This Is DeLaCruz
Hosted by Nick DeLaCruz, This Is DeLaCruz takes you behind the scenes of live music with both the bands on stage and the unsung heroes who keep the show alive. Each episode features real conversations with artists, engineers, techs, and crew, pulling back the curtain on life on the road. From the chaos of soundcheck to the rush of showtime, they share the triumphs, struggles, and untold stories that make touring unforgettable. Whether you’re a fan, a musician, or just curious about what happens beyond the spotlight, this podcast is your all-access pass to the world of live music.
Podcasting since 2024 • 134 episodes
This Is DeLaCruz
Latest Episodes
How Benson Boone Stays Locked In Live (Carter Luckett)
Benson Boone’s performances live and die on emotion, dynamics, and a vocal that has to land perfectly every night. And a huge part of making that possible is what happens on stage, specifically, what the artist and band hear in the moment.<...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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20:17
Mixing a Rising Star — Elliot James Reay (Loreen Bohannon)
When you’re mixing a rising artist, every show matters. Every vocal moment. Every dynamic shift. Every crowd reaction.In this episode, I sit down with Loreen Bohannon, the live sound engineer running FOH for Elliot James Reay to ta...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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20:05
His First Tour Ever — Running Sound for Boyce Avenue (Harry Collins)
Every tour has a first step — and for some engineers, that first run on the road changes everything.In this episode, I sit down with Harry Collins, who is running sound for
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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24:46
Inside Lorde’s World — Through the Ears of Her Monitor Engineer (Kevin Glendenning)
Lorde’s live show is built on space, dynamics, and emotion, and what she hears on stage plays a huge role in how that performance unfolds. In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Glendenning, the monitor engineer for Lorde, to talk about the art...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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38:58
Mixing a Legend: Running Sound for Andrea Bocelli (Davide Lombardi)
Andrea Bocelli’s voice is one of the most recognizable and emotionally powerful instruments in the world, and capturing it live requires an extraordinary level of care, precision, and trust. In this interview, I sit down with Davide Lombardi, t...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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56:12
