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.
August 23-24
Gavin’s Irish Country Inn
Cornwallville, NY
8-11pm
with Sean Rosenberry
September 27
The Hutton
Jersey City, NJ
8pm-11pm
with Isa Simon
October 11
The Long Hall
New York City
8pm-11pm
Special Guests TBD
October 25
The Long Hall
New York City
8pm-11pm
Special Guests TBD
November 1
The Long Hall
New York City
8pm-11pm
with Colin Forhan & Tom Fitzgerald
November 8
The Long Hall
New York City
8pm-11pm
with Colin Forhan & Tom Fitzgerald
December 12
Tavern on McLean
Yonkers, NY
9-12pm
with Isa Simon
December 13
The Hutton
Jersey City NJ
8-11pm
with Isa Simon
December 20
The Long Hall
New York City
8-11pm
with Special Guests TBD
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.