Funny thing about that music - there's a band for every ear.
GH, I do hope that you'll someday dig on Prefuse 73; but beyond the folks in the record store, I don't know anyone else who enjoys them or that genre. Still, it has really brought passion back to my music world, even for the things I have known for so long.
I do know of all the bands mentioned by the OP but am the least acquainted with Dan Fogelberg. A buddy that I've seen 40-50 shows with is a Fogelberg fan.
I need to check out the four bands mentioned by the OP since I have Spotify. Thanks to GH on that count.
Awesome thread; carry on.