Musical Arts

Following graduation from high school in the early 70s, Lorin Rowan and his brother Chris teamed up as a vocal/guitar pop duo, along with mandolinist David Grisman. They moved to Marin County, where they met with Grisman’s old bluegrass friend, the Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia. Garcia played pedal steel guitar on some of their demos, as well as on their first record for Columbia Records, “Rowan Brothers”, produced by David “Diadem” Grisman. An early gig was opening for the Grateful Dead at the closing of the Fillmore West. Lorin, Chris and their brother Peter recorded as “The Rowans” on three albums for Warner/Asylum. Loren’s song “Soldier of The Cross” is the title cut from Ricky Skaggs’ Grammy nominated Gospel/Bluegrass CD. Lorin performed at last year’s Milley salute to his good friend and Milley recipient, the late Marty Balin.

Website: www.lorinrowan.com

Ed and Desirée are a magical musical team. They have composed music for countless television series, including TV specials of “Peanuts” and “Garfield” (for which they received two Grammy nominations) and feature films. An accomplished violinist and keyboardist, Ed composes, arranges, and sings, while Desirée is a singer, vocal teacher, musical director and actress. Their talents and generosity enrich our community in warm and nurturing ways.

Admired for his work as a musician and a music producer, Mill Valley resident Jerry Harrison embodies the very nature of the spirit of the Milley Awards. He is a creator, collaborator and entrepreneur who has made an impact both locally and globally. Jerry was a member of the bands Modern Lovers and Talking Heads, which was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002 and received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021. A keyboardist and guitarist, Jerry has released solo albums of his own and has produced some of rock and roll’s best-known bands.