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.

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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 here

Wishing 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.

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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 and Dan Dan Hayes - The Dream Band Podcast, where guests create their ultimate dream band.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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