Film
The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan
2013 · 1h 40m · Documentary · Music
A musical and spiritual exploration of a Bluegrass Boy.
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Overview
There are only a few Bluegrass Boys still around that played with the Father of Bluegrass, Bill Monroe. Peter Rowan was a bluegrass boy in the 1960's for only a short time, but Bill's influence and musical knowledge still resonates with Peter. Even as he branched out into his own music after leaving Bill's band, his bluegrass roots were never far away. This portrait of Peter expands beyond his music to his artistic and spiritual endeavors spanning four decades giving the viewer an in-depth look at a true legend within our Americana musical history. His lyrical quality and melodies are memorable; influencing the next generation of musicians, sharing what Bill taught him and what he has learned being a troubadour traveling the world.
Cast

Steve Earle
Self

Alison Krauss
Self

Ricky Skaggs
Self
Jack Casady
Self
Vassar Clements
Self

Tony Rice
Self

Peter Rowan
Self - Subject
Wavy Gravy
Billy Bright
Amanda Rowan
Manose Singh
Sharon Gilchrist
David Grisman
Jody Stecher
Richard Greene
Chris Rowan
Crew
- Christine FunkDirector · Editor · Story · Producer
- Jon FontanaDirector of Photography
Media
Details
- Release date
- January 1, 2013
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Genres
- Documentary, Music
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