Pick N Licks

These Wicked Rivers lead guitarist and all round top bloke Arran Day joins us for episode 37. Catch up with all the latest from the band here. Pick N Licks is presented by musicians Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan Hayes - The Dream Band Podcast, where guests create their ultimate dream band. Produced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YouTuber and incredible guitarist, Ed "The Shred" Clarke, joins us for episode 36 to share his dream band line up. Check out his YouTube channel here . Pick N Licks is presented by musicians Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan Hayes - The Dream Band Podcast, where guests create their ultimate dream band. Produced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A truly electrifying guest! American singer, songwriter, musician, and author, Dick Valentine shares his dream band line up with us for episode 35. Best known as the lead vocalist, main lyricist, and co-founder of the rock band Electric Six, you can check out his latest ventures here . Pick N Licks is presented by musicians Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan Hayes - The Dream Band Podcast, where guests c...

What a guest we have for you this week! We are honoured to interview the one and only Mike Tramp. Solo artist and original vocalist of glam metal band White Lion. After several decades in the music industry, playing with some of the biggest names on the planet, you won't want to miss Mike's dream band line up. Give Mike a like and a follow on Instagram here . Pick N Licks is presented by musicians...

Guitarist and Music Journalist Philip Weller joins us for episode 33 to choose his dream band. Give him a like and a follow here Pick N Licks is presented by musicians Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan Hayes - The Dream Band Podcast, where guests create their ultimate dream band. Produced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the recent release of their album "It Can't Rain All The Time", this episode we are joined by Silver Dollar Room guitarist Jaime Turnbull to choose his dream band lineup. Check the band out here. ....also Dan Dan shares a painful memory! Pick N Licks is presented by musicians Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan Hayes - The Dream Band Podcast, where guests create their ultimate dream band. Produc...

Badass bassist Ben Finch joins us for episode 31 to present the dream band you definitely didn't see coming! Bass player for The Parallax Method, The Danny Beardsley Trio and formerly Spirytus and Breed 77. Pick N Licks is presented by musicians Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan Hayes - The Dream Band Podcast, where guests create their ultimate dream band. Produced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast....

On the podcast this week we have Laser Bastard - actually we have Matt Burton, also known as Dr Hell from the mighty Evil Scarecrow. As well as choosing his dream band line up, we cover a multitude of topics including tea chat and what have you been listening to. We also get a PODCAST EXCLUSIVE as Matt tells us about their new album. Check out all things Evil Scarecrow here Pick N Licks is present...

Joining us all the way from the US of A this episode, we have Tim Trumpy. Co-host of the popular podcast Crackpot which features two law school buddies discussing the believability of conspiracy theories ranging from aliens to Tupac. Episode 29 also has a mini guest appearance from a little gibbon who shares some interesting facts. Pick N Licks is presented by musicians Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan...

What a guest we have for you this week! Naim Cortazzi from Fun Lovin' Criminals, Uncle Frank, Radio Riddler and Fatal Star joins us to pick his ultimate dream band. Make sure you check him out here on Instagram Episode 28 also brings you multiple tea chats!! Pick N Licks is presented by musicians Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan Hayes - The Dream Band Podcast, where guests create their ultimate dream b...

Ahead of this weekend's mighty Mangata Festival in Nottingham, we have the main man himself, Kris Graham Martin in the studio with us, choosing his dream band lineup for episode 27. Pick N Licks is presented by musicians Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan Hayes - The Dream Band Podcast where guests create their ultimate dream band. Produced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

We are honoured to have Davina Songbird in the studio with us, choosing her dream band line up for episode 26. Born in London, raised in Luton and made in Nottingham, Davina has been wowing crowds with her incredible voice for years. A mixture of Neo Soul, Jazz and spoken word make up her original music. Davina is also a co-founder of the Nottingham Black Creative Network. Please check out her wor...

Guitarist, producer and vocalist Nick Jennison joins us for Episode 25. Tune in to hear who he picks for his dream band. Find out what he's up to recently and give him a like and a follow here . Also during this episode hear what Dan Dan thinks of one of his favourite bands new album and find out what Schurkin is! Pick N Licks is presented by musicians Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan Hayes - The Dream...

Joining us for episode 24 we have our first Australian guest - progressive master-mind James Norbert Ivanyi. James is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, educator and proudly independent solo touring musician hailing from Sydney, Australia. Described as one of the most original, commanding and versatile guitarists on the international instrumental scene today. Please check out James' work here and...

For episode 23 we bring you Rob Town - founder of Stampede Press and ex-bassist for British rock group Panic Cell. Rob has toured the world and shared stages with the likes of Metallica, Papa Roach, Alice in Chains and Alice Cooper. Currently running his PR/Marketing agency Stampede Press , Rob has worked with artists such as Terrorvision, Wayward Sons, The Virginmarys and Winger, as well as helpi...

Joining us for Episode 22 we have Firekind Guitarist and Vocalist Jas Morris. Jas is an official Seth Baccus Guitars Artist and Manson Guitars Demonstrator. Check out his website here . During the episode Danny and Dan Dan also review the latest albums from Steven Wilson and Coheed & Cambria in "What have you been listening to". Pick N Licks is presented by Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan Hayes Pr...

Choosing his dream band this episode we have Mask of Judas guitarist, Lick Library demonstrator and WaterBear Collage of Music lecturer Sam Bell. Check Sam's social media out here to see everything he gets up to and give him a like and a follow. Pick N Licks is presented by Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan Hayes Produced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us for episode 20 we have another excellent guitarist - Phil Dyer. Check out who Phil picks for his dream band then give him a like and a follow here . Pick N Licks is presented by Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan Hayes Produced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For episode 19 we interviewed our great friend Ryan Walton, frontman for the band Spirtyus. Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and discuss some of the good times we've shared together over the years. For some metal funk you can find Spirtyus music on all streaming platforms. We recorded this episode for the 2025 Podcasthon which aims to bring together podcasters globally to raise awareness...

Picking his dream band this episode we have superb guitarist Liam Underdown. Give Liam a like and a follow here . Pick N Licks is presented by Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan Hayes Produced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Powerhouse vocalist Steven Nunn is sharing his dream band line up with us for episode 17. Give him a like and follow on Instagram h ere . Pick N Licks is presented by Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan Hayes Produced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harbinger Guitarist Charlie Griffiths picks his dream band for episode 16. As well as being an amazing guitarist for the band, he is also an exceptional guitar coach, you can find all the details on his website . Also give him a like and a share on Instagram here Pick N Licks is presented by Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan Hayes Produced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Guitarist and composer for Furyborn and Maelstrom Aeterna, Nick Richardson is our guest for episode 15. Tune in to find out who makes his dream band........and if all the rules were adhered to! Check out Nick's musical endeavours here . Pick N Licks is presented by Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan Hayes Produced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For our first episode of 2025 we are welcoming manager of UK heavy metal band Evil Scarecrow, Jen Hill, to the podcast. Jen chats to us about the best and worse parts of managing a band, music festivals and, of course, her dream band. You can find Jen on social media here and make sure you check out all things Evil Scarecrow here . Pick N Licks is presented by Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan Hayes Pro...

Merry Christmas listeners! Thank you for joining us for our Christmas special, episode 13 and our final podcast of 2024. This week's special guest, crafting his ultimate dream band line up is Rob Lane - Bassist, host of the Straight 2 Video podcast and self proclaimed pop culture nerd. As well as discussing dream bands, we delve into the spirit of the festive season, debate the best holiday movies...