Folk Artist Vance Gilbert is noted not only for being the ever-consummate performer, Gilbert has recorded 13 albums, including 5 for Philo/Rounder Records. Along with being opener of choice for artists as varied as Arlo Guthrie, Anita Baker, The Milk Carton Kids, and Southside Johnny, the mid 2000s found Gilbert opening 150+ shows for comedian George Carlin.