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Triban
Triban became Wales' most popular vocal trio from 1968 until the early 1980's. With their original line-up of Eiri, Caryl & Bob, they appeared on many radio and television programmes and were the resident folk group on BBC TV's The Singing Barn (1969). With Eiri they starred in concerts and folk clubs in the South Wales and Bristol areas, appearing at the Albert Hall, London in 1970. They recorded the album 'Triban' in 1969 and two years later cut a single 'Black Paper Roses' for Decca producer Jonathan King.

Eiri left in 1971 and Gill took over the duties as lead singer and Triban's material changed to what the trio like to call Country Folk with Hwyl! Networked TV appearances included The Singing Train, The Singing Barge, The George Hamilton IV Country Show, The Max Boyce Show and Miss Wales 1978. Singles were cut for Pye 'Listen to the Children' (1974), and for EMI, 'Danny, Teach Me To Dance' (1975), with guest spots on EMI's 'Poems & Pints' album series (1976 & 1978). Two albums were recorded for Welsh companies callled 'Rainmaker' (1972) and 'Coming Down in Three Part Harmony' (1977).

Throughout the 70's and early 80's Triban toured extensively, occasionally with Max Boyce, and the highlight of a busy concert and club schedule was an appearance before HRH Prince Charles for the first Welsh Gala Concert at the New Theatre, Cardiff in 1977.