The Appalachian1 Mountains were a cultural crossroads where the influences of Jazz and Blues merged with the folk-songs of Scots-Irish immigrants to create Bluegrass2. Now this culture has evolved and gone international, appealing to a desire in modern society to return to the Roots and a way of life that is being lost.
From the campground picker to the musical icons that define the Bluegrass sound, this feature-length documentary looks at the heart of what makes this music so great. As a cinematic portrait of the community voice, the film illustrates stories of the originators of style, while also addressing issues for musicians creating an original statement within the contemporary genre.
A journey across Appalachia's musical legacy, Porchlight Sessions features performances of great pickers by following the folk tradition either in the depths of the mountains, the big cities, on the road, or while sitting in a rocking chair under porchlight.
