Ryan Montbleau (Solo) (w/ Brooks Forsyth)

Usually seen fronting his powerhouse band, Ryan Montbleau’s intimate, honest lyrics and spirited, dynamic delivery create a whole different impact when stripped-down for a solo show. “It’s still me just pouring my heart out,” he says, as he’s been doing since the early 2000s. NPR’s Mountain Stage compared his “eloquent, soulful songwriting” to Bill Withers and James Taylor, while Relix hailed his “poetic Americana.” With a passionate fanbase, Montbleau’s live shows are nothing if not communal events.

Opening for Ryan Montbleau is Brooks Forsyth. He began busking on street corners in his hometown of Boone, NC and has since become a Nashville recording artist. Encompassing a variety of sounds within Americana, he has a large repertoire of original songs, and a versatile guitar style consisting of both flatpicking and fingerpicking techniques. He has played alongside artists such as Doc Watson and Sierra Ferrell, opened for Ryan Montbleau and Willi Carlisle, and worked with producer Buzz Cason. Additionally, Brooks was the lead songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist for the band The Major Sevens.

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