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_508STS9: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VySpz8Tj18Umphrey's McGee (great guitar playing):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uKcJL4rjM8Minus the Bear: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kols9wQQPzsPassion Pit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBt9sxTailQMore to come......
Douglas Showalter