Hosted by Daniel Hayes and Daniel Beardsley · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 52 episodes
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Join musicians Dan Hayes and Danny Beardsley on Pick N Licks, the podcast where guests 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 their ultimate fantasy bands. Whether you're a die-hard music fan or just love a good conversation, Pick N Licks is your backstage pass to the world of music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Daniel Hayes and Daniel Beardsley hosts Pick N Licks, a music show with 52 episodes published.
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 her
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 a
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. Descri
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
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
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 spons
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,
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 Bea
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 mus
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.
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
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 Beardsl
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 d
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 rad
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
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 - Th
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 H
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 ro
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
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 P
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Pick N Licks is hosted by Daniel Hayes and Daniel Beardsley. The show is categorised under music (interviews) and has published 52 episodes.
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