TITLE : THE TAO OF BLUEGRASS

Peter Rowan

Estimated TRT-60-70 minutes
Completion date-Summer 2008

Considered a cult figure among current and progressive bluegrass fans, Rowan has indulged in, led or participated in a vast and impressive array of bands, musical collaborations, studio recordings, tours, workshops and festivals since breaking onto the scene in 1964 as guitarist and lead singer with Bill Monroe. Peter is a one of a kind singer with an astonishing vocal range and an instantly recognizable voice.

In this story we will weave together what Peter learned from Bill Monroe and how the spiritual side of Peter has created space to absorb other cultures creating new sounds. Musicians he has played with over the years will be talking about his talent for songwriting, singing and guitar playing. Also throughout the documentary geographical locations that have inspired many of Peter’s songs will be highlighted


Video: Vulture Peak
Interviews to date:
Vassar Clements Tony Rice
Billy Bright Sally Truitt- Planet Bluegrass
Sandy Monroe Chris and Lorin Rowan
Manose- Nepali flute player   Rimpoche
Fully Fullerton Tony Chin
Drew Emmitt Hot Buttered Rum Bluegrass Band
Richard Greene Laurie Lewis
Ricky Skaggs Steve Earle
Tim O'Brien Wavy Gravy
Alison Krauss Jerry Douglas
Sharon Gilchrist David Grisman
Leslie Rowan Bryn Davies
David Rawlings Jack Casady
Jody Stecher Larry Atamanuik