Philadelphia born and bred Vance Gilbert morphed from a multiculture teacher into a bluesy guitarist with a lot to say and a following to match. He got his start at open mike nights in the Boston area in the 1990s, and word quickly spread that he was a performer to watch.

The artist will be spinning his folksy tunes tonight at a concert at the Barron Arts Center at 7:30 pm. Gilbert's appearance is part of the popular Music on Main concert series.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $22 at the door. For more information, call Town Hall at 732-634-4500, or visit woodbridgeartsnj.com.