I fell in love with Peter's music when I first heard him singing with Old and In the way in 1975. One of the greats of all time. A great ballad singer.
I am counting down....My great grandson due on Oct 30 will be named Rowan. I did not suggest that name for him, I am not sure their connection with it (I'll ask them). But I was listening to Peter Rowan in the 1960s. And I can purchase a Rowan tree or scrub from a nursery here in Chico, CA 1 mile away from my home. This is so very special to me as I am in my ninety-second year of life. Just waiting for this child, I guess.
RockyGrass has an academy the week prior to the fest. Peter started a tradition where he and the students stand in the St. Vrain river (creek) and sing a Capella gospel tunes on the last afternoon. 200 folks who can sing with the sound bouncing of the cliff next to the creek. All of us thoroughly imbibed in music, fellowship and other things. Fatigued from jamming late at night. It is an amazing experience. We call the event Rowen In the River.
... them were powerful checks... priceless accounts of where we came from and how we got to Jam Grass (and more!) studying Peter Rowan's stories of the origins of the Blue Grass genre can provide the basis for an even greater appreciation of the music
I'm totally breathless ... This gentleman is one of the most fascinating Elder Trees in Time's Garden ... He's got a voice like a youngster in his best years, he's got a musical perception that finds melodies as beautiful as simple and complex, and for me, in his songs, he embodies all the glittering images that I have in mind when I think of appalachian trance in any of Vermont's remote Valleys (even if he was born coupla kilometers away from them). I am very happy to have been gifted the discovery of his music right now before Christmas ... His 2014 album Dharma Blues is a gem like no other I know ... Imagine 20 minutes of "River of Time" while you're amidst of it ... Thank you, Monsieur Rowan! Your music reaches and touches over the Big Water right up to us in Switzerland. Did you know that the concept of "cowboy" has direct connection to our European alpine mountain ranges where Indian Gopis ("go" - cow - govinda - gopi - cowgirl) are said to have escaped from wartimes in the far east? Your music, Mister Rowan, translates back this relationship of ancient times!
Met Peter outside his office in Sausalito back in '09 or so, I worked on another floor in the same building, never knew this legend was right over my head for 3 years. ♥️
Oh my gosh! What a fabulous interview! There was so so much information there! Peter Rowan is truly a genius and master in his world! That guitar and all those licks are just part of his body and soul! I just love him and all of his music! Im especially fond of his cowboy music with Don Edwards and his My Aloha songs! Love to all who honor him!
Wonderful. I was hoping to hear a mention of the Earth Opera days too. I never saw them Peter but I saw you sing and play soprano sax twice with the band Far Cry back when I was 14.
1:03 Midnight Moonlight 5:14 Grey Goose 9:34 Panama Red/Freight Train 12:48 Freight Train (instrumental) 15:37 Six White Horses/Let The Church Roll On 17:28 One Kind Favor 27:56 Calling You From My Mountain
What a sharp and connecting mind! The way he allows his internalization of a song translate through his fingers and off his tongue is such a gift to the world. A true artist who also takes the time to teach others from his experience.
They wanted shot documentation or I was going to see in Twin Cities with Mexican Airforce. Watertown was a blast with Big Wu. I did fireworks. R.I.P. Leon Russell.
I fell in love with Peter's music when I first heard him singing with Old and In the way in 1975. One of the greats of all time. A great ballad singer.
Thursday nights at the Station Inn ! What a blast!
I am counting down....My great grandson due on Oct 30 will be named Rowan. I did not suggest that name for him, I am not sure their connection with it (I'll ask them). But I was listening to Peter Rowan in the 1960s. And I can purchase a Rowan tree or scrub from a nursery here in Chico, CA 1 mile away from my home. This is so very special to me as I am in my ninety-second year of life. Just waiting for this child, I guess.
RockyGrass has an academy the week prior to the fest. Peter started a tradition where he and the students stand in the St. Vrain river (creek) and sing a Capella gospel tunes on the last afternoon. 200 folks who can sing with the sound bouncing of the cliff next to the creek. All of us thoroughly imbibed in music, fellowship and other things. Fatigued from jamming late at night. It is an amazing experience. We call the event Rowen In the River.
... them were powerful checks... priceless accounts of where we came from and how we got to Jam Grass (and more!)
studying Peter Rowan's stories of the origins of the Blue Grass genre can provide the basis for an even greater appreciation of the music
A Giant of a Legend!
Awesome....................
I'm an old fan and learned so much from this great recording.
Thanks
I can tell me and Peter Rowan would get along just fine.
Wow, one of the few left. A treasure.
Chris Smither. Vassar Clements...Clarence White. Tony Rice. Bill Monroe....The Byrds....Old and in the Way.....
I'm totally breathless ... This gentleman is one of the most fascinating Elder Trees in Time's Garden ... He's got a voice like a youngster in his best years, he's got a musical perception that finds melodies as beautiful as simple and complex, and for me, in his songs, he embodies all the glittering images that I have in mind when I think of appalachian trance in any of Vermont's remote Valleys (even if he was born coupla kilometers away from them). I am very happy to have been gifted the discovery of his music right now before Christmas ... His 2014 album Dharma Blues is a gem like no other I know ... Imagine 20 minutes of "River of Time" while you're amidst of it ... Thank you, Monsieur Rowan! Your music reaches and touches over the Big Water right up to us in Switzerland. Did you know that the concept of "cowboy" has direct connection to our European alpine mountain ranges where Indian Gopis ("go" - cow - govinda - gopi - cowgirl) are said to have escaped from wartimes in the far east? Your music, Mister Rowan, translates back this relationship of ancient times!
Thanks for your remarks on Dharma Blues.
Thx for sharing these stories!
Met Peter outside his office in Sausalito back in '09 or so, I worked on another floor in the same building, never knew this legend was right over my head for 3 years. ♥️
I met Peter last night at a club in Nashville. Great guy.
Folk guitar Buddha! My mind is blown.
Oh my gosh! What a fabulous interview! There was so so much information there! Peter Rowan is truly a genius and master in his world! That guitar and all those licks are just part of his body and soul! I just love him and all of his music! Im especially fond of his cowboy music with Don Edwards and his My Aloha songs! Love to all who honor him!
pete rowan is too cool!!
Pure gold!!!
A great interview with a fine gentleman. Love the mention of Clarence White and Scotty Stoneman. Monster players.
thank you for introducing me to yet another oldie but goodie 🤗 Peter's got himself a new (old 😜 ) fan !! 😁✌️🖖
Wow thank you for this a true treasure
Great music! Love Peter Rowan!
It's wonderful seeing this and hearing Peter reminisce...Love the set too!
Wonderful. I was hoping to hear a mention of the Earth Opera days too. I never saw them Peter but I saw you sing and play soprano sax twice with the band Far Cry back when I was 14.
Thanks for sharing
Legend!
Fabulous! R.
1:03 Midnight Moonlight
5:14 Grey Goose
9:34 Panama Red/Freight Train
12:48 Freight Train (instrumental)
15:37 Six White Horses/Let The Church Roll On
17:28 One Kind Favor
27:56 Calling You From My Mountain
Another Meltzer is a Peter Rowan fan! I saw him yesterday at the Subdued Stringband Jamboree outside of Bellingham, WA.
What a sharp and connecting mind! The way he allows his internalization of a song translate through his fingers and off his tongue is such a gift to the world. A true artist who also takes the time to teach others from his experience.
loved it : ) so many wonderful stories and insight to the music!
amazing. raconteuring at the highest level!
An American treasure.
Earls of Leister. My current fav
The first song of his that I heard played was The Free Mexican Airforce. Wait till you hear it!
Fan since Earth Opera. Would have been nice to have him talk about his work with his brothers.
Panama Red 🤯😄
They wanted shot documentation or I was going to see in Twin Cities with Mexican Airforce. Watertown was a blast with Big Wu. I did fireworks. R.I.P. Leon Russell.
Great sounding guitar.. Does anyone know what kind of dreadnought it is?
Where would these tapes be online that were spoken of? Ash grove and Great American Music Hall.
Hey Jeremy! Go to Wolfgangs.com and search 'Ash Grove' or 'Great American Music Hall' in the top search bar
Thank you.
Old and in the way...hmmmm not mentioned
Earl Scruggs Revue.
Elvis ......Seeger brothers.
Strings. Tuttle.
I thought it was Emile Louis playing guitar... Disappointed.