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Organic Grooves
May 2008
“As far as Jam Bands go I think the uniqueness of this band is the equal attention given to both the lyrics and the groove. In Ryan’s high register there is a hint of Stevie present, other times his storytelling reminds me a little bit of Ray Lamontagne, but his sound is all original...Ryan’s songwriting can be described as intricate, for him it seems the lyrics matter and he has the ability to weave a story without loosing the song structure."
The Equinox
October 2007
"Patience on Friday is evidence that RMB has evolved as a band and will continue to do so as their years roll on. Their chemistry is unmistakable and their "real people" attitude stands synonymous with their eclectic mix of soul, jazz and downright heartfelt lyrics."
The Grand Rapids Press
April 2008
“buzz-generating, soulful roots band”
Slyoyster
April 2008
“insanely great concerts”
The Daily Collegian
April 2008
“…they've developed a much more experimental quality in their music as of late. They're doing more group harmonizing and have become more comfortable on stage together.”
Jambands
March 2008
“Poetic missives, virtuoso performances, and just plain ole’ fun…”
Slight Right
March 2008
“Awesome album… he’s got a unique voice and is incredible on the guitar.”
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
March 2008
“…these guys are probably the best faux-rural postmodernists to have hit paydirt since Bela Fleck, and their earnest lack of affectation may yield a crossover hit by decade’s end.”
Rutland Herald
March 2008
“Ryan Montbleau is moving up in the musical world, and he's got proof of that in Vermont.”
WERS 88.9FM
March 2008
“The Ryan Montbleau Band seems to have found a sound and a touring schedule that is anything but small.”
State of Mind
March 2008
“Fans and critics alike have embraced their sound, which has one foot planted in folk and Americana and the other planted in soul, which combine to create an original hybrid of music that feels fresh and retro at the same time.”
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
March 2008
“Whatever is going on in Montbleau’s life seeps into his music, and if you attend his concert… you’ll see it’s evolving along with his changing attitudes.”
Downtown Money Waster
February 2008
“Montbleau echoes the mainstream pop brilliance of John Mayer or a beefy Martin Sexton.”
The Hartford Advocate
February 2008
“With an eclectic mix of acoustic rock, gypsy jazz, R & B, and even a little spoken-word, the shifting sounds of the Ryan Montbleau Band have begun to attract more than a loyal cult following.”
Goldstar
February 2008
“Ryan Montbleau is a pure soul singer.”
The Record
February 2008
"Patience on Friday is an emotional but energetic follow-up to their 2006 debut, "One Fine Color.’”
Time Out New York
February 2008
“Ryan Montbleau’s latest, Patience on Friday, invites comparisons to Jack Johnson and Citizen Cope, but his soulful voice and pointed lyrics put him ahead of that acoustic crooner crowd.”
Leeway, Home Grown Music Network
February 2008
“As a prominent emerging artist Ryan Montbleau Band hopes to set an example for other developing bands, demonstrating that they, too, can make a difference and play a part in creating a stronger, more involved community.”