vennjoy.
← Back to discoveries
The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan
Film / 2013

The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan

Directed by Christine Funk
DocumentaryMusic

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 …

The story

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

See more cast

More to discover

Film 8.6

Michael

2026 · Music · Drama

Film 8.4

Whiplash

2014 · Drama · Music

Film 8.2

Coco

2017 · Family · Animation

Film 8.1

Soul

2020 · Animation · Family

Share in the feed ↗
VENNJOY / Selected

A few ideas just for you

Suggestions based on the genres of your favourites. Keep exploring: your tastes are never a box.

Create an account to keep your collection across devices.

Save your discoveries