New book by nationally known author explores the financial difficulties associated with elderly care, and how to prepare for them.

New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) --05/20/2011 -- Medicare is the only health insurance for 47 million people over the age of 65. With baby boomers celebrating their 65th birthday at a rate of 7,000 per day, that means at least another 33 million people who will need Medicare's insurance by 2024. This is only health insurance for people over 65, not including long term care insurance and its costs. If Medicare runs out, and you have no financial plans in place for long term care, how are you going to finance retirement? Naked in the Nursing Home, the newest book by Harold Lustig, is due out in this month, and can answer the above questions and many others you may have about financial planning for long term care. With healthcare constantly changing, and the programs that assist with its funding, it will be befenficial and reassuring to have your own finances secured.

Naked in the Nursing Home provides readers with easy to implement plans to help protect their assets, find the most appropriate insurance for their needs, learn about wartime veteran long term care benefits, protect valuable government benefits for nursing home care, and ensure safety of the elderly. Harold Lustig also provides clear action steps for readers to take—from how to find a good elderly law attorney to explaining how to choose the proper nursing home. Readers will also have a clearer picture of when to cover health care costs with Medicare and Medicaid, and ways that they can start preparing now for future financial burdens.

Please contact pr@bloomingtwig.com for more information. Visit the book's website here http://www.nakedinthenursinghome.com, and pre-order it here http://amzn.to/idxajO.

About Harold Lustig
Harold Lustig is President of the California Estate and Elder Planning Center and the Managing Member of Lustig Financial Services, LLC. He has been a financial insurance and long term care planning advisor specialist for more than 32 years and has been specializing in the needs of seniors and their families for the last 12 years. Harold is a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and is registered in the State of California as an Investment Advisor.

Harold has been quoted in the Boston Globe, Mercury News, the old San Francisco Examiner and his articles have appeared in the Investment Advisor, the Accountant, and the Society of Certified Senior Advisors. Harold is also a syndicated columnist on Patch.com and author of 4 Steps to Financial Security for Lesbian and Gay Couples. Harold is also a member of the National Speakers Association. He has spoken nationally for the Financial Planning Association Advanced Estate Planning Retreats in Houston and Tampa as well at several FPA Regional Conferences in San Francisco.

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New book by nationally known author explores the financial difficulties associated with elderly care, and how to prepare for them.

New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/02/2011 -- New government proposals seek to reduce rising government spending by cutting back or completely eliminating Medicare. This would hit people without back up financial plans the hardest, especially those using Medicare assistance to cover their long term care costs.The new proposed GOP budget plans will also increase the premiums that people 65 and older must pay for health care. In such turbulent times for both finance and healthcare, how can you be financially prepared for long term care—and sure that your plan is change proof? Naked in the Nursing Home, the newest book by Harold Lustig, is due out in April and can answer the above questions and many others you may have about financial planning for long term care.

Naked in the Nursing Home provides readers with plans to help protect their assets, find the most appropriate insurance for their needs, learn about wartime veteran long term care benefits, protect valuable government benefits for nursing home care, and ensure safety of the elderly. Harold Lustig also provides clear action steps for readers, from how to find a good elderly law attorney to how to choose the proper nursing home. Readers will also have a clearer picture of when to cover health care costs with Medicare and Medicaid, and ways that they can start preparing now for future financial burdens.
Please contact pr@bloomingtwig.com for more information.

About Harold Lustig
Harold Lustig is President of the California Estate and Elder Planning Center and the Managing Member of Lustig Financial Services, LLC. He has been a financial insurance and long term care planning advisor specialist for more than 32 years and has been specializing in the needs of seniors and their families for the last 12 years. Harold is a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and is registered in the State of California as an Investment Advisor.

Harold has been quoted in the Boston Globe, Mercury News, the old San Francisco Examiner and his articles have appeared in the Investment Advisor, the Accountant, and the Society of Certified Senior Advisors. Harold is also a syndicated columnist on Patch.com and author of 4 Steps to Financial Security for Lesbian and Gay Couples. Harold is also a member of the National Speakers Association. He has spoken nationally for the Financial Planning Association Advanced Estate Planning Retreats in Houston and Tampa as well at several FPA Regional Conferences in San Francisco.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

New book by nationally known author explores the financial difficulties associated with elderly care, and how to prepare for them.

New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/25/2011 -- Government shut down could mean that new Social Security claims will not be processed, and people currently receiving Social Security checks may not be guaranteed to receive these. The new proposed GOP budget plans will also increase the premiums that people 65 and older must pay for health care. In such turbulent times for both finance and healthcare, how can you be financially prepared for long term care—and sure that your plan is change proof? Naked in the Nursing Home, the newest book by Harold Lustig, is due out in April and can answer the above questions and many others you may have about financial planning for long term care.

Naked in the Nursing Home provides readers with plans to help protect their assets, find the most appropriate insurance for their needs, learn about wartime veteran long term care benefits, protect valuable government benefits for nursing home care, and ensure safety of the elderly. Harold Lustig also provides clear action steps for readers, from how to find a good elderly law attorney to how to choose the proper nursing home. Readers will also have a clearer picture of when to cover health care costs with Medicare and Medicaid, and ways that they can start preparing now for future financial burdens.

Please contact pr@bloomingtwig.com for more information.

About Harold Lustig
Harold Lustig is President of the California Estate and Elder Planning Center and the Managing Member of Lustig Financial Services, LLC. He has been a financial insurance and long term care planning advisor specialist for more than 32 years and has been specializing in the needs of seniors and their families for the last 12 years. Harold is a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and is registered in the State of California as an Investment Advisor.

Harold has been quoted in the Boston Globe, Mercury News, the old San Francisco Examiner and his articles have appeared in the Investment Advisor, the Accountant, and the Society of Certified Senior Advisors. Harold is also a syndicated columnist on Patch.com and author of 4 Steps to Financial Security for Lesbian and Gay Couples. Harold is also a member of the National Speakers Association. He has spoken nationally for the Financial Planning Association Advanced Estate Planning Retreats in Houston and Tampa as well at several FPA Regional Conferences in San Francisco.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

New book by nationally known author explores the financial difficulties associated with elderly care, and how to prepare for them.

New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/16/2011 -- Elder abuse is a crime which usually goes unreported; fortunately it is something that can be avoided. Naked in the Nursing Home, the new book by Harold Lustig due out in April, explains how to find a good nursing home. The book also discusses in depth financial elder abuse, and its warning signs. It is an excellent resource that can help protect you and your loved ones from emotional, physical, and financial harm.

Naked in the Nursing Home provides readers with plans to help protect their assets, find the most appropriate insurance for their needs, learn about wartime veteran long term care benefits, protect valuable government benefits for nursing home care, and ensure safety for the elderly. Harold Lustig also provides clear action steps for readers, from how to find a good elder law attorney to how to choose a proper nursing home. Readers will also learn how to cover health care costs with Medicare and Medicaid, and ways that they can start preparing now for future financial burdens.

Please contact pr@bloomingtwig.com for more information.

About Harold Lustig
Harold Lustig is President of the California Estate and Elder Planning Center and the Managing Member of Lustig Financial Services, LLC. He has been a financial insurance and long term care planning advisor specialist for more than 32 years and has been specializing in the needs of seniors and their families for the last 12 years. Harold is a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and is registered in the State of California as an Investment Advisor.

Harold has been quoted in the Boston Globe, Mercury News, the old San Francisco Examiner and his articles have appeared in the Investment Advisor, the Accountant, and the Society of Certified Senior Advisors. Harold is also a syndicated columnist on Patch.com and author of 4 Steps to Financial Security for Lesbian and Gay Couples. Harold is also a member of the National Speakers Association. He has spoken nationally for the Financial Planning Association Advanced Estate Planning Retreats in Houston and Tampa as well at several FPA Regional Conferences in San Francisco.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

New book by nationally known author explores the financial difficulties associated with elderly care, and how to prepare for them.

New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/14/2011 -- Baby Boomers are reaching the age when they need to consider long term care, and many do not have financial plans in place to cover its cost. This can become a burden on the entire family because most people are not aware of the financial options available to them. However, if one is prepared, long term care will not cause family financial crisis. Naked in the Nursing Home, the newest book by Harold Lustig, due out in April, can make elderly care planning simple to understand, and implement.

Naked in the Nursing Home provides readers with plans to help protect their assets, find the most appropriate insurance for their needs, learn about wartime veteran long term care benefits, protect valuable government benefits for nursing home care, and ensure safety of the elderly. Harold Lustig also provides clear action steps for readers, from how to find a good elderly law attorney to how to choose the proper nursing home. Readers will also have a clearer picture of when to cover health care costs with Medicare and Medicaid, and ways that they can start preparing now for future financial burdens.

Please contact pr@bloomingtwig.com for more information.

About the Author- Harold Lustig
Harold Lustig is President of the California Estate and Elder Planning Center and the Managing Member of Lustig Financial Services, LLC. He has been a financial insurance and long term care planning advisor specialist for more than 32 years and has been specializing in the needs of seniors and their families for the last 12 years. Harold is a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and is registered in the State of California as an Investment Advisor.

Harold has been quoted in the Boston Globe, Mercury News, the old San Francisco Examiner and his articles have appeared in the Investment Advisor, the Accountant, and the Society of Certified Senior Advisors. Harold is also a syndicated columnist on Patch.com and author of 4 Steps to Financial Security for Lesbian and Gay Couples. Harold is also a member of the National Speakers Association. He has spoken nationally for the Financial Planning Association Advanced Estate Planning Retreats in Houston and Tampa as well at several FPA Regional Conferences in San Francisco.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

New book by nationally known author explores the financial difficulties associated with elderly care, and how to prepare for them.

New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/01/2011 -- Meeting the criteria for Medicaid is often difficult. Many people give away their assets in an attempt to qualify, but this is a mistake; one that can cause up to five years of ineligibility or even disqualify you permanently from Medicaid benefits.

Naked in the Nursing Home, the newest book by Harold Lustig which is due out in April, explains how to best become eligible for Medicaid, and provides lists of the best people to consult before making important decisions about health care and insurance. There have been recent changes to Medicare, Medicaid, and nursing home benefits making them difficult to understand, and allowing available benefits to go unused. Naked in the Nursing Home can help simplify insurance and financial planning for long term care.

Naked in the Nursing Home provides readers with easy to implement plans to help protect their assets, find the most appropriate insurance for their needs, learn about wartime veteran long term care benefits, protect valuable government benefits for nursing home care, and ensure safety of the elderly. Harold Lustig also provides clear action steps for readers to find a good elderly law attorney to explaining how to choose the proper nursing home. Readers will also have a clearer picture of when to cover health care costs with Medicare and Medicaid, and ways that they can start preparing now for future financial burdens.

Please contact pr@bloomingtwig.com for more information.

About Harold Lustig
Harold Lustig is President of the California Estate and Elder Planning Center and the Managing Member of Lustig Financial Services, LLC. He has been a financial insurance and long term care planning advisor specialist for more than 32 years and has been specializing in the needs of seniors and their families for the last 12 years. Harold is a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and is registered in the State of California as an Investment Advisor.

Harold has been quoted in the Boston Globe, Mercury News, the old San Francisco Examiner and his articles have appeared in the Investment Advisor, the Accountant, and the Society of Certified Senior Advisors. Harold is also a syndicated columnist on Patch.com and author of 4 Steps to Financial Security for Lesbian and Gay Couples. Harold is also a member of the National Speakers Association. He has spoken nationally for the Financial Planning Association Advanced Estate Planning Retreats in Houston and Tampa as well at several FPA Regional Conferences in San Francisco.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

In Blind But Now I See, the no-holds-barred account of Doc Watson's life and career, Doc’s experiences in Boone are retold, revealing Doc’s relationship with the town that gave him a place to share his music.

New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/28/2011 -- The Downtown Boone Development Association (DBDA) is erecting a statue of Doc Watson on King Street in Boone. The statue is to commemorate Doc in the town he got his musical start in. Doc Watson's only request is that the statue read "Doc Watson: Just one of the people." In Blind But Now I See, the no-holds-barred account of Doc Watson's life and career, Doc's experiences in Boone are retold, revealing Doc's relationship with the town that gave him a place to share his music.

Written by Dr. Kent Gustavson, this first-ever biography of the folk and bluegrass icon has become an Amazon Bestseller, reaching #1 in the "Country & Folk" category. Dr. Gustavson researched the book over a period of six years, and provides not only a comprehensive, but also a critical look at the life of Doc Watson. Blind But Now I See features dozens of never-before-seen photographs, as well as artistic renderings of Doc Watson's childhood and career.

The book reveals never-before-released details about Doc Watson's life, including:

• The inside story of how Doc Watson went from a sideman playing local stages, to a superstar playing Carnegie Hall. All 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. Filled to the brim with compelling interviews, that tell Doc Watson's story through the experiences of over 70 notable musicians 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 Dr. Kent Gustavson
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) for more information.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

New book by nationally-known doctor and lecturer empowers readers to take control of their health by teaching personal wellness through proven methods other than expensive and sometimes needless drugs and surgery.

New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/23/2011 -- Dr. Roselle's new book Your Health is a Do-It-To-Yourself Program introduces the Triad of Health, which incorporates structural, chemical, and emotional aspects of the individual's life while describing how each piece can act as a building block to achieve unprecedented levels of wellness. When you implement the theories behind the Triad of Health into your lifestyle you truly can achieve the best you possible—no matter where you currently are physically.

When neglected or stressed, however, these aspects will cause functional deterioration, incapacity, and pathology. Dr. Roselle's primary theme is that each individual has the capacity for physical and emotional wellness, providing they are willing to take full responsibility for the ultimate outcome. He stresses that health truly is a do-it-to-yourself program and that it can be done without needless drugs or surgeries.

Your Health is a Do-It-To-Yourself Program by Dr. Tom Roselle will be available in trade paperback (ISBN 978-0-9829587-0-4) and can be found on http://www.amazon.com and http://www.rosellecare.com. It is also available in Kindle and NOOK formats. Please contact pr@blooomingtwig.com for more information.

About Dr. Tom Roselle
In 1972, Dr. Roselle graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Kent State University. In 1972, Dr. Roselle graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Kent State University and went on to receive his Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine from the National College of Chiropractic in Lombard, Illinois in 1977. Additionally, Dr. Roselle has also received certifications in applied Kinesiology, Acupuncture and Nutrition. Since 1977 he has practiced in New York and Virginia. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Northern Virginia Chiropractic Society and the New York State Chiropractic Association, and has held multiple local and state offices. He has taught at the National University of Health Sciences, the International College of Applied Kinesiology, Northern Virginia Community College and Jamestown Community College.

Since 1983, Dr. Roselle has hosted a radio talk show that provides listeners with the latest information on integrative, holistic, and wellness health care methods. Dr. Roselle is the founder of Caring For Others Ltd., a charity that provides alternative health care for the homeless or those living in poverty, and provides scholarships for students of alternative health care.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

New book by nationally known author explores the financial difficulties associated with elderly care, and how to prepare for them.

New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/22/2011 -- Monthly nursing home care costs in California are more than $6,000 per month; do you know how much the cost is in your state? Baby Boomers are reaching the age when they need long term care, and many do not have financial plans in place to cover its cost. This can become a burden on the entire family, and most people do not know what financial options are available to them.

There have been recent changes to Medicare, Medicaid, and nursing home benefits making them difficult to understand, and allowing available benefits to go unused. Naked in the Nursing Home, the newest book by Harold Lustig, is due out in April and can answer the above questions and those about financial planning for long term care. These changes are so revolutionary that estate and financial plans will need to be revisited.

Old estate and financial plans are based on antiquated information and ideas, making this the time to start rethinking financial planning. Down the road. it will pay—literally--in the future to be informed about available options.

Naked in the Nursing Home provides readers with easy to implement plans to help protect their assets, find the most appropriate insurance for their needs, learn about wartime veteran long term care benefits, protect valuable government benefits for nursing home care, and ensure safety of the elderly. Harold Lustig also provides clear action steps for readers to take when choosing a nursing home, when to cover health care costs with Medicare and Medicaid, and ways to start preparing now for future financial burdens.

Please contact pr@bloomingtwig.com for more information.

About Harold Lustig
Harold Lustig is President of the California Estate and Elder Planning Center and the Managing Member of Lustig Financial Services, LLC. He has been a financial insurance and long term care planning advisor specialist for more than 32 years and has been specializing in the needs of seniors and their families for the last 12 years. Harold is a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and is registered in the State of California as an Investment Advisor.

Harold has been quoted in the Boston Globe, Mercury News, the old San Francisco Examiner and his articles have appeared in the Investment Advisor, the Accountant, and the Society of Certified Senior Advisors. Harold is also a syndicated columnist on Patch.com and author of 4 Steps to Financial Security for Lesbian and Gay Couples. Harold is also a member of the National Speakers Association. He has spoken nationally for the Financial Planning Association Advanced Estate Planning Retreats in Houston and Tampa as well at several FPA Regional Conferences in San Francisco.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

The history of Merlefest, the bluegrass music festival founded by Doc Watson in honor of his departed son Merle, is explained in Blind But Now I See, the no-holds-barred account of Doc Watson's life and career.

New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/17/2011 -- Robert Plant has been added to the Merlefest lineup. Plant will be playing with his new band, Band of Joy, which released an album in the fall of 2010 that they are busy promoting. The history of Merlefest, the bluegrass music festival founded by Doc Watson in honor of his departed son Merle, is explained in Blind But Now I See, the no-holds-barred account of Doc Watson's life and career.

Written by Dr. Kent Gustavson, this first-ever biography of the folk and bluegrass icon has become an Amazon Bestseller, reaching #1 in the "Country & Folk" category. Dr. Gustavson researched the book over a period of six years, and provides not only a comprehensive, but also a critical look at the life of Doc Watson. Blind But Now I See features dozens of never-before-seen photographs, as well as artistic renderings of Doc Watson's childhood and career.

The book reveals never-before-released details about Doc Watson's life, including:

• 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. Filled to the brim with compelling interviews, that tell Doc Watson's story through the experiences of over 70 notable musicians 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 (http://www.kentgustavson.com) for more information.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

New book by nationally-known doctor and lecturer empowers readers to take control of their health by teaching personal wellness through proven methods other than expensive and sometimes needless drugs and surgery.

New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/15/2011 -- Dr. Roselle's new book Your Health is a Do-It-To-Yourself Program introduces the Triad of Health, which incorporates structural, chemical, and emotional aspects of the individual's life while describing how.each piece can act as a building block to achieve unprecedented levels of wellness. However, when neglected or stressed, these aspects will cause functional deterioration, incapacity, and pathology. Dr. Roselle's primary theme is that each individual has the capacity for physical and emotional wellness, providing they are willing to take full responsibility for the ultimate outcome. He stresses that health truly is a do-it-to-yourself program and that it can be done without needless drugs or surgeries.

Your Health is a Do-It-To-Yourself Program by Dr. Tom Roselle will be available in trade paperback (ISBN 978-0-9829587-0-4) and can be found on http://www.amazon.com and http://www.rosellecare.com. It is also available in Kindle and NOOK formats. Please contact pr@blooomingtwig.com for more information.

About Dr. Tom Roselle:
In 1972, Dr. Roselle graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Kent State University. In 1972, Dr. Roselle graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Kent State University and went on to receive his Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine from the National College of Chiropractic in Lombard, Illinois in 1977. Additionally, Dr. Roselle has also received certifications in Applied Kinesiology, Acupuncture and Nutrition. Since then, he has practiced in New York and Virginia since 1977. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Northern Virginia Chiropractic Society and the New York State Chiropractic Association, and has held multiple local and state offices. He has taught at the National University of Health Sciences, the International College of Applied Kinesiology, Northern Virginia Community College and Jamestown Community College.

Since 1983, Dr. Roselle has hosted a radio talk show that provides listeners with the latest information on integrative, holistic, and wellness health care methods. Dr. Roselle is the founder of Caring For Others Ltd., a charity that provides alternative health care for the homeless or those living in poverty, and provides scholarships for students of alternative health care.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

In Blind But Now I See, the no-holds-barred account of Doc Watson's life and career, Dr. Kent Gustavson reveals more about Doc’s relationship with Merle and the great influence Merle had on his father.

New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/09/2011 -- On February 1st, the Merlefest Facebook page hosted a live chat with Jim Lauderdale, chairman of the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest. The winner performs live at Merlefest, the bluegrass music festival founded by Doc Watson in honor of his departed son Merle. In Blind But Now I See, the no-holds-barred account of Doc Watson's life and career, Dr. Kent Gustavson reveals more about Doc's relationship with Merle and the great influence Merle had on his father.

Written by Dr. Kent Gustavson, this first-ever biography of the folk and bluegrass icon has become an Amazon Bestseller, reaching #1 in the "Country & Folk" category. Dr. Gustavson researched the book over a period of six years, and provides not only a comprehensive, but also a critical look at the life of Doc Watson. Blind But Now I See features dozens of never-before-seen photographs, as well as artistic renderings of Doc Watson's childhood and career.

The book reveals never-before-released details about Doc Watson's life, including:

• 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. Filled to the brim with compelling interviews, that tell Doc Watson's story through the experiences of over 70 notable musicians 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 Dr. Kent Gustavson
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 (http://www.kentgustavson.com) for more information.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

New book by nationally-known doctor and lecturer empowers readers to take control of their health by teaching personal wellness through proven methods other than expensive and sometimes needless drugs and surgery.

New York City, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/07/2011 -- Uncertainty about the future of health care has many people worried, take control of your health so that you aren't one of them! Dr. Roselle's new book, Your Health is a Do-It-To-Yourself Program, empowers readers to take control of their health and maximize their true potential, without needless drugs or surgeries. Your Health is a Do-It-To-Yourself Program introduces the Triad of Health, which incorporates structural, chemical, and emotional aspects of the individual's life, and how each piece can act as a building block to achieve unprecedented levels of wellness. However, when neglected or stressed, these aspects will cause functional deterioration, incapacity, and pathology. Dr. Roselle's primary theme is that each individual has the capacity for physical and emotional wellness, providing they are willing to take full responsibility for the ultimate outcome. He stresses that health truly is a do-it-to-yourself program.

Your Health is a Do-It-To-Yourself Program by Dr. Tom Roselle will be available in trade paperback (ISBN 978-0-9829587-0-4) and can be found on http://www.amazon.com and http://www.rosellecare.com. It is also available in Kindle and NOOK formats. Please contact pr@blooomingtwig.com for more information.

About Dr. Tom Roselle
In 1972, Dr. Roselle graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Kent State University. In 1972, Dr. Roselle graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Kent State University and went on to receive his Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine from the National College of Chiropractic in Lombard, Illinois in 1977. Additionally, Dr. Roselle has also received certifications in Applied Kinesiology, Acupuncture and Nutrition. Since then, he has practiced in New York and Virginia since 1977. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Northern Virginia Chiropractic Society and the New York State Chiropractic Association, and has held multiple local and state offices. He has taught at the National University of Health Sciences, the International College of Applied Kinesiology, Northern Virginia Community College and Jamestown Community College. Since 1983, Dr. Roselle has hosted a radio talk show that provides listeners with the latest information on integrative, holistic and wellness health care methods. Dr. Roselle is the founder of Caring For Others Ltd., a charity that provides alternative health care for the homeless or those living in poverty, and provides scholarships for students of alternative health care.

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Blind But Now I See, the no-holds-barred account of Doc Watson's life and career, reveals more about Doc’s relationship with Holt as well as his influence and experiences touring with other talented musicians.

New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/27/2011 -- David Holt recently revealed on his website http://www.davidholt.com, that performing and traveling with Doc Watson has been the highlight of his life. David Holt is currently touring with Doc Watson and recently performed with the bluegrass flatpicking legend at the Newberry Opera House in South Carolina. Blind But Now I See, the no-holds-barred account of Doc Watson's life and career, reveals more about Doc's relationship with Holt as well as his influence and experiences touring with other talented musicians.

Written by Dr. Kent Gustavson, this first-ever biography of the folk and bluegrass icon has 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-seen photographs, as well as artistic renderings of Doc Watson's childhood and career.

The book reveals never-before-released details about Doc Watson's life, including:

• 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. Filled 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 (http://www.kentgustavson.com) for more information.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Blind But Now I See, written by Dr. Kent Gustavson, follows Doc through the hardships of touring as a solo act as well as with other musicians.

New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/13/2011 -- Doc Watson will once again play with David Holt at the Newberry Opera House located in Newberry, South Carolina. Blending traditional Appalachian music with blues, Doc Watson always impresses at his live shows, leaving fans wanting more. Blind But Now I See, written by Dr. Kent Gustavson, follows Doc through the hardships of touring as a solo act as well as with other musicians.

This first-ever biography of the folk and bluegrass icon has become an Amazon Bestseller, reaching #1 in the "Country & Folk" category. Over a period of six years, Dr. Gustavson collected dozens of never-before-seen photographs, as well as artistic renderings of Doc Watson's childhood and career.

The book reveals never-before-released details about Doc Watson's life, including:

• 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 filled to the brim with new and compelling interviews from 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 70 other notable musicians and experts who each describe Doc Watson's life and their own personal experience with the famous musician.

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 Dr. Kent Gustavson
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 (http://www.kentgustavson.com) for more information.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Dr. Gustavson reveals more about how Washburn, as well as other musicians, were influence by Doc and his legendary bluegrass sound.

New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/07/2011 -- In a recent Tiny Desk Concert on NPR, singer Abigail Washburn talked about how Doc Watson's music, specifically his LP of 'Shady Grove,' inspired her to pick up her banjo and tour the East Coast. She called his music, "Something truly American," and is something she can be "proud of." In Blind But Now I See, written by Dr. Kent Gustavson, provides a comprehensive and critical look at the life of Doc Watson's life and career. Dr. Gustavson reveals more about how Washburn, as well as other musicians, were influence by Doc and his legendary bluegrass sound.

This first-ever biography of the folk and bluegrass icon has become an Amazon Bestseller, reaching #1 in the "Country & Folk" category. Over a period of six years, Dr. Gustavson collected dozens of never-before-seen photographs, as well as artistic renderings of Doc Watson's childhood and career.

The book reveals never-before-released details about Doc Watson's life, including:

• 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 filled to the brim with new and compelling interviews from 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 70 other notable musicians and experts who each describe Doc Watson's life and their own personal experience with the famous musician.

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 Julia Laible at julia@bloomingtwig.com. Press materials and review copies are available upon request.

About Dr. Kent Gustavson
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 (http://www.kentgustavson.com) for more information.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/05/2011 -- New book by nationally-known doctor and lecturer aims to teach personal wellness through proven methods other than expensive and sometimes needless drugs and surgery.

An introduction into the field of integrative care for current and prospective patients and practitioners from all disciplines, Your Health is a Do-It-To-Yourself Program looks at the wellness paradigm from the concept of the Triad of Health - structural, chemical, emotional. How each piece can act as a building block to achieve unprecedented levels of wellness or, when neglected or stressed, will cause functional deterioration, incapacity and pathology. Dr. Roselle's primary theme is that each individual has the capacity for physical and emotional wellness, providing they are willing to take full responsibility for the ultimate outcome. He stresses that health truly is a do-it-to-yourself program.

Your Health is a Do-It-To-Yourself Program by Dr. Tom Roselle will be available in trade paperback (ISBN 000-0-00000-58-7) and can be found on http://www.amazon.com and http://www.barnesandnoble.com. For more information please visit http://www.rosellecare.com.

About Dr.Tom Roselle:
In 1972, Dr. Roselle graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Kent State University. He went on to receive a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from the National College of Chiropractic in Lombard, Illinois in 1977 and certifications in Applied Kinesiology, Acupuncture and Nutrition. Since then, he has practiced in New York and Virginia since 1977. He has served on the Boards of Directors of the Northern Virginia Chiropractic Society and New York State Chiropractic Association, and held multiple local and state offices. He has taught at the National University of Health Sciences, the International College of Applied Kinesiology, Northern Virginia Community College and Jamestown Community College.

Since 1983, Dr. Roselle has hosted a radio talk show that provides listeners with the latest information on integrative, holistic and wellness health care methods.

Dr. Roselle is the founder of Caring For Others Ltd., a charity that provides alternative health care for the homeless or those living in poverty, and provides scholarships for students of alternative health care.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/30/2010 -- The winner of the 19th annual Chris Austin Songwriting Contest will perform this year at the renowned bluegrass musical festival, Merlefest. Created to honor the memory of cherished songwriter Chris Austin, this contest funds a scholarship established in his name. In a similar, legendary guitarist Doc Watson organized Merlefest to honor a lost loved one--his departed son, slide guitarist Eddy Merle Watson. The quirky relationship between this father and son has been the subject of gossip in folk music circles for some time, but it had never before been well documented--until now. Blind But Now I See, the no-holds-barred account of Doc Watson's life and career, reveals not only the truth about him and his family, but also the many obstacles he had to overcome throughout every stage of his life.

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-seen photographs, as well as artistic renderings of Doc Watson's childhood and career.

The book reveals never-before-released details about Doc Watson's life, including:

• 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 (http://www.kentgustavson.com) for more information.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Doc Watson choice of music, bluegrass, is being popularized as bluegrass musicians and bluegrass centered festivals make their appearance this holiday season.

New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/14/2010 -- Legendary guitarist Doc Watson choice of music, bluegrass, is being popularized as bluegrass musicians and bluegrass centered festivals make their appearance this holiday season. The Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival's success this past week and the upcoming Appalachian Christmas concert demonstrate the continuing influence of this music. "Blind But Now I See," (www.docwatsonbook.com) a no-holds barred biography of Doc Watson's life and career reveals Watson's love of the genre.

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. The book was researched over six years, and provides the first ever comprehensive look into the folk music icon's life. "Blind But Now I See" also features dozens of never-before-seen photographs, as well as artist renderings from throughout Doc Watson's childhood and career.

The book reveals never before released details about Doc Watson's life including:

• The inside story of Doc Watson's discovery and rise to greatness, researched from the private notes of his late discoverer Ralph Rinzler, detailing Doc's rise from sideman to superstar and from local stages to Carnegie Hall.

• 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 Doc's son, slide guitarist Merle Watson's rise to the top, his tragic tractor accident, and his friends who gathered around his grave at the funeral to sing "Midnight Rider."

"Blind But Now I See" includes never before released details about Doc Watson's life and music career and is already one of the most talked about books of the year. Chock-full of new and compelling interviews, the story is told through the experiences of more than 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, Don Rigsby, Donna Hill, Ed Pearl, Edgar Meyer, Ellen Harper-Verdries, George McCeney, Greg Brown, Guy Clark, Guy Davis, Jack Lawrence, James Reams, Jean Ritchie, Jerry Douglas, Joe Crookston, John Cohen, John Pushkin, Jonathan Byrd, Ketch Secor, Larry Long, Maria Muldaur, Mark Moss, Marty Stuart, Michelle Shocked, Mike Marshall, Mike Seeger, Norman Blake, Paddy Moloney, Pat Donohue, Paul Asbell, Paul Chasman, Peggy Seeger, Peter Rowan, Peter Siegel, Rebecca Lovell, Ricky Skaggs, Roland White, Sam Bush, Sarah Bryan, Si Kahn, Tao Rodriguez-Seeger, Tom Chapin, Tom Moore, Tom Paxton, Tommy Emmanuel, Tommy Sands, Tony Cartledge, Tony Rice, Tony Trischka, Warren Haynes and Wayne Henderson.

"Doc Watson is not only a great-great-grandfather himself; he is the patriarch of a long line of flatpicking guitarists like Clarence White and Tony Rice, and the father of the acoustic genre, intimately influencing everyone from Bob Dylan to the Grateful Dead, and from Gillian Welch to Pete Seeger. Doc Watson is a bridge between old and new music, electric and acoustic, New York and Nashville. He is a living, breathing, Americana museum, and he's still out on the road touring today at age 87."

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 and his impact on the American music industry and the evolution of country, folk and bluegrass music.

To schedule an interview with Dr. Gustavson, contact Pamela Pelletier at pamela@bloomingtwig.com.

Press materials and review copies are available upon request.

About Dr. Kent Gustavson
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 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 small independent record label Ninety and Nine Records. He lives and works in Sound Beach, New York. Visit http://www.kentgustavson.com for more information.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/03/2010 -- Legendary guitarist Doc Watson will be performing with grandson Richard Watson February 26 at the Newton-Conover Auditorium in North Carolina. Richard Watson is son of Eddy Merle Watson, who passed away in 1985 after a farming accident. Doc Watsons relationship with his son is documented in the recently released book "Blind But Now I See," (www.docwatsonbook.com) a no-holds barred biography of Doc Watson's life and career.

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. The book was researched over six years, and provides the first ever comprehensive look into the folk music icon's life. "Blind But Now I See" also features dozens of never-before-seen photographs, as well as artist renderings from throughout Doc Watson's childhood and career.

The book reveals never before released details about Doc Watson's life including:

• The inside story of Doc Watson's discovery and rise to greatness, researched from the private notes of his late discoverer Ralph Rinzler, detailing Doc's rise from sideman to superstar and from local stages to Carnegie Hall.

• 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 Doc's son, slide guitarist Merle Watson's rise to the top, his tragic tractor accident, and his friends who gathered around his grave at the funeral to sing "Midnight Rider."

"Blind But Now I See" includes never before released details about Doc Watson's life and music career and is already one of the most talked about books of the year. Chock-full of new and compelling interviews, the story is told through the experiences of more than 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, Don Rigsby, Donna Hill, Ed Pearl, Edgar Meyer, Ellen Harper-Verdries, George McCeney, Greg Brown, Guy Clark, Guy Davis, Jack Lawrence, James Reams, Jean Ritchie, Jerry Douglas, Joe Crookston, John Cohen, John Pushkin, Jonathan Byrd, Ketch Secor, Larry Long, Maria Muldaur, Mark Moss, Marty Stuart, Michelle Shocked, Mike Marshall, Mike Seeger, Norman Blake, Paddy Moloney, Pat Donohue, Paul Asbell, Paul Chasman, Peggy Seeger, Peter Rowan, Peter Siegel, Rebecca Lovell, Ricky Skaggs, Roland White, Sam Bush, Sarah Bryan, Si Kahn, Tao Rodriguez-Seeger, Tom Chapin, Tom Moore, Tom Paxton, Tommy Emmanuel, Tommy Sands, Tony Cartledge, Tony Rice, Tony Trischka, Warren Haynes and Wayne Henderson.

"Doc Watson is not only a great-great-grandfather himself; he is the patriarch of a long line of flatpicking guitarists like Clarence White and Tony Rice, and the father of the acoustic genre, intimately influencing everyone from Bob Dylan to the Grateful Dead, and from Gillian Welch to Pete Seeger. Doc Watson is a bridge between old and new music, electric and acoustic, New York and Nashville. He is a living, breathing, Americana museum, and he's still out on the road touring today at age 87."

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 and his impact on the American music industry and the evolution of country, folk and bluegrass music.

To schedule an interview with Dr. Gustavson, contact Pamela Pelletier at pamela@bloomingtwig.com.

Press materials and review copies are available upon request.

About Dr. Kent Gustavson
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 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 small independent record label Ninety and Nine Records. He lives and works in Sound Beach, New York. Visit http://www.kentgustavson.com for more information.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Doc Watson’s affinity with the Carter Family are documented in the recently released book “Blind But Now I See,” a no-holds barred biography of Doc Watson’s life and career.

New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/30/2010 -- Tape recordings that were being held by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have been returned to the Carter Family Fold. The tapes were recordings made between 1981 and 2004 at the Carter Fold, and included performance by legendary flatpicking guitarist Doc Watson. Doc Watson's affinity with the Carter Family are documented in the recently released book "Blind But Now I See," (www.docwatsonbook.com) a no-holds barred biography of Doc Watson's life and career.

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. The book was researched over six years, and provides the first ever comprehensive look into the folk music icon's life. "Blind But Now I See" also features dozens of never-before-seen photographs, as well as artist renderings from throughout Doc Watson's childhood and career.

The book reveals never before released details about Doc Watson's life including:

• The inside story of Doc Watson's discovery and rise to greatness, researched from the private notes of his late discoverer Ralph Rinzler, detailing Doc's rise from sideman to superstar and from local stages to Carnegie Hall.

• 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 Doc's son, slide guitarist Merle Watson's rise to the top, his tragic tractor accident, and his friends who gathered around his grave at the funeral to sing "Midnight Rider."

"Blind But Now I See" includes never before released details about Doc Watson's life and music career and is already one of the most talked about books of the year. Chock-full of new and compelling interviews, the story is told through the experiences of more than 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, Don Rigsby, Donna Hill, Ed Pearl, Edgar Meyer, Ellen Harper-Verdries, George McCeney, Greg Brown, Guy Clark, Guy Davis, Jack Lawrence, James Reams, Jean Ritchie, Jerry Douglas, Joe Crookston, John Cohen, John Pushkin, Jonathan Byrd, Ketch Secor, Larry Long, Maria Muldaur, Mark Moss, Marty Stuart, Michelle Shocked, Mike Marshall, Mike Seeger, Norman Blake, Paddy Moloney, Pat Donohue, Paul Asbell, Paul Chasman, Peggy Seeger, Peter Rowan, Peter Siegel, Rebecca Lovell, Ricky Skaggs, Roland White, Sam Bush, Sarah Bryan, Si Kahn, Tao Rodriguez-Seeger, Tom Chapin, Tom Moore, Tom Paxton, Tommy Emmanuel, Tommy Sands, Tony Cartledge, Tony Rice, Tony Trischka, Warren Haynes and Wayne Henderson.

"Doc Watson is not only a great-great-grandfather himself; he is the patriarch of a long line of flatpicking guitarists like Clarence White and Tony Rice, and the father of the acoustic genre, intimately influencing everyone from Bob Dylan to the Grateful Dead, and from Gillian Welch to Pete Seeger. Doc Watson is a bridge between old and new music, electric and acoustic, New York and Nashville. He is a living, breathing, Americana museum, and he's still out on the road touring today at age 87."

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 and his impact on the American music industry and the evolution of country, folk and bluegrass music.

To schedule an interview with Dr. Gustavson, contact Pamela Pelletier at pamela@bloomingtwig.com.

Press materials and review copies are available upon request.

About Dr. Kent Gustavson
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 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 small independent record label Ninety and Nine Records. He lives and works in Sound Beach, New York. Visit http://www.kentgustavson.com for more information.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

While education and determination are essential to becoming a success, learning to become a successful leader in the business place could be the key.

New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/30/2010 -- The Youth Entrepreneurship Survey 2010, a Harris Interactive online poll conducted on for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, revealed that 40 percent of youth show a great interest in becoming an entrepreneur. A number of those surveyed believed hard work can make them successful in an entrepreneurial or nonprofit venture.

While education and determination are essential to becoming a success, learning to become a successful leader in the business place could be the key.

Brad Szollose; co-founder of the first Dot-Com agency, explains in his recently released book Liquid Leadership how it is time for Corporate America to step into the 21st century of Management - Gone is the old model of top-down hierarchy. A competitive landscape that is now global, a glut of information, a bumpy economy and a workforce that is young – and a little bratty – is forcing companies to rethink their approach to management.

Brad speaks from 30 years of entrepreneurial and board room experience when he discusses how to integrate a diverse set of people into creative, cooperative, productive teams. The book, which was released on October 10, 2010, gives managers the tools they need to nurture and lead a vastly heterogeneous workforce—from the Gen Y freelancer to the Baby Boomer in the corner office.

Liquid Leadership will be available in hardback (ISBN 978-1-60264-516-5) on www.bloomingtwig.com, www.amazon.com, or www.barnesandnoble.com. More information can be found at the author's web site www.liquidleadership.com.

To schedule an interview with Brad Szollose, contact Pamela Pelletier at pamela@bloomingtwig.com.

Press materials and review copies are available upon request.

About Brad Szollose
Brad has over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience yet is no stranger to the Boardroom - during the Dot Com Era of the early 90's, Brad co-founded K2 Design, Inc. which later raised over $7 million through private placement and an IPO. As a C-Suite Executive, Brad applied his unique management style to a young, tech-savvy Generation X & Y Workforce producing great results. Brad's management model won K2 the Arthur Andersen NY Enterprise Award for Best Practices in Fostering Innovation Among Employees. Visit http://www.bradszollose.com for more information.

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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.

New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/24/2010 -- Hosted by Doc Watson, Merlefest was founded in 1988 in memory of son Eddy Merle Watson who died in a farming accident in 1985. It celebrates "traditional plus" music that Doc Watson and son would play and is now the largest folk music festival in the United States. The April 28 to May 1 four day festival held on the campus of Wilkes Community College, primarily as a fundraiser for the school, brings together traditional music of the Appalachian region plus whatever other styles musician's are in the mood to play. Doc Watson honors the memory of his son each day of the festival with The Tribute to Merle set and through the memories created each year the MerleFest is held.

This close relationship between Merle and his father is documented in the recently released book "Blind But Now I See," (www.docwatsonbook.com) a no-holds barred biography of Doc Watson's life and career.

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. The book was researched over six years, and provides the first ever comprehensive look into the folk music icon's life. "Blind But Now I See" also features dozens of never-before-seen photographs, as well as artist renderings from throughout Doc Watson's childhood and
career.

The book reveals never before released details about Doc Watson's life including:

• The inside story of Doc Watson's discovery and rise to greatness, researched from the private notes of his late discoverer Ralph Rinzler, detailing Doc's rise from sideman to superstar and from local stages to Carnegie Hall.

• 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 Doc's son, slide guitarist Merle Watson's rise to the top, his tragic tractor accident, and his friends who gathered around his grave at the funeral to sing "Midnight Rider."

"Blind But Now I See" includes never before released details about Doc Watson's life and music career and is already one of the most talked about books of the year. Chock-full of new and compelling interviews, the story is told through the experiences of more than 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, Don Rigsby, Donna Hill, Ed Pearl, Edgar Meyer, Ellen Harper-Verdries, George McCeney, Greg Brown, Guy Clark, Guy Davis, Jack Lawrence, James Reams, Jean Ritchie, Jerry Douglas, Joe Crookston, John Cohen, John Pushkin, Jonathan Byrd, Ketch Secor, Larry Long, Maria Muldaur, Mark Moss, Marty Stuart, Michelle Shocked, Mike Marshall, Mike Seeger, Norman Blake, Paddy Moloney, Pat Donohue, Paul Asbell, Paul Chasman, Peggy Seeger, Peter Rowan, Peter Siegel, Rebecca Lovell, Ricky Skaggs, Roland White, Sam Bush, Sarah Bryan, Si Kahn, Tao Rodriguez-Seeger, Tom Chapin, Tom Moore, Tom Paxton, Tommy Emmanuel, Tommy Sands, Tony Cartledge, Tony Rice, Tony Trischka, Warren Haynes and Wayne Henderson.

"Doc Watson is not only a great-great-grandfather himself; he is the patriarch of a long line of flatpicking guitarists like Clarence White and Tony Rice, and the father of the acoustic genre, intimately influencing everyone from Bob Dylan to the Grateful Dead, and from Gillian Welch to Pete Seeger. Doc Watson is a bridge between old and new music, electric and acoustic, New York and Nashville. He is a living, breathing, Americana museum, and he's still out on the road touring today at age 87."

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 and his impact on the American music industry and the evolution of country, folk and bluegrass music.

To schedule an interview with Dr. Gustavson, contact Pamela Pelletier at pamela@bloomingtwig.com.

Press materials and review copies are available upon request.

About Dr. Kent Gustavson
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 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 small independent record label Ninety and Nine Records. He lives and works in Sound Beach, New York. Visit htttp://www.kentgustavson.com for more information.

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New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/23/2010 -- In "Pentagon Prayer," Dan Holdridge shares his personal experience on 9/11/01 and how he survived our nation's worst tragedy while learning his purpose of life.

"A cigarette and a clipboard saved my life" begins Dan Holdridge's book, Pentagon Prayer. Standing only ten feet from the blast of a commercial airliner crashing into the Pentagon, the author shares his personal experience on 9/11/01 to offer the wisdom necessary to navigate today's troubling world. 

Pentagon Prayer is a journey through surviving our nation's worst tragedy while learning the beauty of life. This book defies the status quo by claiming that real success is found by living in humility while giving gratitude.

Feeling handpicked by God, Dan's personal mission honors the 184 by speaking to and challenging audiences to understand the value of life through gratitude, respect and appreciation of others. His story of survival and faith is a phenomenal one. 

Come meet Dan and hear his story of survival and triumph this Saturday, November 20th from 2-4pm, at the Borders bookstore in Nashua, NH.

Pentagon Prayer – Story of a 9/11 Survivor by Dan Holdridge will be available in trade
paperback (ISBN 978-1-933918-58-7) by Blooming Twig Books and can be found on
http://www.amazon.com. For more information please visit the author's web site
http://www.danholdridge.com.

Press materials are available upon request

About Dan Holdridge
On September 11th, 2001, Dan's life almost ended when he was injured in the terrorist attack on the Pentagon. Almost recovered physically, Dan is currently the CEO of his family business but also dedicates his time speaking to people across the country about his experience that day, what helped him heal and how he became an even stronger person than ever before. He has close ties to the USDA and the National 4-H Organization, as well as numerous universities and corporations. Although he still experiences many physical after-effects of the 9/11 attack, his approach to "appreciating" everyone around him has given him a new lease on life.

Visit http://www.danholdridge.com for more information.

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In “Pentagon Prayer,” Dan Holdridge shares his personal experience on 9/11/01 and how he survived our nation’s worst tragedy while learning his purpose of life.

New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/08/2010 -- All Americans remember where they were on September 11, 2001. When the Pentagon was attacked on 9-11, 184 heroes as little as 10 feet away from author Dan Holdridge were killed.

Now, Dan travels the country delivering high impact motivational speeches and inspiring people nationwide. "You don't have to live through a terrorist attack to learn from one," writes Holdridge in the first major memoir written by a survivor of the events of 9/11 at the Pentagon.

Dan will visit Skaneateles, NY to share his book and inspirational story with the community with a book signing at Creekside Books & Coffee this Sunday, November 7th, from 3-5pm.

In Pentagon Prayer, Dan challenges his readers to appreciate the life they are living right now, while appreciating the people around them for the contributions they made. His book defies the status quo by claiming that real success is found by living in humility while giving gratitude. He paints a remarkable picture of family, country, and appreciation while helping his readers find an answer to the most important question: "Why am I here?"

Pentagon Prayer – Story of a 9/11 Survivor by Dan Holdridge will be available in trade paperback (ISBN 978-1-933918-58-7) by Blooming Twig Books and can be found on http://www.amazon.com. For more information please visit the author's web site http://www.danholdridge.com.

Press materials are available upon request

About Dan Holdridge
On September 11th, 2001, Dan's life almost ended when he was injured in the terrorist attack on the Pentagon. Almost recovered physically, Dan is currently the CEO of his family business but also dedicates his time speaking to people across the country about his experience that day, what helped him heal and how he became an even stronger person than ever before. He has close ties to the USDA and the National 4-H Organization, as well as numerous universities and corporations. Although he still experiences many physical after-effects of the 9/11 attack, his approach to "appreciating" everyone around him has given him a new lease on life. Visit http://www.danholdridge.com for more information.

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