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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on August 30, 2012.

A Kick Ass First Week To Our Kickstart

Update #1 · Jul 31, 2012 · 10 comments

Six Days In And Kicking Ass on Kickstarter!

We didn't know quite what to expect with this puppy - we are happy to report so far so good!  We are about 35% of the way to our goal.  Not bad atal'. :

Title Track and Album Artwork Added 

By way of showing and telling we added "Sun Shot" the title track to project overview - give it a listen - be patient - it builds...

We also added a montage (funny word montage - huh?) of some examples of the images that will be part of the album artwork, the calendar and the signed prints.  Its not all of them but its a good representation. You will also find them additions to the original the project overview. Note: if you are viewing this for the first time they dont look like updates - they just are :)

Some Other AOD "Delicacies"

We added several new items to the list of AOD goodies.  Including: A Whisky Tasting, Custom AOD Answering Machine Message, Pick A Song at a Show,  a Songwriters Workshop and a second DVD - Live From NOHO.  

By way of show and tell here is an example of some of the video from the NOHO DVD

Below you will find an an unmastered version of Gillian Welch's "Miss Ohio" from Reid's live recording. Thanks for your support guys.  Rock Steady!!!!

-Team AOD

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      Creator Assembly of Dust on August 1, 2012

      Pete - we will work on it - dig the name!

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      Creator Pete on August 1, 2012

      But I want it ALL ALL ALL! I'm looking for a package that includes both DVD's, both CD's, the calendar, and the poster. And the AOD beef jerky. Any plans in the works for something like that? You could call it "The Poster Nutbag."

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      Creator Steve Andrews on July 31, 2012

      ^Shot, sorry.

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      Creator Steve Andrews on July 31, 2012

      Sun Spot is a great track. I look forward to the rest.

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      Creator Steve Bennett on July 31, 2012

      Not the greatest solution but I know it's beyond your control. Thanks for the quick response.

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      Creator Assembly of Dust on July 31, 2012

      Steve - it looks like you can not pledge more than once but you can adjust your pledge. Below is what Kickstarter had to say. If need be your can likely create a second account and make a second pledge that way. We know of at least one individual that has done that.

      Here is the official word from Kickstarter:

      How can I change my pledge?
      Log in to Kickstarter, visit the project page, and click “Manage Your Pledge.” To change your pledge amount, enter a new amount in the pledge amount box. Note that you cannot make multiple pledges; the amount you enter will be the total amount collected if the project is successfully funded. To change your reward, make a new selection. Note that changing your reward selection DOES NOT automatically change your pledge amount.

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      Creator Assembly of Dust on July 31, 2012

      Roy go to this link and scroll down. We added the title track and montage of art to the original overview http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/assemblyofdust/sun-shot

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      Creator Assembly of Dust on July 31, 2012

      Steve you are not the first person to ask. You should be able to but stay tuned we will get the official answer.

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      Creator Roy W Smith Jr on July 31, 2012

      This might be a dumb question, but I can't figure out how to listen to the title track and see the art work from this page on my I Phone. How do I get to them?

      Roy Smith

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      Creator Steve Bennett on July 31, 2012

      How can I select multiple rewards? Is it possible?

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    3 backers Limited (7 of 10 left)

    PICK A SONG ANY SONG: Name your own price. Coming to an AOD show? Chose your favorite 2 AOD songs to be played by the band at the show you are going to. Money back guarantee. However you must provide 2 alternates.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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    DIGITAL DOWNLOAD OF "SUN SHOT": 9 brand new songs and 4 songs never before recorded. For those not good at math that's 12 (wait 13) new tunes. The album was engineered and mixed by Grammy Award Winning Engineer Ryan Freeland (Ray Lamontagne, Bonnie Raitt, Son Volt, Aimee Mann) It also features two new members of the band Dave Diamond on Drums and Jason Crosby on Violin and Keys. The album is by far the most organic studio record we have made to date. It has a natural and intimate feel to it as if you were sitting in the room with us as we recorded.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    CUSTOM AOD ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGE: Pick a member of AOD to sing your mobile or home phone answering machine message. If you think singing it is weird we can speak it, whistle it, bark like dogs or talk in tongues. You're the boss. Tell us what you want on your message and we will make it so. Plan on coordinating the logistics of the recording with AOD management later this year or early next.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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    SIGNED SUN SHOT LIMITED EDITION POSTER (plus digital download): The album art for Sun Shot is based around photos that Reid took by way of expressing each song visually. This holds true for the cover and thus this poster. The image was captured in Reid's living room (true) and elaborated on by graphic designer Mike Forester of Burlington Vermont fame. Decorate YOUR living room, bathroom or man cave with this full size signed original. Full color, offset printing on high quality paper.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    SIGNED SUN SHOT CD (Puls Digital Download): This CD features 15+ page booklet including the lyrics of each song and an abstract photograph taken by Reid Genauer. The idea was inspired by the popularity of Instagram and the creativity that this little app unleashed. Each song on Sun Shot is a bundle of sorts (music, lyrics and an image.)

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUNG TO YOU (OR YOURS) BY REID GENAUER - plus album download: Thats right shoppers this is a blue light special. Tell us the name, date, time and phone number and Reid will call you or someone of your choosing and sing them Happy Birthday. Note: Upon special request he will do so while wearing his finest birthday suit.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
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    16 backers Limited (84 of 100 left)

    AOD "SUN SHOT" T-Shirt (plus digital download): Sturdy cotton T-Shirt featuring the Sun Shot cover art. Available in all sizes (men and women). We will contact you to get your size before we ship.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    REID SOLO ACOUSTIC LIVE CD (plus album download). This is a multi track recording of a selection of solo acoustic songs performed by Reid in an intimate setting in Philadelphia, PA. The performance features versions of All That I Am Now, 40 Reasons and Gillian Welch's Ms. Ohio. The recording consists of 3 channels: lead vocal, a direct line and a mic on Reid's Martin D35. This evening was a hoot - it was a crowd of about 100 people that listened attentively, cheered at the right moments and bantered with Reid back and forth between songs - there was a lot of use of the word NEFARIOUS for some reason. Good word!

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    LIVE IN NOHO DVD (plus album download): LIMITED EDITION: This is a high energy collection of tunes that features the original 5 members of AOD and includes live staples like: Harrower, Arc of the Sun and Tavern Walker. It was recorded by Doug Buckly of HyperActive Multimedia / Full Motion Video and his associates. While several of these songs can be found on YouTube and a version of the disk was given out at a Tavern Walkers Waltz a few years ago there has been a resounding call to collect them on DVD for your viewing pleasure - alas the time has come.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    LIVE IN THE PORT CITY DVD (plus album download): In and around the release of Some Assembly Required, Doug Buckley from HyperActive Multimedia / Full Motion Video took it upon himself to multi-track recording the show with 3 camera shoot of AOD in the Port City of Portland, ME. This limited edition DVD captures the original 4 members performing a collection of 10 songs including: Samuel Aging, Leadbelly, Etta James, and more. Great close ups of Adam ripping leads, Andy pounding the drums, Leccese thumping up and down the bass and Reid sweating through his cowboy shirt.... It's a great shoot!

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    SUN SHOT IMAGES AND LYRICS 2013 CALENDAR (plus album download): In an attempt to give the album a graphical "face" Reid took a series of photos that visually represent each song. Each image captures some element, some texture or mood contained within the song. Working with graphic designer Mike Forester - each image is paired with the lyrics to give the listener a 3 dimensional look at the record (music, lyrics and imagery). Proudly display this limited edition calendar in your kitchen. As a fall back add it to your collection in the bathroom! Thank you Julie Field for the inspirato!

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    THE "NAME THAT TUNE" BUNDLE #2: Sun Shot Signed CD. Signed Live in NOHO DVD, Signed limited edition handmade poster. Custom AOD Answering Machine Message (see above for details), Choose 2 songs at any AOD show in 2013 (see above for details) This is like AOD Martha Stewart madness. We will even throw in some mint tea and stock tips.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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    14 PRINTS OF ALBUM PHOTOS TAKEN BY REID (plus album download): In an attempt to give the album a graphical "face" Reid took a series of photos that visually represent each song. Each image captures some element, some texture or mood of each song. The images take advantage of lighting, interesting cropping, close ups, and some "graphic magic" courtesy of Instagram and Photoshop. They range from abstract textural images to literal snapshots of the song imagery. Collect a print of all 14 images hand signed. Professionally printed on high-quality photo paper.

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2013
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    HAND WRITTEN LYRIC SHEET (plus album download). One of the most personal renderings of a song is to see the lyrics written in the songwriters own hand. Get hand written lyrics to your favorite RG/AOD song carefully scrolled by Reid on AOD stationary. Note: Reid writes a little like a 4th grader. It may not be pretty but it will be authentic as hell!

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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    THE "I WANT IT ALL DAMN IT" BUNDLE #1: Sun Shot Signed CD, Signed Reid Solo CD, Signed Live in the Port City DVD, Signed limited edition handmade poster. This is like the AOD Costco. We will even throw in some beef jerky.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    GUITAR LESSON FROM ADAM TERRELL (plus album download): One lesson from the man the myth. Learn to play the face melting rock that defines AOD and our fearless lead guitarist. At the very least you CAN learn Stairway to Heaven... Notes: Adam lives in New Market NH so you have to get to him OR you can try doing the lesson on Skype. Also if you want more than one lesson please email us at aodkickstarter@gmail.com

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    DRUM LESSON FROM DAVE DIAMOND (plus album download): One lesson from the independent limbed rhythm deity double D. Learn to play the heart pounding rock drums. At the very least you can learn how to smack a snare drum. Notes: Dave lives in NYC so you have to get to him OR you can try doing the lesson on Skype. Also if you want more than one lesson please email us at aodkickstarter@gmail.com

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    YOUR FAVORITE SONG DEDICATED TO YOU (OR YOURS) plus album download: Reid will make a solo acoustic home recording of your favorite AOD/RG song with a dedication to you or someone of your choosing. Simply pick the song and let us know what you want the dedication to be and poof - we will send you the MP3. Example: "This song is for Matilda on her 23rd Birthday. Bert loves you Matilda and so do I. Best wishes Reid Genauer"

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    THE "CRAZY EDDIE THROW IN THE KITCHEN SINK" BUNDLE #3: Sun Shot Signed CD, T-Shirt, Signed Reid Solo CD, Signed Live in the Port City DVD and Live In NoHo DVD, Signed limited edition handmade poster and Sun Shot Lyrics and Images Calendar. This is better than ET, Better than Ghost Busters - you will laugh, you will cry, you will have enough AOD to last you a lifetime! We will even throw in the kitchen sink (metaphorically). I guarantee it or my names not Crazy Eddie.

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    WHISKY TASTING WITH AOD (plus album download): Join the band and 11 other fans for a whisky tasting in NYC in 2013. Try over 12 whiskeys and some tasty finger food - take a year off your life! Date and details to follow. We will shoot for the spring of 2012 and will give you at least 3 months notice to plan.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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    SONG WRITERS WORKSHOP (plus album download): Join Reid, Adam and 9 other songwriters for a songwriting session in the round in NYC. Bring your axe (or instrument of choice) and a tune you're are working on. Hear from Reid and Adam on their process and get first hand feedback on your process and your song.

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    YOUR LIFE AS A SONG: Ever wonder what it would be like to hear your life told in a song? Fill out a quick questionnaire, do a short interview with Reid and he will write a song based on your life. It might include the name of your favorite pet, the color of your hair, your favorite drink. Reid will then do a home recording of the song solo acoustic and send it to you.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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    DINNER AND A SHOW? (plus album download): Have dinner with the band before one of their shows of your choosing in 2013. All you can eat and more to the point, drink. For you and a friend. Join the band for sound check and the show. Backstage passes included of course.

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2013
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    Own Reids' Knock About" Guitar: It ain't pretty but it gets the job done! Take home Reid's well worn Yamaha FG700S Folk Acoustic Guitar. Reid keeps it as a knock about guitar in his living room. Sure its not a Martin D-28, its got nicks and scratches but its got heart. It was used to write most of the songs on Sun Shot as well as Some Assembly Required. We will sign it, pack it in a hard case and ship it to you. Note: In order to achieve maximum inspiration with this folk rock instrument, unpack guitar, play tuned a half step low and half inebriated with your choice of brown liquor.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    BRING AOD TO YOUR TOWN plus 40 Sun Shot CDs: Tell us what city you want us to play in and we will book the band at a club in your city of choosing on a date that works for you. Invite 40 friends to join you. 4 all access passes for backstage and soundcheck.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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    REID SOLO PERFORMANCE FOR YOU AND 20 FRIENDS. Reid will perform two sets of music for you and 20 of your closest friends. Date and venue to be mutually figured out. Who knows - if you don't live in a trailer it could even be your house. PS: if its a clean trailer with lots of Cheetos it could potentially be your house as well.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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    REID AND ADAM ACOUSTIC DUO AT YOUR PAD: Yes folks for one night only you can bend this dynamic duo to your will. These new age Indigo Boys will soft rock you til you drop. Invite your mom, your sister and your shrink. Guarented to make you and 20 of your closest friends weep in the comfort of your own home. This my friends is the soul wrenching opportunity of a lifetime!

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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    THE SONG DECODED (plus 10,000 digital downloads): For the low low price of $10 THOUSAND DOLLARS you can have true origins and meaning of the lyrics to any 10 AOD song described to you in the blissful setting of the The Four Seasons, NYC. The setting - AMAZING! The meaning - PROFOUND! The look on your mothers face when you tell her you pledged 10 thousand green backs to decode AOD lyrics - PRICELESS! Act now while supplies last....

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013