Acoustic Routes (1992)

  • NR
  • 03/20/1992 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 42m

Overview

The story of seminal guitarist and singer Bert Jansch, from his early days in Edinburgh, Scotland, to becoming the acoustic guitarist that everyone wanted to be. As a teenager, in the early 1960's Bert sat at the feet of Brownie McGhee at the Howff Folk Club in Edinburgh mesmerised by 'Key to the Highway'. Armed with that raw American Blues influence and a bewildering technique, he fashioned sublime interpretations of traditional and blues music on the acoustic guitar. The result was music that had a profound influence on a generation of musicians including Bob Dylan, Paul Simon and Neil Young, and it still inspires todays' generation of guitarists and singers.

Jan Leman

Screenplay, Director

Cast

Bert Jansch's headshot

Bert Jansch

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Brownie McGhee's headshot

Brownie McGhee

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Davy Graham's headshot

Davy Graham

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Ralph McTell's headshot

Ralph McTell

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Jacqui McShee's headshot

Jacqui McShee

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Wizz Jones's headshot

Wizz Jones

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Martin Carthy's headshot

Martin Carthy

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Anne Briggs's headshot

Anne Briggs

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