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Pick N LicksEp 35: Dick ValentineA 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.
2025-10-291h 07Pick N LicksEp 34: Mike TrampWhat 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...
2025-10-151h 31Pick N LicksEp 33: Philip WellerGuitarist 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.
2025-10-011h 42Pick N LicksEp 32: Jamie TurnbullFollowing 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.
2025-09-171h 44Pick N LicksEp 31: Ben FinchBadass 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.
2025-09-031h 09Pick N LicksEp 30: Matt Burton (Dr Hell)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...
2025-08-201h 37Pick N LicksEp 29: Tim TrumpyJoining 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...
2025-08-061h 26Pick N LicksEp 28: Naim CortazziWhat 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.
2025-07-231h 47Pick N LicksEp 27: Kris Graham-MartinAhead 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.
2025-07-091h 50Pick N LicksEp 26: Davina SongbirdWe 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...
2025-06-251h 43Pick N LicksEp 25: Nick JennisonGuitarist, 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....
2025-06-111h 27Pick N LicksEp 24: James Norbert IvanyiJoining 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...
2025-05-281h 45Pick N LicksEp 23: Rob TownFor 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 helping up and coming artists like The Rocket Dolls, Samarkind, Buffalo Summer, Courtesans and others to establish themselves in the music industry. In 2018, he co-founded music management consultation firm Lightning in a Bottle...
2025-05-141h 52Pick N LicksEp 22: Jas MorrisJoining 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 HayesProduced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-301h 41Pick N LicksEp 21: Sam BellChoosing 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 HayesProduced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-161h 20Pick N LicksEp 20: Phil DyerJoining 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 HayesProduced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-021h 58Pick N LicksEp 19: Ryan WaltonFor 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 for charitable causes. We are dedicating this episode to raising awareness for The Sophie Lancaster Foundation. As many of you will know the foundation was set up following the...
2025-03-192h 08Pick N LicksEp 18: Liam UnderdownPicking 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 HayesProduced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-051h 14Pick N LicksEp 17: Steven NunnPowerhouse vocalist Steven Nunn is sharing his dream band line up with us for episode 17. Give him a like and follow on Instagram here. Pick N Licks is presented by Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan HayesProduced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-191h 43Pick N LicksEp 16: Charlie GriffithsHarbinger 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 HayesProduced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-052h 07Pick N LicksEp 15: Nick RichardsonGuitarist 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 HayesProduced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-01-221h 30Pick N LicksEp 14: Jen HillFor 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 HayesProduced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-01-081h 55Pick N LicksEp 13: Rob LaneMerry 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 and the perfect Christmas dinner menu. A special little friend of Pick N Licks makes a guest appearance too to discuss a recent PnL day trip! Please...
2024-12-252h 16Pick N LicksEp 12: David HenryJoining 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 HayesProduced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-12-1158 minPick N LicksEp 11: David StottLead 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 HayesProduced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-11-271h 16Pick N LicksEp 10: John HartwellJoining 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 HayesProduced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-11-131h 22Pick N LicksEp 9: Simon McMurdoSimon 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 Dan HayesProduced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-301h 39Pick N LicksEp 8: Danny Dela CruzChoosing 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_officialPick N Licks is presented by Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan HayesProduced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-161h 13Pick N LicksEp 7: Dallas DeanOur 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 HayesProduced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-021h 13Pick N LicksEp 6: Simon ClementsFor 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 HayesProduced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-09-181h 15Pick N LicksEp 5: Joedy RoseThis 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 HayesProduced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-09-041h 24Pick N LicksEp 4: Richard ShawChoosing 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 Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan HayesProduced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-211h 07Pick N LicksEp 3: Dave WrightThis episode we have our great friend and The Parallax Method / Danny Beardsley Trio drummer extraordinaire Dave Wright, with some awesome choices for his dream band!Self proclaimed social media recluse - don't even bother searching from him.You can however find The Parallax Method here.Pick N Licks is presented by Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan HayesProduced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-071h 05Pick N LicksEp 2: Alex CooperThis episode we have the very talented Alex Cooper joining us on the Podcast. Vocalist/Producer/Drummer are just a few of his many gifts.Follow Alex and his bands Devilfire and Nitrate on Instagram here: @alexdevilfire @devilfireofficial @nitrateofficialband As mentioned in this episode Alex produced the Emperor Chung self titled debut album which can be found herePick 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.
2024-07-241h 03Pick N LicksEp 1: Martin JacksonAs our very first guest on Pick N Licks, from Nottingham alternative rock act Confyde, singer for the international System of a Down tribute, Chop Suey, and our buddy from our Emperor Chung days, we have musician Martin Jackson.Follow Martin on Instagram @mjacksonmusic and his band Confyde here.As mentioned in this episode here is the video for I Vow This Day by Emperor Chung.Pick N Licks is presented by Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan HayesProduced by Heather Parfitt. Hosted on Acast. See...
2024-07-101h 27Pick N LicksPick N Licks TrailerJoin musicians Dan Hayes and Danny Beardsley on Pick N Licks, the podcast where guests come together to design their ultimate dream band. Each episode features a captivating guest from the music scene who sits down with Dan Dan and Danny to delve into their musical inspirations and dream lineups. The guests reveal their ideal band members for various roles, discussing why they chose each musician and sharing personal anecdotes and insights about their selections. With lively debates, nostalgic stories, and unexpected choices, Pick N Licks offers an intimate look into the minds of some fantastic artists as they craft...
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