Derwyddon Dr Gonzo

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Derwyddon Dr Gonzo were a Welsh-language funk and ska band from Llanrug, North Wales. They were active from 2005 to 2011 and released music on the Copa label (Sain Wales). The band sang in Welsh and mixed funk, ska and Afro-beat influences. They reached number one on the Welsh Language Music Chart Siart C2 and got airplay on BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Radio 1, and Serbian radio. They performed regularly on the Welsh-language scene and at big festivals such as Latitude Festival, Wakestock, Sŵn, Sesiwn Fawr Dolgellau, and Maes B at the National Eisteddfod. Their second EP, Chaviach/Bwthyn, was released in 2008 on Copa. On 27 July 2009 they released their second album, Stonk!, recorded at Wings for Jesus Studio in Cardiff by Sir Doufus Styles.

Members:
- Ifan Tomos – rhythm guitar, vocals
- Llion Gethin – lead guitar
- Ifan Dafydd – keyboards
- Cai Dyfan – drums
- Dewi Foulkes – bass
- Ifan Jams – percussion, rap
- Berwyn Jones – trumpet
- Sion Garth – cornet
- Dafydd Meirion – tenor sax
- Morys Williams – baritone sax