Getting to Know... Dylan Gilbert

Dylan Gilbert, an indie/folk artist from Charlotte, North Carolina is our focus for this week's hottest new musician. Luckily we were able to get to know Gilbert a little better. This summer he'll be playing all over the East Coast (mostly in North Carolina and Virginia) but he does have a few dates that are "to be announced" up in New York City. His newest album, "The Quiet Life" came out earlier this year and is filled with dreamy folk/pop songs that are genuinely unique. It is filled with his distinct folk/rock vocals underscored by the lullaby of the strings juxtaposed by the harsh electric guitar. Gilbert creates a unique mix that he can proudly call his own.

Full given name: Dylan Gilbert
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
MAC or PC?: PC
Favorite post-show meal: IHOP
Pre-show rituals: Pacing.
Worst onstage mishap: 3 guitar strings breaking.
Favorite venue to play in: The Spazz, Tee’s, Lunchbox Records, The Evening Muse.
Favorite place to travel: Richmond VA or Athens GA
All-time favorite music venue: Tie
Special skills: ...Star Wars trivia?

Take the jump to finish reading about Gilbert's reason why he knows about razor blades and cigarette containers...

Last book you read: hmmm...ask me again sometime.
Favorite magazine: Shuffle/Rolling Stone/Paste
Must-see TV show: The Mighty Boosh
Last good movie you saw: The Darjeeling Limited
Favorite place you have lived: Always lived in the same place.
First concert ever saw: Probably my parents'.
If you could go back in time and catch any concert, what would it be?: Hmm...The Beatles on the top of Abby Road Studios is the first thing that comes to mind.
Current band/musician (besides yourself) you have been recommending to your friends:
Lately....The Avett Brothers, Crystal Castles, Animal Collective, Ambulance ltd and Brian Wilson.
Most played song on your iPod: I dont own one...but if I did it would probably be “This Time Tomorrow” by The Kinks or “The Greatest Man Who Ever Lived” by Weezer at the moment.
Best vacation spot: The mountains
Worst job you ever had: cleaning out those things with sand in them that people put their cigarettes out in...because apparently some people like to put razor blades in them as well.