Fiddler Bridget Law, formerly with Elephant Revival, is playing a new tune
30 Nov 2018
Beyond Bluegrass
By Kerry Parry Fans of Bridget Law, a founding member of Elephant Revival, were bummed to see her departure from the band last year. That doesn’t mean they won’t play together, as evidenced by her recent Colorado performance with group members in October. Law plans to join them, as well as other bands locally, but says she had to bow out of touring after 11 years in order to plant sturdier roots here. When asked how an artist could step off what seemed to be a pretty promising path, Law made it clear she has no intention of stepping away from music—she’s simply evolving. The evolution of Law’s magical music and movement talent began as early as third grade during her education at The Denver Waldorf School. Teacher Chris Daring took her under her wing and into her family band where she honed skills as a violinist and fiddler, a difference Law explained as merely the style of music and how the instrument is set up. “I’m a fiddler, really,” Law said. “I grew up as a fiddler, but I was never a virtuosic talent.” Virtuosic or not, her performances are inspired. She dances with her fiddle, calling it a whole-body connection with her soul. While Elephant Revival could be categorized as bluegrass music, Law is currently performing with her husband’s band, Tierro, which leans more toward rock, and she says she doesn’t focus on just one genre.
