"Shove the Pigs Foot a Little Farther in the Fire", Ungar, Mason & Molsky
This is a great fiddle tune for today! Happy and jaunty! The celebration vibes are undeniable in this tune. These are three amazing musicians together for a special performance. I have always loved the fiddle playing of Bruce Molsky, and how sweet of Jay Ungar to pay homage to Bruce by explaining that the tune was learned by hearing Bruce interpret it. At one point my band The Water Tower Bucket Boys had the honor of opening for Bruce at an Oregon festival known as Pickathon . Listen for the RIPPIN' bass runs that Molly is exploring constantly, and building all the way until the end. My favorite moment is when Jay hits the fiddle strings with a percussive rap at 2:48, and then drops a sly smile ;) "Shove the Pigs Foot a Little Farther in the Fire", performed by Jay Ungar & Molly Mason (www.jayandmolly.com) with Bruce Molsky. In concert at the Institute of Musical Traditions (www.imtfolk.org) Concert, Silver Spring, MD, USA on February 28th, 2011. Jay Ungar &...