Mason Jennings
With a vocal pacing somewhere between Nick Drake and Lou Reed, with a touch of Bob Dylan's poetic phrasing, Mason Jennings speaks with a lyrical voice that should have people listening for years to come. Throw in some boyish charm, ala Dave Matthews in his younger days, and you've got a recipe for some entertaining songwriting that will please the ear at the local club or on your home entertainment system. I caught one of Jennings' shows, at Cafe Du Nord, in San Francisco, knowing nothing about him other than a blurb in the local weekly. A pleasant musical surprise, I'd highly recommend adding some Mason Jennings to your home music collection.