Best CD I've heard so far 2011.........

Portugal. The Man "In the Mountain In the Clouds"

Hot Tuna Steady as She Goes

In reference to the OP, I just say Sarah Jarosz perform in St. Louis. A surprisingly full house, to her evident delight. Highly recommended: one of those shows that makes you say, "Why don't I see more shows?" As expected, impressive stringdusting, but Sarah also turns out to be a bit of belter on the vocals -- something you don't see everyday in a folkie.

I prefer "Song up in Her Head," but the less folky and more atmmospheric "Follow Me Down" (actually released in 2011 ;) is a very worthwhile record.

John

Dale Earnhart Jr. Jr. Witty band name: incredible music that has echos of the Beatles. Highly recommended.

Lykke Li- Wounded Rhymes. Not audiophile, just fresh, young, and dark. Full of blood, lust, and invinciblity.