David Grisman

Heralded as one of the most influential musicians in the modern era, Sam Bush pioneered a new genre of music, inspired some of today's most successful commercial acts, yet he remains the music world's best-kept secret.

Doc Watson has known David Grisman since the latter was a teenager stunning veteran performers at New York City folk clubs in the 1960s. Aside from the pleasures of picking with an old friend, the reward of playing with Grisman is simple: 'He knows music,' Doc says, 'That's your nutshell answer. He knows what it's about. ' Coming from a master musician for whom the gift of music is the only reason worth leaving the sweet comforts of family and home, that is the highest praise. In this unique concert video Doc and David with their friend Jack Lawrence present their unique blend of country, jazz, bluegrass and folk-music. NTSC all region, 70 minutes.

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.

Based on the life and death of Gov't Mule bassist Allen Woody, and the making of a double-disc tribute album (Gov't Mule's The Deep End , Volumes 1 & 2) featuring a host of legendary bass players. Throughout the film, director Mike Gordon (of Phish, who also plays on the album) interviews Woody's family and bandmates and also discusses the philosophy and technique of bass playing with a number of the instrument's legends, including Chris Squire, Les Claypool, John Entwistle, Flea, Bootsy Collins, Mike Watt, Roger Glover and others.

Jerry Garcia, legendary lead guitarist for the Grateful Dead and David Grisman, virtuoso mandolinist and founder of "Dawg" music… Now, for the first time ever, the musical matrimony and extraordinary friendship of Garcia and Grisman is traced in the award-winning documentary Grateful Dawg.

Умирающий патриарх нью-йоркской цыганской общины, по суровому закону предков, обязан передать правление наследнику. Минуя своего непутевого сына, он награждает властью внука. Обойдя соперника, молодой король цыган обретает смертельного врага в лице собственного отца...

Hoover Nielbold is a car-crazy teenager who, in order to impress the hottest girl in school, takes her for a ride in a souped-up race car owned by local racer Big Bubba Jones. Hoover's father Harry, who's also the local sheriff is furious at the situation and orders his bumbling deputies to go after him. With the Sheriff's office overflowing with concerned parents and citizens and his deputies failing to catch him. He enlists the help of Jones and fellow racers to capture him. It culminates in a thrilling car chase finale through the rural countryside.

В 1918 году крупнейшим мафиози был Торрио. Он учил Капоне общаться с политиками, судьями и адвокатами, учил его красиво говорить, одеваться и правильно вести себя в высшем обществе, чтобы никто не мог заподозрить, что он — из шпаны. Постепенно Капоне приспособился к своим новым обязанностям и стал правой рукой Торрио. В городе учащались вооруженные мафиозные разборки. Соперники Торрио вынуждали его поделиться бизнесом. Капоне не мог с этим смириться и, понимая, что босса не переубедить, решил убить его и возглавить его мафиозную организацию.

После смерти своего любовника Уилма остаётся без средств к существованию. Как раз кстати она встречает грабителя банков Фреда, который приглашает её и двух её дочерей принять участие в очередном налёте. Параллельно Уилма похищает дочь миллионера и начинает требовать выкуп.

A live performance by bluegrass supergroup Muleskinner.