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The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan

"A musical and spiritual exploration of a Bluegrass Boy."

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.

Top Cast

  • Steve Earle

    Steve Earle

    Self

  • Alison Krauss

    Alison Krauss

    Self

  • Ricky Skaggs

    Ricky Skaggs

    Self

  • Jack Casady

    Jack Casady

    Self

  • Vassar Clements

    Vassar Clements

    Self

  • Tony Rice

    Tony Rice

    Self

  • Peter Rowan

    Peter Rowan

    Self - Subject

  • Wavy Gravy

    Wavy Gravy

  • Billy Bright

    Billy Bright

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.

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