Hosted by Nicholas DeLaCruz · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 145 episodes
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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.
Nicholas DeLaCruz hosts This Is DeLaCruz, a music show with 145 episodes published.
Send us Fan Mail The audience hears the front-of-house mix. The artist hears something completely different. In this episode, I sit down with Brent Washburn, the Monitor Engineer for Josh Ross, to talk about one of the m
Send us Fan Mail Every great live show has someone behind the console making thousands of decisions in real time. In this episode, I sit down with Jordan Waller, the Front of House engineer for Josh Ross, to talk about w
Send us Fan Mail Bruno Mars’ live show is known for its precision, energy, and a sound that feels almost perfect every single night. Behind that experience is a level of detail and discipline most people never see. In th
Send us Fan Mail What actually happens before the doors open? In this episode, we go on the road with Couch for a full behind-the-scenes look at show day, following the crew from load-in all the way to doors. This is a r
Send us Fan Mail Hunter Hayes doesn’t just show up and play the show, he is deeply involved in building the entire experience. In this episode, I sit down with Hunter Hayes to talk through his current tour, the creative
Send us Fan Mail Burna Boy’s live show is built on energy, rhythm, and a sound that has to translate across cultures, countries, and massive crowds. In this episode, I sit down with Temiday Qladehin, the Front of House e
Send us Fan Mail Kaden Creamer isn’t just setting the stage — he’s making sure the entire show runs like a well-oiled machine. As backline tech for Riley Green, Kaden is responsible for every piece of gear behind the per
Send us Fan Mail Maren Morris’ live show is built on powerful vocals, tight musicianship, and a sound that has to translate seamlessly across every venue. In this episode, I sit down with Jacob Cady, the Front of House e
Send us Fan Mail Tyler Burgess has played the biggest stages, toured at multiple levels, and seen firsthand what it takes to make a band work. But with American Monster, he’s no longer just the hired gun he’s building so
Send us Fan Mail Behind the scenes with Kevin “KB” Brown, the front-of-house engineer for Post Malone. In this candid conversation, KB shares what it takes to craft the perfect live sound for one of the world’s biggest a
Send us Fan Mail When you’re supporting one of the most recognizable and powerful voices in the world, there is no margin for error. In this episode, I sit down with Stefano Serpagli, the Monitor Engineer for Andrea Boce
Send us Fan Mail 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
Send us Fan Mail 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 FO
Send us Fan Mail 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 Boyce Avenue on his very firs
Send us Fan Mail 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
Send us Fan Mail 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 inte
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Nick Dewer, the Front of House Engineer for The Band Camino, to talk about what it takes to mix one of the most exciting modern pop-rock bands on the road today. Known fo
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Matt Colwell, the Drum Tech for Killswitch Engage, and the person responsible for making sure the heartbeat of the band’s sound never skips a beat. From drum tuning and h
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Zach Eubanks, the Front of House Engineer for Dashboard Confessional, to talk about what it takes to mix one of the most emotionally charged and iconic bands of the 2000s
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This Is DeLaCruz is hosted by Nicholas DeLaCruz. The show is categorised under music (interviews) and has published 145 episodes.
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