The DLR Cast

Episode 59: No News Is Good News (?) & An Interview With Durga McBroom

Darren and Steve talk about how things are quiet with David Lee Roth...the various Van Halen reunion stories and what, if anything, is believable... Alex Van Halen runs the show? How deep does that rabbithole go? 
This episode, Darren has a great interview with singer Durga McBroom! Durga also appears in Dave's first 3 videos: "California Girls," "Yankee Rose" and "Just A Gigolo." She spoke about how she ended up doing that; why despite being an amazing vocalist she never sang on a DLR record, the perfect woman for Dave, a big mystery solved about the "Yankee Rose" video, Pete Angelus, "...not if you were the last immigrant grocer on earth, honey," some really strange stuff with little people, and much more. 
Durga McBroom has performed with Pink Floyd, David Gilmour, Billy Idol, acted in multiple movies, was a founder of the band Blue Pearl, and regularly performs as half of the McBroom Sisters, with her sister Lorelei McBroom.

Episode 58: Darren, Sammy Hagar Live & An Interview With Former DLR Guitarist Frankie Lindia

At the top: Darren is back in Las Vegas -- and sees a terrific and fun Sammy Hagar show. What Van Halen songs did Sammy and band (including Michael Anthony) play?
Plus, what we wish David Lee Roth had done in Vegas -- or anywhere, really. Also, Ink The Original is no longer, and Valerie Bertinelli talks about the VH-DLR split.
This week's interview is with guitarist, musician and teacher Frankie Lindia. Frankie played with Dave in early 2020 at his Las Vegas residency, and he tells how he got the gig with Dave, hardcore rehearsals, DLR deep cuts, and much more.
For more on Frankie, his music, teaching and contact information: FrankieLindia.com.

Episode 57: Interview With Steve Vai + More DLR Mysteries Discussed

Yes indeed, Darren talks with the one and only Steve Vai. They cover his new album "Inviolate," performing, composing and music theory, staying creative, meeting Joe Satriani, and of course, there's some stuff about David Lee Roth!
At the top, Darren and Steve find the Diamond Dave and related news when there isn't much: how many Vegas bands there were, and how many members (!), Sammy Hagar's Las Vegas shows and Michael Anthony signing 2 Dave-era Van Halen songs, and a mystery solved -- why Bart Walsh was blurred out of the "No Holds Bar-B-Que" movie?

Episode 56: Interview with Marc Elmer (ACE Editor on David Lee Roth’s ”No Holds Bar-B-Que”)

Only one podcast can get so much inside information on David Lee Roth's No Holds Bar-B-Que film! This week, Steve and Darren talk to Marc Elmer, ACE -- editor on that weird, sublime, and fascinating film. Marc tells about the weeks and weeks of work on the video, working closely with Dave, being encouraged to think outside the box, some deep conversations he had with Diamond Dave, a certain pair of socks (!) and MUCH more. You don't want to miss this!At the top, Darren and Steve talk about what was, and who was in, "The DLR Vegas Band," more musical chairs, the 10th anniversary and the recording of the final Van Halen album A Different Kind of Truth, INK the original and more. Plus, a few teasers for upcoming episodes of The DLR Cast!
You can find Marc Elmer at marctheeditor.com and he also does voice-over work; find out more at marcelmervoiceovers.com

Episode 55: Interview With Violinist/Musician Melissa Reiner (Part 2)

In this excellent second installment, Darren talks with violinist extraordinare Melissa Reiner. Melissa played on songs heard in the David Lee Roth's "No Holds Bar-B-Que" film, as well as appearing on-camera. Melissa talks reheasing with the band, recording Dave's cover of Electric Light Orchestra's "Shine A Little Love," Van Halen's "Mean Street," being comfortable on-set, and Dave's interest in learning the violin, and what she's up to now!
At the top, Darren and Steve talk about nothing going on, Darren discovers more band mysteries: like, there was a different second guitar player on the 2022 dates with KISS? Plus, a revolving door for band members, especially, drummers and a COVID-19 cancellation confirmation! 
Melissa Reiner is a classicaly-trained violinist with a huge and diverse array of credits, playing with a diverse range of pop and classical artists including Christine Aguilera, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson, Belle & Sebastian, The Jonas Brothers, Michael Buble, and, of course, David Lee Roth. Melissa has also performed at the GRAMMY Awards and on numerous TV and film scores. Her first solo album, "Great Love, Constant Thought," was released in 2012 and in 2015 was invited to deliver a talk, "How To Listen Like A Musician," at TEDx London Business School.  For more about Melissa, her credits and her music, visit www.melissareiner.com 

Episode 54: Interview With Violinist/Musician Melissa Reiner (Part 1)

This week, in part 1 of a 2-part interview, Darren talks with violinist extraordinare Melissa Reiner. Melissa played on songs heard in the David Lee Roth's "No Holds Bar-B-Que" film, as well as appearing on-camera. There's some great stories about working with Dave, his work ethic, the other musicians she played with on the project, being on the film set, and how she almost got fired from the gig and much more!
At the top, Darren and Steve ruminate on what's not happening with Dave and what is with Sammy Hagar. Plus, a review of a recently uploaded Diamond Dave show at YouTube from 1994, featuring 8 songs from the "Your Filthy Little Mouth" album. Plus, a DLR mystery solved...?
Melissa Reiner is a classicaly-trained violinist with a huge and diverse array of credits, playing with a diverse range of pop and classical artists including Christine Aguilera, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson, Belle & Sebastian, The Jonas Brothers, Michael Buble, and, of course, David Lee Roth. Melissa has also performed at the GRAMMY Awards and on numerous TV and film scores. Her first solo album, "Great Love, Constant Thought," was released in 2012 and in 2015 was invited to deliver a talk, "How To Listen Like A Musician," at TEDx London Business School.  For more about Melissa, her credits and her music, visit www.melissareiner.com 

Episode 53: A Little Bit More Vegas & An Interview With Dave’s EMT Trainer

This week's guest is awesome: Linda Reissman, who trained David Lee Roth as an Emergency Medical Technician in New York, in the early 2000's. Linda talks about training Dave, his dedication, work ethic, professionalism, and why he wanted to be an EMT. Linda worked for Dave for a bit and was also one of the sidekicks you heard on his short-lived radio morning show. If you were ever curious about Dave's time as an EMT, you have to give this a listen!
At the top, Darren and Steve discuss the Las Vegas residency that wasn't, the DLR residency that wasn't back in 2004-05, and Sammy Hagar's upcoming residency at The Strat in Vegas.

Episode 52: No Vegas, Baby! David Lee Roth Cancels Sin City Residency

It's official: Diamond David Lee Roth cancels his entire Las Vegas residency at the House of Blues, due to Covid concerns. Darren and Steve dive into it -- the announcements, how it was all handled, who has COVID and will there ever be another David Lee Roth concert? Plus video mysteries, what might happen next, feeling connected to Sammy Hagar, and more!

Episode 51: Darren Is In Vegas, But No David Lee Roth?

Darren is in Las Vegas for the David Lee Roth shows at the House Of Blues -- but Diamond Dave isn't? No New Year's Eve show, 2 shows cancelled, what's next? Cancellations, speculations and COVID, oh my!

Episode 50: Interview With Songwriter Scotty Emerick + More David Lee Roth Mysteries

Steve and Darren discuss Darren's continuous detective work, this time going down a rabbithole over just how active David Lee Roth was from the mid-90's to the 2007 Van Halen reunion -- and beyond. How much new and previously-unheard music was recorded then? Or have we heard it already in various places -- like Dave's "No Holds Bar-B-Que" video and in "Roth Show" podcast episodes?
This week's interview is super-successful country music songwriter Scotty Emerick. Scotty co-wrote Dave's "new" song, "One Piece Thermo-Molded Country Plastic Chair," that was just (re)released via YouTube, dedicated to the recent Kentucky tornado victims. Known primarily for his work with Toby Keith -- penning several of Keith's singles -- Emerick has also written for Sawyer Brown, George Strait and Kenny Chesney, among other artists. In 2004, Emerick was named "Songwriter of the Year" by the Nashville Songwriters Association.