The frontman of his self-named band, rock artist and producer Ben Folds continues to work with some of the most eclectic names in music and entertainment (remember his Common People cover that featured William Shatner and Bill Clinton?), as well as pushing the envelope on alt-rock ever further. A self-confessed enigma, he prefers to stay out of the limelight except when touring, but can easily claim credit for some of music's most unlikely trends.

Perhaps best known for the genre-defining power ballad Walking In Memphis, Grammy Award-winning singer songwriter Marc Cohn has left an indelible mark on the dusty Americana and classic rock musical landscape. The troubadour has spent much of his three decade career travelling the open road with the rest of his considerable catalogue of expertly crafted folk songs.