The sessions which spun-off naturally from the festival has offered one of those rare things to bands of the country - a place to be heard rurally and to connect with true fans away from the alluring lights of the medium sized cities.

This past Saturday was also an opportunity for Bobby Gordon to unveil his Glasgowbury 2008 video, a showcase of all the legends and misfits who make the day such a distinctive experience.

Particular praise should go to the seasoned festival professional whose been to the biggest in the UK, caught on camera taking in his first Glasgowbury experience - hilarious.

But no celebration of music could pass off without exactly that so as the screen comes down, the two most important bands around for miles prepare to step up to the plate.

Both from Derry and both true pioneers of the devil's finest, Here Come The Landed Gentry and Swanee River from their respective corners deliver a roundhouse punch to the hearts and minds of all within ear shot.

Bathed in demonic black and red rays, Here Comes The Landed Gentry begin their mammoth session like a pride of lions who've just caught their dinner.

And with inaugural Johnny Hero over, it's a time to stand back and wonder what the hell's just happened. A Gentry show improves so much; miss them a month and be fooled into thinking you're seeing something new, something phenomenally original.

And you are. Ballad Of The Landed Gentry continues the trend, warning you of their imminent arrival or perhaps their already secured passage to the top. Either case you won't stand in the way.

Their base is firmly grounded in the style of classic rock but just like everything can be modernised, so have The Landed Gentry taken an approach to their music.

But the age old theory of getting the people moving is the theme of the night and to not feel infused by the masterful Whiskey Town would be near impossible.

It gets everyone dancing like its their signature tune, during which their by now infamous roll call takes place which, tonight, under the evil red glow, brings out some nasty undertones of playful cruelty.

Lead Belly is demanded and provided to an eager crowd who receive it in a stripped down, bare bones style; a stand alone creation in its own right with the crowd getting in on the act as The Gentry parade off stage, having just given the G Sessions the perfect birthday present.

Swanee River have a big task to live up to and within seconds launch into a behemoth of a solo, befitting of rock kings.

If anything the lights have skewed to an even sexier, darker red for the Derry foursome quickly refilling the venue with those who've stepped out to catch their breath.

Like the Gentry, Swanee are graduates of all things rock and roll, in its original form, and such is the regard for their perfected old school style that the crowd feel every note, every sound, and get sucked in by their colossal range of power.

They fire on into 'I Don't Love You Anyway' with little regard for those in close proximity and stamp their authority all over the fifth birthday bash.

Swanee are a band who you know appreciate all things music, a band who give their all with every show and both their quality and commitment lead the charge on everything they do.

Moneymaker 'Baby Better Lady' signifies the River's end is near at hand but not without one last almighty swell of mastery particularly from Horner, whose command of the stage is unique and overwhelming, delivering one last swanee charge.

Let Your Love Shine On me caps a night of raw brilliance as Swanee, not to be outdone by the Gentry, equal a roll call of their own and add the perfect conclusion to a flawless night.

Another five years will come and go, as will the bands and the music. But if it's only half as good as Derry's finest then that at least is still something to look forward to.