Hi all. I'm looking to expand my album collection and, influences, and frankly aside from David Bromberg, Kottke, Doc, Merle, Chet Atkins, Grossman, Traum, Baker, Van Ronk and few others, I've led a fairly sheltered life with respect to other good fingerpicking influences.

(I'm excluding all the Blinds -Blake, Lemon Jefferson, McTell, etc..or Hurt, Lipscomb, Broonzy --have heard them all, like their playing but prefer something with a more modern slant to it, in a ragtime, or alternating bass feel, without getting into a lot of esotheric tunings...I tend to like either standard tunings, or dropped D. Keeps things simple...and easier to pick up quickly.

Who are the more current (perhaps commerical people) out there still doing it?

Anyone heard any of Chris Proctor's stuff?
or Pat Donahue?

...Who do you guys/gals listen to for inspiration? ..and what is it about their/styles and technique that inspire you?

Any shared knowledge would be greatly appreciated.

Are there any ''absolutely must-have'' fingerpicking albums I should have? Do tell...and why.

Thanks.