Vance Gilbert has been the opener of choice for artists as varied as Aretha Franklin, Arlo Guthrie, and Anita Baker, Gilbert opened 140+ shows for comedian George Carlin. Most recently he’s the opener of choice for Paul Reiser (Mad About You) and The Subdudes. He is a good friend of the first performer of our season, Ellis Paul.

Considered by many to be an integral part of the national folk scene, Gilbert’s approach to the acoustic singer-songwriter idiom is significant. Gilbert’s compositions, while frequently employing sophisticated melodies and harmonies that attest to his jazz roots, remain sublime attestations to the storyteller’s craft.

Get your tickets early for this one! Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7:30. Food available for purchase from Groucho’s. Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Reserve your tickets here on Facebook by clicking Send Message, or call the TOL Concert Hotline, (803) 200-2824. The Tree of Life Congregation is located at 6719 N. Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC 29206.