Rosie Vela – model who really can sing….Donald Fagen and Walter Becker (of Steely Dan, but I know you knew that Dale) helped produce and play on her one AWESOME album Zazu. I had to get it as a Japanese import and I paid dearly for it, but it was SO worth it.
Dead Can Dance
Cocteau Twins (both “dream pop” bands)
Nik Kershaw (from the 80s and so much fun)
Eddie from Ohio (very much fun as well)
Mike Dugan (blues player – really talented)
Jen Chapin (daughter of Harry Chapin…..jazzy, rock-like, but mostly she is the most talented song writer – and she can deliver a song beautifully. Great.
I’m sure I’ll remember more later and I’m sure you have heard of at least some of these bands, but I thought I’d share in case others have not. They are worth a listen.