I have only recently started going to concerts. I love them - not necessarily the arena/stadium type concerts, but the local venues that fit 300-500 or so people. I've seen a few people live and was wondering who you would recommend.
Oh, my favorite person to see live thus far is Ingrid Michaelson, hands down. :)
If your in the NYC area you should check out an artist named Outasight... Hip-hop feel with a little more soul to it... If your into house music then check out Ghostland Observatory they are amazing live