Doc Watson Family Milestones

A project in Jonesborough, TN by Roy Andrade
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An intimate collection of recordings and photos from Doc Watson and his extraordinary family in a 94-song, four disc box set.
Backers: 497
Average Pledge Per Backer: $167

Funded: $83,096 of $72,000
Dates: Jan 25th -> Feb 24th (30 days)
Project By: Roy Andrade
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Latest News

Thanks to you, Milestones is off to the printer!

March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone -  Today marks one week since the end of the Kickstarter campaign, and 90 years since the birth of Doc Watson. Its a fitting day to send a sincere thank you to all who helped us get to this point. On Friday we sent the artwork to the... (Read More)

Final few hours!

February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Please see the rare photograph of Doc from the Watson home, below.  Hi folks - just a few more hours (5 hours, as I am writing this) left in the campaign to raise money for Milestones: Legends of the Doc Watson Clan. We are over our goal by almost... (Read More)

Last day! We met the goal, and we're still rolling!

February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi folks, this is Roy here. Its the final day! So I returned from the Watson's yesterday with a message from Nancy, only I have had a technical malfunction and the recording I made did not work. Arg! Her message will have to be from me to you today:... (Read More)

45 Hours to go and we're not slowing down!

February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We are getting very excited! WE are planning to continue to push through until the clock runs out.  Every dollar that we raise will help the cause.  If we raise more than $72,000, we plan to increase our order size, which will in turn decrease our... (Read More)

Watch the Milestones Documentary NOW!

February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Is it almost over?  Less than 71 hours to go and we can see the finish line.  It's both exciting and scary at the same time.  Roy and The DWFM Team have been working tirelessly on all aspects of this project.  Besides Nancy's amazing art and the... (Read More)

Video Update from Roy... Doc's Harmonica

February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi folks, 72 hours to go! Check out Roy Andrade's video update below and please continue to spread the word about "Doc Watson Family Milestones." Your tireless support is getting us to the finish line!  (Read More)

Tune in to WDVX for a Family Milestones Update

February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi folks, Tune in to WDVX-FM  at 10pm tonight for an hour-long segment about "Doc Watson Family Milestones" - part of the Highway Companion radio show.  WHAT: The Highway Companion - "Doc Watson Family Milestones" feature segment WHEN: Tonight,... (Read More)

Video Update from Roy... 5 days to go!

February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi folks, 5 days and $16,542 to go! We need to raise $3,300 a day to hit our goal and with your help, we can do it. Please forward this email to one friend who will appreciate the music, legacy and love that the Watson Family will share with this box... (Read More)

New Reward Added and a Doc Watson Cover Song

February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Exclusive Review of "Milestones" by Jody Stecher

February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
I received this message (below) from Roy Andrade this morning and thought it worthwhile to pass it on. "Milestones" is the most moving and stirring collection of recorded music I have heard in a decade. I co-wrote the liner notes with Roy.... (Read More)

‘Doc Watson Family Milestones’ – Treasure Trove of Home Recordings, Photos, Kickstarter Campaign Ensues

February 11th - via: hcpress.com
Doc Watson Family Milestones is an audio and visual collage that “quite literally began with scissors and construction paper, string and glue, recently found reel-to-reel tapes, and stacks of family photo albums.” For the diehard Doc Watson fan, this four-disc collection, which features never-before-released material that has been recorded without “outside influence and for enjoyment,” will leave them speechless. (Read More)

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