Peter Rowan with Sam Grisman Project playing music from Old & in the Way and more!
When bluegrass legend Peter Rowan takes the stage with the Sam Grisman Project, it is more than a concert; it is a living celebration of musical lineage. This collaboration bridges the generation gap between one of America’s most revered roots musicians and a collective of young virtuosos dedicated to preserving and evolving the legacy of acoustic music.
Peter Rowan is a true icon of American roots music. With a career spanning over five decades, he began his journey as a Blue Grass Boy under the mentorship of the father of bluegrass, Bill Monroe. Rowan later co-founded the seminal supergroup Old & In the Way alongside Jerry Garcia, Vassar Clements, and David "Dawg" Grisman. A Grammy Award-winner and an inductee into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, Rowan is the pen behind enduring anthems like "Panama Red," "Midnight Moonlight," and "Walls of Time."
Sam Grisman, son of David Grisman, grew up immersed in the music his father and Jerry Garcia created. The Sam Grisman Project (SGP) was formed to shine a light on this rich musical history, curating a repertoire that honors the "Dawg" and "Jerry" songbook while showcasing the group’s own original voice. SGP has quickly become one of the most exciting young string bands on the scene, known for their deep grooves and telepathic musical interplay.
Together, they offer a unique musical experience. The Sam Grisman Project provides the perfect acoustic vessel for Rowan’s soaring vocals and storytelling, breathing new energy into the classic Old & In the Way repertoire and Rowan’s vast catalog of originals. It is a passing of the torch and a testament to the timeless power of community, string music, and song.