Ben, one of my friends from high school (whom I met because we have the same first name) that I reconnected with recently is a really talented musician but also loves your music. He said you're one of his biggest influences and inspirations. He's too shy to post on here, but I really want you to hear his stuff so I can tell him you've heard it! I can hear your influence in his music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKXKLvxtHAw Have anyone else's musician friends (or yourselves) been influenced by Ben's sound/lyrics?
