Dean Delray's LET THERE BE TALK

Today I sit down with a fantastic Singer, Songwriter, Musician out of Alabama Mr Anderson East. I first heard this mans voice back in 2015 and immediately fell in love with his music. Anderson and I dive into his career including how he got started in music, working with producer Dave Cobb and writing songs with Chris Stapleton. Anderson has a brand new record out called Maybe We Never Die and is currently on tour so get out there and hear this mans amazing music. Thanks for tuning in DDR

Today I sit down with a dream guest Mr Judd Apatow. I have been trying to get Judd on the show for years and a few months ago he emailed me and said lets do it. This man has been in comedy almost his entire life and has been absolutely killing it in all departments Directing, Writing, Producing and Stand Up. Judds body of work is beyond next level Freaks and Geeks, The 40 Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Train Wreck, Girls, Crashing, Love the list goes on and on. Judd has also helped so many comedians in the business including myself letting me be crazy on an episode of Love. I really enjoyed talking to Judd and I know you guys are going to dig it. Have a great week and I hope to see you at some of my Stand Up Shows. All dates can be found at https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates Also join my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/deandelray for tons of extra Let There Be Talks DDR

Today I am very happy to have Matt Myers and Shane Cody of the band Houndmouth on the show. I hadn't heard of Houndmouth until about 4 months ago but they have quickly become one of my favorite bands. Their new record Good For You absolutely blows my mind. Houndmouth started about 10 years ago when Matt and Shane met and started jamming and a short time later they scored a record deal at SXSW. You guys are gonna love their story. Make sure you dive into their music and help spread the word. Thanks for tuning in and have a great week. DDR

Today we celebrate new music with my guest Cade Pickering of Naked Gypsy Queens. Naked Gypsy Queens is a newer Rock n Roll band out of Tennessee with a brand new Ep coming out this Friday Feb 11th 2022 called Georgiana Rooted in amplified blues, hard-charging grooves, and dual lead guitars, the EP finds Naked Gypsy Queen building on the larger-than-life sound of their heroes from the 1960s and '70s, keeping the flame burning for old-school hard rock while using their own 21st century fuel. Cade and I dive into how the band got started, His first guitar and his love for Kurt Cobain. These guys have some really good songs that caught my ear and I thought right away lets get them on the podcast. Hope you guys dig it. Keep rocking and thank you for all of your support. DDR

Today we have the great blues guitarist Eric Gales talking all about his new album produced by Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith called Crown which is out right now on all the streaming platforms. Eric signed a record deal back when he was 15 years old and found fame over night but with that fame came trouble with drugs and for the next 30 years he was completely out of the game. 5 years ago Eric got clean and it has been a comeback story that will inspire even the most jaded. Catch Eric on tour all of 2022 with Allman Betts Band. Thanks for Tuning in. Make sure you subscribe and leave a review on iTunes and Youtube. DDR

Today we have the fantastic, Singer Songwriter Mike Reno of Loverboy on the show. This band dropped their debut record in 1980 and immediately dominated FM Radio with massive hits like The Kid Is Hot Tonight and Turn Me Lose. Then in 1981 they drop another massive record Get Lucky and become complete superstars touring with massive bands like Journey and ZZ Top and it did not stop for them for years. Mike and I dive into the history of the band from opening for Kiss on the Dynasty tour, Working with Bruce Fairbairn and Bob Rock and of course that epic 1982 Day On The Green in Oakland with Iron Maiden, Scorpions and Foreigner. Loverboy still to this day can be heard everywhere including major sporting events, TV series and commercials and all day long on classic rock radio. They currently have a brand new single out called Release and a huge summer tour booked with REO Speedwagon and Styx. Hope you guys dig this episode. Don't forget subscribe to my Youtube channel and leave a review on iTunes. DDR

Today my guest is my old friend Manny Nieto, Record Producer, Guitar Player, Song Writer and Artist. This man has been in the arts all his life. From playing in bands to producing bands Manny has done it all. Manny has some incredible stories including going to China and recording underground Noise Bands, Producing The Breeders, Selling vintage guitar pedals to Eddie Van Halen and working with the Steve Albini. Tune in and enjoy this mans journey. Thanks for all the support have a great week and stay healthy. DDR

Today I sit down with one of the best Hip Hop DJ's in the world Mr. DJ Lord of Public Enemy. Lord and I sit down and dive into his history in Hip Hop. Everything from how he starter in Savannah Georgia, His first turntables, How he got the Public Enemy gig and of course our weekend with Metallica. This man is a killer on the turntables and a great human so sit back and enjoy some Hip Hop history today on LET THERE BE TALK. Candles Lit DDR

Today the great Brann Dailor returns to Let There Be Talk for an in-depth conversation on the writing and recording process of Mastodon's new album Hushed and Grim. Brann and I also dive into our love of Stand Up Comedy especially the late great Norm Macdonald. Do yourself a favor and dive into Hushed and Grim today and catch Mastodon back out on tour later this year. I hope you enjoy episode #627 and please subscribe and leave a review on iTunes and Youtube. Happy New Year.

Today I sit down with Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame inductee John Lodge, Bass Player and Songwriter of The Moody Blues. This man is responsible for some of FM radios biggest hits including I'm Just A Singer In A Rock n Roll band and Ride My See- Saw. We dig into growing up in Birmingham, His love of the Fender P-Bass, The Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame and Buddy Holly. On this episode I also run down my top 10 records of 2021 so tune in and enjoy. Happy New Year Candles Lit DDR