Here are a few links to some of the best people and things I know of...

Kulak's Woodshed is the single coolest music venue on the planet (in my opinion). It's a small, free, acoustic listening room that provides a six-camera webcast of the performances both live and archived...staffed by volunteers, supported by donations, performers range from beginners to R&R-Hall-of-Famer's.....really.  I can be found here often; either performing or supporting.

James Hurley Music is the website of my good friend James Hurley.  He will take you places you've never been if you're up for the ride.  I consider him a master guitar player who sings and writes like his next breath depends on it.

Poodle Club of Southern California -Poodle Rescue