The Dandos are back in Tongwynlais Village Hall tonight for the Whitchurch and Tongwynlais Festival. Doors open at 8 o’clock. Bring your own nibbles and booze. This is the band closing last year’s festival. Tickets are £8 and available from: Lawson 029 2115 5987 07713 148043 07899 094961 Hilary 07443 530644 Amelia 029 2081 1544 … more…
The first Whitchurch and Tongwynlais Festival started this month and we have some classic footage of Tom Jones performing at Castell Coch in 1987. Festival Chairman Jonathan Morgan unveiled the festival logos. Really pleased with our new logos for the Whitchurch & Tongwynlais festival pic.twitter.com/7pe8wnOXEk — Jonathan Morgan (@beyondthesenedd) June 1, 2015 We posted the … more…
If you’re into live music, you’ll be pleased to know that there are two events lined up for January in the village hall. First up on the 10th are The C.O.G.s from 8pm with support from The Lemon Wednesdays and Dunkie. Entry is £3 on the door and it’s bring your own booze. Then on … more…
We have another treat for live music fans; the Shrieking Violets are playing The Lewis Arms this Saturday, the 25th of October. “The violets are an exhilarating, energy filled combo fusing pop punk and rock to create a unique blend of the past and present resulting in well known classics covered in a way you … more…
A History of Rocketgoldstar’s “Tongwynlais” We recently interviewed Gaz Williams of Rocketgoldstar, who recounted the story of their track “Tongwynlais”. Way back in 1996, Cardiff-based art rock band Rocketgoldstar were recording a new album with local music legend Richard Dunn producing. The band, Frank Naughton (aka Frank Static), Gaz Williams and Sion Orgon, were making … more…
The Dandos played to an enthusiastic audience in the closing event of the Tongwynlais festival. The crowd enjoyed a mix of the Dandos’ own tracks and some folk/blues covers. This is one of the final songs of the evening. Thanks to the band and organisers for a great evening.
Another impressive selection Jack - these and your recent sketches are becoming addictive - clearly your innate artistry shows through,…