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Amber Dust
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SANDOWN, New Hampshire
United States

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   Amber Dust: General Info
Member Since12/12/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.amberdustmusic.com
Band MembersJesse Nickerson - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Synthesizers, Mandolin, Harmonica

Shayne Greene - Bass Guitar, Banjo, Electric Guitar, Synthesizers


ADDITIONAL MUSICIANS:

on "Without Windows"
Mike Harvey - Keyboards, Synthesizers

on "Good Things / Bad Timing"
A.J. Piga - Pedal Steel Guitar

InfluencesRyan Adams, Wilco, J. Tillman, Fleet Foxes, Richard Buckner, Damien Jurado, Sun Kil Moon, Nick Drake, Red House Painters, The Tea Party, Tom Waits, Danzig, Depeche Mode, Bonnie Prince Billy, South San Gabriel, Chris Bathgate, David Bazan/Headphones, Iron & Wine, Jeff Buckley, Josh Ritter, M. Ward

Sounds Likealt-folkie something or other
Record LabelEyegore Records (self released)
Type of LabelUnsigned


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   About Amber Dust



"Good Things / Bad Timing" EP is now available!

We are very happy to announce that our new EP "Good Things / Bad Timing" is now available. The entire EP, complete with album art, lyrics, and information is available for download on our official website free of charge. We hope that all of you will download it, and maybe even share it with a friend. Keep checking back, more info on the full length as the weeks go by.


Our first album...titled "without windows" is still available as always. You can download it in it's entirety on our website. Click on the album cover below to link directly to the download page.

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Amber Dust was formed in April of 2005. For the next several months, the band rehearsed and worked on bits of songs, in hopes of understanding the direction that was to be taken. A few drummers were present occaisionally, but it never really worked out. The same could be said for the few other musicians that were to sit in on rehearsal over the next few months. In the end, the best fit, and best musical communication was between the three original members.

The recording sessions for what would later become "without windows" began in December of 2005. Due to the fact that there were only 3 memebers of Amber Dust, rehearsing the songs with all possible instruments was completely impossible. Most of the songs only contained a handful of ideas before they were put to tape. It was only through dilligent retracking that most of the tracks began to take shape. Each member would contribute a track on their primary instrument at first, and then 2-4 tracks after that. Recording was put on hold in April of 2005, when Amber Dust played their first and only show. A benefit show, where the songs were played in their basic format with 3 members.

Recording continued until late October of 2006, followed by a few weeks worth of re-mixing, compiling of artwork, and website updates. In all, about 18 tracks were recorded.

"without windows" was mastered by Jim Bob Aiken, who also mastered the Will Oldham tribute album "I am a cold rock, I am dull grass", and Travel By Sea's "shadows rise".

The album was released on November 30th, 2006. Since the release, the album was voted 33 in the Altcountrytab.ca Gambler Awards. Amber Dust took December and most of January to relax and regroup. During this time, due to a change in location almost 2 hours away, Mike Harvey felt it was best to leave the band. There were no hard feelings, and the rest of Amber Dust decided to stick to 2 members and leave the primary piano spot open, should Mike ever decide to return at a later date. Work on the follow up to "without windows" began in late January, and the band hopes to have results by the end of the year.

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We now have merchandise available to purchase!
Pick something up and help support the band and spread the word. All of the apparel was designed by Shayne and Jesse. Cafe Press can be a bit expensive....so we kept the profits very low in order to make things more affordable to everyone. Click the picture below to go to our store.

AMBER DUST SHOP

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reviews for "without windows"


"Sandown has something to be proud of in this bedroom Americana trio of early-20somethings. Influenced by Ryan Adams (a little) and a clutch of easygoing folk-alt records you’ve never heard of, such as the Sun Kil Moon family of products (a lot), the songwriting is mature and serious enough to compete with — blow away, actually – many of the bands trying to mine gold out of the British folk-pop space. Chris Isaak would admire their use of spaghetti-western guitars and booze-time tempos, though those only surface when they’re of a feisty mood; mostly it’s an exercise in strumming and pining along to the drum machine, country figuring into the equation in small doses. “Timepiece” is one of the more agreeable tunes, floating a supremely unhurried vibe reminiscent of EastMountainSouth. The barter-economy-savvy band has made the entire 13-song LP (voted 33 in the Altcountrytab.ca Gambler Awards) available on their Web site "(www.amberdustmusic.com). A- — Eric W. Saeger - The Hippo Press

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Amber Dust’s ‘Without Windows’

"Like the spreading warmth of an intensifying sunset, so too comes the glow of mandolins that introduce this astonishing album. But like that cold sinking feeling one gets after the sun has gone, quickly too do you realize this opening track is a story of love that’s been lost. That journey towards a new sunrise is what Amber Dust provides in their debut release Without Windows.

Much the way a single particle of dust is much lesser noticed than a colorful collection en mass being sparked by the sun; Amber Dust is Jesse Nickerson, Shayne Greene, and Mike Harvey. Though only three, the band has a fullness of layered guitars, keys, drums, and occasional smatterings of banjo and mandolin. The instrumentation throughout is always in its right place, never venturing out of bounds—adventuresome, yet restrained. In a similar way a band like the Court and Spark provide a dance of sound, always remaining warm and polished, so too do Amber Dust’s melodic lines intertwine. However, without the Court and Spark’s signature pedal steel, Amber Dust’s sound places them closer to a contemporary folk-pop sound, with only flavorings of alt-country. The music, all in great support of Nickerson’s soothing, yet commanding vocals. Don’t be fooled by the calming vocals, however; these songs and stories are not without struggles of emotion.

The 3rd track off the album, ‘From the Balcony,’ describes of something gone terribly, terribly wrong. Songs that follow present glimpses of hope in small town settings, but often reveal themselves to be wrought with tempestuous situations of love found, love lost, and a search for understanding. Such a tale is told in track 10, ‘Unspoken.’ The narrator describes crossing paths with a girl he had previously admired from afar. Spending the day with each other, he has big dreams of her possibly being the one, but always wondering whether they have something that’s lasting. However, in a short time, in that “unspoken” way, that dream melts away, “Our eyes beginning to disguise… that this will never last, that it’s only for a day.” This dream-like story is brought to life by beautiful instrumentation. Piano and electric guitar riffs prelude strong melodic verses of wonderfully doubled vocals. In fact, the entire album is packed with catchy melodies. Not the kind of overbearing hook which pulls you in too fast, quickly leaving you high and dry, having already used everything offered up after only a few listens. Instead, what’s offered is just enough that you want to come back to it again and again; sinking yourself in deeper and deeper.

To accompany the vivid images of song is a wonderful collection of impressively artistic liner notes-- the photography and artwork done by Amber Dust’s own Greene. Also providing an artistic touch to the final package is the impressive mixing of the album, done by Amber Dust’s Nickerson—every instrument so well placed on the sonic canvas of this album. And amazingly, this album is all offered up by the band for free by download with the web-help of their very own Harvey at www.amberdustmusic.com"

- Brian Kraft, Travel By Sea (www.travelbyseamusic.com)

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Amber Dust's Friends Comments
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Shawn Ruby (Music)

Shawn Ruby (Music)



Nov 20 2009 11:50 AM

I was there! That's insane that you found me. Was that not the most incredible musical experience ever?
Sin 4 Sin (Ottobar 12/12)

Sin 4 Sin (Ottobar 12/12)



Nov 18 2009 2:22 AM

Hope all is well!
-Sin 4 Sin
Psychedelic Central Online Music Magazine

Psychedelic Central Online Music Magazine



Oct 30 2009 10:23 PM

Hi, thank you for the friendship, it is a pleasure to welcome you! I hope you have a great weekend!

Jan :)
americana-uk

americana-uk



Oct 11 2009 7:46 PM

Hello,

New tracks up on the site this month from Dropkick, Little Tybee, The Os and Uncle Jeff and jolyl good they all are too so please check them out.

Happy listening
Grand Park

Grand Park



Oct 10 2009 1:57 PM

Check out 'The Bridge EP', our first ever proper recording. You can hear all the tracks on our Myspace page, and there's also a link if you want to download them for free.
Steve Winham

Steve Winham



Oct 8 2009 7:43 PM

Hey, I've just added my first video, love to know what you think?. Steve x
americana-uk

americana-uk



Sep 13 2009 7:45 PM

Hello again,

This month we mostly have Catie Curtis (with a Richard Thompson cover), Lindsay Fuller and The Cheap Dates (and who amongst us isn't?), Josh Fix with a track from the well-titled album This Town Is Starting To Make Me Angry and the rather lovely Red Rooster.

Happy listening
Tug Creek Ramblers

Tug Creek Ramblers



Sep 1 2009 1:45 AM

Howdy Amber Dust, heard you on Sparky's "Just Good People". Very fine sound! Thanks for befriending the Ramblers.

All the best,
Cousin Jed
Eric Rhame

Eric Rhame



Aug 25 2009 10:46 PM

Jesse when's the new record coming out?
americana-uk

americana-uk



Aug 11 2009 3:54 AM

Hello again,

Four more little sonic gems for your August pleasure are now available on the site. Blitzen Trapper, Boulder Acoustic Society, Jay Brannan and The Wiyos. Yet another fine quartet even though we say so ourselves as picked them out.
SATANSCHILD Danzig tribute

SATANSCHILD Danzig tribute



Aug 4 2009 9:53 PM

Thanks for the add

Cheers from Italy
Lightning Buck

Lightning Buck



Aug 4 2009 9:53 PM

Hi, thank you very much.
These songs are more from
the dark side of the road and
I only can listen to three or four
in a row. I have to wait for
another rainy day for the whole.
Oh, how I wish it would rain!
All best wishes, LB
ShockPop

Sparky ShockPop



Aug 4 2009 10:49 AM

You Shall Be Heard!



Amber Dust are "Just Good People"!


americana-uk

americana-uk



Jul 11 2009 4:07 PM

Hello, after an unfortunate hiatus, the reasons for which are probably best not gone into here, we finally have some new music on the AUK MySpace site. For your listening pleasure this month we offer Nathan Oliver, Conrad Ford, the irrepressible Todd Snider and the delightful Beccy Owen. Don't forget too, for those of you within striking distance of Leicester, Electric Dustbowl 2 on 19 September.
Izzy Plastic & The Manicans

Izzy Plastic & The Manicans



Jun 10 2009 10:26 PM

hey, thanks for the add

Izzy
X
Tim (Perpetually recovering from the night before)

Tim (Perpetually recovering from the night before)



Apr 24 2009 7:51 PM

They do alot of stuff with the colleges over here so yea i guess but i only got turned on to the radio station just recently when i heard your song on it. I had only been listening to it for a couple days. But yea good stuff and apparently St. Louis agrees.
Tim (Perpetually recovering from the night before)

Tim (Perpetually recovering from the night before)



Apr 23 2009 10:49 AM

Hey i heard your song "The Boat" on 88.1 STL community radio and i just wanna say its brilliant. The intro is hauntingly amazing. Keep up the good music. Peace.
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Apr 16 2009 2:13 AM

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Apr 4 2009 11:36 AM

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americana-uk

americana-uk



Apr 4 2009 3:42 PM

Hello, it's that time of the month again when we add more lovely music to our site. This month's happy foursome are The Barker Band in wistful mode, the summer of love-ish Old Californio, the anything but summer love-ish Christopher Rees and, wait for it..."Travelling Salesman's Young Wife Home Alone On Christmas In Montpelier, VT" from Casiotone For The Painfully Alone, which evenr if it was rubbish (and it's not) just had to be included for the names alone.
skeeter hawk records

skeeter hawk records



Mar 23 2009 5:09 PM

THANKS FOR THE ADD
Grand Park

Grand Park



Mar 1 2009 8:08 PM

Is that why it's taking so long, because your mixing it? I mean, are you listening to it, and then changing it, then maybe recording a part again, then changing the mix......?

That's why I asked if your mixing it, cause I know how much of a perfectionist you are (not a bad thing!), and I thought that you'd keep hold of it for as long as possible until you were happy with it.

Or have I got it completely wrong?
Grand Park

Grand Park



Feb 27 2009 11:26 PM

Are you mixing it yourself? Or is someone doing it for you?
Grand Park

Grand Park



Feb 27 2009 12:27 PM

What problems are you having with the album?
Grand Park

Grand Park



Feb 26 2009 10:55 PM

Yo Jesse, I like the new cover, though I can't say I've heard of Danzig before.

How are things going with the album/music score?

- Aled
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