Today I sit down with my new friend Christian James Hand host of the popular show The Session. Christian takes your favorite song and breaks it down track by track like you have never heard before. You wanna hear an isolated track of Phil Rudd of AC/DC laying down the drums for Let There Be Rock no problem. How about an isolated track of Prince singing Purple Rain you got it. With 1000's of songs in his collection the possibilities are endless. You can hear this daily on his show on Instagram at @thesessioniglive Monday thru Friday 11am Pacific time. Sit back and get a taste of this mans Music Brain. &nbsp;

#587:Christian James Hand/Host of The Session

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 live shows. This week I am in Elko Nevada Feb 17th and 18 San Francisco Punchline Feb 22nd -25th Fort Collins Colorado March 10th and 11th Las Vegas Nevada Comedy Cellar April 3rd -9th &nbsp; This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp  &nbsp;

#683 : Vinny Appice / Drummer - Black Sabbath, Dio and Last In Line

Today I dive into Doing Comedy in Bars The new Metallica Record Timing is Everything and watching Beef on Netflix

#693 : Dean Delray Solo / Doing Stand up in Bars, Metallica's 72 Seasons

Today is another solo episode.&nbsp; I dive into the fantastic documentary called Mr Jimmy Dead &amp; Company's last show&nbsp; and the story of the hit song Who Let The Dogs Out. Brought to you by Tatt2away. Use the link for a great deal on you&nbsp; first tattoo removal. &nbsp;&nbsp; All shows and Merch at &nbsp; Join my Patreon at &nbsp;

#706 : Dean Delray solo / Mr Jimmy documentary, Dead & Company's last show and Who Let The Dogs Out

On this Epsiode of LET THERE BE TALK Cedric Bixler-Zavala returns 2 talk about his brand new band ANTEMASQUE and how he and Omar Rodriguez Lopez started working together again.
This is a must listen for all fans of good music and art.


Let There Be Talk EP114:Cedric Bixler-Zavala /ANTEMASQUE/The Mars Volta/At The Drive In

Today I dive into -&nbsp; AC/DC Tour Dates, The Super Bowl 2024, New Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Nominee’s and my thoughts on some new Streaming Speakers. Tour Dates for the next 2 months are at  Join my Patreon for Bonus Episodes https://www.patreon.com/DeanDelray&nbsp;

#736 : AC/DC Tour Dates, Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame & Wireless Streaming Speakers

On this special bonus Episode of LET THERE BE TALK i preview the new AC/DC album ROCK OR BUST which comes out DEC 2nd
Also i talk about the history of this epic rock n roill band that changed my life.
TURN IT UP!

Let There Be Talk EP:126 AC/DC-New record Rock or Bust preview

From the ground floor of Thrash Metal playing Lead Guitar with Anthrax to a full on master watchmaker Dan Spitz is the definition of passion. Tune in and hear how he became a watchmaker on today’s episode of Let There Be Talk. Thanks for tuning in my friends and dont forget to join my Patreon for over 160 bonus episodes. &nbsp; All my tour dates are here &nbsp; Thank you for all your support of=ver the last 13 years. I really appreciate it. DDR &nbsp;

Ep 770 : Dan Spitz former Lead Guitar Player for Anthrax now a full on Watchmaker

Today my good friend Jay Jay French, guitarist for Twisted Sister returns to the show to talk about the 40th anniversary of Stay Hungry. We also dive into Hearing Aids, Stand Up Comedy and even some Conspiracy Theories. Thanks for tuning in. Catch me out on the road this week all over California - &nbsp;&nbsp; Join my Patreon for all your bonus episode needs - &nbsp; DDR

Ep 777 : Jay Jay French / Twisted Sister, 40th anniversary of Stay Hungry

Today I dive into -&nbsp; AC/DC North American tour dates announced , My favorite concerts I saw in 2024, The new Bob Dylan film and&nbsp; My 15 year Stand Up Comedy Anniversary. Thanks for tuning in and please leave a review on iTunes. Patreon bonus episodes can be found here - &nbsp; Tour dates - &nbsp;

Ep 779 : Dean talks AC/DC North American tour dates, His top concert of 2024 and his 15 year anniversary of Stand Up Comedy

Today I sit down with Singer Songwriter, Gavin Rossdale from the band Bush. Gavin and I sit down and talk about the 30th Anniversary of their massively successful debut album Sixteen Stone. Bush has been absolutely killing it since 1994 selling over 24 million records and over a billion streams. Sixteen Stone is being rereleased on Colored Vinyl and you can order that now on their website bushofficial.com&nbsp; &nbsp; I hope you guys dig this episode. Please leave a review on Itunes and subscribe to my YouTube&nbsp; channel. &nbsp; Dean Delray tour dates &nbsp; Patreon &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ep 780 : Gavin Rossdale, Singer Songwriter for the band Bush

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 Headhunter. Marc recently rereleased his solo record Live and Let Live that original came out during the pandemic and it is available on all the streaming platforms. &nbsp; Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast on YouTube and Leave a review on iTunes. &nbsp; My up coming tour dates are available here - &nbsp; Join my Patreon for all your bonus episode needs - &nbsp; &nbsp; Enjoy my friends DDR &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ep 781 : Marc Storace / Krokus

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 &nbsp; Patreon Bonus Episodes &nbsp;

Ep 782 : Dean dives into, Christmas Toys, Bob Dylan Music and the Passing of Casey Chaos of Amen

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&nbsp; HAPPY NEW YEAR&nbsp; DDR &nbsp; Tour dates -&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Join my Patreon for over 160 Bonus Episodes &nbsp;

Ep 783 : Dean talks about Timothée Chalamet, the Porsche Dakar and Performing on NYE

Today I dive into -&nbsp; Almost killed by Licorice Root, The Harley Davidson Used Market and&nbsp; 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 &nbsp; Patreon for all your Bonus Episodes &nbsp; Love you guys DDR

Ep 784 : My Top 10 records of 2024

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&nbsp; 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 tickets to see them out on tour with my friend Neal Francis in May. Help Spread The Word and enjoy my friends. Also please donate what ever you can for the LA FIRE victims. Reach out to the Red Cross. My new tour dates are up at &nbsp; Join my Patreon for over 170 bonus episodes &nbsp; Stay Safe DDR

Ep 785 : Noah Kohll and Corey Madden from the band Color Green

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&nbsp; 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 &nbsp; Join my Patreon for all the bonus episodes &nbsp;

Ep 786 : My Tribute to David Lynch, John Sykes and Garth Hudson

Today I dive into -&nbsp; My new favorite record called Manning Fireworks by the great MJ Lenderman, The insane quality of GORUCK Boots and&nbsp; Eddie Van Halen's 70th Birthday. Thanks for tuning in. DDR Join my Patreon for over 171 bonus episodes &nbsp; Tour Dates for 2025 &nbsp;

Ep 787 : New Music Alert with MJ Lenderman, Goruck Boots 4 years later and Eddie Van Halen's 70th

Today I dive into&nbsp; 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. &nbsp; Have a great week my friends and I hope to see you out on the road. Tour dates San Francisco - &nbsp; Las Vegas&nbsp; Comedy Cellar - &nbsp; Patreon Bonus Episodes &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ep 788 : I am 59 years old today

On this episode of LET THERE BE TALK Comedian/Actor Joey "CoCo" Diaz stops by and talks 100% Rock N Roll with Dean.
This is a must listen for all music fans.
LIGHT THE CANDLES OF ROCK!

EP176:Joey "CoCo" Diaz

On todays Episode of Let There Be Talk I have 1 of my all time dream guest on the show
Mr Jerry Casale creator and bass player for the band Devo
Thats all i need to say.
Turn it up now!

#193:Jerry Casale/Devo

On this Episode of Let There Be Talk Jerry Casale creator, songwriter and bass player of Devo stops back by for Part 2 of our 4 hour conversation.
Sex Drugs and Punk Rock n Roll.
DO NOT MISS IT!
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#198:Jerry Casale/Devo- Part 2

On this Episode of LET THERE BE TALK my guest is Kevin Kerslake director of the new Documentary film "AS I AM The Life and Times Of DJ AM"
Not only is Kevin a film director he is also a Music Video director who has worked with some of the greatest bands of our time such as Nirvana,Soundgarden,Faith No More,Depeche Mode,The Smashing Pumpkins and so much more.
Sit back and enjoy this amazing episode.

#213:Kevin Kerslake/Director "As I AM: The Life and Times of DJ AM"

On todays episode of LET THERE BE TALK my guest is Omar Rodríguez guitarist/songwriter/producer,multi-instrumentalist for such bands as At the Drive-In,THE MARS VOLTA and De Facto.
Omar is one of my favorite humans on earth so tune in asap and enjoy this amazing episode.

#243:Omar Rodríguez/At the Drive-In

Bonus episode of LET THERE BE TALK. Today I return back from Las Vegas with my full report on the GUNS N' ROSES 2016 World Tour Kick Off. I also decided to give the USE YOUR ILLUSION records some long overdue love. I feel a lot of people over look these epic records and i think people should really dig into them.
So tune in and enjoy this special GnR episode

#246:Guns N' Roses Report from Vegas and my Love for the Use Your Illusion Records

On todays episode of LET THERE BE TALK a Dream Guest of mine Josh Homme stops by

and talks about everything from Kyuss,QOTSA,Iggy Pop and our love for the Mad Max films. 

i can't thank Josh enough for doing the show. It was a great day.

Look for some new QOTSA music soon.

#260:Josh Homme/Queens of the Stone Age

On todays episode of LET THERE BE TALK my friend comedian Matt Braunger stops by and we talk about what its like out on the road as a Stand Up Comedian.

Matt  has performed his stand-up act on television programs such as the Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien, John Oliver's New York Stand Up Show and Live at Gotham on Comedy Central. He had a Comedy Central Presents special that aired on April 9, 2010. He also was a frequent panel guest on Chelsea Lately.

Matt co-founded the popular Bridgetown Comedy Festival which is considered one of the best Comedy Festivals in America.



Tune in my friends.

Candles Lit!  

This epeisode is brought to you by http://www.elcajonharley.com/

#294:Matt Braunger/Comedian

On today's episode of LET THERE BE TALK my Rock n Roll brother Joey CoCo Diaz stops by and talks about his 25 years in the Stand Up Comedy game.

2 weeks ago Joey had his first 1 Hour comedy special come out on Seeso and today he tells the stories of what it took over the years to get to that magic day.

you can watch Joeys special on Seeso right now.

Use the code word Joey when signing up for 2 months free 

LIGHT THE CANDLES OF ROCK!

#315: Joey CoCo Diaz

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&nbsp;https://www.elcajonharley.com&nbsp;

#392:Tim Dillon/Comedian

Today on Let There Be Talk my friend comedian Sam Morril stops by for a great conversation all about Stand Up Comedy. Sam grew up in NYC and started his comedy career years ago in the city and now he has his first 1 hour special coming out on Comedy Central Sept 14th called Positive Influence. Do Not Miss This Episode. Brought to you by&nbsp;https://wycovintage.com&nbsp;the very best Vintage Rock T shirts in the world. use the code Delraiser for a great discount. &nbsp;

#437:Sam Morril/Comedian

Today on Let There Be Talk my guest is Photographer Ronnie Lyon. Ronnie and I met years ago at the Bonzo Bash and have been working together ever since. Ronnie shoots tons of Rock n Roll but he also shoots Surf, Auto Racing and Life. This mans story is very inspiring. Years ago he worked in a refinery making gasoline for a living but a change of events found him out of a job. Ronnie decided to go for it and start a whole new life shooting Photos with no guarantee that he would make any money. Years later now he is a full time photographer and a very happy man. Like I always say get out there and go for it. Hope you guys enjoy Ronnie's episode and remember Keep The Candles Lit DDR

#486:Ronnie Lyon/Rock n Roll Photographer

Today is another Handmade Edition of Let There Be Talk with my guest Jerome Mage owner and designer of the one of the best Eyewear Companies in the last 30 years Jacques Marie Mage. This mans passion is infectious. His frames are like works of art. The craftsmanship is so far beyond anything else I've ever seen. I have been wanting to have this man on for over a year and it finally happened and I can't thank him enough for taking the time out to talk with me on how this amazing company started. I have been an Eyewear fanatic from an early age. Of course it has to do with Rock N Roll. Sunglasses go hand in hand with Musicians. Sit back and enjoy this mans journey and follow his Instagram @jacquesmariemage and have your mind blown. Candles Lit DDR&nbsp; &nbsp;

#540:Jerome Mage owner and designer of Jacques Marie Mage Eyewear

Today my guest are Brian Johnson &amp; Angus Young from the greatest band of all time AC/DC. I don't even know what to say about this except that it's absolutely a dream come true. The guys sit down with me for their 1st ever podcast and talk all things AC/DC. Back In Black, Brian's audition, Angus Young's favorite Gibson SG, the Songwriting process and of course their brand new crushing record Power Up produced by the great Brendan O'Brian out Nov 13th. This Record is going to blow your mind and yes Cliff Williams and Phil Rudd are back in the band and handling the Rhythm Guitar is Stevie Young. I can't thank AC/DC, Kim Harris and Jay Schumer of Sony Music enough.I will never forget this day. DDR &nbsp;

#555:Brian Johnson & Angus Young of AC/DC

A unique blend of rock and shock with some of the biggest names in music, comedy, and entertainment. Sit back and listen as Dean lights the candles of rock every Monday.

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