Y Bandana

Y Bandana is a Welsh language alternative rock band that formed in Caernarfon in 2007.^[1] The band is composed of brothers Tomos Owens (keyboard) and Siôn Owens (bass guitar), their cousin Gwilym Rhys (lead vocals, guitar) and Robin Jones (percussion).^[1] They are known for combining humorous lyrics with catchy melodies.^[2][3][2]

The band have achieved great success in the Welsh language rock scene and have been the recipients of numerous awards, including awards from the Welsh-language magazine "Y Selar" for best single (Dal dy Drwyn/Cân y Tân), best song (Cân y Tân), and best band in 2010 and 2011.^[4] They also won three major awards in the 2012 ceremony.^[5] They feature frequently at "Maes B" in the National Eisteddfod.^[6][7]

Gwilym Rhys is also a member of folk band Plu with his sisters Elan and Marged.^[8]

Discography

Studio albums

• Y Bandana (2011)^[1][9]
• Bywyd Gwyn (2013) ^[10]

Singles

• Dal dy Drwyn/Cân y Tân (2010)^[11]
• Heno yn yr Anglesey/Geiban (2012)^[12]
• Gwyn Ein Byd (2013)

References