Vance Gilbert, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, is an American folk singer-songwriter. He began his career as a jazz singer before transitioning to folk music and became a regular on the open mic circuit in Boston. Gilbert's breakthrough moment came when he toured with Shawn Colvin. His discography includes sixteen albums, starting with Here I'm Waiting (1985), followed by Face to Face (1990). Notable releases include Edgewise (1994), Fugitives (1995), Shaking Off Gravity (1998), and Old White Men (2011). Gilbert is known for his improvisational rapport with audiences, covering a wide range of styles from Joni Mitchell to jazz classics. His songs often tell profound stories or approach contemporary headlines in a whimsical way, such as "Old White Men", "Charlene", and "Unfamiliar Moon". In 2023, he released the album The Mother of Trouble.
