Spike - an institution of the British rock scene for the last few decades, joins us to tell us some cool stories, his dream band line up and how he is helping up and coming artists.

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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All the way from Massachusetts USA and the exceptionally cool post-rock band Lesotho, joining us for episode 55, we have guitarist Kyle Loffredo to chat about his dream band line up.

This episode also includes a very in depth caffeine wonderland chat!

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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We've not had a rulebreaker for some time but tune into episode 54 and see what punishment awaits Darran Charles from Godsticks!

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 Episode 53 we bring you the first Warr Guitarist we have ever had on the show. Jason Blake from Chicago-based instrumental progressive rock trio Aziola Cry joins us to chat about his dream band line up.

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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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 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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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 and recording, Shannon triumphantly returns with Two Busted Boots And A Broken Heart, a collection of songs written by while traveling the United States over a decade ago. With raw, at times chilling vocals, she explores themes of love, loss, longing, grief, addiction, and mental health struggles.

“Two Busted Boots And A Broken Heart” is now streaming everywhere including YouTube HERE and other points HERE.

We also review the new Daughtry album!

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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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. Described as mixing Mahavishnu Orchestra, Pink Floyd & Meshuggah in a washing machine on a fast wash, they are one of the coolest bands you'll ever see. Check them out 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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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 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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