Derwyddon Dr Gonzo
| Derwyddon Dr Gonzo | |
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From left to right: Ifan Dafydd, Ifan Jams, Ifan Tomos, Cai Dyfan (rear), Sion Garth, Berwyn Jones, Dafydd Meirion, performing at the Latitude Festival, 2008. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Llanrug, Wales |
| Genres | Funk, Ska, Afro-beat |
| Years active | 2005–2011 |
| Labels | Copa (Sain Wales) |
| Associated acts |
Gwyneth Glyn Dorian Phillips Miriam Isaac Ed Holden |
| Website | Official site |
| Members |
Ifan Tomos – Rhythm Guitar, Vocals Llion Gethin – Lead Guitar Ifan Dafydd - Keyboards Cai Dyfan - Drums Dewi Foulkes - Bass Ifan Jams – Percussion, Rapping Berwyn Jones - Trumpet Sion Garth - Cornet Dafydd Meirion – Tenor Sax |
Derwyddon Dr Gonzo were a Welsh-language funk and ska band from Llanrug, north west Wales. Having reached number one in Siart C2 (Welsh Language Music Chart), their music has received airplay on BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Radio 1 and Serbian radio.[1] The band performed regularly on the Welsh language scene circuit, in addition to larger festivals such as Latitude Festival, Wakestock, Sŵn, Sesiwn Fawr Dolgellau and Maes B at the National Eisteddfod.[2] Their second EP, Chaviach/Bwthyn was released on the Copa Label in 2008. On July 27, 2009 the band released their second album, Stonk!, on the Copa label, and recorded at the Wings for Jesus Studio in Cardiff by Sir Doufus Styles.
Discography
- Ffandango (2006)
- K.O/Madrach (Ciwdod, 2007)
- Chaviach/Bwthyn (Copa, 2008)
- Stonk! (Copa, 2009)
Awards
- Winners of Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg's Battle of the Bands competition in 2005[3]
- Best Live Band - Rock & Pop Awards, BBC Radio Cymru 2009
- Best Band - Rock & Pop Awards, BBC Radio Cymru 2009
External links
References
- ↑ "Derwyddon Dr Gonzo yn dod i ben". Golwg360. 2008-10-31. Retrieved 2011-03-11.
- ↑ "Derwyddon Dr Gonzo yn dod i ben". Golwg360. 2008-10-31. Retrieved 2011-03-11.
- ↑ Band profile on bbc.co.uk