Vance Gilbert March 26, 2005

This former Philadelphia jazz singer turned Boston songwriting sensation has a subtle sense of timing that shows itself in his riotous humor, unfailing connection to his audience, in his songwriting prowess, and most especially in his ability to combine all three in one show. His latest and most anticipated album to date, "Unfamiliar Moon" varies in style from rock to jazz, rollicking to soul-wrenching. Gilbert's sensitive intelligence shows in the way he "does not duck hard truths and never succumbs to the temptation to tie up his points in neat platitudes or truisms." (Boston Globe) Vance's captivating shows have been big-time crowd pleasers at Lena's since the mid-90s.