I listen to the majority of my music in this "in-between" genre. Sort of alt-country, Americana, Folk, Twangy type music. I'm not sure where it fits, but it ain't old-school country, and it ain't exactly Rock & Roll. Here's what's in the stack of recently played cds at my computer:

Uncle Tupelo
Whiskey Town
Cowboy Junkies
Band of Blacky Ranchette
Jesse Sykes & the Sweet Hereafter
Willard Grant Conspiracy
Doc Watson
Richmond Fontaine
Lucinda Williams
Lyle Lovett
JJ Cale
Guy Clarke
Townes Van Zandt
Wilco
Ben Harper
Mary Gauthier
Ray Lamontagne
Suzanne Vega
Matt Sweeney & Bonnie Prince Billy


Whatever category this stuff fits in, I like it. It's obviously not for everyone.

JD