Derwyddon Dr Gonzo were a Welsh-language funk and ska band from Llanrug, North Wales. Having reached number one in Siart C2 (Welsh Language Music Chart), their music received airplay on BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Radio 1 and Serbian radio. 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.
Their second EP, Chaviach/Bwthyn was released on the Copa Label in 2008. On 27 July 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.
The band broke up in 2011, playing a final gig in Clwb Ifor Bach. Ifan Tomos stated that they were "a terribly lazy band" that "weren't writing enough songs."
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 2005Band profile on bbc.co.uk Best Live Band - Rock & Pop Awards, BBC Radio Cymru 2009 Best Band - Rock & Pop Awards, BBC Radio Cymru 2009
References
External links Derwyddon Dr Gonzo's MySpace site Live session on C2 Profile on BBC website