love with his Denim and Leather goods immediately. Eric built his Denim company from the ground up and today JEAN SHOP is known as one of the best Denim lines in the US. For all the listeners of this episode Eric has a special 20% OFF code until July 5th 2017 for his online store of call the shop...
Jun 29, 2017•54 min
