Derwyddon Dr Gonzo
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Derwyddon Dr Gonzo | |
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Origin | Llanrug, Wales |
Genre(s) | Funk, Ska, Afro-beat |
Years active | 2005–present |
Label(s) | Ciwdod |
Associated acts | Genod Droog |
Website | Official site |
Members | |
Ifan Tomos – Rhythm Guitar, Vocals Llion Gethin – Lead Guitar Ifan Dafydd - Keyboards Cai Dyfan - Drums Calvin Thomas - Bass Ifan Jams – Percussion, Rapping Berwyn Jones - Trumpet Sion Garth - Cornet Dafydd Meirion – Tenor Sax Morys Williams – Baritone Sax |
Derwyddon Dr Gonzo are a Welsh-language funk and ska band from Llanrug, North Wales. Having reached number one in Siart C2 (Welsh Language Music Chart), their debut single has received airplay on BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Radio 1 and Serbian radio. Forthcoming several performances at large musical festivals throughout Wales, their second EP, Chaviach/Bwthyn was released on the Copa Label in 2008. Also, in early 2008, 3 new members joined the group to enhance the wind section in their live performances.
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[edit] Discography
- K.O/Madrach (Ciwdod, 2007)
- Chaviach/Bwthyn (Copa, 2008)
[edit] Awards
- Winners of Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg's Battle of the Bands competition in 2005[1]