Vance Gilbert
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Vance Gilbert (born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American folk singer/songwriter. He started out as a jazz singer, then switched to folk music, performing on the open mike circuit in Boston. His career took off when he toured with Shawn Colvin. He has recorded seven albums, including Side of the Road, a duo album with friend Ellis Paul. His first three albums appeared on Philo/Rounder Records. In 2006, Gilbert opened several shows for comedian George Carlin. Several of his songs deal with racial issues and his live show banter often touches on his being an African-American in a field of music dominated by both white performers and audience.
Discography
- Edgewise (1994)
- Fugitives (1995)
- Shaking Off Gravity (1998)
- Somerville Live (2000)
- One Thru Fourteen (2002)
- Side of the Road (with Ellis Paul) (2003)
- Unfamiliar Moon (2005)
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