News Updates
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
MUSIC VIDEO FOR “Yeah Man”
Check out Ryan as a motiviational speaker for hire in his brand new music video for “Yeah Man.”
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
LISTEN TO RYAN'S NEW RECORD FOR HIGHER IN ITS ENTIRETY
Check out this feature from The Cleanest Line and give a listen to the brand new album:
Ryan Montbleau Raises His Voice for Louisiana Wetlands
Wednesday, April 18th, 2012
FOR HIGHER AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER
Ryan's new album For Higher, due out on May 15th, is now available for pre-order. From now until the 15th we're including an optional signed copy of the album as well as early MP3 and FLAC downloads that become available starting May 1st. All CD and Vinyl orders will ship out promptly on the 15th, or maybe a few days earlier... we'll see.
“Feel-good, retro funk.” -NY Times
“Ten tracks with a distinctive New Orleans flair.” -Relix
Tuesday, April 10th, 2012
PRESS AND MORE PRESS
The New York Times published a recent article covering our live streaming operation, giving the public an inside look at how we pull it off.
Also, TIME Magazine premiered “Heartbreak Road” from Ryan's new album, For Higher (due out May 15th), praising his cut of the Bill Withers classic, which he recorded with NOLA royalty Ivan Neville, Anders Osborne, Simon Lott and George Porter, Jr.
Thursday, March 29th, 2012
GET FOR HIGHER ON APRIL 16TH WITH BONUS TRACKS
Everyone who orders a download of my new record (or any other item) through PledgeMusic will get two bonus tracks – “The Boat Song” and “Dance Dance Dance,” plus you'll get to download the record on April 16th, before anyone else.
New incentives have been added, including a private music lesson with any member of the Ryan Montbleau Band.
Listen to “Yeah Man” now on YouTube
Friday, March 9th, 2012
FIRST SINGLE OFF FOR HIGHER: “Yeah Man”
Ryan has just released the first single from his upcoming release, For Higher. The track is called “Yeah Man”... check it out!
Wednesday, March 7th, 2012
For Higher 100% Funded!
Only halfway through our 60-day campaign to raise funds for the new record, we have reached our goal! Unbelievable, folks. Ryan would like to thank all of you from the bottom of his jumpy little heart. Full album downloads will be available on April 15th. CDs and Vinyl will be available on May 15th. And we're not done yet! Funds raised now over the next 30 days will go directly towards the making of the next Ryan Montbleau Band record, beginning this summer and fall. 10% of the proceeds will also go to Voice of the Wetlands, helping to protect Louisiana's coastal areas.
Thursday, March 1st, 2012
UPDATE: For Higher
A quick update on Ryan's new album For Higher due out this April... a new video has been posted and we're currently at 71% of the goal. Please check it out, and as always, thanks so much for all the amazing support!
Monday, February 6th, 2012
For Higher
Hello everyone, thank you for reading this. My new record is almost here and I am very excited for you to hear it. Recorded in New Orleans in 2011, it is a mix of originals and choice, deep covers and it is unlike any record that I have put out before. The band is George Porter Jr. on bass, Ivan Neville on keys, Anders Osborne on guitar, and Simon Lott on drums. The title is For Higher. The release date is May 15th, but you can hear it sooner than that.
I have begun a PledgeMusic campaign to allow me to properly release For Higher on my own. Pre-order downloads will be available on April 15th, one month before the album is available anywhere else. All of the funds raised will allow this music to be heard by more people, and I can't thank you enough for your help. You made this possible and you continue to do that with your listening. There are some fun incentives on the page and some exclusive content on the way.
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
Ahoy!
Ryan had a blast on Jam Cruise 10 and was honored to be there as a solo performer. Highlights included singing "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" with Galactic, "Love Rears It's Ugly Head" with Living Colour's own Corey Glover, picking tunes until dawn with Nathan Moore and Brad Barr on the starboard deck, and generally getting his mind blown by great music all around. A blog will be forthcoming...
