Pick N Licks

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...

Joining us for episode 12 to discuss his dream band line up is guitarist David Henry from UK Rock n Roll band Gwailo. Find out more about Gwailo here and give David a like and a follow 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 more information.

Lead guitarist of UK theatrical metal band Ward XVI David Stott is our guest for episode 11. Have a listen and find out who he has chosen for his dream band line up. Find out more about Ward XVI here and give David a like and a follow 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 more inf...

Joining us for episode 10 is John Hartwell, singer and guitar player for rock band These Wicked Rivers and owner of a very impressive beard! Find out more about Theses Wicked Rivers here and give John a like and a follow 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 more information.

Simon McMurdo joins us for episode 9 to choose his dream band. Simon is a writer, music enthusiast and has his very own podcast - The Podcast and the Pendulum - the first Nightwish fan podcast which looks at every song in the band's history, track by track. Find out more about The Podcast and the Pendulum here and find Simon on Instagram here . Pick N Licks is presented by Danny Beardsley and Dan...

Choosing his dream band this episode we have the very talented Danny Dela Cruz, lead guitarist for Thxnes. Check out Danny and his band Thrxnes on Instagram here: @delacruzguitar , @thrxnes_official 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.

Our great friend Dallas Dean joins us for episode 7 to share some outrageous stories and discuss her dream band line up. 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 6 we bring you Simon Clements - Guitarist, producer, songwriter, session musician and music tutor. Find out all about his current projects here: Simon Clements . 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.

This episode we are joined by Joedy Rose - Guitarist, online body transformation coach and all round lovely guy. Find out all about his current projects here: Joedy Rose . 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.

Choosing his dream band this episode, we have guitar god Richard Shaw. Session guitarist, educator, songwriter and transcriber. There are no end to this man's talents. Our band mate from our Emperor Chung days, Rich also spent 8 years playing guitar for extreme metallers Cradle of Filth. Find out all about his current projects here: Rich Shaw and Plague of Angels . Pick N Licks is presented by Dan...