Oh, Manchester, So Much To Answer For

Lucinda Williams, Lamb of God, Akrobatik, White Stripes, Prefuse 73, Bill Frisell... think you know what my project is about? First correct answer gets some of its fruits for him/herself. [I know he can figure it out, but I won't disqualify him, 'cause I've gotta honor my kinda geekdom, yo.]