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Vance Gilbert (born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American folk singer-songwriter. He started as a jazz singer, switched to folk music, became a regular on the open mike circuit in Boston and toured with Shawn Colvin. He has recorded thirteen albums, including Side of the Road, three of them on Philo/Rounder Records.
Raised in Willingboro Township, New Jersey, Gilbert graduated from Connecticut College.
Gilbert is known for his improvisational rapport with audiences during his shows. He speaks, like he sings, with sincerity and depth. He has a wide range, covering Joni Mitchel one moment and doing what sounds like a jazz classic (but is actually his own) the next. Many songs, such as "Old White Men", "Charlene", and (perhaps his personal favorite) "Unfamiliar Moon" tell profound stories and touch on important topics. Many of his other tunes, such as "Goodbye Pluto" and "Waiting For Gilligan" take familiar stories from contemporary headlines and from popular culture and approach them in a whimsical and beautiful way.
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Albums
Popular Songs
- December 3rd
- Sweet Potato Dove
- Garden In Winter
- Unfamiliar Moon
- Holiday Employment
- First Ring
- Out The Way We Came In
- Kill the Bad Boys
- God Bless Everyone
- Nothing From You
- For Evelyne
- What Do I Want
- This Morning I Am Born
- Alone Down Here
- Comfort You
- Gentle Arms of Eden
- Citizen of the World
- Side of the Road
- Comes a Time
- May I Suggest
- Only Way
- House of Prayer
- Sing Me Down
- Some Great Thing
- Judge's House
- It'll Never Be Enough
- Goodbye Pluto
- Sweetwater
- Whatever Louise Wants
- Old Man's Advice
