Matthew Ryan

Lexington, KY

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Travels up to 120 miles

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Matthew's LIVE JUKEBOX

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Let your guests pick the songs!

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Overview

Matthew’s unique LIVE JUKEBOX allows you and your guests to control the setlist in REAL TIME. Using a combination of singing, acoustic guitar, mandolin, harmonica, and a suitcase drum, Matthew is able to create a full band feel without the full band price tag! This gives your event an interactive experience that you and your guests can really have fun with!

Matthew is an experienced, ONE-MAN-BAND with a mixed-bag of "crowd-pleasers" ranging from the 60s to today and everything in-between. Specializing in mash-ups and nostalgia-inducing medleys, Matthew moves smoothly between genre and era based on the vibe of the crowd and/or venue. Easy to work with, punctual, and professional!


Reviews

12 reviews

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Lesley B.

December 8, 2025
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Thank you!

We recently had Matthew perform at our graduation party, and he was absolutely fantastic. His music provided the perfect backdrop for the event—light and engaging enough to set a great vibe, yet never overpowering, so guests could easily mingle and chat.
One of the highlights was the jukebox-style song selection, which our guests loved. It added a fun, interactive element and made the music feel personal to everyone there.
Professional, talented, and incredibly easy to work with, Matthew helped make our celebration feel special. We’d happily recommend him for any event where you want great music that enhances the atmosphere.

Hired as: Singing Guitarist

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Matthew Ryan

Thank you so much for having me and for saying so many nice things, Lesley. It was a pleasure playing for you all!


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John S.

September 9, 2025
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Matthew Ryan aka Rock Star!!!

Matthew showed up early, played late, and was way too talented in between! His sound system, set up and repertoire were top shelf. He took requests and nailed every song. His voice, guitar and harmonica playing made the girls swoon and the men jealous. Our guests were delighted with his music. Several of them asked me, ‘Where did you find that guy? He’s Great!’ I’ll hire him again and you should too. Better do it before he signs a big record contract and gets rich and famous! Book this guy if he’s available! Mathew delivers and does it with style and a smile.

Hired as: Singing Guitarist

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Matthew Ryan

John, you and your friends were an absolute pleasure to be around. Thank you for letting me be a part of such a cool celebration.


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Aileen K.

June 2, 2025
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Fabulous

We so enjoyed Matthew he was wonderful and very professional. I would recommend him every time!!

Hired as: Guitarist, Singing Guitarist


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Catherine R.

May 19, 2025
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Matthew was awesome!

Loved the jukebox. We chose a song and moved it to the side to be played. He made the party! Highly recommend!

Hired as: Singing Guitarist

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Matthew Ryan

Thank you, Catherine! Very glad you all were happy with everything. It was a pleasure!


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Linda D.

July 14, 2024
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100% pleased

Matthew was wonderful. Professional, talented, friendly and energetic. Guests were full of positive comments. We loved the "choose your song" board. His voice is incredible and he exudes an energy that is contagious...even in 90plus degree weather :). So happy we booked him. Will absolutely use Matthew again. Have already given his name to two guests.

Hired as: Singing Guitarist

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Past booked events

December 2025

06

Saturday

Graduation

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Lexington, KY

September 2025

07

Sunday

Birthday Party

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lexington, KY

May 2025

23

Friday

Rehearsal Dinner

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Lexington, KY

17

Saturday

House Party

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Lexington, KY

July 2024

13

Saturday

Birthday Party

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Lexington, KY

September 2023

23

Saturday

House Party

4:00pm - 7:00pm

Lexington, KY

July 2023

25

Tuesday

Retirement Party

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Frankfort, KY

October 2020

11

Sunday

Wedding Reception

3:30pm - 6:30pm

Lexington, KY

April 2019

13

Saturday

Grand Opening

12:00pm - 6:00pm

Lexington, KY

June 2018

08

Friday

Dinner Party

5:30pm - 8:30pm

Lexington, KY

02

Saturday

Wedding Reception

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Berea, KY

March 2018

15

Thursday

Cocktail Party

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Lexington, KY

November 2017

18

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 5:30pm

Lexington, KY

October 2017

13

Friday

Cocktail Party

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Lexington, KY

December 2016

10

Saturday

Holiday Party (Christmas)

7:30pm - 8:15pm

Lexington, KY

September 2016

24

Saturday

Birthday (Adult)

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Nicholasville, KY

Set list

Mr. Brightside - The Killers
Living on a Prayer - Bon Jovi
Shut Up and Dance - WALK THE MOON
Stick Season - Noah Kahan
Gives You Hell - The All-American Rejects
Pink Skies - Zach Bryan
Whiskey Glasses - Morgan Wallen
All Your'n - Tyler Childers
Prince Medley
All the Small Things - Blink-182
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
A Bar Song (Tipsy) - Shaboozey
Semi-Charmed Life - Third Eye Blind
Kryptonite - 3 Doors Down
Everlong - Foo Fighters
Fast Car - Tracy Chapman
Tom Petty Medley
Toes - Zach Brown Band
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Sweet Child o Mine - Guns N Roses
Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton
80s Medley
90s Medley
Rebel Yell/White Wedding - Billy Idol
I Want You Back/The Love You Save - Jackson 5
Buddy Holly - Weezer
Gold on the Ceiling - The Black Keys
Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
Smoke a Little Smoke - Eric Church
You Never Even Called Me By My Name - David Allen Coe
Friends in Low Places - Garth Brooks
Family Tradition - Hank Williams Jr.
Only The Good Die Young - Billy Joel
Little Sister - Elvis Presley
Leaving On a Jet Plane - John Denver
Turn the Page - Bob Seger
Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd
Get Back - The Beatles
Mr. Jones - Counting Crows
The Joker - Steve Miller Band
Hurts So Good - John Mellencamp
Wagon Wheel - Old Crow Medicine Show
Dixieland Delight - Alabama
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
You Can Call Me Al - Paul Simon
Under The Bridge - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Basket Case - Green Day
Cleopatra - The Lumineers
Volcano - Damian Rice
You Shook Me All Night Long - AC/DC
Ignition (remix) - R. Kelly
Don't Stop Believin' - Journey
Don't - Ed Sheeran
Mama Tried - Merle Haggard

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