Dean Delray's Let There Be Talk

Today I sit down with a legend in the Music Merch world Mr Norman Perry president of Perryscope Productions. Norman started out back in his early teens booking bands at the High School dances eventually working his way up to be one of the great Canadian concert promoters.  In 1980 he was the Promoter for the AC/DC Back In Black tour through Canada so that right away made me want to talk to him but there is so much more. Norman went from Concert Promotion to Concert Merchandiser working with another legend Michael Cohl at a company called Brockum. These days Norman has an incredible company called Perryscope Productions where they do Music Licensing for acts like Pink Floyd, AC/DC, The Band, Bon Scott, Genesis, Miles Davis and so much more. Normans music knowledge and stories are next level so tune in and take the ride. Have a great week and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on iTunes and Youtube. Thank You  DDR  

Today it's another legendary Drummer on the show, Mr Matt Chamberlain.  Let me give you just a small run down of who this man has recorded with. David Bowie, Elton John, The Wallflowers, Bruce Springsteen, The Who, Fiona Apple and now he his Bob Dylan's drummer. He played drums on Bobs recent record with the #1 song Murder Most Foul and has been Bobs live drummer for the last few years. He also filled in for 50 dates as Soundgarden's drummer on the NIN tour. You can hear Matt with his new band Painted Shield that also features Stone Gossard. Tune in and enjoy this amazing mans story. Candles Lit my friends  DDR

Today is new music day with Amanda Hardy of the rock band Bexley. I love sharing new music with all of you and I really think you guys are going to dig Amanda's story. Amanda grew up in Seattle and fell in love with the grunge scene but at 24 years old she didn't get to experience it live but the music has influenced her heavily and she is happy to carry the torch. Bexley has a new album about to drop and I must say it kicks ass. Check out their music on Youtube and all streaming platforms and please help spread the word. Keep The Candles Lit DDR  

In the 70's into the 80's Dennis DeYoung wrote and sang some of the biggest FM Radio Hits ever. To this day Styx dominates the radio airwaves with an army of hit songs like Lady, To Much Time On My Hands, Babe, Blue Collar Man, Renegade, Come Sail Away and so many more. It was an Honor to sit down with Dennis and talk about his incredible long successful career. Dennis has a brand new solo album coming out in June called 26 East Volume 2 so make sure you go buy it and also look for his Live Dates on his website http://www.dennisdeyoung.com/#    Candles it my friends DDR

Today I sit down with the great Emily Armstrong of Dead Sara. Dead Sara have been grinding it out for over 18 years and have never stopped. Their debut record came out in 2012 and had the smash hit Weatherman and right away they hit the road on the VANS WARPED Tour as well as touring with huge bands like Muse, The Offspring and Bush. Emily and I dive deep into the history of the band and their brand new single "Hands Up" Look out for Dead Sara's new record and new tour dates. Candles Lit my friends  DDR

Today I have a Hollywood Legend on the show Mr Josh Richman. Born and Raised in Los Angeles Josh started out as a child actor landing roles in iconic films like Rivers Edge, Thrashin and Natural Born Killers. Just a few years later Josh found himself Writing and Producing Don't Cry one of the biggest videos in Guns n' Roses history. These days Josh is know as the Biggest club Promoter that Los Angeles has ever seen. With over 20 years in the game his stories will blow your mind. Tune in and KEEP THE CANDLES LIT. DDR  

Today we have a punk rock legend on the show Mr Paul Leary guitarist and songwriter of the Butthole Surfers. At 63 years old this man has been rocking his entire life. Riding around the world in a Van sleeping on floors and eating at every Denny's in America, He has done it all. These days you will find him in the studio producing records and recording solo albums. Paul has worked with some of the best including U2, Sublime, The Meat Puppets, The Reverend Horton Heat and so many more. Paul has a brand new solo record out right now called Born Stupid and it is available on all streaming platforms so go out and buy it right now. When this episode is over turn on some Butthole Surfers and enjoy the insanity of Originality. Candles Lit my friends DDR

Today on a brand new episode of Let There Be Talk by guest is the incredible Byron Katie. Byron was 43 with three children and unhappily married to her second husband. She suffered from depression, agoraphobia, overeating and addiction to codeine and alcohol. She called her insurance company for help, and was referred to Hope House in Los Angeles a women's counseling center. After two weeks at the house, she reportedly experienced an epiphany in her thinking which created a way for her to challenge and lessen the harmful effects of long-held beliefs. She credited the epiphany, which became known as "The Work" for a subsequent weight loss and other reductions in bad habits. Byron has helped so many people in this world and maybe she can help you.  I hope you guys enjoy this episode I know it's a little different from what you are used to but I feel it's important to constantly keep the show growing in all directions. Candles Lit my friends DDR  

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.  

When Tool, Queens Of The Stone Age, Slipknot and Alice In Chains want to make records chances are they're calling Evil Joe Barresi. Joe moved out to Los Angeles many years ago and started his career at the world famous Sound City recording studio as a Tape Machine operator and the rest is history. Joe's resume is insane. If a band is heavy and the real deal Joe has probably worked with them. Visit his website http://www.joebarresi.com and lose your mind at all of the albums he has worked on. This is a fantastic deep dive talk about the recording process of some of your favorite albums. Candles Lit my Friends DDR

Imagine your going to collage to hopefully become a Lawyer and someone hands you a Backstage Pass to a Bob Dylan concert and your whole life changes. That is exactly what happened to Jonathan Taplin. This man saw the legendary concert when Dylan went electric. He was the Tour Manager for The Band when they played Woodstock. He was on the Train for the Festival Express tour. The list goes on and on and now you can read all about his life in his new book The Magic Years. Tune in now for this very cool episode. Pre Order Now at https://heydaybooks.com/catalog/the-magic-years-scenes-from-a-rock-and-roll-life/ 

Today My good friend Josh Homme returns to the show for a long honest conversation on Music, Life and the Desert. This man is one of the greatest ever to do it and is definitely a huge inspiration to me and it is an honor to call him my friend. His music has fueled my drive since the first time I saw him a 100 years ago in Kyuss. I really really enjoyed this conversation. It's what I live for. Have a Fantastic week and do yourself a favor and reach out to an old friend of yours and have an old school conversation with them not on Email or Text. Candles Lit DDR

In 1995 I stepped into the Fillmore in San Francisco and witnessed one of the greatest live performances I've ever seen by a man named Terence Trent D'Arby. Shortly after that concert that man disappeared from the music business or so I thought. Around 8 years ago I did a Google search and found out that he had changed his name and had been making music for years under his new name Sananda Maitreya. I can't even tell you how excited I was to find all this music I hadn't heard. Sananda released a new double album last Friday, March 19th 2021  called Pandora's Playhouse and it great. Sanand was an absolute dream guest and I know you guys are going to dig this Honest conversation on all things Art. Candles Lit DDR

Today on a brand new episode of Let There Be Talk my guest is the legend Geoff Tate former Vocalist and Songwriter of Queensrÿche. In 1983 a song came of the radio called Queen Of The Reich and the game changed. Immediately I went out and bought the Queensrÿche EP and never stopped listening to them. Over the years Geoff and the band have written some of the best Metal records ever including their masterpiece Operation Mindcrime. This mans vocals have inspired 1000's of singers over our time and I gotta say it was an absolute honer to have him on the show. Geoff has a new record coming out in April with Sweet Oblivion called Relentless. Tune In and keep the Candles Lit DDR  

Today one of my oldest friends stops by Mr Eric Peterson of Testament. I fully believe that Eric is the most underrated Guitarist and Songwriter in the Thrash Metal scene. This man has been rocking in Testament for 35 years and also has a 2nd band called Dragonlord. Testament's last release in 2020 Titans Of Creation is one of their heaviest in Years. So much Metal History on this episode so tune in and enjoy. DDR

Today on episode #580 my guest is Gary Numan a Legend and Pioneer in Electronic Music. In the 70's I heard Gary Numan, Devo and Kraftwerk and it completely changed my life. Of course I was into Rock n Roll but Gary opened my eyes and ears to Art. This music helped me explore all types of musical styles and really shaped who I am now. Gary has a new record coming out in May called Intruder and I cannot recommend it enough. Also go back and listen to some of his newer music from the last 20 years. Albums like Savage, and Splinter will blow your mind. Thanks for tuning in and have a great week. Don't forget to check out my Youtube channel and Patreon. DDR

Today I sit down with the legend Mr Buzz Osborne for a deep dive into all things Melvins. The Melvins have a brand new record out this week called  Working With God and I must say this record is smoking. It was an honor to talk to Buzz and I think you guys are really going to love this episode. We talk Recording, Guitars, San Francisco, Art and all things Rock n Roll. Dig in and keep the Candles Lit. DDR

Today on a brand new episode of Let There Be Talk my guest is the fantastic Singer Songwriter from Texas Mr Koe Wetzel. Over the last 9 years this man has built a huge following by non stop touring and recording. He completely built this machine on his own and now with a major record deal on Columbia Records he is about to go to another level. I have been rocking his new record Sellout non stop since I got it. Some smoking songs on this LP like Crying From The Bath Room, Sidechick, Drug Problem and Outcast. Radio needs to wake up and start playing these Hit Songs because America needs to hear them today. Buy Koe's record and follow him on all social media. Candles Lit DDR

Today on Let There Be Talk we dive into some Austin Texas Blues with The Ice Queen, Sue Foley. Sue has been playing the blues for most of her life and has over 15 albums out since her debut with Young Girl Blues. Sue was hand picked by the legendary Clifford Antone to come record her debut record in Austin and the rest is history.  Lots of Texas Blues talk on today's episode. Do yourself a favor and check out Sue's music asap. 

Today my guest is a new artist out of Chicago by the name of Neal Francis. This mans debut record Changes came out in 2019 and it is absolutely incredible. Not only is Neal a great singer, songwriter his B3 playing is through the roof. I really think Neal is going to make some serious noise once he can get back out on the road and play live. Do yourself a favor and check out his music and follow him on Instagram.