Pick N Licks

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 Band Podcast, where guests create their ultimate dream band. Produced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 more information.

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 information.

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, where guests create their ultimate dream band. Produced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 out all his work hereWishing all our listeners a very Merry Christmas! 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 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 coverPick 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.

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 create their ultimate dream band. Produced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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.

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. Produced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 herePick 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.

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 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.

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 InstagramEpisode 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 band. Produced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 more information.

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 work 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.

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 Band Podcast where guests create their ultimate dream band. Produced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 give him a like and a follow in Instagram too. During this episode you also get an update on Dan Dan's cloven hoof, a new tea to try for Tea Chat and find out what the boys 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.com/privacy for more information.