The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan
- Documentary
- Music
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.
Cast

Steve Earle
Self

Alison Krauss
Self

Ricky Skaggs
Self
- Jack Casady
Jack Casady
Self
- Vassar Clements
Vassar Clements
Self

Tony Rice
Self

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
Self

Tim O'Brien
- Bryn Davies
Bryn Davies

Sam Bush
- Drew Emmitt
Drew Emmitt
- Laurie Lewis
Laurie Lewis
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