This Is DeLaCruz

Nicholas DeLaCruz
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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.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    How Maren Morris Sounds This Good Live (Jacob Cady)

    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 engineer for Maren Morris, to talk about what it takes to deliver that experience night after night. We dive into how he approaches mixing a voice that carries both intimacy and power, how he balances the band within a modern country/pop sound, and what it takes to stay consistent on tour. Jacob shares insight into the realities of mixing in different environments, the pressure of live performance, and the decisions that shape what the audience hears in real time. This conversation goes beyond just turning knobs, it’s about musicality, trust, and understanding how to support an artist in a way that feels authentic every night. If you’ve ever wondered what goes into making a show like this sound effortless, this is a look behind the console. Join our little family for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes fun, and cool perks! Download the app:  Apple- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/this-is-delacruz/id6746411351 Goggle Play- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=branded.md827dad89e764e9bb7c2ec182c428055.delacruz Website: http://www.thisisdelacruz.com  🤳 Social Media & Hangouts Instagram: http://instagram.com/thisisdelacruz 📸 Rumble: http://rumble.com/user/ThisIsDeLaCruz Facebook: http://facebook.com/Nicholas.DeLaCruz👍 TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@this.is.delacruz 🎉 Twitter: http://x.com/thisisdelacruz 🐦 🤘🏽 Support My Journey Join this channel to get access to perks: YouTube Membership: http://youtube.com/channel/UC87o5nnsjldToX-uP8TlYeA/join  Patreon: http://patreon.com/ThisIsDeLaCruz 🌟 Join our little family for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes fun, and cool perks! 🔗 Band and Crew Jacob's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/therocketman20  🌍 Maren's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marenmorris 📚 🙏 Shout Outs & Credits A huge thanks to everyone who helped make this video possible!  Music by: http://epidemicsound.com  🎶 📩 Let’s Connect Got questions or just want to chat? Email me at: nick@thisisdelacruz.com  Support the show

    50 min

  2. 13 APR

    The Business of Starting a Band Nobody Warns You About (Tyler Burgess)

    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 something that is fully his. In this episode of This Is DeLaCruz, Tyler opens up about the reality of starting a band from the ground up in today’s world. We get into the part most people never see: trademarks, LLCs, branding, merch, marketing, social media, team building, production, long-term vision, and the mental grind of trying to build something authentic in an oversaturated industry. This conversation goes way beyond music. It’s about identity, leadership, obsession, risk, and what it really looks like when an artist decides to stop helping build everyone else’s dream and finally go all in on their own. We also talk about: -going from hired gun to band leader -why starting a band today is really starting a business -building the identity behind American Monster -designing merch that actually means something -choosing the right people around you -the pressure of social media and modern music marketing -how Tyler sees the next chapter of American Monster unfolding If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to build a band from scratch, this is the conversation. Website: http://www.thisisdelacruz.com  🤳 Social Media & Hangouts Instagram: http://instagram.com/thisisdelacruz 📸 Rumble: http://rumble.com/user/ThisIsDeLaCruz Facebook: http://facebook.com/Nicholas.DeLaCruz👍 TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@this.is.delacruz 🎉 Twitter: http://x.com/thisisdelacruz 🐦 🤘🏽 Support My Journey Join this channel to get access to perks: YouTube Membership: http://youtube.com/channel/UC87o5nnsjldToX-uP8TlYeA/join  Patreon: http://patreon.com/ThisIsDeLaCruz 🌟 Join our little family for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes fun, and cool perks! 🔗 Band and Crew Tyler's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylerburgess  🌍 American Monster's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/americanmonsterofficial 📚 Support the show

    1hr 41min

  3. 6 APR

    The Sound of Post Malone (Kevin “KB” Brown)

    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 artists. From sold-out arenas to the biggest festival stages, he gives us an inside view of what goes into every mix and every show. KB opens up about his journey in the audio world, how he landed the Post Malone gig, and the techniques and gear that help him create Post’s signature sound. Along the way, he reveals the creative and technical decisions that make each performance unforgettable, offering a rare glimpse into the world of top-tier live production. Whether you’re an audio engineer, a touring tech, or simply curious about what happens beyond the barricade, this interview is filled with stories, insights, and a look at the dedication that goes into every note of a live show. Tune in and discover the passion and precision behind Kevin “KB” Brown’s work with Post Malone. Website: www.thisisdelacruz.com  🤳 Social Media & Hangouts Twitter: https://x.com/thisisdelacruz 🐦 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisdelacruz 📸 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nicholas.DeLaCruz👍 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@this.is.delacruz 🎉 🤘🏽 Support My Journey Join this channel to get access to perks: YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC87o5nnsjldToX-uP8TlYeA/join  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThisIsDeLaCruz 🌟 Join our little family for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes fun, and cool perks! 🌐 More Cool Stuff Merch: https://4dxm1p-nb.myshopify.com 👕 🔗 Band and Crew KS’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earsupmixdown 🌍 Post Malone’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/postmalone 📚 🙏 Shout Outs & Credits A huge thanks to everyone who helped make this video possible!  Music by: https://www.epidemicsound.com  🎶 📩 Let’s Connect Got questions or just want to chat? Email me at: nick@thisisdelacruz.com  or Ryan Sandlin our Creative Director  Contact him at : ryan@thisisdelacruz.com or follow him oh Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ryansandlin 💌 🔥 Don’t Forget! Like, comment, and subscribe for more awesome content! 👍🔔 Support the show

    1hr 4min

  4. 30 MAR

    What Andrea Bocelli Hears on Stage (Stefano Serpagli)

    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 Bocelli, to talk about what it takes to craft the perfect on-stage sound for a performance of this magnitude. Stefano shares insight into the precision and restraint required to support a voice like Bocelli’s, balancing orchestra, band, choir, and venue acoustics while ensuring the artist hears exactly what he needs in every moment. We dive into trust between artist and engineer, adapting to world-class venues across the globe, and the responsibility that comes with mixing for a performance where nuance and dynamics matter deeply. This conversation goes beyond gear and technology. It’s about musicality, awareness, and understanding how the smallest adjustments can shape a performance experienced by thousands in the room, and millions beyond it. If you’ve ever wondered what Andrea Bocelli hears when he steps onto a stage, this is a rare look into the monitor world behind one of the most iconic live voices in modern music. Download the app:  Apple- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/this-is-delacruz/id6746411351 Goggle Play- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=branded.md827dad89e764e9bb7c2ec182c428055.delacruz Website: http://www.thisisdelacruz.com  🤳 Social Media & Hangouts Instagram: http://instagram.com/thisisdelacruz 📸 Rumble: http://rumble.com/user/ThisIsDeLaCruz Facebook: http://facebook.com/Nicholas.DeLaCruz👍 TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@this.is.delacruz 🎉 Twitter: http://x.com/thisisdelacruz 🐦 🤘🏽 Support My Journey Join this channel to get access to perks: YouTube Membership: http://youtube.com/channel/UC87o5nnsjldToX-uP8TlYeA/join  Patreon: http://patreon.com/ThisIsDeLaCruz 🌟 Join our little family for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes fun, and cool perks! 🔗 Band and Crew Stefano’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/stef203 🌍 Andrea’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/andreabocelliofficial 📚 🙏 Shout Outs & Credits A huge thanks to everyone who helped make this video possible!  Music by: http://epidemicsound.com  🎶 📩 Let’s Connect Got questions or just want to chat? Email me at: nick@thisisdelacruz.com  🔥 Don’t Forget! Like, comment, and subscribe for more awesome content! 👍🔔 Support the show

    26 min

  5. 23 MAR

    How Benson Boone Stays Locked In Live (Carter Luckett)

    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 artist and band hear in the moment. In this episode, I sit down with Carter Luckett, the monitor engineer for Benson Boone, to talk about the behind-the-scenes role that most fans never see, but every artist depends on. We get into what it takes to build a monitor world that keeps a show consistent from venue to venue, how trust is built between an artist and the person mixing their in-ears, and why small adjustments can completely change a performance. Carter shares the mindset required to stay calm under pressure, how he approaches consistency on tour, and what it’s like supporting a fast-moving live show where the details matter and the pace never lets up. If you’ve ever wondered what an artist actually hears on stage — and how that impacts the energy, confidence, and execution of a live show — this is the conversation. Download the app:  Apple- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/this-is-delacruz/id6746411351 Goggle Play- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=branded.md827dad89e764e9bb7c2ec182c428055.delacruz Website: http://www.thisisdelacruz.com  Support the show

    20 min

  6. 16 MAR

    Mixing a Rising Star — Elliot James Reay (Loreen Bohannon)

    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 FOH for Elliot James Reay to talk about what it takes to build a powerful, consistent mix for an artist on the rise. We dive into how she approaches translating Elliot’s sound to a live setting, balancing clarity with energy, and adapting to different venues while keeping the performance authentic. Loreen shares her journey into live sound, what it’s like supporting a developing act, and the mindset required to stay sharp in high-pressure environments. We also talk about trust between artist and engineer, preparing for the unexpected, and the unseen work that makes a show feel effortless. If you’re into live sound, touring life, or just curious how a developing artist’s show is crafted night after night, this episode pulls back the curtain. Support the show

    20 min

  7. 10 MAR

    His First Tour Ever — Running Sound for Boyce Avenue (Harry Collins)

    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 first tour. We talk about what it’s like stepping into a professional touring environment for the first time, the pressure of delivering a consistent mix night after night, and how preparation meets reality once the doors open. Harry shares what he’s learning in real time, from adapting to different venues and PAs, to managing expectations, to building confidence behind the console. We also talk about growth, mistakes, and the mindset required to survive (and thrive) on your first run out. If you’ve ever wondered what that jump from local gigs to touring life really looks like, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the early stages of a live sound career. Extended Versions 👇 YouTube Membership: http://youtube.com/channel/UC87o5nnsjldToX-uP8TlYeA/join   Patreon: http://patreon.com/ThisIsDeLaCruz  Join our little family for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes fun, and cool perks! Download the app:  Apple- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/this-is-delacruz/id6746411351 Goggle Play- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=branded.md827dad89e764e9bb7c2ec182c428055.delacruz Website: http://www.thisisdelacruz.com  🤳 Social Media & Hangouts Instagram: http://instagram.com/thisisdelacruz 📸 Rumble: http://rumble.com/user/ThisIsDeLaCruz Facebook: http://facebook.com/Nicholas.DeLaCruz👍 TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@this.is.delacruz 🎉 Twitter: http://x.com/thisisdelacruz 🐦 🤘🏽 Support My Journey Join this channel to get access to perks: YouTube Membership: http://youtube.com/channel/UC87o5nnsjldToX-uP8TlYeA/join  Patreon: http://patreon.com/ThisIsDeLaCruz 🌟 Join our little family for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes fun, and cool perks! 🔗 Band and Crew Harrison’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harrisonmfcollins  🌍 Boyce Avenue’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/boyceavenue  📚 🙏 Shout Outs & Credits A huge thanks to everyone who helped make this video possible!  Music by: http://epidemicsound.com  🎶 📩 Let’s Connect Got questions or just want to chat? Email me at: nick@thisisdelacruz.com  🔥 Don’t Forget! Like, comment, and subscribe for more awesome content! 👍🔔 Support the show

    25 min

  8. 2 MAR

    Inside Lorde’s World — Through the Ears of Her Monitor Engineer (Kevin Glendenning)

    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 engineer for Lorde, to talk about the art and responsibility of crafting the perfect on-stage mix. Kevin shares what it takes to support an artist whose music lives in nuance, balancing intimacy with impact, subtlety with power. We talk about trust between artist and engineer, adapting to different venues and production scales, and how the monitor world can directly shape a performance in real time. This conversation goes beyond cables and consoles. It’s about awareness, restraint, and knowing that sometimes the smallest adjustments make the biggest difference. If you’ve ever wondered what an artist like Lorde actually hears when she steps up to the mic, this is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the invisible role that helps bring those moments to life. Download the app:  Apple- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/this-is-delacruz/id6746411351 Goggle Play- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=branded.md827dad89e764e9bb7c2ec182c428055.delacruz Website: http://www.thisisdelacruz.com  🤳 Social Media & Hangouts Instagram: http://instagram.com/thisisdelacruz 📸 Rumble: http://rumble.com/user/ThisIsDeLaCruz Facebook: http://facebook.com/Nicholas.DeLaCruz👍 TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@this.is.delacruz 🎉 Twitter: http://x.com/thisisdelacruz 🐦 🤘🏽 Support My Journey Join this channel to get access to perks: YouTube Membership: http://youtube.com/channel/UC87o5nnsjldToX-uP8TlYeA/join  Patreon: http://patreon.com/ThisIsDeLaCruz 🌟 Join our little family for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes fun, and cool perks! 🔗 Band and Crew Kevin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kev_chitown 🌍 TSO’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/lorde 📚 🙏 Shout Outs & Credits A huge thanks to everyone who helped make this video possible!  Music by: http://epidemicsound.com  🎶 📩 Let’s Connect Got questions or just want to chat? Email me at: nick@thisisdelacruz.com  🔥 Don’t Forget! Like, comment, and subscribe for more awesome content! 👍🔔 Support the show

    39 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Nicholas DeLaCruz
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    138
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 This Is DeLaCruz
  • Show Website
    This Is DeLaCruz
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