Dust & Blood (sometimes stylized as Dust And Blood) is a band based in Arizona. After singer Joe Gregory and drummer Jon Safley moved from LA Derek James, Jeff Loleit and Xakk Mychaels (all from AZ) completed the band lineup on guitars and bass. Less than six months playing locally in Around Arizona, Dust & Blood recieved airplay on Arizonas alternative rock station 103.9, The Edge. Also Dust & Blood was asked by The Edge to play at the radio station's largest outdoor music festival, EDGEFEST in September 2007.