Pick N Licks

For Episode 53 we bring you the first Warr Guitarist we have ever had on the show. Jason Blake from Chicago-based instrumental progressive rock trio Aziola Cry joins us to chat about his dream band line up. 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....

Bass player for UK Prog/Math-Rock band, Poly-Math and host of the equally awesome podcast, Guitar Nerds, Joe Branton joins us to talks through his dream band line up! Check out Guitar Nerds Podcast here and Poly-Math 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....

We were happy to welcome another guest from across the pond to share their dream band line up. For Episode 51, joining us from Washington is folk artist Shannon Jae Ridout. After more than a decade away from performing and recording, Shannon triumphantly returns with Two Busted Boots And A Broken Heart , a collection of songs written by while traveling the United States over a decade ago. With raw...

Buckle up, we have a bumper edition for Episode 50! Joining us in the studio we have drummer extraordinaire George Grignon, from Derby band Kaliugah. If you haven't checked these guys out yet we urge you to do so. Described as mixing Mahavishnu Orchestra, Pink Floyd & Meshuggah in a washing machine on a fast wash, they are one of the coolest bands you'll ever see. Check them out here. Pick N L...

Powerhouse vocalist Maria Megally from British shiftcore metal band; Cartoons Can't Die joins us for Episode 49 and talks about her dream band line up. For the latest news from the band check them out 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....

Guitarist of mathy/proggy/shreddy post-rock band Maebe, Michael Astley-Brown joins us for episode 48. We also review the Alterbridge show we attended and discuss what we have been listening to! 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.co...

Reece Warburton, guitarist and vocalist for progressive rock band The Heir Apparition joins us for episode 47. Tune in to discover who makes his dream band line up. We also review the Mogwai show and attempt to get sponsored by a gluten free biscuit brand. Pick N Licks is presented by musicians Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan Hayes - The Dream Band Podcast, where guests create their ultimate dream ban...

We're going continental this week as we bring you guitarist and vocalist, Federico Costanzo from Italian psychedelic stoner rock band, Desert Collider. Check out their latest news here .  We also talk upcoming gigs, beard etiquette and Dan Dan surprises us with what he's been listening to. Pick N Licks is presented by musicians Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan Hayes - The Dream Band Podcast, where...

We were honoured to have the one and only Captain Lee Anderton shared his dream band line up for Episode 45. If you don't already follow him, then check out his page 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 inf...

Sharing his dream band line up with us for episode 44 we have Rab Dempsey from Heaven and Hellvis - Scottish based Black Sabbath tribute band fronted by the Scottish son of Elvis Presley! 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/priv...

We were honoured to be joined by Bassist Steve Jewell of Black Stone Cherry for Episode 43. Tune in to hear all the latest news on their upcoming EP (out 6th March 2026) and UK tour, as well as Steve's dream band picks. Give Steve a follow here and check out the BSC website here for all the up to date information. Pick N Licks is presented by musicians Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan Hayes - The Dream...

Guitarist, composer, producer and educator Stuart McCallum joins us on the podcast to share his dream band line up. Find out more about Stuart and all his musical endeavours 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...

Vocal powerhouse Jess Moyle from UK alt-metal band Night Thieves joins us for episode 41 and breaks down her dream band! Check out all things Night Thieves 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 informa...

We are kicking off 2026 with a great guest for you! Simon Garrod joins us for episode 40. Best known as founder and organiser of UK Tech-Fest, he is now taking time away to concentrate on his band Eschalon. With over a decade of band booking experience, tune in to hear who makes up his dream band. Pick N Licks is presented by musicians Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan Hayes - The Dream Band Podcast, wh...

For our 2025 Christmas episode we are joined by Ian R. Marshall - a multifaceted Nottingham-based musician, guitarist, bassist, percussionist, DJ, educator, photographer and all round creative whose passion for music radiates through everything he does. Ian also works with Nottingham Music Service, delivering music education to young people. A true creative force in the UK music community. Check o...

Following Download festival's recent line up announcement for 2026, we are happy to welcome Mike from the LoadDown Podcast to Pick n Licks to talk us through his dream band line up. Also discussions in this episode range from axe throwing, Dan's ankle and Diehard vest and Danny's drumming face. Check out that face here - Danny's creed cover Pick N Licks is presented by musicians Danny Beardsley an...

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...