Andrew Sandoval

Andrew Sandoval is an American record producer, who is best known as a Grammy Award nominated producer and engineer of historical albums, containing popular music from the rock era. Additionally, Sandoval has ongoing careers as author, DJ, journalist, songwriter and professional musician. Born in Santa Monica, California, his career in music began in 1986 as the editor and publisher of a fanzine called New Breed, a project that blossomed into work as a reissue producer for such labels as Rhino and PolyGram. His writing has appeared in the form of liner notes to record and CD releases, as well as in articles featured in The Hollywood Reporter and Shindig!

In December 1989, Sandoval performed his first live show as a solo musician and began professionally recording his music soon after (though his first record release did not appear until 1995). His last performances as a musician took place in Spain during a 2010 tour.

On September 11, 2006, Sandoval added DJ to his list of credits when he launched a weekly radio show called Come To The Sunshine on Luxuriamusic.com, which is broadcast live from Los Angeles every Monday from 3 to 5pm PST. A website chronicling the show was launched during the program's second series.

On December 1, 2010, Sandoval received his first Grammy nomination as a producer and engineer for the Rhino release Where the Action Is! Los Angeles Nuggets 1965–1968.

Under the moniker Andrew, Sandoval has issued four albums (From Me to You, Happy to Be Here, What's It All About and A Beautiful Story) and two EPs (Happily Ever After and Million Dollar Movie). In 2006, Spanish label Hanky Panky issued a compilation of Andrew's recordings past and present titled 33: The Best of Andrew. His first officially released recording was featured on 1994's tribute compilation Sing Hollies in Reverse (which showcased various artists covering songs originally recorded by UK group The Hollies). Andrew's songs have also been heard in the DVD versions of such television series as Dawson's Creek and Party Of Five.

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