Dean Delray's LET THERE BE TALK

Today I have a 2 time Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee Mr Gregg Rolie as my guest. This man is a founding member of Santana and Journey. His B3 playing, singing and songwriting is absolutely next level. Back in 1969 Gregg played Woodstock as a member of Santana and the rest is history. After leaving Santana, Gregg and Neal Schon start the band Journey and record 3 records before adding lead singer Steve Perry. With Steve, Journey make the masterpiece "INFINITY" a record i consider one of the best ever to come out of the Bay Area  You can catch Gregg these days playing in Ringo Starr's band who are currently out on tour right now. Oct 11th Gregg has a brand new solo record coming out called Sonic Ranch and you can hear the brand new single out today on iTunes called "What About Love"   This episode is brought to you by CBD LION for a 20% off discount  on all you CBD needs Use the code DEAN at checkout. click on the link https://cbdlion.com 

Today one of my favorite humans, Comedian and Radio host Mr Ron Bennington returns to Let There Be Talk for a full on celebration of the 50TH Anniversary of Woodstock. Ron and I talk Woodstock and his new Comedy Tour "Kreeps With Kids" which starts Oct 18th with Robert Kelly, Ron, Rich Vos and Jim Florentine. Make sure you tune into Rons show on Sirius XM 2pm to 5pm Monday thru Friday on channel 103. By the way I say Amazing 24 times on the intro so enjoy that. Candles Lit DDR

Today is a Very rare solo episode of LET THERE BE TALK. Dean went to The Met museum in NYC to see the Play It Loud exhibit which is a Collection of the rarest and most famous guitars in the world. Guitars owned and played by Jimmy Page, Jerry Garcia, Eddie Van Halen, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Prince and so many more. Dean dives way down the guitar rabbit hole and even talks about his first guitars and how he got the guitar addiction. Have a fantastic week and keep the candles lit. DDR

Today on Let There Be Talk my good friend comedy photographer Troy Conrad stops by and talks all about how he got started shoot Stand Up Comedy. If you are a Stand Up Comedy fan there is no doubt you have seen some of Troy's work.  For years he has been shooting the weekly show at the Comedy Store called The Roast Battle. Troy also shot the iconic Hallway Series photos of the Paid Regulars at The Store.  This mans story is incredible so do not sleep. Download it asap and make sure you follow Troy on Instagram @troyconrads to see all his Art as you are listening. Candles Lit DDR

A few years ago I interviewed Tom Rothrock for a very cool episode of Let There Be Talk. It was incredible to sit down with the man who produced some of my all time favorite records by BECK, Elliott Smith and Badly Drawn Boy. Shortly after that episode was done we decided to do a Comedy Record together that never came out. Today I sit down with him and we talk about what happened to that record. We also talk about a brand new band that Tom is working with called Hollywood Hex which he was kind enough to give me 2 songs to share with you guys at the end of this episode. I think you guys will really dig this episode. This episode is brought to you by Todaytix.com   Use this new website for deals on Last minute tickets to plays sporting events and concerts. Get $10 off use the code Delray  https://www.todaytix.com/?utm_source=delray&utm_medium=podcast

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

Today on Let There Be Talk the very funny comedian Taylor Tomlinson stops by and Talks all things comedy. Taylor started Stand Up at 16 years old and now at 25 years old she is taking over the comedy world. Taylor has been seen on Last Comic Standing, Netflix, Conan, Comedy Central series Adam Devine's House Party and now she has a brand new show on Fox called What Just Happened??! with Fred Savage. This is a very cool Comedy Episode that I think you guys are gonna dig. Keep The Candles Lit. DDR

Today on Let There Be Talk I sit down with my friend, Comedian Chingo Bling and talk all about how he made the transition from Comedic Rapper to full on Stand Up Comedian. Chingo is from Houston Texas where he started his Stand Up career 5 years ago but before that he was a full on Rapper with a record deal. This was a great Comedy talk. We cover all kinds of topics like what its like opening for bands as a comedian, Early Hell gigs and taking acting classes to open up the right side of your brain. Hope you guys dig the episode and thanks for tuning in. Candles Lit. DDR  

On today's episode of LET THERE BE TALK the very funny comedian Rachel Feinstein stops by and tells all kinds of great stories including moving to New York with the band Dick Sister,moving in with someone she met on a Greyhound Bus and also how she started doing Stand Up Comedy. Rachel was just on the Comedy Central Historical Roast with Jeff Ross. She also has 2 Comedy Specials out and a hit podcast called 3 girls 1 Keith with Amy Schumer,Bridget Everett and Keith Robinson. This is a very funny episode so do not sleep. Tune in now and also spread the word Delraisers. Happy 4th of July. DDR   

Today is another Handmade Edition of Let There Be Talk with my guest Cameron Weiss owner of the great WEISS WATCH COMPANY. Cameron makes handmade watches right here in Los Angeles. This mans story is incredible. Cameron fell in love with watches at a young age when his parents bought him his first Swatch Watch. Little did he know back then that he would turn his passion into a full on successful business. check out his website https://weisswatchcompany.com and follow him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/weisswatchcompany/  Make sure you leave a review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and YouTube.