He's on the bridge of the Enterprise - JEAN LUC PONTY (violin)
Drink named after diner owner
Nose drain an enigma - Ian Anderson (anagram)
The ultimate beggar - JOHN HELLIWELL, Supertramp (sax)
Large, unintimidating stringman - Ray Shulman
A decent fellow, despite who he hangs out with - Jerry Goodman
Nice TV, lady!
Sasquatch (guitar is actually this guy's main instrument, but he plays another instrument too) - Andy Latimer
Honest felines