I don't know if this guy is all that well known but I'd have to say that I am quite impressed with Travis Nevels. He totally broke out of the mold of playing a style and just plays them all. He plays what is known as American Freestyle Guitar. Everytime I listen I hear some different style or influence. He incorporates blues, classical, flat pickin, banjo rolls and you name it, it's in there. You can hear some of his stuff at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/nevels