There is this interesting Czech author, singer and composer - Jaromir Nohavica. Here, in concert available on DVD. I think, he resembles a little Chris Rea. I know his lyrics are in Czech, therefore only a few would understand what he's singing about. But the main theme is rather universal: a comet and the author who sings of grass, forest, love and (yes) the comet he saw....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIct9dw6 ... re=related
Take care,
Chris