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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Produced by Heather Beardsley.

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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.

Produced by Heather Beardsley.

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