While I'm at it...some of my influences (in no special order)!

Guitar: Taj Mahal, Ry Cooder, Lou Reed, Davy Graham, Jimmy Page

Tenor banjo: Barney McKenna, Kevin Griffin, Mick Moloney

Mandolin: John Colfer, Mick Moloney

Octave mandolin/bouzouki: Johnny Moynihan, Andy Irvine, John Faulkner

Songwriting: Nick Cave, Pete Morton, Ani DiFranco, Lou Reed

Singers: Although I'm not really a singer myself I admire so many and its hard to make a list!

Peace

moo