Seven Days: Vermont's Independent Voice

Higher Calling

Tying elements of soul, funk and jazz in a neat little bow around catchy-as-all-hell little pop nuggets, Ryan Montbleau has made quite a name for himself, both in his native Boston and beyond. In addition to addictive hooks and show-stopping vocal chops, he’s also got quite a sense of humor, as evidenced by the video for “Yeah Man,” from his 2012 record, For Higher — seriously, just Google it. This Sunday, February 10, Montbleau headlines the next installment of the Listening Series at Signal Kitchen in Burlington. Local songwriter, Zack duPont, opens.