The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan(2013)
A musical and spiritual exploration of a Bluegrass Boy.
The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan Synopsis
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.
The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan (2013) is a documentary and music film directed by Christine Funk, released on January 1, 2013 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Steve Earle, Alison Krauss, Ricky Skaggs and Jack Casady.
- Director:
- Christine Funk
- Writers:
- Christine Funk
- Producers:
- Christine Funk
- Cinematographer:
- Jon Fontana
- Status:
- Released
The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan (2013) Trailer
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The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan Cast & Crew
Main cast
Steve Earle
as Self
Alison Krauss
as Self
Ricky Skaggs
as Self
- Jack Casady
Jack Casady
as Self
- Vassar Clements
Vassar Clements
as Self
Tony Rice
as Self
Peter Rowan
as Self - Subject
- Wavy Gravy
Wavy Gravy
- Billy Bright
Billy Bright
- Amanda Rowan
Amanda Rowan
- Manose Singh
Manose Singh
- Sharon Gilchrist
Sharon Gilchrist
Key crew
Directed by Christine Funk, written by Christine Funk, produced by Christine Funk.
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The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan (2013) includes Steve Earle, Alison Krauss, Ricky Skaggs, Jack Casady and Vassar Clements. The film was directed by Christine Funk. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan released?
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The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan was released on January 1, 2013 and runs for 1h 40m.
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