Ian Robb
Ian Robb is an English-born folk singer and songwriter, currently based in Ottawa, Ontario. He was a founding member of Friends of Fiddler's Green, and a columnist for Sing Out! He is also a member of the Canadian folk trio Finest Kind. He wrote a parody of Stan Rogers song "Barrett's Privateers", titled "Garnet's Homemade Beer". He was the recipient of the 2005 Canadian Folk Music Award for Best Traditional Singer, for his work on the CD Jiig.
Notable songs written by Robb
Recordings
; Solo CDsIan Robb and Hang the Piper, Folk-Legacy RecordsRose and Crown, Folk-Legacy RecordsFrom Different Angels, 1994;CDs as part of Finest KindLost in a Song 1996Heart's Delight 1999Silks& Spices 2004Feasts & Spirits 2004For Honour & For Gain 2010
;Other CDsIan Robb and Hang the Piper with Grit Laskin, Seamus McGuire, John Goodman, Terry Rudden, 1979
- Margaret Christl & Ian Robb with Grit Laskin The Barley Grain for Me 1998