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 Lauderd...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 54 min
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...
May 01, 2023•53 min
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 Lis...
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 19 min
Today I dive into Doing Comedy in Bars The new Metallica Record Timing is Everything and watching Beef on Netflix
Apr 24, 2023•54 min
Today I sit down with Mario Quintero of the fantastic band Spotlights. Mario and I talk about Spotlights new record Alchemy for The Dead which is coming out April 28th 2023. We also dive into how they got signed to Mike Patton's label Ipecac, the bands early influences and the their upcoming tour with Mr Bungle and The Melvins. Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. Join my patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DeanDelray All merch and tour dates at https://www.deandelra...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr
Today I dive into Bands Fighting over Money, Things to do in Las Vegas other than getting drunk and the new Porsche 911 Turbo cars. Thanks for joining me on these solo episodes I really love doing them. See me in Texas this weekend. All tour dates on https://www.deandelray.com
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 10 min
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 This episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh Use the link and code Delray50 for a super deal. https...
Apr 03, 2023•56 min
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. This episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh Use the Link and code Delray60 for a fantastic deal. https://www.hellofresh.com/delray60 Also visit my website for all the ...
Mar 27, 2023•58 min
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
Mar 20, 2023•54 min
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. Join my Patreon for some Bonus Episodes and Zooms https://www.patreon.com/DeanDelray
Mar 13, 2023•56 min
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 Stranger...
Mar 07, 2023•59 min
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 hea...
Feb 28, 2023•46 min
Today my friends Hunter Thompson and Sam Wilkerson of the band White Reaper stop by and talk all about their new album Asking For A Ride which just came out last month. We dive into all kinds of topics including touring with Pearl Jam, their love of Comedy, and the struggles with down time during the pandemic. I can't recommend their new record enough. It goes from some real heavy thrash metal to some amazing Weezer type pop hooks. Go see White Reaper out on tour right now around the US. My up c...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Today I sit down with the incredible Vinny Appice drummer for some of the greatest Metal and Rock Bands ever. We dive into his long amazing career with Black Sabbath, Ronnie James Dio, Derringer and even John Lennon. He is currently playing with Last In Line featuring some of the Holy Diver era Players including Vivian Campbell and they have a brand new record coming out March 31st 2023 called Jericho. Tune in and enjoy. Don't forget to visit my website for tickets and merch. Lots of upcoming li...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 2 min
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. Tickets at https://www.deandelray.com Join my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/DeanDelray...
Feb 07, 2023•48 min
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. This episode is brought to you by Standard and Strange the best clothing shop in the USA. Tell them I sent ya. https://standardandstrange.com/ Have a great week my friends and I hope to see you guys this month at some of my shows. https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates...
Jan 30, 2023•58 min
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...
Jan 24, 2023•43 min
Today I dive into Old school Twin Peaks Social Distorion turning 40 Jeff Beck Thanks for tuning in This episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh Use the link for 21 free meals code is Delray21 https://www.hellofresh.com/delray21
Jan 17, 2023•42 min
I love you Mom and I will never forget you.
Jan 14, 2023•11 min
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 Episode is brought to you by Skill Share hit the link for an incredible deal https://www.skillshare.com/delray
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 7 min
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 LET THERE BE TALK on my Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/DeanDelray
Dec 05, 2022•59 min
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 ...
Nov 28, 2022•46 min
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
Nov 21, 2022•51 min
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, Drak...
Nov 14, 2022•54 min
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 t...
Nov 07, 2022•45 min
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
Oct 31, 2022•55 min
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 o...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 7 min
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...
Oct 17, 2022•45 min
Today I sit down with Jack Ryan drummer for The Marcus King Band. I've had the pleasure of watching Jack play the drums this last month while I've been out on this incredible tour and I'll tell you this Jack Ryan is going to be a house hold name for years to come. Anyone that has been to any of the Marcus King shows over the years knows Jack is a killer on the drums. Jack sits down today and talks all about how he got into playing drums and how he started playing in the Marcus King Band. This ep...
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr
Today we have Rock n Roll Hall of Famer, Michael McDonald of The Doobie Brothers / Steely Dan on the show. This man has written some of the greatest songs to every hit the FM Dial including Minute by Minute, What a Fool Believes, Takin It To The Streets and I Keep Forgettin. Michael sits down with me today for an In-Depth conversation on his Career in Music. This episode is brought to you by Skillshare Use the link for a free month of Skillshare https://www.skillshare.com/delray...
Oct 02, 2022•1 hr
