Bill Staines, Eric Bogle, Ed Miller, Danny Doyle, John McCutcheon, Alison Krauss, Doc Watson, and IMHO the best modern songwriter in Ireland, Mickey McConnell, aka our very own Mudcatter- Chordstrangler. If you haven't already done it, please check out his recordings. The man is a lyrical genius.Trust me on this...have I ever lied to you before?Seamus