Ryan Montbleau is a gifted songwriter who has developed a very special bond to a deeply-rooted fanbase here in Utica. A self-described late-bloomer, Montbleau didn’t start singing until he was 21 years old while attending his final semsester of college at Villanova University. In 2003, he formed the Ryan Montbleau Band, which spent 10 solid years on the road until disbanding in 2013 after countless successful national tours, three studio records, and a double-live album recorded in partnership with Boston-based Life is good.
In 2014, Montbleau’s band configurations have been as inspired as his art. He returned to Utica in September and played a sold out show for Utica Music and Arts Fest at Nail Creek and with his popularity in the area at an all time high, Montbleau returned to Utica for another sold out performance at Lukins. Ryan Montbleau brought a few friends with him this time and the band played to a jam packed, 400 plus person crowd at the newest Varick Street location.
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Ryan Montbleau and Friends at Lukins Ryan Montbleau is a gifted songwriter who has developed a very special bond to a deeply-rooted fanbase here in Utica.