Irish American Songs & Music
Ryan McCombe is one of New York City’s most exciting multi-instrumentalist Celtic musicians on the scene today. Raised in Yonkers, NY, Ryan absorbed Irish and Irish American music through the thriving New York Trad Scene, rising through the ranks as a Champion step dancer. Now a sought-after singer and guitarist on the New York City circuit, Ryan’s debut EP - My Side of the Ocean - is a modern take on classic Irish diaspora songs with a dancer’s lift and energy, featuring guest appearances from some of North America’s best trad musicians.
Larry Kirwan of Black47 called Ryan “a real triple threat,” and iIrish News Magazine calls the album “a Top Shelf Selection. …there’s no reason not to fall in love.” Ryan’s music has been played on SiriusXM’s Celtic Crush, and WFUV’s legendary Ceol na nGael.
When he’s not playing tunes & singing, Ryan can be found adjudicating dancing or playing music all over North America for the Irish Dance circuit.
Press
“McCombe delivers the songs and the stories on My Side of the Ocean, right to our ear, no matter where we travel, or where we call home.
Highly Recommended: a Top Shelf Selection.”
— iIrish News Magazine, June 2025
“Pub songs with a bit of trad crossover is music that will sit well with many readers – give this one a look for music that’s very New York.”
— Irish Echo, July 2025
“An absolute blast - fun, energetic and full of Irish spirit with an American twist. It’s good vibes all the way through with the feeling of a late night in a jam-packed pub”
“The tunes may be timeless, but Ryan McCombe’s versions gather no dust: they are fresh and vibrant, and just as effective at getting us out of the chair and onto the dance floor”
Tour dates.
March 7
Brickhouse
Stamford, CT
2:30pm
After St Patrick’s Day Parade
March 14
San Patricios
Jersey City
3-5pm
with Special Guest Anna Bosnick
March 15
Langan’s Irish Pub
NYC
5-8pm
with Special Guest Sean Rosenbery
March 20
Dowling’s Pub
Roselle, NJ
8-11pm
with Special Guest Sean Rosenberry
March 12
The Canary
Brooklyn
7pm
with The Last Minute Murphys
March 8
The Long Room
NYC
4:30pm
with Christopher Ronan Conway & Sean Rosenberry
March 13
Rambling House
Bronx, NY
9pm
Ryan McCombe Trio
March 14
Private Event
Darien, CT
8-11pm
with Special Guest Anna Bosnick
March 17
The Irish Exit
Moynihan Train Hall NYC
3-5pm
with Special Guest Sean Rosenberry
March 27
Tavern on McLean
Yonkers
8-11pm
with Special Guest Dylan James
March 15
The Irish Exit
Moynihan Train Hall NYC
1-3pm
with Special Guest Sean Rosenberry
March 17
The Hutton
Jersey City
7-10pm
with Special Guest Sean Rosenberry
Live Video
Ryan is available as a solo act as well as in duos and trios.
Getting Dark Again
Irish Dance Challenge
To celebrate the St. Patrick’s Day Season & release of Getting Dark Again, over 30 dancers from 3 countries shared their best treble reels to the song. Thank you to the amazing dancers for their choreography, effort, and commitment to our global community of traditional Irish artists!
And don’t forget to check out Ryan’s collaboration with World Champ and touring dance star, Tyler Schwartz.