Bridget: “It was such a blessing that the
group that had consistently performed in
WWW for 2019 happened to be available
for my set at ARISE Festival, which was
billed as Bridget Law and Friends. I think
there is a chance that someday WWW
will take more gigs, but I imagine that for
the most part the group will always have
a rotating cast. Considering I am having
a baby soon, returning to touring is not
on my manifestation list, but performing
around key festivals and events as WWW
is for sure! I also hope that we can work on
some recordings soon and even print some
merchandise for fun. As far as the mis-
sion is concerned, yes, supporting women
in fresh, collaborative environments is
something I live by and hope to do on and
off stage.”
Ida Mae: The onsite collaboration and
spontaneity are unique. The fact that
the set comes out of the festival itself on
location adds an element that cannot be
duplicated or experienced elsewhere. What
is the musical collaboration and process of
choosing songs like? How do you put to-
gether a stage show with so little rehearsal?
Bridget: “Considering we all have busy
lives and live in different cities, rehearsal
time is limited. So, we begin a few months
out, emailing each other and adding songs
to a spreadsheet. Everyone contributes a
few songs that they would like to do with
the group. Then, I edit and populate the
list with the group of gals who would best
support each tune instrumentally and
formulate a set list. That list becomes a
playlist and a practice routine on our own
so that when we meet in person everyone
is familiar with the songs. We find a few
moments to rehearse and work out parts
and then we bring it to the stage! What
makes this work is choosing easy but en-
gaging material where there’s lots of room
for fun harmonies and solos. It is also
important that we all hold standards of
professionalism and that everyone is pro-
ficient at their craft—which is determined
before we even send out invitations to
participate. Fortunately, there are so many
great women out there who we can call on
to be a part of a song or a few for WWW!”
WonderGrass presents
Sugar & Strings
April 10–11
Stratton Mountain Resort
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