This will mostly be a place for links and information about things you should devote attention to.

Musicians and other Performance Artists:
Amanda Palmer
Dresden Dolls
The Danger Ensemble
Lucent Dossier
Elliott Smith
Regina Spektor
The Faint
Schoolyard Heroes

Businesses to support:
Rivendell Hair - A Paul Mitchell Focus Salon
Mirkwood & Shire Cafe
Diamond Tattoo & Body Piercing

Thanks to these deviants for use of their stock photos and brushes in my layout:
Blitzkrieg-stock: Photo from Seattle Underground
Shadymedusa-stock: Victorian frame Photoshop brush
Fairiegoodmother: Moth picture
Cozycomfycouchstock: Cherubs
Redheadstock: Handwriting Photoshop brush