CARLA OLSON AND MICK TAYLOR: Sway. I have their live album, Too Hot For Snakes, and it’s a real gem, though largely unknown.

Also, Olson’s band The Textones, Standing In Line. I saw them somewhere — not sure if it was 12th & Porter or the Exit/In, but it was a great show. But then, what’s not to like about a great band featuring a 6′ Swedish woman who plays a Rick?