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The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan

The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan

A musical and spiritual exploration of a Bluegrass Boy.

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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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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

100 mins

Rating

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Release Date

01 January 2013

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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

Amanda Rowan

Amanda Rowan

Manose Singh

Manose Singh

Sharon Gilchrist

Sharon Gilchrist

David Grisman

David Grisman

Jody Stecher

Jody Stecher

Richard Greene

Richard Greene

Chris Rowan

Chris Rowan

Lorin Rowan

Lorin Rowan

David Nelson

David Nelson

Chojje Tulku Rinpoche

Chojje Tulku Rinpoche

Jerry Douglas

Jerry Douglas

Self

Tim O'Brien

Tim O'Brien

Bryn Davies

Bryn Davies

Sam Bush

Sam Bush

Drew Emmitt

Drew Emmitt

Laurie Lewis

Laurie Lewis

Self

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