Y Bandana
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Y Bandana is a Welsh
language alternative rock band that formed in Caernarfon
in 2008. 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). They are known for combining humorous lyrics with catchy melodies. They have also been known to be half-naked during their live performances.
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. They feature frequently at "Maes B" in the National Eisteddfod
.
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
language alternative rock band that formed in Caernarfon
Caernarfon
Caernarfon is a Royal town, community and port in Gwynedd, Wales, with a population of 9,611. It lies along the A487 road, on the east banks of the Menai Straits, opposite the Isle of Anglesey. The city of Bangor is to the northeast, while Snowdonia fringes Caernarfon to the east and southeast...
in 2008. The band is composed of brothers Tomos Owens (keyboard
Musical keyboard
A musical keyboard is the set of adjacent depressible levers or keys on a musical instrument, particularly the piano. Keyboards typically contain keys for playing the twelve notes of the Western musical scale, with a combination of larger, longer keys and smaller, shorter keys that repeats at the...
) and Siôn Owens (bass guitar
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
), their cousin Gwilym Rhys (lead vocals, guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
), and Robin Jones (percussion). They are known for combining humorous lyrics with catchy melodies. They have also been known to be half-naked during their live performances.
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. They feature frequently at "Maes B" in the National Eisteddfod
National Eisteddfod of Wales
The National Eisteddfod of Wales is the most important of several eisteddfodau that are held annually, mostly in Wales.- Organisation :...
.