Biography

Irish singer-songwriter Mark Geary left Ireland for New York over 20 years ago. There, in Sin-e cafe, Mark honed his craft and sang alongside the late Jeff Buckley. Time Out NY said, “His delicate songs about love recall Richard Thompson and John Lennon.” Five studio and three live albums, Geary’s sound is stripped back. His autobiographical lyrics slice to the core revealing a life laid bare of human frailty, failed relationships, tenderness, hurt, making amends, desire and parting Mark is featured on a new single from Side 4 Collective called 'The Last Roll of the Dice'. It's inspired by a shopping trip! The story is on his Facebook page, mark_geary_music_ Mark’s single Spectre was released in December 2020. It was written during a time of intense unbroken reflection. It comes from a place of understanding and forgiveness. It is a haunting, dark and beautiful sound. Geary has featured on bills with Joe Strummer, Elvis Costello, The Pretenders, Coldplay and The Frames amongst others. Plus extensive headlining tours. Mark’s single The Forest is exquisite, it was released in May 2020. Its quietness is cathartic and evocative. It set a new path for Geary. Mark says: “I woke up from a dream and there was a storm outside the window here in the Forest. The thought occurred to me that some nights there’s a tempest – whether it’s outside or in you. You can find Mark's Patreon fan club here: http://www.patreon.com/markgearymusic/ Https://markgearyofficial.bandcamp.com/