Dean Delray's Let There Be Talk

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. You can also see Mark almost every night in NYC at The Stand and The Comedy Cellar. Make sure you Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes.  

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 my way of celebrating 1 of the greatest American songwriters of all time. Long Live Tom Petty. This episode was recorded live in Phoenix Oct 27th 2017 at the All Things Comedy Podcast Festival. Thanks 2 all of you for your support and don't forget to leave a review and subscribe on iTunes.  

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 so sit back and enjoy episode #387. This episode is brought to you by  https://www.earthquakerdevices.com/ and https://www.elcajonharley.com/  Thanks for all the support   

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 and Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes. Candles Lit. This episode is brought to you by the great https://www.elcajonharley.com   

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://cadatonic.com/ 

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 out http://www.weissguygallery.com/  This episode is brought to you by https://www.elcajonharley.com/   

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 

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 the scenes talk on what it's like to be a HIRED GUN in the world of Rock N Roll. Brought to you by https://www.elcajonharley.com/  and https://www.earthquakerdevices.com/ 

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 by my Fantastic food sponsor  https://www.hellofresh.com use the code TALK30 for a fantastic deal also my other amazing sponsor https://www.elcajonharley.com/ for all your motorcycle needs. If you wish to donate to the podcast go to https://www.patreon.com/DeanDelray 

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 fresh meal deliveries  use the promo code dean30 and https://www.bombfell.com/dean for your own personal clothing stylist 

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-Heaviness-History-Metal-Records/dp/1947026003/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505714288&sr=8-1&keywords=brian+slagel+metal+blade  This episode is brought to you by https://www.elcajonharley.com for all your motorcycle needs Saint Cross Jeweler for all you Rolex needs SAINTCROSSLA@GMAIL.COM  FOLLOW ME ON Instagram and twitter deandelray and my website DEANDELRAY.COM all donations for the BOC FUND go to https://www.gofundme.com/bocs-medical-fund

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 brought to you by my brand new sponsor https://www.bombfell.com for all your clothing needs.    

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 

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://cadatonic.com  Follow Jim here https://www.facebook.com/jbogios/ 

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 been oil painting on Canvas for years and we get into that topic also. Do not miss this amazing episode. Also on the intro i talk about my month in NYC and also my thoughts on the new 2018 Harley Davidson's  brought to you by  https://www.elcajonharley.com  and http://cadatonic.com 

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.

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 the Phoenix include Metallica Megadeth Devo The Ramones Eddie Money Mr Bungle and on and on and on. It was also a venue i cut my live teeth in playing Rock music with my band and learning the ropes of Live Rock n Roll. Tom is the Willie Wonka of Rock and like a big brother 2 me. Do not miss this episode about this Historic Venue. http://www.thephoenixtheater.com/about/staff/   

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 in the biz including Jerry Cantrell and Slash. Do not miss this epic episode brought to you by  https://www.elcajonharley.com  

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   

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