Assembly of Dust (also known as AOD) is an American rock band formed in 2002 by

Strangefolk Strangefolk is an American rock-oriented jam band originally from Burlington, Vermont. Since forming in 1991, the band has released five studio albums, four live albums and one live concert DVD. The band consists of Jon Trafton (''lead guitar, ...

frontman and co-founder Reid Genauer. After the breakup of

, Genauer decided to record a solo album, and he recruited some friends from Strangefolk's days on the road to help out. After titling the 2003 solo release “Assembly of Dust,” Genauer decided to use the name for his new group. AOD originally featured Genauer on lead vocals and guitar, Nate Wilson on the keyboard, Adam Terrell on lead guitar, John Leccese on bass, and Andy Herrick on drums. Later lineups featured Reid Genauer on lead vocals and guitar, Adam Terrell on lead guitar, John Leccese on bass, Jason Crosby on the keys and violin, and Dave Diamond on the drums. Assembly of Dust influences include Steely Dan, The Band, J.J. Cale and Little Feat. In 2004 they recorded The Honest Hour, a live set. Five live albums were spun off their December 2005 tour. In 2007 they released their first studio album Recollection. Assembly of Dust has performed at festivals such as

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, Langerado, 10KLF, Wakarusa,

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, and

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. The band's single "Vaulted Sky" from their 2013 album ''Sun Shot'' received moderate airplay from Adult Alternative-formatted stations. In 2016, Assembly of Dust played Portland and Vermont with Nate Wilson filling in for Jason Crosby on keyboards at both shows. In 2017, Assembly of Dust opened for Anders Osborn, being joined by guitarist

Jackie Greene Jackie Greene (born November 27, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. He has a solo career and became a member of The Black Crowes in 2013, though the band broke up in 2015 before he could contribute any studio work. Early life ...

for a cover of “Love The One You’re With” and “Harrower.”

Discography

*2003 ''The Assembly of Dust'' —

Relix Records ''Relix'', originally and occasionally later ''Dead Relix'', is a magazine that focuses on live and improvisational music. The magazine was launched in 1974 as a handmade newsletter devoted to connecting people who recorded Grateful Dead concer ...

*2004 ''The Honest Hour'' (live) —

Hybrid Recordings Sony BMG Music Entertainment was an American record company owned as a 50–50 joint venture between Sony Corporation of America and Bertelsmann. The venture's successor, the revived Sony Music, is wholly owned by Sony, following their buyout o ...

(Sony) *2007 ''Recollection'' - Hybrid Recordings (Sony) *2009 ''Some Assembly Required'' - Missing Piece/

Rock Ridge Music Rock Ridge Music is an independent record label and artist management company based in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 2004, it has signed, managed, and/or promoted artists including Reel Big Fish, Sister Hazel, Rachel Platten, Matthew Perryma ...

*2011 ''Found Sound'' (live - recorded in 2007) *2013 ''Sun Shot'' *2016 ''Tales From The Oregon Trail'' *2024 ''The Promised Hour'' *2024 ''Angels and Alibis'' (Reid Genauer solo)

References

External links

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Interview with Reid Genauer
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