Voice of an angel with a glint in her eye. She'll sing her way into your heart as quick as she has into the hearts of her devoted following in the mid-west.

URL: www.kellybrightwell.com

Want to hear a CPR squirrel song. No, I'm not kidding. This guy is funny without being cheesy. He's got quite a groove too.

URL: www.joshcleveland.com

The funniest folk singer ever. Did I mention the voice of an jazz singer, chops of side man and warmth of a July afternoon? You don't just listen at a Vance concert, you thrill, duck and cover. Bow to him.

URL: www.vancegilbert.com

The Pop/Folk King of California. East Coast depth with West Coast vibe. His XOM CD is the one I like to drive fast to.

URL: www.matthewmoon.com

The guitar is a percussive instrument and few people bring that out like New Hampshire's own Mike Morris. I saw him sing one song and walked up and thanked him for living close enough to me that I can see him again and again and again.

URL: www.mikemorris.us

Everyone needs an idol, and you don't outgrow that. I've had the pleasure of seeing Ellis a bunch of times and talking with him on a few occasions. The guy is amazing. Great player, singer and songwriter. The character of Taylor Gail in my play famous - small "f" is based on him.

URL: www.ellispaul.com

The best description I heard of Willy was, "he's indescribable", or maybe, "His groove is so solid." Either way he's an amazing guitarist with wit and wisdom to spare. Do yourself a favor and check him out.

URL: www.willyporter.com

Tim is my Somerville, MA homeboy. A talented player and writer that will make you laugh, cry...basically anything he decides you should do. His musical power is evil.

URL: www.timothyriordan.com

What do you get when you cross the nicest guy with great guitar chops and songs with subjects that range from the Lord of the Rings to a touch of astronomy? Justin Roth. Master of the multiple capo with a fantastic voice.

URL: www.justinroth.com

Eric Schwartz

Eric is immensely talented and highly warped. His tools of the trade are a guitar, voice, piano, humor and no boundaries. If you're easily offended...well listen to him anyway, he's worth it.

URL: www.ericschwartz.com

Steve Seskin

I've met Steve at Song School and after hearing his song Two Paper Town I practically mugged him to get him to sell me a CD. I highly recommend his Live CD to get the whole Seskin experience. He's written more hit songs than I've written songs.

URL: www.steveseskin.com

Rex Strother

Rex is a Song School alumnus that doesn't have a CD completed yet, but lucky for you, you can check out his stuff online at the URL below. Plus, he looked a lot like Ron Howard when he (and Ron) were younger.

URL:www.bellsisters.com/rex-songs

A gorgeous voice, great songs and a winning way on stage, I met her in Colorado and was tasked by her to write a song before she gigged in the area. That song turned out to be my song Blame It On Amy. She's inspirational.

URL: www.amyspeace.com

This might not be the coolest, most talented guy on the planet, but damn he's close. I'm lucky enough to call this guy a good friend and he's an amazing writer, player, singer and performer. Do yourself a favor and check him out.

URL: www.scottvon.com

Susan Werner

OK, she's not a "friend" but I'm a big fan. We've seen her a bunch of times and we're amazed everytime. You want to see someone who's 99% solid talent? Check out Ms. Werner.

URL: www.susanwerner.com

David Wilcox

I don't know the man. I've never met him and I've only seen him play live once. But, DAMN!!! The Duke of Altered Turning, and I could listen to Eye of the Hurricane for months.

URL: www.davidwilcox.com