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.

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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.

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

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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 sponsored by a gluten free biscuit brand.

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'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, beard etiquette and Dan Dan surprises us with what he's been listening to.

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

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

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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.

Produced by Heather Beardsley.

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