The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan (2013)
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
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Steve Earle as Self |
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Alison Krauss as Self |
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Ricky Skaggs as Self |
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Jack Casady as Self |
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Vassar Clements as Self |
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Tony Rice as Self |
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Peter Rowan as Self - Subject |
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Wavy Gravy as |
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Billy Bright as |
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Amanda Rowan as |
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Manose Singh as |
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Sharon Gilchrist as |
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David Grisman as |
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Jody Stecher as |
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Richard Greene as |
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Chris Rowan as |
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Lorin Rowan as |
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David Nelson as |
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Chojje Tulku Rinpoche as |
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Jerry Douglas as Self |
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Tim O'Brien as |
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Bryn Davies as |
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Sam Bush as |
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Drew Emmitt as |
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Laurie Lewis as Self |
| Directing | Christine Funk | Director |
| Writing | Christine Funk | Story |
| Production | Christine Funk | Producer |
| Editing | Christine Funk | Editor |
| Camera | Jon Fontana | Director of Photography |
