I need new music....

Ronnie Earl: fresh talanted blues/jazz guitarist, former member Roomful of Blues: Ronnie Earl And Friends,Peace of Mind

Mark Knopfler: Shangri -La, Kill to Get Crimson; incredible recordings too

Eric Bibb: fresh twist on blues core. Diamond Days. A great album. Excellent recording.

I could listen to all of them back to back many times repeat.

Have fun!

Holly Cole---patty Larkin--januvia magness

Here's are a couple that you might not have heard, but might enjoy:

The Waifs "A Brief History"

Patti Griffin "Children Running Through" (the song "Heavenly Days" is outstanding

Based on your stated tastes, if your short list doesn't already include the following, it should.

James Blunt (CDs & DVD)
Damien Rice (CDs)
Ray Lamontagne (check out the "Till The Sun Turns Black CD)
David Gray (CDs & DVD)
Diana Krall CDs & DVD)
Cassandra Wilson (CDs)
Patricia Barber (CDs)
Martin Sexton (Check out the "Black Sheep" CD)
Boz Scaggs (The "Greatest Hits Live" DVD is a must have as it is one of the better recorded and produced DVD concerts).

Listening to Laurie Anderson -- Life On A String right now. This is some fun stuff. The bass on track 6 is shaking my walls.
Listen to Greg Brown, Jane Siberry, kd lang, Jeff Buckley. This is not new if new means released in the last year or two but if it's new to you then it will sound fresh.