Mark Geary to play pre-Christmas dates around the country

Mark Geary rounds off a highly successful 2003 with visits to the Roisin Dubh, Galway (December 8 & 9); Arts Centre, Tullamore (10); Forum, Waterford (11); Spirit Store, Dundalk (12); Lobby, Cork (13 & 14); Blackbird, Ballycotton (15); McCarthy's, Dingle (16); Cleere's, Kilkenny (17); De Barra's, Clonakilty (18); Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh (19); and the Temple Bar Music Centre, Dublin (21 & 22).

Also upcoming from Mr. Geary on November 28 is a David Oldum-produced EP which includes new versions of 'It Beats Me' and 'America' from his 33 1/3 Grand Street album, and the brand new 'Christmas Biscuits' and 'I'm Tired'.

Productive chap that he is, he's also going to France to work on his next long-player which is due in May 2004.