I've listed below some favorite links to artists who inspire me.  Please note, these are in no particular order other than my own stream of conciousness...  www.shupe.net - These guys are truly amazing musicians, they inspire me to improve.  Every time I see them play I am inspired to go home and practice more...who says I can't "dream big"?  So someday I may just surprise everyone by breaking out six other instruments I've been inspired to start learning.  Not to worry, I'll focus on the guitar to start and then I'll work on the mandolin, bass guitar, bouzouki (sp?), fiddle, drums, and the banjo...this could keep me busy for a while. www.debrafotheringham.com - Debra has the most beautiful voice in this world...just listen to her "Waterfall" song and you'll be a beliver too.  She's not to shabby on the guitar either. www.peterbreinholt.com - The first time I ever saw Pete play was up at Sundance at the end of September 2001.  I will never forget driving down the canyon from the show after hearing "What About" for the first time...it made me realize that there is still hope and happiness in this world and that things were going to get better.  www.sampayne.com - Sam is just a wonderful troubadour...I wish I could tell a tale like him...And I wish I could scat like him to.  Yet one more thing to put on my list of things to learn (see www.shupe.net comment above for a more complete list). www.rainingjane.com - My great friend Secily Saunders introduced me to these gals...they're are a lot of fun, and cello rocks! Carrie Scott is now singing some blues and funk with the Soulistics in Salt Lake City...check them out at www.thesoulistics.net www.coldcreekband.com - Utah's awsome bluegrass band. These guys are amazing...I wish I could flat pick at just a 1/100 of their speed.  www.joshuacreekmusic.com - Jeff and Quint are two amazing songwriters...I love Flying to Freedom, great tribute to John Denver. Just wait...there will be more links coming