I think we have *some* of the same taste in music...ever heard of a group called Carbon Leaf?
They're Virginia based. Still making up my mind about some of the lyrics, but I really like their sound. Almost folk rock with nice harmonies...their older stuff has some Celtic influence (whistles and stuff), but its not as clear in the newer material.
I do like their sound. They get a lot of play on a local college radio station that I like. My only criticism is their sound is too much the same. That said, I've like every single they've released.