Dean Delray's LET THERE BE TALK

Today I dive into my trip to Austin for some Health Care at Ways 2 Well, 1970's toys by Wham-0 , My Love of the band Death Angel, Iron Maiden's insane new setlist and My week on the road in Arizona. Thanks for tuning in. Make sure you check my new special out on YouTube 5836 https://youtu.be/nbeaApu4OP0?si=HPOKI4OGHreoIDQg   Tour Dates - https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates   Patreon https://www.d...

Today I dive into -  The 1983 US Festival in San Bernardino Calif, Comedian Ali Saddiq's incredible new special My Two Sons on Youtube and My dog Gertie turning 9. Check out my new special on YouTube right now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbeaApu4OP0   My new tour dates are here https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates   Patreon Bonus Episodes can be found here https://www.deandelray.com/patreon  ...

Today I dive into my thoughts on -  The Electric Daisy Carnival last weekend, Drummers, Josh Freese and Zack Starkey being fired and My 5 favorite Watches. Thanks for tuning in my friends. Make sure you check my Tour Dates - Including Arizona Next weekend https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates   My Comedy Special 5836 is out right now -  https://youtu.be/nbeaApu4OP0?si=n2Hoxxc5wBAIogMB     Patreon B...

Today I dive into -  The new Cheech & Chong Documentary, Getting my stomach scoped and  My Morning Jacket's new record "IS" I hope you guys have a great week and thank you for tuning in. Check out my new Stand Up Comedy Special 5836 on YouTube right now https://youtu.be/nbeaApu4OP0?si=UxOoXZgnNUs60_pD   Join my Patreon for bonus episodes of Let There Be Talk https://www.deandelray.com/patreon   To...

Today I sit down with a fantastic musician Jose Rios guitarist for Free Nationals. If you haven't hear the Free Nationals do yourself a favor and dig in. Weather it be their record from 2019 or their work with the great Anderson .Paak Its all incredible and a must listen. Jose started playing guitar after hearing Stevie Ray Vaughan in his fathers car and that was it. He knew what he wanted to do w...

Today I celebrate the 800th episode of Let There Be Talk. I can't believe it's been 13 years and 800 episode. Today I dive into listeners favorite episodes, The new Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees and The classic film Fast Times At Ridgemont High. I really appreciate the years and years of support. Don't forget to check out my new Stand Up Special 5836 on YouTube  https://youtu.be/nbeaApu4OP0?s...

Today an old friend of mine comedian Jessica Michelle Singleton stops by the show to talk about her brand new Stand Up Comedy special Hi Y'all! coming out April 29th. You can find it right here at this link  https://punchup.live/jms     JMS and I dive deep into our early days at The Comedy Store enduring the brutal Open Mic days. We also talk about her Country Music songs and the time she went on...

Today I sit down with an absolute legend Faith No More drummer Mike Bordin. This is a full deep dive into Mike's entire life, FNM, Cliff Burton, Drums, Korn, Black Sabbath and our love for the everything Day On The Green. This is definitely one of my all time favorite episodes with one of my favorite drummers ever. Dig in and enjoy. DDR Make sure you check out my brand new Stand Up Comedy Special...

Today I come to you from NYC talking about - My brand new Comedy Special 5836 out now on my   https://www.deandelray.com/patreon   I also dive into the loss of a true legend Val Kilmer , New Music by Packs, Jacob Perleoni and Masters of Reality. Hope you guys enjoy this episode and dont forget to Subscribe to my  Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@deandelray     Tour Dates https://www.deande...

It's that time of the Year again when Watches & Wonders takes over Switzerland. All the major brands set up shop and show off their new goodies and Kevin and I give our thoughts. We are definitely not the experts but we do love watches so sit back and take the ride.   Up Coming Tour dates - https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates   Patreon for early access to my special 5536 - https://www.deandelray....

Today I sit down with the amazing Bass Player, Songwriter Michael Shuman of Queens Of The Stone Age. Mikey has been playing bass at the highest level for Queens for over 18 years. Mikey's whole life changed the day he saw Green Day on MTV. He starting a band when he was 11 years old and was gigging all over Los Angeles. This man is a lifer. We dive into his love of West Coast Hip Hip, Sneaking in...

Today we have a Bay Area legend on the show Mr Chris Hayes, former Guitarist and Songwriter for Huey Lewis and the News.   Chris and I dive way deep into his long amazing career including, Growing up in the Richmond District in San Francisco, Hanging out at Winterland, Joining Huey Lewis and The News and the explosion of the Sports record.   We also get into his life these days and what music equi...

In 1976 a song came on the radio called Break Down by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers and that was it I was hooked. The Drummer on that track and so many other epic songs by The Heartbreakers is Stan Lynch, One of the best rock drummers of all time. Today I sit down with Stan for a long deep dive into his amazing career. We dig into, his love of Charlie Watts, the genius of the bass playing by How...

Today the legend himself Mr Angry Anderson of Rose Tattoo returns to the show to talk about his future retirement and the Tatts Farewell Tour. Rose Tattoo has a brand new single out called Hard Road and it is absolutely the classic Rose Tattoo that you love. Angry and the boys are playing Mar 6th and 7th 2025 at the Whisky a Go Go so get your tickets ASAP.   Catch me out on tour all 2025. Las Vega...

Today I have an absolute legend on the show Mr Don Airey keyboard player on over 600 Hard Rock and Heavy Metal records. Don stops by and talks about his incredible career playing keyboards with all of the guitar legends including Ritchie Blackmore, Micheal Schenker, Randy Rhoades, Gary Moore and so many more. Don has played Keys on some of the most iconic records ever including Ozzy's Blizzard Of...

Welcome to the show my friends. Today I sit down with the legend Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon. Kevin has written some of the biggest rock songs over the last 40 years and has sold millions of records including the massive masterpiece Hi Infidelity that came out back in 1980. Sit down and hear this mans ups and downs over the years with REO Speedwagon right here on a brand new episode of LET THER...

Years ago I sat down with one of the greatest artist ever in my eyes Mr Blaine Halvorson owner and creator of Made Worn Rock n Roll T shirts. Today Blaine returns to talk all about his new Vodka, Meili that he and his best friend Jason Momoa created from scratch in Montana. We also dive deep into more Rock n Roll talk and our Love for Los Angeles. Thanks for tuning in and make sure you check out m...

Today I dive into  Buddy Holly, Big Bopper and Richie Valens last gig ever in Clear Lake Iowa at the Surf Ballroom, The Grammys and the complainers that come with it, and A new band to me called Thee Sacred Souls that are absolutely incredible.   Have a great week my friends and I hope to see you out on the road. Tour dates San Francisco - https://www.punchlinecomedyclub.com/artist/K8vZ917CDF7/dea...

Today I dive into -  My new favorite record called Manning Fireworks by the great MJ Lenderman, The insane quality of GORUCK Boots and  Eddie Van Halen's 70th Birthday. Thanks for tuning in. DDR Join my Patreon for over 171 bonus episodes https://www.patreon.com/c/DeanDelray   Tour Dates for 2025 https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates  

Today I dive into the loss of David Lynch, John Sykes and Garth Hudson all in one week. Also my thoughts on the film The Brutalist and  some new music that I'm digging by the band American Analog Set. Thank you for the support my friends. Come see me on the road in February https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates   Join my Patreon for all the bonus episodes https://www.deandelray.com/patreon  

Today I sit down with Noah Kohll and Corey Madden from the Los Angeles band Color Green. These guys are absolutely fantastic and their record Fools Parade made it into my  top 10 for 2024. The sound definitely has that classic California 60's feel mixed with some small flavors of Jam. Songs like 5:08 , Kick The Bucket and Ball and Key are just incredible. Dig in and give them a follow and buy some...

Today I dive into -  Almost killed by Licorice Root, The Harley Davidson Used Market and  My top 10 records for 2024. Happy New Year and see you out on the road. Tour Dates including San Francisco Feb 26th - Mar 1st https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates   Patreon for all your Bonus Episodes https://www.deandelray.com/patreon   Love you guys DDR

Welcome to the show my friends. Today I dive into Timmothée Chalamet's unbelievably performance as Bob Dylan, Driving a dream car the Porsche 911 Dakar and What it's like to perform on NYE. Thanks for tuning in today and I wanna wish all of you a  HAPPY NEW YEAR  DDR   Tour dates -  https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates    Join my Patreon for over 160 Bonus Episodes https://www.deandelray.com/patre...

Welcome to the show my friends. Today I dive into, Mall Santa's and the Christmas Wish List, Bob Dylan music and The passing of Casey Chaos of Amen. Hope everyone is hanging in there during these often stressful times. Remember to call a friend you haven't talked to in awhile and tell them you love them. Hanukkah Candles Lit and Merry Christmas Happy Holidays. DDR Tour Dates https://www.deandelray...

Today I sit down with one of my favorite singers of all time Mr Marc Storace of Krokus. In the 80's Krokus had the reputation of being one of the best live Rock n Roll bands to see live. Krokus had that no nonsense rock sound that was very much in the vein of AC/DC. Marc and I sit down and talk all about his long incredible career including the writing and recording of the Krokus masterpiece Headh...