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Ep 19: Ryan Walton
For 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 brutal murder of 15 year old Sophie Lancaster in 2007 who was attacked by a gang for being different. The aims of the charity is to provide educational group-works that will challenge the prejudice and intolerance towards people from alternative subcultures, to campaign to have the UK Hate Crime legislation extended to include people from alternative subcultures, and keeping Sophie's legacy alive.
Please visit The Sophie Lancaster Foundation's website for more information or to donate and give them a follow on Instagram here.
Pick N Licks is presented by Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan Hayes
Produced by Heather Beardsley.
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23. Ep 23: Rob Town
01:52:50||Ep. 23For 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 with Toby Jepson (Planet Rock/Wayward Sons/Little Angels). Rob is also a Tutor and Mentor at WaterBear College of Music. This episode is released during Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, which runs from May 12th to 18th. Danny, Dan Dan and Rob chat about how significant music has been to each of them in supporting their mental well-being.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.22. Ep 22: Jas Morris
01:41:49||Ep. 22Joining 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.21. Ep 21: Sam Bell
01:20:56||Ep. 21Choosing 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.20. Ep 20: Phil Dyer
01:58:10||Ep. 20Joining 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.18. Ep 18: Liam Underdown
01:14:50||Ep. 18Picking 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.17. Ep 17: Steven Nunn
01:43:25||Ep. 17Powerhouse 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.16. Ep 16: Charlie Griffiths
02:07:52||Ep. 16Harbinger 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.15. Ep 15: Nick Richardson
01:30:15||Ep. 15Guitarist 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.