Dean Delray's Let There Be Talk

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 

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 Strangers out right now. Thanks for tuning in and please subscribe to my YouTube channel and iTunes podcast network Cactus Radio Network. This episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh Hit the link for a killer deal use the code delray60 https://www.hellofresh.com/delray60   

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 hear how his involvement came to happen. Thanks for tuning in. Join my patreon for bonus episodes and live zooms. https://www.patreon.com/DeanDelray  All tour dates and merchandise available on my website  https://www.deandelray.com     

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 coming tour schedule is available at https://www.deandelray.com  This week you can catch me in San Francisco 4 nights Feb 22nd thru 25th at the Punchline. Thanks again for all your support. Join my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/DeanDelray   

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 https://www.deandelray.com  This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp http://www.betterhelp.com/delray  

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   

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  For bonus episodes and Zooms join my patreon https://www.patreon.com/DeanDelray 

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 

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   

I love you Mom and I will never forget you.

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 

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 

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 you guys.  Keep the Candles lit my friends DDR  

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   

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, Drake and Marcus King. Sit back and enjoy this episode and thank you for always tuning in. DDR  

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 to sit down with John today. Hope you enjoy this episode. Don't forget to subscribe and review the podcast on iTunes and YouTube. Keep Rocking  DDR  This episode is brought to you by Skill Share. Use my link for a fantastic offer. https://www.skillshare.com/deandelray     

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  

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 on iTunes and YouTube. DDR  

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 keep the candles lit DDR  

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 episode is brought to you by Skillshare. Get one month free when you use my link https://www.skillshare.com/delray