“Powerful and uncompromising." --"Devilishly good."
-Boston Globe
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"Gilbert's singing captures a range of complex emotions - his tenor is velvet soft yet undergirded with with a steely certainty, the voice of a man summoning the courage to be painfully honest with himself." -Chicago Reader
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Vance Gilbert celebrates the release of his new album Old White Men at a special concert Friday, April 27, 2012 at Ashland Coffee and Tea, 100 N Railroad Ave, Ashland, VA at 8:00 pm.
Known in the music community for his brilliant guitar playing and poignant lyricism, Gilbert does not disappoint on Old White Men, the tenth album in his ever-growing catalogue. The CD release show will provide Gilbert the chance to bring the new album to life, up close and personal.
Vance Gilbert is one of the pre-eminent acoustic performers of today. From influences of Motown and R&B to classic Van Morrison and Joni Mitchell, Gilbert has paved his own musical path with fresh and electrifying songs. With 10 CDs, a year and a half on the road with George Carlin, opening for Aretha Franklin and Anita Baker (who asked him to extend his opening set as she was enjoying it so much) rotating presence at nearly every music festival and acoustic listening venue in North America and much critical acclaim, Vance Gilbert releases his latest and tenth album Old White Men...eleven killer songs, pared down to their living core and listener ready
He burst onto the singer/songwriter scene in the early 90's when buzz spread through the folk clubs of the Northeast about an ex-multicultural arts teacher who was knocking them dead at open mics. Shawn Colvin invited Gilbert to be a special guest on her Fat City Tour and he took audiences across the country by storm. With several successful albums under his belt over the past 20 years, Gilbert has cultivated a loyal following and become a fan and critic favorite. Old White Men is sure to be among Gilbert's best work, featuring inspired music, heartfelt lyrics, and a touch of comedy.
