melodic rock bands not "mainstream"

hey all - i've put my radio show on hiatus for awhile cause... well ... i needed a break. : ) gonna bring it back next month sometime but much more melodic rock focused. i've found bands like blanc faces and bonrud through here and about and wanted to get some input on bands like these that *should* be heard but for whatever reason are not.
(cough FM sucks cough)
also who's still kickin it? mr big, love the song "i get the feeling" and i doubt many have heard it. sad. but what other melodic bands from yesterday are still pushing it today?
anyone interested in a joey c jones interview?
anyway - i've been keeping my eye out for these bands but wanted to ask the hardcore fans - what lesser known band would you push?
(cough FM sucks cough)
also who's still kickin it? mr big, love the song "i get the feeling" and i doubt many have heard it. sad. but what other melodic bands from yesterday are still pushing it today?
anyone interested in a joey c jones interview?
anyway - i've been keeping my eye out for these bands but wanted to ask the hardcore fans - what lesser known band would you push?