Too bad Richard Christy is doing talk shows (i.e. Howard Stern) nowadays. He would be a good fit for you. I can imagine it now. When you talked about how someone hits a snare, Brann Dailor from Mastodon came into mind. For some reason, I could not picture him doing anything out of Mastodon though. What you need is some unknown jazz drummer that will blow our minds.
By the way, I kind of feel bad bringing up the whole SYL thing. I think I was the original one who brought it up. After reading all of your responses, I can definitely see where you are coming from. I can also see how being asked the same question over and over again can get quite frustrating. You are a better man than me for answering the same question over and over. Most people would not take the time out to explain themselves the way you do. I commend you for that. I am just sorry I raised it on this thread. I guess if it weren't me, someone else would have. D'Oh! Don't worry, will never bring it up again.
Whoever you have on your upcoming CDs, I know they will be great. Being a guitarist myself, I don't see myself trying to play the same stuff I played 10 years ago. You get older, more mature, are not in the same mindset as you were before, and your musical influences expand.
Keep on doing what you are doing!