Averaging over 200 gigs per year for the past few years, Ryan Montbleau Ban… Read Full Bio ↴Averaging over 200 gigs per year for the past few years, Ryan Montbleau Band has generated the kind of buzz that only surrounds a talented artist on the verge.
Emerging onto the national music scene from his home base of Boston, Ryan Montbleau has been described as something of a Martin Sexton by way of Van Morrison and Stevie Wonder. Yet Ryan Montbleau Band’s music is difficult to pigeon-hole or neatly categorize. It is original yet familiar—a fresh sound full of firmly-rooted ingredients, including Americana, folk, blues, ragtime and ’70’s R&B and soul. Whereas the band’s intriguing instrumentation and arrangements (not to mention top notch chops) help to create this unique sound, all is firmly anchored by Montbleau’s water-tight lyrics and unmistakable voice.
Having begun his career playing Boston’s coffee shops and folk venues as a solo artist with an infectious, percussive, fingerpicking guitar style, the charismatic Ryan Montbleau has evolved into the front man for the eclectic ensemble that bears his name. Make no mistake—this is a band in every sense of the word and is powered by the dynamics of Matt Giannaros (acoustic upright bass, electric bass, vocals), Laurence Scudder (viola), Jason Cohen (piano, organ, clavinet, Rhodes, Moog) and James Cohen (drums).
Their first collective album, One Fine Color, was released on Valentine’s Day, 2006 and shows a cohesive vision rarely seen among young artists today. Several thousand copies have sold so far and the album has been raved about by music lovers of all types and, perhaps most notably, all ages (from senior citizens to infants and everyone in between). One Fine Color showcases the timeless songwriting, invigorating energy, and humble, honest sincerity that has allowed Ryan Montbleau Band to expand its passionate fan base one show, and one listen at a time.
This combination of art and personality creates that magical bond between performer and audience that Ryan Montbleau Band is fortunate to have in these cynical times. Sustaining the band through the years as they toured incessantly, virtually living on the road, they have already established a large, passionate following throughout the country.
Emerging onto the national music scene from his home base of Boston, Ryan Montbleau has been described as something of a Martin Sexton by way of Van Morrison and Stevie Wonder. Yet Ryan Montbleau Band’s music is difficult to pigeon-hole or neatly categorize. It is original yet familiar—a fresh sound full of firmly-rooted ingredients, including Americana, folk, blues, ragtime and ’70’s R&B and soul. Whereas the band’s intriguing instrumentation and arrangements (not to mention top notch chops) help to create this unique sound, all is firmly anchored by Montbleau’s water-tight lyrics and unmistakable voice.
Having begun his career playing Boston’s coffee shops and folk venues as a solo artist with an infectious, percussive, fingerpicking guitar style, the charismatic Ryan Montbleau has evolved into the front man for the eclectic ensemble that bears his name. Make no mistake—this is a band in every sense of the word and is powered by the dynamics of Matt Giannaros (acoustic upright bass, electric bass, vocals), Laurence Scudder (viola), Jason Cohen (piano, organ, clavinet, Rhodes, Moog) and James Cohen (drums).
Their first collective album, One Fine Color, was released on Valentine’s Day, 2006 and shows a cohesive vision rarely seen among young artists today. Several thousand copies have sold so far and the album has been raved about by music lovers of all types and, perhaps most notably, all ages (from senior citizens to infants and everyone in between). One Fine Color showcases the timeless songwriting, invigorating energy, and humble, honest sincerity that has allowed Ryan Montbleau Band to expand its passionate fan base one show, and one listen at a time.
This combination of art and personality creates that magical bond between performer and audience that Ryan Montbleau Band is fortunate to have in these cynical times. Sustaining the band through the years as they toured incessantly, virtually living on the road, they have already established a large, passionate following throughout the country.
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Ryan Montbleau Band Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Ryan Montbleau Band:
75 and Sunny I had a bad night i mean not so bad i…
Chariot I want to run up every mountain I want to wade…
Chariot (I Know) I want to run up every mountain I want to wade…
Draw the Line I lost the right to know you when I kept…
Honeymoon Eyes Tell me your number. Tell me your name. Tell me your shoe…
Inspired by No One Well, she brightens up my day She's got a heart of…
It's All Been Done Before He was the son of a loving business man, Young days…
Maybe Today Daydream Look upon the world and here's a golden glory Take …
One Fine Color I used to have a woman Now I just have women Used…
Songbird Three little song birds sitting on a wire, sing a…
Stretch Take me under and make me understand. Block my lungs off…
Thick American Skin The colors of my country The colors of a bruise With fifty…
Under the Gun Here's my open letter to the Council for the Betterment…
Variety I should be happy Prime of my life Singular wild and free. N…
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irelandnov2007
Amazing! I love this!
BixLives32
The finest new voice and in pop musician since James Taylor. For the first 2 years I thought he was from New Orleans. How did a Boston kid ever get so funky? Berkeley?
I hope Mr. Montbleau considers singing some Jazz, Blues and the Traditional American Songbook. A VERY SPECIAL VOICE INDEED. odd, but he plays almost the exact same instruments I take on the road. Collins Guitars is making the best factory axes on the planet. They even sell a great jazz box.
Caitlin Kelly
love these boys so much!! so much talent! perfect timing on the video too :)
Cheryl Adler
This is awesome
aleemacd
Hehe, I actually love this song -- but at 1:15 try singing along with the lyrics to "Here Comes Santa Claus." for a couple of measures.
kristopherapa1
@LatourMyHouse A genre unto itself
Nina Vossler
Where's da hairs??!! Schvetty up there, eh? Nice lighting. SOooo good!!! Can't wait to see you SUNDAYaYaY YAY!
william latour
what genre would this be under just to be apslutly sure?
BixLives32
Pop. What else? Just because it is exceptional new music does not mean Pop is not an acceptable genre.