Ricky Warwick announces dates around Ireland

Ricky Warwick plugs the proverbial out of his Tattoos & Alibis album when he swings by Auntie Annie's, Belfast (December 1); Whelan's, Dublin (2); Music Room @ The Forum, Waterford (3); Lobby, Cork (5); Arthur's Bar, Armagh (6); and Spirit Store, Dundalk (7).

Having cut his teeth with New Model Army, Warwick formed the snarling punk-metal monster that was The Almighty and enjoyed regular incursions into the UK top 20.

A close drinking and footie-watching pal of Joe Elliot's, he recorded his debut solo offering in the Def Leppard man's Dublin studio, and has spent much of the year opening for the Leps in the States.