The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan (2013)

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.

Director: Christine Funk
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 100 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Jon Fontana
Editing: Christine Funk
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

musician, spirituality, bluegrass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan about?
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.
Who directed The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan?
The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan was directed by Christine Funk.
Who stars in The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan?
The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan stars Steve Earle, Alison Krauss, Ricky Skaggs, Jack Casady, Vassar Clements, Tony Rice.
How long is The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan?
The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan?
The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan is a Documentary, Music film.