Not much action here of late but plenty of good reading for this neophyte.
I would echo votes for John Prine, Eric Anderson ("Blue River" makes my list for lost classics) and Stan Rodgers.
I would add Richard Thompson as an artist whose entire catelogue rivals Lightfoot. Those interested in strong writing, biting guitar with more than a hint of Celtic flavour would do well to check out "I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight", "Shoot Out the Lights", "Across a Crowded Room" and his most recent "Mock Tudor". "Watching the Dark" is also an helpful compilation although a tad on the expensive side.
I helped out at the last Winnipeg Folk Festival and discovered the music of an Aussie named Rory McLeod (spelling may be off).
Joni Mitchell is amazing in most of her moods... even checked out her art show in Saskatoon!
Neil Young probably is as close to eclipsing Dylan as anyone.
I think "Bad Love" by Randy Newman is the best new album by a singer-songwriter.
John Martyn ("May You Never") and Delaney & Bonnie are criminally ignored.
Any thoughts....
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