OK, most likely you've not heard of Jeremy Messersmith. So, that's 
why I thought I'd post this. 
Last night I went to this show that is getting some great press here 
in Mpls. It combines a faux radio like experience with live music (no 
not THAT guy's show).  Anyway, the show was alright but the music was 
really nice. Yes, that was Jeremy Messersmith. This is for fan's of 
Elliott Smith to check out and it's on emusic.  His voice evokes that 
kind of sound. Some of his lyrics kind of clunk to me but still it 
could be worth your checking out.
 Anyway, putting my ignorance on full display once again... He had one 
of those musical gizmo things at his feet that he would step on(what 
are they called?). He would pound out the beat on his guitar, and 
record it and then loop it into the song. A few times he did the same 
thing with his voice to create a multiple layer of vocals. It was 
really nice. Normally, I prefer the real thing but I rather enjoyed 
watching him quickly create the background sound for his songs. I have 
not seen this before but I'm sure it must not be that unique?  I mean 
I recall see The Fall for one and Mark Smith would turn it on but it 
was all prerecorded.

Anyway, it's on emusic..."easy lovers hardly friends" or maybe "old 
skin" might be the place I'd suggest starting with, if your 
interested. Below is a City Pages review I found.

best, Steve D.

http://citypages.com/databank/27/1343/article14669.asp