Swallowtail Jig - The Petersens (LIVE)

We have had the amazing opportunity to tour Ireland four times and, for a bluegrass band, it just doesn't get much more fun than pulling out your instruments and joining the locals for a jam session in a pub. After our third tour, we decided to add an Irish song in our show and Katie suggested the "Swallowtail Jig." Emmett wrote the interlude part you hear and it just put the icing on the cake.
Special shout out to our friends in Ireland who have taken care of us, cheered us on, and paid Katie's many parking tickets haha (we are looking at you Neil & Joan O'Rahilly, Pat & Kathleen Kelleher, the Lyons family, John Nyhan, and Ger O'Donnell).
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►This video:
Fiddle: ‪@katiepetersen‬
Dobro: Emmett Franz
Guitar: ‪@mattpetersen4000‬
Bass: Karen Petersen
Banjo: ‪@EllenHaygood‬
Mandolin: ‪@JuliannePetersen‬
Key moments:
0:01 dobro
0:09 fiddle
0:41 banjo
1:14 mandolin
1:45 dobro
2:31 rhythm guitar
2:42 bass
3:02 outro
Location: Weddings at the Homestead weddingsattheh...
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►The Petersens:
We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com
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[@SuperSerenity44]

I just realized something, This is the only band That I know the names of every one of the members, That's got to mean something.

[@tube396]

With that jig you'd be right at home in any pub in Ireland or Newfoundland.👍

[@merryprankstermatt]

Sometimes songs without words have the most to say

[@murfspop]

THE BEST musical group in America today.

[@Fell_Wanderer]

I agree, how do we join?

[@Seffsqautch]

What about Ashley Tisdale and Zach Effron?

[@Fell_Wanderer]

@@Seffsqautch Never heard of them, wil listen now

[@bruceg.6282]

probably the cleanest

[@fabrimedeiros9888]

Katie plays most instruments of the band, piano, sings like an angel and a now she dances. Jaw dropped!

[@svalbard01]

That UPS driver **really** blew it!

[@nanners829]

Oh not quite true, Julianne did some fancy foot work in a earlier video... like 8 or 9 years ago. :)

[@Jcharp12]

She writes also

[@fabrimedeiros9888]

Katie is my favorite musician/ singer of all time

[@sethlavinder]

Absolutely love Katie! Who ever wins her heart will be a very lucky blessed man!

[@seekprateek8]

2:21 Katie's smile. This is why I love this band.❤️ So much love for one another.

[@goodolfashion]

So true !! Sometimes I just play their videos for the music... 4 minutes later I'm still glued to the screen 😂

[@tlenker]

Glad that we can finally hear Julianne's mandolin. She's good.

[@1982MCI]

She’s fricken amazing, but then again they all are!!!!

[@Eramsay121]

Straight up shredding on this track

[@robertstrickland2121]

Good on the fiddle too!

[@bassmangotdbluz3547]

That's the style Mama has taught all of them. Understated is much more tasteful than overplayed; one of the hardest musical lessons in this biz. When you get a solo then shine but otherwise support and be cohesive. They really know how to operate as a unit and it's always very tastefully done as is evidenced in their arrangements. Pros every one!

[@JustFiddler]

yes she is

[@calib373589]

This is the best rendition of the Swallowtail Jig I’ve ever heard. Thank you!

[@waynelewis881]

Whoever came up with this arrangement is brilliant. Of course, these great musicians could play the menu from a Chinese restaurant and make it beautiful!

[@balancedactguy]

I think Katies reaction to being told they have to do a reshoot is both Priceless and Adorable!!

[@Kontomanikos1964]

The O'Petersens. It's grand.

[@paulpeterson2982]

My name is Paul Peterson and this band of family members is great. I play Banjo and guitar also. I played with a band called the Stoneflied River Band! We just had our 40th anniversary at Motor Boating in Glen Havin Wi owned by Jerry Day ! Packed. I have a lot of respect for the Petersen as they will make it big! Thank you

[@craigfinnestad]

Who needs a conductor when the violin player is leading with her eyes. Impressive.

[@TheMattBuckner]

It's a fiddle... Katie is playing a fiddle... 😉

[@jameseast7966]

@@TheMattBuckner well said, once again.

[@mikeknowles8017]

I've noticed Katie conducting before too. My son played viola in very competetive High School orchestra and he said all he needed to do was keep his eyes on the girl playing first chair violin. Violin always leads.

[@jerrylittle7797]

Katie always has a smile for everyone! She just looks happy.

[@hersey201]

I'll amen that. Such beautiful people.

[@jej3451]

What I don't get is how her mom keeps from smiling 100% of the time. She has to be super proud.

[@mariobigjohnmcneilprudhomm3459]

hello and thanks, ,, very nice jig, ,, well play, , , and good band, , ,, , have a great week end, , , Mario Prud'Homme, ,, from Chelsea - Quebec - Canada ,, ,, 11.30 a.m ,,,saturday december 16' 2023, ,

[@aarphi1984]

As a lover of Irish and Bluegrass music, this is really hitting the spot!

[@kcdonegan]

Absolutely!!!☘️🇮🇪

[@marshallhumphreys6317]

It must be a beautiful thing for Mom to be in the background watching her children shine💖🤗🌼

[@josegenaroriveraloanzon]

Love It, Just Love It. Katie dancing in the end is like icing on the cake

[@jonstefanik9400]

You know Julianne was in on the joke in the end.

[@hughroadie2291]

@@jonstefanik9400 Hi Jon,... I’ll bet Julianne is in on EVERY joke and trick! I think there’s a HUGE practical jokester side of Julianne!

[@jonstefanik9400]

@@hughroadie2291 The little sister is always the most mischievous.

[@donmobley4900]

The WHOLE world-probably the UNIVERSE-loves Katie, Ellen, Mat, Julz, Emmett & Momma Petersen!

[@johncline7518]

Nice touch with "Angelina Baker" at the end. A very sad song from the Civil War era that detailed the horrors of slavery. Thank you all so much for keeping traditional music alive. See you on Patreon!

[@jnsebsmorochm]

Vaya. Eso no sabía. Creía que era un canción alegre.

[@Anton680x]

@@jnsebsmorochm same here

[@herolddal]

FiddleHed has a tutorial for it!

[@southpaw6167]

Katie has to be one of the cutest things in the Ozarks ! You can always count on her priceless smile.

[@suchislife4333]

Welp. Looks like I'll have to add this one to my playlist that consists of 70% Petersens music and 30% other random songs that I always skip to get to the Petersens songs. *I'm not addicted, I can stop if I want to!! :)*

[@TimKaseyMythHealer]

LOL, I second that comment.

[@larrystolzman9337]

Thirds!

[@emmarosethrasher8594]

Mine is 92% Petersens... yes, I calculated it :)

[@larrystolzman9337]

@@emmarosethrasher8594 Emma: I’m a retired CPA and I appreciate and fully understand your desire to be accurate. Have a great day!

[@kevinwiens4804]

Sure you can!!! :)

[@murfspop]

THE best group in America in 2021,hands down.

[@nickhunter975]

I love this arrangement ! Emmetts' bridge really is a brilliant addition . Can't stop joining in on my Octave Mandolin !!!

[@goodolfashion]

Jamming with these guys would be a dream wouldn't it!

[@JamAlong]

SO AWESOME!

[@dhoyle1974]

I don't play any instruments so I can't offer any expert feedback, but to me this is absolutely beautiful and everyone's part sounds perfect. They make it look so easy too.

[@element_m2498]

Same here! You, dear person, speak right out of my heart!!!

[@wyomtnhippie]

Theres no better day than today to start learning :)

[@mochidomo]

Even people that do play instruments don't need to offer any feedback, it's just that good

[@terryfriend16]

The bass brings it all in.

[@rotwart]

What makes you think they want 'expert feedback'? People can just create things for joy and happiness and fun without wanting or needing 'expert feedback'.

[@billhetland8070]

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!☘️🍀☘️ to the O’Petersens and O’Emmett. Enjoy and have fun. This is one of my favorite songs you play. I love your Irish step dancing Katie. Good job. Stay well and be safe. God Bless🙏 Bill😎☘️

[@markhoffman2132]

I watch this video almost every day I love it that much.

[@duckwonjeong3702]

I am Korean and I live in Korea. I heard your songs everyday and your song is very beautiful and amazing!!!♥

[@Nicklas_Kwist]

Nice !👍 And Katie's last "Are you serious ?" is hilarious !!😁👍 Thank you Aaron !!

[@GenuineStLouisBusiness]

I hope you guys know how much joy you bring into this world!

[@juan_a_otero]

You wanna know when a KZbin channel is great? When you can like the video before watching it with all confidence that it will be amazing. Beautiful song guys, well done!

[@Sooch694]

I agree Juan. They are very talented, clever people. I love the old videos of the girls and Matt-barely teens, just fearless and owning that stage. Amazing folks

[@Unkl_Bob]

Sadly 10 people did not like it.. they must be crazy .

[@sethlavinder]

They never disappoint!

[@thomaslattenhauer8434]

this is a prime example of a family that prays together and plays together stays together. you can just see the joy in their faces as they look at each other! God bless this family on future endeavors❤😊

[@dhoyle1974]

WOAH! Of all the things in life that I was not expecting, that ending is at the top of the list. I was waiting for Katie to look right at the camera and say " Are you happy now? " 🤣🤣🤣

[@Sooch694]

Ha Ha . Yes! This really caught me off guard as well. Leave it to these guys to blow away our expectations.

[@DynamitSepp]

Three things are for shure: Death Taxes A Peterson falling for the „I forgot to record“ prank

[@InventorZahran]

I misread "taxes" as "Texas"...

[@englishrose9046]

In a world gone mad this is such a breath of fresh air. I'm finding myself drawn more and more to wholesome things. Thank you for your beautiful content❤🌿

[@robertharvey8971]

Ok i will play it one more time, again and again again

[@hal0hal0mc]

Something about this rendition is just so magical and pure. Emmett: That interlude feels like the sun breaking through the clouds and suddenly one feels reborn and rejuvenated anew! Simply wonderful guys!

[@adriankeena8449]

I too am from Ireland and I love the bridge that Emmett added - really adds to an already super performance. Well done all. Love your music.

[@Harry-Guenter]

One of my favorite irish fiddle tunes. Beautiful transition into a bluegrass style tune.

[@paulsouthworth8248]

Brilliant and perfection . ❤ from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@MCL288]

Wow wow and wow. Here is the song I have been longing for. Where Julianne really shins on mandolin. A song where all got an opportunity to bloom for a while. When mandolin and violin are tuned similarly I guess learning violin are less difficult for her and I like her taking the opportunity making that effort. The bonus video in the end was priceless. Here we really can see and hear how each one gives the other their space. By seeing and listen to this just makes me . . . happy. ❤️❤️👍👍🐐⛄🐣😀👍👍❤️❤️

[@dennis2966]

Jerry Douglas forever changed the way the dobro is played, and Emmett carries on that style perfectly.

[@andyoke50]

The sun shone brightly for the Petersen's today, Well done

[@dannilaser16]

All instruments sound great, but when the banjo picking started, it was heavenly! Another amazing collaboration. Thank you Petersens!

[@eliegbert8121]

Ellen's hair is absolutely magnificent

[@johnswanson7942]

Katie is so very talented. And her reaction at the very end of this gets funnier every time I watch it. Thank you Petersens. We love your music, humor and smiles.

[@scottsmith4145]

That bridge and build up is absolutely genious! Gives me goosebumps! Peterson's taking a great tune and making it even better!

[@Roberto-pd8vn]

I totally agree. The difference between The Petersens and other cover bands is just this. Each time they add something personal that makes the covers something unique and special.

[@jessiangeline6829]

I have severe anxiety and the petersens always help me calm down from a rough day.

[@mario66country]

whatever they play they make it a masterpiece

[@mariadelfinaaguilera4942]

KTie hermosa Desde el sur del mundo, te amamos .....bendiciones

[@cmac1100]

They finally let Katie break out her dancing shoes for a video 😄

[@janerowena4023]

I think that is the Irish influence they love so much.

[@reg6616]

Hopefully Emmett noticed... Why hasn't he proposed yet

[@jamesdean2723]

Hi Katie singing keep it up good job love at god bless you

[@AnthonyGarlic-tr9br]

Jigging is one 😻 of the greatest 🎨🎭🎨🎭🎨 art forms on earth 🌎🌍

[@handcafe6322]

Irish fiddle + Bluegrass + Country = Awsome mix !

[@jameseast7966]

Can't be beat!!!!

[@bobadkins9159]

The Peterson’s are such a bright light in today’s world! Keep being a blessing to so many.

[@williamSmith-fv5hi]

I never cease to be amazed at the talent I see on the Petersens. God Bless.

[@alextripney3812]

What an amazing rendition of a beautiful tune,you are all amazing.I am Scottish and I cannot stop playing my Bodhran to this tune.👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸

[@6uckin]

bd

[@andymoss3132]

Awesome guys. Ending was priceless. Katie they need you on dancing with the stars. 💃👏👏👏

[@Sooch694]

She really ought to go for it

[@robertkidwell8132]

Loved all the playing, especially the mandolin I thought was exceptional, and the dancing at the end, I laugh with heart every time I watch it. Rob

[@mle4962]

What a blessing that you all can sit around and make beautiful music together!

[@josephtherrien879]

Boy, you can really see in your faces how much you enjoy playing. I think that's one of the biggest things that attracts me and I'm sure others to watch you guys perform. The smiles, the small quick looks you give each other, Love it!

[@danigarcia3612]

I'm from Panama but I dont know why I love this music and dance I feel it in my blood

[@lestatrov]

The violin is incredible, how also direct all the other instruments, gosh!

[@jameseast7966]

Hey Rod, that's a fiddle.

[@AbigailPoirier]

The middle part when Katie joins in with Emmett reminds me of the beautiful complexity of Nickel Creek's work. Truly inspired!

[@donaldfalls3915]

What a breath of fresh air .

[@williamringham5971]

You'd look and sound right at home, sitting in the corner of a wee pub down on the Dingle Peninsula. Great work on this trad tune!!

[@foolishwatcher]

Yeah! 10 out of 10! Irish folk is wonderful, and Emmet's Dobro fits perfectly with it. And: indeed the funniest outtro! :-D

[@pd8206]

All of them quite talented , love it , me irish !

[@ottokar6318]

Such à Nice and brillant family !!

[@Roberto-pd8vn]

Another gem that reaches one million views!! Many, many wishes and congratulations to the most Irish band in Missouri! 🎶🎻

[@FrankvdMuijsenberg]

Indeed, the only thing that's still missing is a little Irish step dance routine by the whole band.😉(right Katie?)

[@btscpi1243]

More celtic sound !!! It was a great and amazing moment. Thank you all. Love from France.♥♥♥

[@vassotsolakis8599]

These guys never stop amazing me

[@vassotsolakis8599]

I just love the harmony in there playing,everyone gets the opportunity to show off their talents and skills, much admiration from Australia ❤

[@tonysadler2825]

Great stuff, great talent, all done with smiles, brilliant. *I don’t want to single anybody put, but the lass playing the violin, bloody hell you’re a bit good at playing that instrument... 👍

[@pascalcouturier8825]

THE SONG INTERPRETATION OF GROUP I LOVE

[@gillilandfamily7942]

Petersens doing their thing. Always a treat. And the end of the video was hilarious, especially Katie's expression after she finishes and her reaction when she thinks she has to do that jig again. LOL!!

[@jameseast7966]

That friends is fiddlin, pickin, good foot tapping music. Thanks for this great rendition.

[@donk4926]

I"m South African with Irish roots. This makes my Irish blood boil with excitement. WOW you guys really are so talented. I have been listening to your songs on KZbin for a number of years now. Thanks so much for sharing as we in distant countries that love Bluegrass would never hear these beautiful songs and music by such gifted musicians. God bless you.

[@Mr_X769]

Amazing Petersens music.. Love from Indonesia.

[@Janhalb]

Sooo Irish! :-) (BTW - I didn't know Julianne plays the fiddle too! I'm impressed!)

[@musicbyfabien6263]

We can see your joy, playing together. Thanks !

[@TheNemasis13]

I dont know what it is, Ive heard these songs a thousand times, but the Petersons play them they are beyond amazing !

[@michaelhutchens4243]

WOW! How cool is this?!?! Love that Fiddle! Angeline the Baker was a bonus at the end!

[@sandro3030]

Che bella musica!! si guardano e sorridono sempre !! tanta gioia e serenità in quella musica. Grazie ciao ciao

[@murfspop]

I sure wish you were around in1982.My late wife would have loved to dance to this at our wedding. I miss you Debi Lynn my darling....

[@bogdanivanchenko2934]

Beautiful! Just beautiful! Beautiful people, beautiful music!

[@robertpusateri5575]

Can’t stop listening to this!!!!

[@cfiore88]

Every member in this family is a multi-instrumentalist.

[@82FLIEGER]

OLD SCHOOL ❤

[@goodolfashion]

The last 6 months have been the best musical time of my life! I got all your albums and somehow I'm still discovering some gems... For the last week it has been this song non stop 😊 you are so NOURISHING!! THANK YOU❤

[@dublindutch6346]

best version i've heard so far :) awesome

[@SolvieCapital]

oooooooo boy! We needed something positive this week. Thank you.

[@faith8139]

Oh Katie....you made this so fun with "Are you serious!?" After all the energy you put into the dance, I'm glad he was joking LOL. I love how each musician plays solo, then everyone plays together towards the end. God bless you all.

[@renancastro6731]

One of the best musical groups on the planet. Everything is so amazing. Brazilian greetings to you.

[@queco25]

Hello from Argentina!!! My mom went to an Irish school from elementary to high school and at the end of the year my mom and her partner they performed and they dance Irish jigs and reels and one of the songs is “Swallowtail Jig”

[@NigeHaines]

Brilliant! Great music. A wonderful display of various talents: Julianne can fiddle? Katie can clog dance? Aaron Clark has a cruel sense of humor? . Entertaining and tickle-bone funny. Dull would he be of soul who could pass by a video so touching in its artistry without giving it a thumbs-up! It made me smile and I am a crusty, old hermit who makes the Grinch look like a charitable saint. Bravo The Petersens!

[@fabienmanach9337]

It gives joy. Big hug from France.

[@douglasdoyle1027]

If anyone in the Petersen family reads this, I know this video was released over a year ago, but I went back today over my personal 'Liked Videos' in KZbin, and this one is in it. In fact, a lot of yours are in it. I like to hear old Irish music from time to time, and this one is I think from the mid-1800s. As I am of Irish-descent, watching this video of Swallowtail Jig once again was great - The music from everyone, and at the end, Julianne playing the fiddle while Katie danced the jig, was top-notch, and just plain fun...

[@ravingcyclist624]

Very tricky rhythm! Cool

[@franklincheney3653]

love this song😇 thanks to the Petersens for their music😇😇

[@kevinkeller6898]

That is no routine three-chord country song... almost a classical feel but completely un-ostentatious. (Spelling!?!?) And warm and beautiful, like all the Petersen's music. Bravo!

[@emmajo4880]

Gets me every time I listen to it! 😍

[@garethkalejs8667]

Just got to say the petersens are the masters of bluegrass and their instruments. however got to give a shout out to Emmet as the best Dobro player ive ever seen!!