Chris Comhaill

Chris Comhaill is the artist name of Christopher Cole. He is a musician and composer from a seaside town in Dublin, Ireland. His work is often focused on the intersection of tradition, modernity and mortality. It draws on the ancestral, ecological and technological resonances that echo from an ancient to a post-industrial world.

Described by The Irish Times as “an exciting, fresh endeavour”, Chris builds musical worlds most often rooted in Celtic tradition. His story-driven performances blur the line between past and present, inviting listeners to reflect on the hidden rhythms, memories, and emotional undercurrents woven into the music—and into everyday life.

His solo project 'Dúchas | Celtic Guitar' has brought him to stages around the world—performing across 5 continents with tours of Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America. His debut EP 'Fuinneog' (2023) earned critical acclaim for its seamless fusion of Celtic, classical, and contemporary styles. His follow-up album 'Water Memory' (2026) explores his unique approach to Celtic and traditional music. With 150,000+ YouTube views on his repertoire of Celtic guitar arrangements, Chris continues to captivate audiences through his virtuosic playing and imaginative use of live looping and effects.

As a solo artist and session musician (guitar, banjo & bass) he has played in some of the world’s premier venues performing in genres ranging from jazz and classical to pop, rock, Celtic and Irish traditional. He has performed for crowds at festivals such as Glastonbury, Electric Picnic and Body & Soul and has had the honour of playing for An tUachtarán - the President of Ireland - Michael D. Higgins. He has shared the stage with acts such as Aslan, Anúna, The Script, George Ezra, David Keenan, Lau Noah, Adam Neely, Kurt Elling, Il Divo, Celine Byrne, Systir, Paul Byrom, KÍLA and Mundy.

Chris studied music at UCD, BIMM and DCU and holds an Honours Degree, as well as a performance Diploma (achieved with distinction) in Guitar Performance. He was DLR Musician-in-Residence for 2023 and the Tyrone Guthrie Composer-in-Residence 2024 and 2025. Chris is grateful for his work to have been kindly supported by DLR Arts, the Arts Council of Ireland, Creative Ireland and Music Network Ireland.

Chris enjoys a schedule of regular performing, touring, teaching and producing. When you can't find him in the studio or rehearsal room then he is likely swimming at one of his favourite spots along the Dublin coastline.