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They're still around, and they're still really good, though they only do acoustic stuff. They were awesome at the Philly Folkfest like 2 years ago, and I got to see Jorma and the guy who currently plays mandolin with them, that was awesome.
Leo Kottke - I know he is not one of the options, but Leo is about the only one I would pay to see right now. I say this not out of like or dislike of any current bands, but Leo is definitely the space I am in for listening and playing. (not that I coudl ever play like Leo . . .)
Last time I saw Leo it was kind of a drunken mess. Still sounded great on guitar but he spent half the show telling long stories that were not funny or intresting. He even fell down on stage re inacting this story where he had to kill a large spider at a show. I love leo records. But there are other places I would spend my money.