Dean Delray's LET THERE BE TALK

Today we have a Rock n Roll lifer on the show Mr Anton Newcombe of The Brian Jonestown Massacre. I have been listening to this mans music since the 90's and I have to say he is a huge influence on me with his outlook on art and work ethic. With over 19 records out and more to come this man is the real deal. Anton has never been afraid to speak his mind and also explore all kinds of sounds and feelings in his music. The Brian Jonestown are currently out on tour and also have 2 new records coming out including Fire Doesn't Grow on Trees which will be out June 24th. Anton and I sit down and dive deep into all things Jonestown so sit back and enjoy this conversation.

My guest today is the punk rock legend John Doe of the Los Angeles band X. John has been making incredible music most of his life including his new solo record Fables in a Foreign land which is out right now. John and I dive into the early days of X and working with Ray Manzarek of the Doors, Playing the David Letterman show in the 80's, writing and recording during Covid and living in different parts of the country. Catch John out on tour with his solo band and also with X all this summer. This episode is brought to you by Copy My Crypto. Use the link and start learning asap.  https://copymycrypto.com/lettherebetalk/?rid=p8i7tg&r=55      

Today I sit down with Ahmet Zappa and talk all things Comedy and Rock. Ahmet and I dive deep into all things Zappa including the Zappa Doc, The Zappa Band touring right now and Life growing up as a Zappa. Make sure you check out his Sirius XM show Rocktails and follow him on Instagram @ahmetzappa Have a great weekend keep the candles Lit. All my tour dates are at https://www.deandelray.com/  My Patreon is https://www.patreon.com/DeanDelray 

Today I am dropping a special Solo episode so I can ramble about a bunch of stuff on my mind. Wilco has a fantastic new record. Def Leppard at the Whisky a Go Go The George Carlin Documentary  and Haunted Houses. Next week I will return with a very special guest.

Today I am dropping a rare Friday episode in honor of my good friend Fahim Anwar releasing his new Stand Up Comedy special Hat Trick today. Hat Trick was filmed in all 3 rooms at the world famous Comedy Store and you can find it on Youtube absolutely free. Click on the link and please share the special with all you friends. Fahim and I sit down and talk all about how he shot and directed this special and we also dig into our love of the Comedy Store and Stand Up. Have a great weekend and don't forget to click the link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaTA-HVCo4w 

Today is New Music Monday with my guest Hannah Merrick and Craig Whittle of King Hannah. King Hannah are a band out of Liverpool and they make Beautiful Music. They have a brand new record out right now called I'm Not Sorry, I was Just Being Me and you can find it wherever you stream music. King Hannah is currently on a U.S. tour so hit their website and find out where you can go see them. Support new music and help spread the word. Candles Lit  DDR

Today my friend Ler returns to Let There Be Talk to dive into how the new Primus EP Conspiranoid came about. We also talk all about how the Tribute to Rush tour is going and what it's like to play A Farewell To Kings every night in its entirety.  Catch Primus out on the road right now all over the US and also get their new EP right now. Thank you so much for tuning in. DDR  

Today I sit down with the great Graham Bonnet singer songwriter for legends like Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow , MSG and Alcatrazz. Graham and I dive way into his career going all the way back to the beginning when he worked with the Bee Gees. Graham has a new solo record out May 13th 2022 called DAY OUT IN NOWHERE and you can see his new video right now on Youtube for the song Imposter. Leave a review and subscribe to my podcast on iTunes and Youtube.  

Today we have an absolute legend on the show Dave Stewart of Eurythmics. This man has sold over 100 Million records, He's won every award there is, He's been Inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame and also the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Dave has worked with some of the biggest in the music biz including, Mick Jagger, Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks, Ringo Starr the list goes on and on. Dave has a 3 record Box Set of all new material coming out May 20th called Ebony McQueen and it is fantastic. Tune in and enjoy this mans amazing stories. Thank You DDR  

Today is new music day on Let There Be Talk with my guest Patrick Ferris of The Americans. The Americans play some incredible Rock n Roll and if you like Tom Petty, The Band, Wilco or any thing in that wheelhouse you are gonna love this band. They have a new record coming out May 6th 2022 called Stand True so do yourself a favor and dig in asap. Patrick and I dive deep into how this Los Angeles band started and all kinds of other great stories including, backing Nick Cave at a concert, Songwriting, Roots Rock n Roll and recording. Thanks for tuning in and please help spread the word of my podcast network Cactus Radio Network. DDR