Dean Delray's Let There Be Talk

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

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. Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DeanDelray for all your Bonus episodes of  Let There Be Talk. My Tour Dates at https://www.deandelray.com/ 

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. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and YouTube. Patreon bonus episodes available at https://www.patreon.com/DeanDelray  Tour Dates https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates    

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/   Patreon Bonus Episodes at https://www.deandelray.com/patreon 

Today my friend Joe Bonamassa returns to the show for an in-depth  conversation on Guitar Collecting, The State of the Music Biz, Comedy and  Dumble Amps. Joe is an incredible guitar player, singer, songwriter who has been recording and touring for over 35 years. I really enjoyed this one and I know you will to. Thanks for tuning in.  Join my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DeanDelray for all kinds of Bonus episodes. Tour dates including the Bon Scott Tribute can be found at https://www.deandelray.com/     

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 Tour Dates https://www.deandelray.com/  Patreon https://www.patreon.com/DeanDelray   

Today I dive into 70's Christmas Toys, Seeing Movies on Christmas Day and Billy Gibbons rocking the Troubadour. Thank you for all you support over the years. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Keep Rocking. DDR

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    My tour dates are up https://www.deandelray.com  Patreon bonus episodes https://www.deandelray.com/patreon   

Today I dive deep into The history of the Bon Scott Tribute, My love of the Rose Bowl Flee Market and the loss of the great Norman Lear. Thanks for tuning in. All Tour Dates at https://www.deandelray.com/ Patreon Bonus episodes at https://www.deandelray.com/patreon

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   Tour Dates including San Francisco 1 night Dec 17th at The Chapel and Dec 20th Irvine Improv https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates  Patreon bonus episodes https://www.patreon.com/DeanDelray 

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. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for all your Let There Be Talk video needs. Tour dates at https://www.deandelray.com/ Patreon for all your Bonus Episodes needs can be found at https://www.patreon.com/DeanDelray 

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.   Join my Patreon and hear Bonus episodes of Let There Be Talk https://www.patreon.com/DeanDelray         

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 

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.  Tour dates at https://www.deandelray.com/  Patreon Bonus Episodes at https://www.patreon.com/DeanDelray         

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  Patreon for the bonus episodes https://www.patreon.com/DeanDelray   

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

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

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. All my tour dates including COLORADO SPRINGS Oct 20/21 can be found at https://www.deandelray.com/  Patreon bonus episodes at https://www.patreon.com/DeanDelray 

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. Tour dates for my Stand Up Comedy can be found at https://www.deandelray.com  Join my Patreon for all the bonus episodes https://www.patreon.com/DeanDelray    

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