Grit Laskin – Lila’s Gig – LP

Although Grit Laskin is world-famous for the guitars he builds, he has also spent the last 25 years writing and performing music. With the band The Friends of Fiddler’s Green, with Ian Robb, and as a solo act, Grit’s music has graced folk clubs, concert halls, and major folk festivals across North America. He plays tenor mandolin, Northumbrian smallpipes, concertina, guitar, and fiddle, and he has accompanied musicians as diverse as Raffi and Stan Rogers. Respected as a songwriter as well as a musician, Grit’s songs have been recorded by the likes of Pete Seeger, the Tannahil Weavers, Margaret Christl, and Rick Fielding. 

Track Listing:
A. 1. The Middle of November / Spot the Cliché / The Middle of November   2. A Lucky Man   3. Shut Off The Power And Say Goodbye   4. The Old World And The New   5. When I Was A Lad   6. My Love's Dark Eyes / The Beginner's Waltz
B. 1. The Winetasters / Beans In The Grinder   2. Macho Man   3. Slowpoke / The Reversible Polka   4. Sewing Machines   5. Lila's Jig / The Generic Jig / Three'zs A Crowd   6. Where Does Love Come From

Personnel:
Grit Laskin (tenor mandolin, Northumbrian smallpipes, guitar, vocals) , Ian Bobb (tenor treble concertina, double reeded concertina, vocals) , Ann Lederman (fiddle, piano, viola, vocals)