The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan 11 years old

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.

Credits

The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan Cast

Name Character
Ricky Skaggs He was 58, now 69 years old
Vassar Clements He was 84, 77 years old when he died
Alison Krauss She was 41, now 52 years old
David Grisman He was 67, now 79 years old
Jack Casady He was 68, now 79 years old
Steve Earle He was 57, now 69 years old
Jerry Douglas He was 56, now 67 years old

The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan Crew

Name Department
Jon Fontana as Cinematography. Crew
The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan (11 years)

A musical and spiritual exploration of a Bluegrass Boy.

  • Release day: Tuesday, January 01, 2013
  • Runtime: 100 minutes