Bangoman I would suggest many of those I mentioned fall into that category. I'm not much for mainstream stuff. I like niche stuff... doesn't appeal to everyone.

      pike51

      Pike..........That is what I used to say about Mad River, Quick Silver Messenger Service, Illinois Speed Press, The Illusion and Taste (Rory G.) But, it turns out that some break out with or without the group. But, the player or players that have the talent they will MOST CERTAINLY get noticed. What was considered Cult blazes into Glory!

      Now...what else ya' got?

        How about some Hayes Carll?

        Todd Snyder:

        Aaron Lee Tasjan (make sure to finish this one, great story here):

          Seeing Hayes Carll Friday, or is it Saturday, at Old Settlers Music Festival. Rodney C. is Friday.

          Hey Bango let's see you post some tasty tunes and see what you can bring to the table! 😉

            Hayes Karl and Bonnie.........Just terrible. No stage presence in the least. They have played wayyy too many small town bars.......and they perform like it.

            Todd Snider..........Interesting song writing for The Kingsmen. BUT...He is a poormans Neil Young with a bit of Dylan thrown in (badly) I might add).

            Will review Aaron tomorrow.

            Bangoman is the Lester Bangs of Golf Buzz -

            rob ;-)

            Bangoman

            You don't get off that easy!
            Just go on utube,click on "share" and copy and paste the high lighted blue link.

                darpar I'll help Steve out. I'm fairly certain this would be in his top 5.

                  pike51

                  Aaron Lee Tasjan...I tried to like this guy. Even went so far as to play a few other songs from him.....couldn't get into it. Just another singer/songwriter with a guitar.

                    Bill Nelson and the Gentlemen Rockers..........Soon to be playing at a local Pub near you......and that's about it.

                    Oh Steve, Steve, Steve, you just listened to one of the best guitar players on the planet.
                    Granted he is not a Joe Bonnamassa (yawn) nor a Jonny Lang ;-)
                    He has a catalog of songs and licks they can only dream of.

                    Guess that I am gonna have to go to my local Starbucks to hear this guy ?

                    If Bill Nelson is one of the best players on the Planet it must be Pluto or Mars. Absolutely NO Soul in his playing at all!!!

                    Steve, I love you, so passionate.
                    Regardless I know that both of us share the same roots/timeline/connections..
                    Thx for putting a smile on my face.
                    rob .
                    ps- as Sly Stone wrote- "Different strokes for different folks...."

                    To Pikes..............Very kind of you. First class product! Thank You. Sticker on the car and visor on the noggin'.

                    ...And you gave me more than I asked for!!!!

                    Your a good man Charlie Brown!