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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.

Doc Watson Family Milestones

An intimate collection of recordings and photos from Doc Watson and his extraordinary family in a 94-song, four disc box set.
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Roy Andrade
Roy Andrade
497 backers pledged $83,096 to help bring this project to life.
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Milestones is shipping now!

Hi everyone - 

I mailed out the first batch of Kickstarter rewards on Monday, and then another big batch yesterday. If you pledged only for a box-set, yours is on... Read more

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Thanks to you, Milestones is off to the printer!

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... Read more

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Successfully raised $83,096 with 497 backers

Final few hours!

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... Read more

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

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... Read more

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

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... Read more

Watch the Milestones Documentary NOW!

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... Read more

Video Update from Roy... Doc's Harmonica

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... Read more

Tune in to WDVX for a Family Milestones Update

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... Read more

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

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... Read more

New Reward Added and a Doc Watson Cover Song

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Exclusive Review of "Milestones" by Jody Stecher

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... Read more

The Barefoot Movement & Bluegrass First Class

Hi folks,

We've surpassed the 50% mark thanks to you! We're so grateful for your support. Speaking of supporters, we'd like to introduce you to The Barefoot Movement, an... Read more

Video Update from Nancy Watson... 11 days to go!

Hi all,

Nancy is so grateful for your help with the "Doc Watson Family Milestones" Kickstarter so far. With only eleven days to go, she wanted to personally thank each... Read more

History of The Braille Hymnal - Video Update

Hi everyone,

What a difference a few days make! We've picked up some steam towards reaching our Kickstarter goal with a few very generous donations this week. Thank you all... Read more

Special Thanks to Director Trenton McDevitt

Thanks to Director Trenton McDevitt for creating the Doc Watson Kickstarter Video.

Doc's Cigar Box Guitar

Hi everyone, 

One of the unique aspects of this Kickstarter is how many friends and supporters from Doc’s past we are connecting with. 

It’s an incredible experience to hear from... Read more

Nancy Watson: Update & Contact Info

Hi everyone,

I spoke with Nancy last night, and she is overwhelmed with gratitude to those who are helping her project see the light of day.

Nancy has truly had... Read more

FIRST LISTEN: Music from Doc Watson Family Milestones

Hi everyone,

We're excited to share clips of 6 tracks from Doc Watson Family Milestones with you. They're streaming on our website - check them out!

http://docwatsonmilestones.com/openRecordsDocWatson.html

Thanks to all... Read more
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