Gary Clark Jr.

[Lucky]

Another up and coming guitarist, featured on a local radio show I listened to - being compared as the "new" Hendrix (aren't they always?), but the thing is this guy is really really good. Take a listen:

Nine song youtube playlist there's some good stuff there.

wiki for more info

I really like songs 2 & 3 on the playlist - Bright Lights & Don't Owe You a Thang, respectively. Maybe I'm late to the party on this guy and everyone already knows him, but I've not noticed a mention anywhere.

[TheLizard]

Nominated him in one of the top tens earlier. And I've featured him heavily on my show. This guy is the future of the blues. His full length debut comes out sometime this year.

[Zabadak]

Short interview with him in the current edition of Mojo, in his capacity as support to Eric Clapton on tour.