Thanks so much guys- I didn't actually realize anyone replied to this post!
Thanks a lot, notnat- that's refreshing to hear, I really do want to set myself apart from the styles of the times a bit, as well as really having a very wide range of genres.
stevec, I have to admit that my iPod has more TMBG than ANY other artist. They're probably my biggest inspiration, having SO many different styles and really oblique lyrics (although recently i've wanted to get back to my original style a little more, haha)
XD @ TheBand my second least-greatest fear
Big thanks guys for listening!