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By: Blooming Twig Books Written by Dr. Kent Gustavson, this first-ever biography of the folk and bluegrass icon has quickly become an Amazon Bestseller, reaching #1 in the "Country & Folk" category. Dr. Gustavson researched the book over a period of six years, and it provides a comprehensive and critical look at the life of Doc Watson. Blind But Now I See also features dozens of never-before- The book reveals never-before- • The inside story of Doc Watson’s discovery and rise to greatness, from sideman to superstar and from local stages to Carnegie Hall, researched from the private notes of his late discoverer Ralph Rinzler • A full history of Doc’s family, his time at the Raleigh School for the Blind, his family’s deep roots in North Carolina, and his treasured first string instrument: a banjo crafted by his father from the hide of his granny’s old cat • The true story of how Doc’s son, slide guitarist Eddy Merle Watson: his rise to the top, his tragic tractor accident, and his funeral, where friends gathered around his grave to sing "Midnight Rider" Blind But Now I See is already one of the most talked about books of the year. Fill to the brim with new and compelling interviews, Doc Watson's story is told through the experiences of over 70 notable musicians and experts on Doc Watson’s life, including: Abigail Washburn, Alan O’Bryant, Alice Gerrard, Annie Bird, B. Townes, Bela Fleck, Ben Harper, Beppe Gambetta, Clint Howard, Darol Anger, David Grisman, David Moultrup, and more. Dr. Gustavson--professor, musician, classical composer and author of Blind But Now I See--is currently available for interviews, feature stories and speaking engagements on Doc Watson, his impact on the American music industry, and the evolution of country, folk and bluegrass music. To schedule an interview with him, please contact Pamela Pelletier at pamela@bloomingtwig.com. Press materials and review copies are available upon request. About the Author: Dr. Kent Gustavson earned his Ph.D. from Stony Brook University in New York, where he now teaches music, leadership, and language. He speaks around the world on both music and publishing, and he has interviewed hundreds of award-winning musicians and authors for his radio show, "Sound Authors." Dr. Gustavson has released more than a dozen audio recordings on his independent record label, Ninety and Nine Records. He lives and works in Sound Beach, New York. Visit his Web site (www.kentgustavson.com) # # # Blooming Twig, based in New York City, is the publisher of award-winning books that matter, from self-help to children’s fiction. We publish between 15 and 20 new titles each year, and are distributed in the United States and internationally. End
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