 Ramsey was rehired by 10,000 Maniacs as a viola player and backing vocalist for the 2006 shows with Oskar Saville and returned to the lead vocalist spot after the departure of Saville in 2007.In late 2006, John & Mary began working with a new backing band, the Valkyries, made up of some of the best local Buffalo musicians, and their latest album, "Peace Bridge" was released the following year.Lombardo and Ramsey both have continued to appear regularly with 10,000 Maniacs during 2008–2017 as well as doing regular shows as John & Mary with the Valkyries.