The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan

A musical and spiritual exploration of a Bluegrass Boy.

2013100m
DocumentaryMusic

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.

Crew

CF

Christine Funk

Director

CF

Christine Funk

Producer

JF

Jon Fontana

Director of Photography

Cast

Steve Earle

Steve Earle

Self

Alison Krauss

Alison Krauss

Self

Ricky Skaggs

Ricky Skaggs

Self

JC

Jack Casady

Self

VC

Vassar Clements

Self

Tony Rice

Tony Rice

Self

Peter Rowan

Peter Rowan

Self - Subject

WG

Wavy Gravy

BB

Billy Bright

AR

Amanda Rowan

MS

Manose Singh

SG

Sharon Gilchrist

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