Bands You May Not Know, But Should....

Here is a list to where you can check out some bands and artists that may be new to you. Many are not to guitar oriented, but are great bands and have some very forward thinking ideas. I think it is important even though the guitar is our principle instrument to not neglect the influences that other instruments can have upon us. Enjoy and feel free to post some of your favorite bands that we my enjoy checking out;

Tortoise:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zRJftR_508

STS9:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VySpz8Tj18

Umphrey's McGee (great guitar playing):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uKcJL4rjM8

Minus the Bear:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kols9wQQPzs

Passion Pit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBt9sxTailQ

More to come......