Well, it was a really special night, graced by 2 fabulous bands and at last we could don our new www.thisisull.com t-shirts for the first time! I'd like to say a special thanks to Andy, the event organiser, who was really kind and helpful. He even gave us a spot with a table next to the box office to collect draw entries from anyone entering the John McCarthy Bar where Riley and the Landau's were to play. We dragged as many of the audience as we could into the draw - it's amazing how reluctant some people are when it's free!

Not a bad turn-out for the gig, although as usual, there could and should have been more .... it seems to be an old, old story ..

But the bands both certainly did their jobs - the Landau's played a lively and lengthy set and still looked like they were buzzing when they came off stage. Riley were as great to listen to as I remembered them - and even better when they performed the song that makes my hair stand on end, Forgiven specially for me! Reviews of both bands will be appearing on www.thisisull.com soon ...

So, the draw took place at the end of the evening and the list of winners is below. Congratulations to all of you and thanks to everyone who entered the draw for your support.

Riley signed Sit Up EP/Single Winners: Ms Evans Pete Thomas Julian Thorley www.thisisull.com T-Shirt Winners: Mark Campbell Nick Quantrill Rich Mills Jemma Cox Chris Jones Riley Gig Ticket Winners: Mike Richmond Michael Gaukroger (pictured)

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