Violist Laurence Scudder will leave Ryan Montbleau Band to pursue other musical interests. This is Ryan Montbleau Band’s first lineup change in six years. Scudder has played over 1,000 shows with the band over the past seven years and appears on three studio albums with the band.

Guitarist Lyle Brewer will fill Scudder’s name in the band. A recent graduate from the New England Conservatory of Music, Brewer has toured nationally with Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles.