Hi,

Its been a while since we posted anything, but today has provided us with a perfect excuse.

Today, ticket went on sale for our next big London gig, which i'm pleased to be able to announce will be at the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire on Wednesday 28th October.

This venue is awesome... the biggest we've ever played in and definately the biggest we've headlined, so its a very big deal.... other people playing there this year include: Katy Perry, Metro Station, Taylor Swift, The Script, Amy Winehouse, The Fratellis and Paul Weller, to name a few!

Whilst i know its quite a while away, we're already very excited and suggest that you book your tickets early to avoid disappointment, particularly if you want to be standing. (there are 4 levels, one standing, the rest seated). (Buy tickets www.therileysmusic.co.uk/gigs.htm)

The gig is during half term, and is 14+ (although under 14s can attend if accompanied by an adult)

Advanced ticket sales will cost £10, (it will cost £12 on the door on the night), however we're offering the first 500 tickets at £8, and anyone who wants to sort out a group booking (eight people or more) should also contact us about cheaper tickets. (More info www.therileysmusic.co.uk/gigs.htm)

We've yet to confirm any support acts, but we will have two... if you are in a band and would like to support us, please send us a message.

Other news....

Victory Cigar will be released as a download only single on July 12th, with Don't Lose Hope and Quite Frankly as b sides. You can hear the demos of these tracks on our myspace page.

We're playing at Guilfest on Saturday 11th July, supporting the likes of Brian Wilson, The Charlitans, Athlete, Happy Mondays, Motorhead and more!... If you're interested in getting tickets, we can get them cheaper for you than it says on the official website, so please message us.

The Living Room Tour is about to be planned... if you would like Joe and me to come and play to a group of your mates in your living room in August please contact us.


There's some other stuff too, but these is already too long! This awesome news is all because we have such great fans... we love you all.

I hope you're well, and to see you soon.

Hey

Welcome to 2009 , the chinese year of The Riley. Hope you all had a great festive break.

The countdown has begun to our tour: 44 days! Make sure you have your tickets: www.therileysmusic.co.uk/doyoufeelus...

We are all getting pretty excited!!!! Dave has got a new hat, martin has got a new chinchilla, James has got some new chop sticks and im still unemployed and living the dream!!!!! YES!!!

We've just made our video for 'Do You Feel Me?' available to watch in full on Youtube, Facebook and Myspace so check it out if you havent already and you can also preorder your copy of the limited edition signed single from our website

www.therileysmusic.com

We've also got some new tunes in the pipeline, some of which you can hear the demos for on myspace.......we're also working on the long awaited H.L.R.I.P which will be played for the first time at Islington in feb!!!!

If youre based in Essex contact us to find out the details for our secret 'Hello 2009' gig on Wednesday next week its gonna be awesome!

Every week between now and the tour we're gonna be adding new photos! New videos!!! And other crazy cool stuff so keep tuned in to the world of Riley so you dont miss out!

Let us know if you have any comments, questions or funny things to send/show/tell us!!!

We love our fans, they are the jam in our doughnut!

Joe

The Rileys

p.s. We're also gonna be running a best/coolest/most original banner competition for the Islington gig so get thinking of some good ideas and get your paints and crayons out!

Hey!

how are you?

we've had a good week. (well i have!)

Firstly, we're going to making a flier soon that will give you a 20% discount to our merch if you come to one of our tour gigs. Also if you turn up wearing a rileys t-shirt (even if its home made!) you will receive a free tour poster!

I saw billy bragg on monday night, not sure if you've heard of him, i've mentioned him on here before though. He's an absolute legend, and it was one of the best gigs i've ever been to! its always a great feeling walking out at the end, feeling great and inspired! Kate nash and badly drawn boy both joined him for a song too! was awesome! simply awesome!... ill say it again! it was AWESOME!

The fitness regime is well underway. Joe and i are eating very healthily now, and have had only one take away, we shared a medium pizza! Going to the gym on sat! its a rather scary prospect! We're doing a lot of upper body work, trying to tone up! maybe a topless rileys photoshoot could be on the cards, but then we'd have to try and get martin to join us on this campaign, but he's just got a new chinchilla, so we probably won't see him for years! we're still waiting for james to give us his fitness plan, apparently its now 6 pages long, but will be a waste of time if he doesn't get it to us before the tour!

Coming soon... The Rileys xmas song! free download!

have a good weekend!

dave
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