Chasin' Gus' Ghost (2007)

A history of Jug Band Music and it's influence on the 1960's folk rock groups such as The Grateful Dead and The Lovin' Spoonful.

Director:

Todd Kwait

Writer:

Todd Kwait

Stars:

John Sebastian, Samuel Charters, Erik Darling

Cast

Credited cast:
John Sebastian	...	Himself
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Samuel Charters	...	Himself
Erik Darling	...	Himself
David Grisman	...	Himself
Jim Kweskin	...	Himself
Geoff Muldaur	...	Himself
Maria Muldaur	...	Herself
Charlie Musselwhite	...	Himself
Bob Weir	...	Himself

Storyline

In 1928, Gus Cannon and Cannon's Jug Stompers began recording and playing songs that would go on to influence some of the biggest acts in rock and roll history. By the mid-1930's they were virtually unheard of. What happened to Gus, and what happened to his music? Chasin' Gus' Ghost is a documentary film on the history of Jug Band Music. It traces the roots of American music beginning with Gus Cannon and Cannon's Jug Stompers, The Memphis Jug Band and the Dixieland Jug Blowers from the 1920's, and weaves a tapestry through interviews, live performances, archival footage, and photographs showing their influence on the ever-popular folk and rock movements of the 1960's and its relevance today.

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Plot Keywords:

grateful dead | musician | folk music | japan

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Taglines:

The Jug Band Movie!

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Genres:

Documentary | Music

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 August 2007 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

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