Ahead of this weekend's mighty Mangata Festival in Nottingham, we have the main man himself, Kris Graham Martin in the studio with us, choosing his dream band lineup for episode 27.

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We are honoured to have Davina Songbird in the studio with us, choosing her dream band line up for episode 26. Born in London, raised in Luton and made in Nottingham, Davina has been wowing crowds with her incredible voice for years. A mixture of Neo Soul, Jazz and spoken word make up her original music. Davina is also a co-founder of the Nottingham Black Creative Network. Please check out her work 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, producer and vocalist Nick Jennison joins us for Episode 25. Tune in to hear who he picks for his dream band. Find out what he's up to recently and give him a like and a follow here.

Also during this episode hear what Dan Dan thinks of one of his favourite bands new album and find out what Schurkin is!

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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Joining us for episode 24 we have our first Australian guest - progressive master-mind James Norbert Ivanyi. James is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, educator and proudly independent solo touring musician hailing from Sydney, Australia. Described as one of the most original, commanding and versatile guitarists on the international instrumental scene today. Please check out James' work here and give him a like and a follow in Instagram too.

During this episode you also get an update on Dan Dan's cloven hoof, a new tea to try for Tea Chat and find out what the boys 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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For 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.

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Joining 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 Hayes

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Choosing 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.

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Joining 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 Hayes

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