Grammy nominated producer/engineer, Andrew Sandoval, brings the world into his magical record room for an array of rarities, hidden gems and mono minutiae. He calls it "Come To The Sunshine," and for the last ten years, thousands of worldwide listeners have.
In an episode first aired September 5, 2022: DJ Andrew Sandoval surveys the five summer editions of his show and selects his favorite tracks alongside a handful of more recent discoveries. Artists include: Bruce & Terry; The Ragamuffins; Mark Eric; The Stephen Crane Village; Freddie Cannon; Brian Hyland; Harmony Grass; The Higher Elevation; The Hot Dog Stand; Teddy & The Pandas; The Fresh Windows; The Gibsons; The Chocolate Watch Band (UK); The Bystanders; Los Iberos; The Pyramid; The Love Generation; Nancy Sinatra with Lee Hazlewood; Johnny Rivers; The Two Of Each; The Kinks; Love; The Monkees; Little Anthony & The Imperials; The 5th Dimension; The Six Pents; Jan & Dean; The Shangri-Las; Skeeter Davis; The Street Corner Society; Lesley Gore; The Beach Boys; The Dave Clark Five; David Kerr; The California Poppy Pickers; The Fortunes; The Imaginations; Floyd & Jerry with The Counterpoints; Toast; The Peppermint Trolley Company; The Seeds; The Bonzo Dog Band; Bill Fay; Ray Chafin; Sonny & Cher; Mournin' Do; Marianne Faithfull; Reparata & The Delrons; Saturday's Photograph; Tuesday's Children; Twice As Much; The Bee Gees; Del Shannon; Chad & Jeremy and Dusty Springfield
In an episode first aired on February 28, 2022: DJ Andrew Sandoval presents a unique selection of 1960's 45's from The Californians; Ides of March; The Five Emprees; The Chartbusters; Dee Jay & The Runaways; Mouse; Danny Price; The Playboys of Edinburg; The Gosdin Brothers; Sandland Brothers; Tuesday's Children; Troy Dante; Bob and Carol; The Gallery; John Simon; The Third Degree; Mark Eric; Skip Battyn and the Group; Keith Shields; Prince John.In the Sunshine spotlight, an hour of early compositions/arrangements/productions by Jimmy Webb, with performances by: The Yellow Payges; The Midnight Mail; Shane Martin; The Nocturnes; Strawberry Children; The 5th Dimension; The Bystanders; Picardy; Dusty Springfield; Gulliver‘s People; Revelation; the Everly Brothers; Gordon Waller; Glenn Campbell; Richard Harris.
In an episode first aired May 9, 2022: DJ Andrew Sandoval presents a very special interview with producer, composer and recording engineeer, Bones Howe. Sandoval and Howe talk of his studio work in the 1960's with such artists as the Everly Brothers, Barry McGuire, the Mama's & The Papa's, Jan & Dean, P.F. Sloan & Steve Barri, Lou Adler, the Grass Roots, the Turtles, the 5th Dimension, Warren Zevon, Lyme & Cybelle, the Everpresent Fullness, the Association, the Sundowners and the Monkees. Playing Howe's wonderfully engineered creations, they also cover Bones' use of legendary studios like Radio Recorders, United & Western as well as his production techniques.
In an episode first aired on May 2, 2022: DJ Andrew Sandoval explores the vast studio world of songwriter/producer/arranger, Al Capps. Capps was a mainstay of the Los Angeles session scene and worked on as many records as more well-known figures like Hal Blaine, but his talents ranged even further: from vocals, to co-writing hits like "She's Just My Style" and arranging songs for nearly a hundred artists in the 1960's alone.On this episode, Sandoval spins selections from Capps' work with The Gas Company; Gary Lewis & The Playboys; The Bantams; Them; London Phogg; Lesley Gore; Beethoven Soul; Brian Hyland, Don Scardino; Bobby Vee & The Strangers; The Morning Glories; Dino, Desi & Billy; The Lennon Sisters; Peter Courtney; The Surprise Package; The Everly Brothers; The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band; Pat Shannon; Sparks; Jesse Lopez; The Vogues; The First Edition; Frankie Randall; The Doodletown Pipers; The Blackwell Manner; Joey Paige; Bob & Kit; Thomas & Richard Frost; Fargo; The Roosters; Freddy Cannon; Shiny Brothers; Danny Hutton; Tommy Sands; The Committee; The Green Beans; Davy Jones; The Congregation; Belland & Somerville; The Honeys and the Fault Line.
In an episode first aired April 25, 2022: DJ Andrew Sandoval presents 20 mono 45's collected from his recent travels including selections by: The Plebs; The Down Children; Brenda Lee; Flowerz; 1st Century; Gonn; The Checkmates; Bob & Judy; The Motleys; The Four Evers; The Second Story; Milk; Dave Christie; The Alan Bown; The Camel Drivers; The Roosters; Gately & Fitzgerald; The Joyfull Noise; Ray Whitley and Tyree Forrest.And then, in the Sunshine artist spotlight he explores 1966/1967-era Neil Diamond, including rare demos, a period interview and some of his best Bang label sides. Plus, era appropriate covers by the Angels, the Move, Monkees, Ronnie Dove and Mike Berry.
In an episode first aired January 31, 2022: DJ Andrew Sandoval spotlights producer/arranger/songwriter, Mike Leander and features 40 selections from his 1963-1970 recorded work. This selection of hits and rarities includes music by: The Applejacks; Lulu; Lady Lee; Bobby Shafto; The Marauders; Marc Bolan; Dave Berry; Doug Gibbons; Marianne Faithfull; The Rolling Stones; Paul & Barry Ryan; Paul Jones; The Nashville Teens; The Young Idea; Billy Fury; The Jordan Brothers; Joe Brown; Peter & Gordon; Marquis Of Kensington; Jackie Lee; The Beatles; Chris Simmons; Vanity Fare; David McWilliams; John Bryant; The Breakaways; Perfect People; Paul Raven and Montanas.
In an episode first aired on February 7, 2022: DJ Andrew Sandoval presents a bespoke selection of 45's for your listening pleasure including sides by Teddy & The Pandas; The Del Satins; Pretty People; Rumbles Ltd.; Sounds Unlimited; The American Scene; Harry Deal & The Galaxies; The NJ Orange; The Doodletown Pipers; Sundae; Rick Jarrard; Mouse & The Traps; The Symbols; The Illusive Dream; Particular People; Wonderland; Sun Dragon; Fairytale; Asylum Choir and The Third Rail.In the Sunshine Spotlight: Songwriter/Producers John Madara & David White. Examples of their work from 1962-1969 include performances by: The Outcasts; The Sterlings; Johnny Caswell; The Wreck-A-Mended; The Wildflower; Maureen Gray; Johnny Madara; Len Barry; Johnny Young; Lesley Gore; Dusty Springfield; Bunny Sigler; The Spokesmen; The Sidekicks; The Fortunes and The Sweet Three.Â
In an episode first aired on January 17, 2022: DJ Andrew Sandoval spins 20 45's by M.P.D. Limited; The Wig/Wags; The Everly Brothers; The Cherry Slush; Skip Battyn & The Group; The Symbols; Jack Bedient & The Chessmen; Rumbles Ltd.; The Shillings; Shirley & Johnny; The Roosters; Travis & Coventry - The Clefs Of Lavender Hill; Oshun; Clock-Work Orange; The Third Degree; Barbara Keith With Kangaroo; Fairytale; 1st Century; The Guild; Mouse. In the Sunshine spotlight, he presents an hour of beautiful music from the Cowsills!Â
In an episode first aired on November 22, 2021: DJ Andrew Sandoval spins collected on his recent travels by: The Clann; The Gestures; The Best Of Friends; The Insects; Whatt Four; The Angels; Gates Of Eden; Baxters' Chat; Scrugg; The Daughters Of Eve; The Rooftop Singers; Prince John; Foxx; Gary & The Hornets; Pamela Webb & The George; The Beatstalkers; The Stamp Street Collection; Dave Christie; The Guild; and Transformer. In the Sunshine artist spotlight, he takes a look at the work of the Buckinghams.Â
In an episode first aired August 16, 2021: DJ Andrew Sandoval spins single by - Andy Kim; Buffalo Nickel; The Eight Day; The Crickets; Ray Chafin; Johnny Kidd & The Pirates; Ian & The Zodiacs; The Everly Brothers; The Four Fifths; The Pretty Things; P.C. Ltd.; Bobby Darin; The Chuck Barris Syndicate; The San Souci Sensational Six; Astrakan Sleeve; Jonathan's Experiences; The Tropics; Hounds; The Deep Six; and The Donnybrook.In the Sunshine artist spotlight you will hear sounds from the Peanut Butter Conspiracy (as well as their earlier incarnations as the Young Swingers and the Ashes).
In an episode first aired on June 28, 2021: DJ Andrew Sandoval turns the Sunshine spotlight onto the sixties recordings of Tommy James & The Shondells.
In an episode first aired February 15, 2021: DJ Andrew Sandoval presents Real Good Productions by Steve & Bill Jerome with selections from Society's Children, The Furnacemen, San Francisco Earthquake, The Doughboys, Barry Darvel, The Young Enterprise, Reparata & The Delrons, Christopher, Marie Applebee, The Blades Of Grass, The Front End, Christopher & The Chaps, Renee St. Clair and The Ox-Bow Incident.And in the artist spotlight even more Real Good Productions of the Fifth Estate and their earlier incarnation as The "D" Men.Â
In an episode first aired on January 29, 2007: DJ Andrew Sandoval presents 45's by The Cherokees; The Sinners; The Underground; Young Canadians; The Zephyrs; Artie Schroeck; The Conservatives; The Palace Guard; The Paupers; Talon Brothers; Ray Ennis & The Blue Jeans; Design; Margo Guryan; The Wishbone; The Sidekicks; Grapefruit; The Children Of Paradise; and World Of Oz.In the Sunshine spotlight, Sandoval spins sides from the Tokens (including selections from Intercourse) as well as their productions for the Next Exit, the Cookies and Brute Force.
In an episode first aired on June 7, 2021: DJ Andrew Sandoval presents 20 45's by: Raintree; Jerry Fuller; Ray Chafin; The Lost; The Winkle Pickers; The Eighth Day; Thomas & Richard Frost; The Cherry Slush; Bob Lind; The Kingston Trio; The Shadows; Soulful Bowlful; Disillusion '21; The Fairytale; Richard Dawson; Wendy & Bonnie; Andy Kim; John Dunn; The Geneva Convention and Jake Holmes. In the Sunshine artist spotlight an hour of Memphis group The Gentrys' finest sides for MGM, Bell & Sun. Some of the bands best tracks - which are featured here - have never been anthologized or made it to the digital realm.
In an episode first aired May 4, 2021: DJ Andrew Sandoval presents a two-hour look at the songwriting and the singing of Jackie DeShannon. Featuring songs and rare demos from 1963-1970 performed by Jackie, as well as covers of her originals from: Marianne Faithfull, The Critters, The Hellions, The Byrds, Peter & Gordon, The Epics, The Liverpool Five, Doug Gibbons, Raga & The Talas, Bob E. Soxx & The Blue Jeans and The Chicks.
In an episode first aired April 26, 2021: DJ Andrew Sandoval spins vinyl singles by The Deep Six, The Cascades, The Losers, Bobby Lile & The El Montes, The Shy Guys, John Dunn, Disillusion '21, Dick & Dee Dee, Solid Gold, The New Generation, Josie Taylor, De Maskers, The Shame, M.P.D. Limited, Wendy & Bonnie, David Kershenbaum, Jennifer Warren, Bobby Darin and Richard Dawson. In the Sunshine spotlight, North Ireland's David McWilliams sings original songs from his three 1967 albums on UK's Major Minor label (as well as some non-LP sides).
In an episode first aired April 12, 2021: DJ Andrew Sandoval presents a unique selection of Dusty Springfield recordings from 1963-1971 including rare live performances and unavailable interviews.
In an episode first aired January 18, 2021: DJ Andrew Sandoval explores the songs & productions of Phil Spector from 1962-1970 with music by The Ronettes; Sonny & Cher; Marianne Faithfull; Peter & Gordon; Ike & Tina Turner; The MFQ; The Symbols; The Lovin' Spoonful; The Crystals; Manfred Mann; The Righteous Brothers; Carole King; John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band; The Beatles; George Harrison; Bob B. Soxx & The Blue Jeans.
In an episode first aired on December 21, 2020: DJ Andrew Sandoval remembers his musical friend, Chad Stuart, presenting recordings performed, composed, arranged or produced by the talented songmaker between 1963-1970. Including selections by Chad and Jeremy, Chad and Jill, Judith Durham, Tarantula, Peppermint Trolley Company, Ron Davies and Prairie Madness (as well as incidental scoring by Chad).
In an episode first aired on October 26, 2020 - DJ Andrew Sandoval revists the playlist for episode #4, spinning sides by P.F. Sloan; Tommy Boyce; Every Mother's Son; Modern Folk Quintet; The Shindogs; The Black Sheep; Gary Lewis & The Playboys; The Lemon Pipers; Ellie Janov; The Spectrum; Herman's Hermits; Freddie & The Dreamers; Graham Gouldman; Jackie DeShannon; The Back Porch Majority; Chris & Craig; Jesse Lee Kincaid; The Looking Glass; The Montage; The Cyrkle; The Proposition; and Rick Price. In the album spotlight, Sandoval spins selections from 1969's Mojo Magic by Mojo. For the artist spotlight, he turns you on to the Turtles deepest cuts in an extended look at the best from Westchester.
In an episode first aired October 19, 2020: DJ Andrew Sandoval revisits show #3 of Come To The Sunshine and replays selections from the Sloan/Barri songbook by: Herman's Hermits; Bruce & Terry; The Grass Roots; Jan & Dean; The Searchers; The Turtles; Terry Black; The Emergency Exit; The Epics; Betty Everett; The Fantastic Baggys; P-Nut Butter; Bev Harrell; Terry Knight & The Pack; The Peppermint Trolley Company; The Wild Life; The Bantams; Barry McGuire; The Thomas Group; The Street Cleaners - as well as loads of wonderful recordings by Phil Sloan himself!
In an episode first aired on October 12, 2020: DJ Andrew Sandoval revisits the playlist from show #2 (September 18, 2006) spinning 1960's 45's by the Raintree Minority, The Mojo, Dino, Desi & Billy, the Paper Fortress, The Nashville Teens, The Devils Brigade, Phineas & The Lemon Fogg, Buffalo Springfield, Nilsson, Chad & Jeremy, The Black Sheep, The Cyrkle, The Fourth Dimension, Gene Clark, The Sparrow, Herman's Hermits, The Rain, The Action, The Pretty Things, The Trophies & The Everly Brothers. In the album spotlight, Around Grapefruit in MONO (as issued in the UK only during 1969) + many exclusive UK 45 mixes, radio sessions, demos & outtakes in a revised and expanded artist spotlight.
In an episode first aired September 14, 2020: DJ Andrew Sandoval revisits his first broadcast from 14 years ago, spinning 20 45's made between 1965 & 1969 by Utica Club Natural Carbonation Band/London Phogg/Split Level/The Groop/Jacobson & Tansley/The Pretty Things/Byzantine Empire/San Francisco Earthquake/The Hollies/The Picadilly Line/P.F. Sloan/Gerry Marsden/The Monopoly/Oscar/The Rondells/The Marshmellows/Scott McKenzie/The Action/Los Bravos/The Nashville Teens. In the album spotlight: October 1967's Listen! by Gary Lewis & The Playboys. In our artist spotlight - The Monkees - studying the making of their debut album from October 1966. Including music by the band and Michael Nesmith, Carole King, David Gates, Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart, Micky Dolenz, The New Society, Paul Butterfield Blues Band and the Gamma Goochee Himself!
In an episode first aired on October 5, 2020: DJ Andrew Sandoval spins 45's by The Fifth Estate, The New Arrivals, The Good Feelins, Peanut Gallery, Gary Walker, Chain Reaction, The Motleys, Boffalongo, The Cowsills, The Sintrifical Fours, The Compton Brothers, The Sllednats, Syndicate Of Sound, The Sundowners, The Flying Burrito Bros., Johnny Loren, The Squirrels, The Beach Boys, Popcorn Blizzard & Sandy. In the artist spotlight he shines the light on the most Blues wailing (and psych poppin'), Yardbirds. You will hear more than an hour of their great recordings, as well as solo singles by Keith Relf & Jeff Beck.
In an episode first aired on October 5, 2020: DJ Andrew Sandoval spins 45's by The Fifth Estate, The New Arrivals, The Good Feelins, Peanut Gallery, Gary Walker, Chain Reaction, The Motleys, Boffalongo, The Cowsills, The Sintrifical Fours, The Compton Brothers, The Sllednats, Syndicate Of Sound, The Sundowners, The Flying Burrito Bros., Johnny Loren, The Squirrels, The Beach Boys, Popcorn Blizzard & Sandy. In the artist spotlight he shines the light on the most Blues wailing (and psych poppin'), Yardbirds. You will hear more than an hour of their great recordings, as well as solo singles by Keith Relf & Jeff Beck.
In an episode first aired on September 21, 2020: DJ Andrew Sandoval presents an Epistle to Donovan. Featuring 3 hours of more than 50 songs and stories from Donovan. Including unissued tracks, rare mono mixes & interviews spanning the golden era: 1965-1971. Plus some wonderful covers of his brilliant songwriting.
In an episode first aired August 10, 2020: DJ Andrew Sandoval brings you a scintillating mix of sixties singles by: The Nichols; Teenagers; J.J. Cale; Our Future Feelings; The Seeds; The Griffin; Six Mile Chase; Sandy; Summers Children; Bobby Jameson; The Applejacks; The Lancastrians; The Roulettes; The Goodthings; The Shillings; The Sidekicks; The Purple Gang; The Waphphle and The Third Booth. In our album spotlight The Appletree Theatre's March 1968 conceptual long player, Playback, in MONO! Plus more of John Boylan & Terry Boylan's great productions & songwriting for Rick Nelson, Gary Lewis, The Epic Splendor, Bear, The Association & the Dillards.
In an episode first aired July 20, 2020: DJ Andrew Sandoval explores every incarnation of the Animals from 1963-1968. Highlighting their psych pop sides, as well as solo forays by Danny McCulloch & Hilton Valentine, the show features vintage interviews, live sessions and so much more. Also of note are the fabulous productions of Tom Wilson, Mickie Most and Vic Briggs + a cameo from Alan Price for the show's breathtaking finale.
In an episode first aired June 29, 2020: DJ Andrew Sandoval presents 20 1960's 45's by The Deep Six; The Applejacks; The Great Scots; The Wailers; The Creatures; The New Arrivals; The Boston Party; The English Setters; The Birdwatchers; The Fallen Angeles; The Alphabetical Order; Puff; Colorfull Seasons; Mortimer; Jimmy Cliff; The Ferris Wheel; The Fairytale; The Rumbles Ltd.; The Lancastrians; and The Standells. In the album/artist spotlight June 1968's Fairport Convention in MONO! Plus, a choice pick of wonderful radio sessions. It all makes up a a full hour of early Fairport Convention.
In an episode first aired June 22, 2020: DJ Andrew Sandoval presents the fourth edition of his Summer themed shows - Summer 4 Sunshine. Artists include Freddy Cannon; Ronny & The Daytonas; The Rumbles, Ltd.; The Joneses; Roman Rebellion; The Emporium Of Sound; Paul & Barry; The Eighth Day; The Human Instinct; The Cradle; Shades Of Blue; Michael Leslie; Linzer & Randell; Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas; Cat Stevens; The Turtles; Jan & Dean; The Life Guards; The Fortunes; The Monkees; Bill Soden; The Intricate Blend; The Music Machine; Fever Tree; The Kinks; The Royal Guardsmen; The Weekends; The New Colony Six; The Sugar Canyon; Just Us; Tuesday's Children; Bill Fay; The Rhythm Rockets; The Unusuals and Spanky & Our Gang. Plus in the album spotlight, selections from Skeeter Davis' 1966 concept album, Singin' In The Summer Sun.
In a show first aired on May 24, 2020: DJ Andrew Sandoval explores the songwriting talents of Bob Dylan, who set the standard for singer-songwriters & set off the trend of folk-rock. Andrew presents more than forty interpretations from the Dylan songbook including The Beau Brummels; Nashville Teens; Manfred Mann; Boz; Dion & The Wanderers; Eddie Hodges; David Jones; The Bows & Arrows; The Lords; Dino, Desi & Billy; The Byrds; Glen Garrison; Rick Nelson; Olivia Newton-John; Tom Northcott; The Arbors; Linda Gayle; Gordon Waller; Them; Fairport Convention; The Grass Roots; T.J. Black; Christopher & The Chaps; George Harrison; Cher; Alan Price; The Band; The Vacels; The Floor; Country Fever; West; David Fisher and more.
In an episode dated June 8, 2020: DJ Andrew Sandoval spins 45's by The Shanes; The Sundowners; John Fred & His Playboy Band; The Standells; Rainy Daze; The Fool; The Oxfords; The Paupers; Raga & The Talas; Wendy Hill; Edwards Hand; The Ian Campbell Group; Lloyd Banks; Wellington Arrangement; Tim Andrews; Tuesday's Children; Roger Denison; Terry Knight & The Pack; The Lancastrians; and The Kaleidoscope. In Part 2 - Sandoval turns the Sunshine spotlight on to the pop psych sounds of the 4 Seasons, including mono selections from their Genuine Imitation Life Gazette album of December 1968 and many rare group & solo mono single sides from 1965-69.
In an episode first aired May 18, 2020: DJ Andrew Sandoval pays tribute to singer and songwriter, Phil May. The leader of the Pretty Things is saluted via selected recordings from 1964-1970, including rare interviews, vinyl only mixes and live sessions.
In an episode first aired on March 23, 2020: DJ Andrew Sandoval features 20 1960's MONO 45's by The Sundowners; The Peppermint Trolley Company; Roger Denison; The Bonzo Dog Band; The Haystack; Jackie DeShannon; The Flying Burrito Bros.; The Gosdin Brothers; The First Edition; Gordon Lightfoot; Bobby Lile & The El Montes; The Vejtables; Bobby Whiteside; The Sopwith "Camel"; The Buckinghams; Saturday's Children; Jacobson & Tansley; The Springfield Rifle; Peter Janes; Christopher & The Chaps. In Part 2, he turns the Sunshine artist spotlight onto The Rokes - a UK band who found fame in Italy and composed and performed the original song that became the Grass Roots international hit, "Let's Live For Today." Hear a generous assortment of their folk-rock & psych pop 45's, LP tracks and outtakes - presented in English & Italian.
In an episode first aired on March 16, 2020: DJ Andrew Sandoval explores the early recordings of The Guess Who?, Chad Allan, The Expressions & Original Reflections.
In an episode first aired on January 27, 2020: DJ Andrew Sandoval features singles by Claudine Longet, The Fifth Estate, The Coronados, The Goodthings, The Birdwatchers, The Flock, The Changin' Times, The Waphphle, The Underground, Dick Campbell, The Tygers, The Changing Image, The Spokesmen, The Tuesday Club, Bobby Ray, Camp Hilltop, The Byzantine Empire, The Springfield Rifle, Harry's Group and The Chuck Barris Syndicate. In part two, he explores the work of composer/producer/arranger, Roger Nichols. Including performances by The Sundowners, Two Of Each, Roger Nichols & The Small Circle Of Friends, The Monkees, The First Edition, Royalty, The Match, Linda Ball, Tony Scotti and Harpers Bizarre.
In an episode first aired on January 20, 2020: DJ Andrew Sandoval spins a spectacular selection of sixties pop obscurities by The Springfield Rifle, Bobby Vee & The Strangers, Saturday's Children, The Clive Allan Orchestra & Singers, Billie Davis, The Gates Of Eden, The Majority, Sunny Four, The Sixpentz, The Rites, The New Tradition, The San Souci Sensational Six, Jamie, The Pipe Dream, Queen Anne's Lace, The In Crowd, The Rogues, The Sunrays, The Razor's Edge, The Do's And The Dont's. In part two, he turns the Sunshine Spotlight on to England's Fortunes, a gifted harmony combo. On deck are a number of self-written rarities, live radio recordings and interviews covering the band's work in the mid-to-late 1960s.
In an episode first aired on January 13, 2020: IDJ Andrew Sandoval spins sixties singles by Trans Atlantic Train, The Restless Feelin's, Merrell Fankhauser & The 'Xiles, Billy & The Kid, Sumpin' Else, Willie And The Walkers, Nobody's Children, The Wailers, The Transatlantics, Patrick, The Lancastrians, The Motives, Barry Darvel, Teddy & The Pandas, The Reasons Why, The Freeborne, Flair, The Poets, The Sandpipers and The Joyride. In part two, he turns the Sunshine artist spotlight onto South African combo, The Bats. They made six albums and copious singles in the 1960's in South Africa and the UK. Ranging from tough beat, to transcendent pop and light psych.
In an episode first aired December 4, 2017: DJ Andrew Sandoval presents VOLUME 3 of Come To The Wintertime - 40 seasonal sounds from the sixties, including music by The Hep Stars; Zion DeGallier; Chris & Peter Allen; Ronny & The Daytonas; The Boys Next Door; The Beach Boys; The Happenings; Margo Guryan; The Royal Guardsman, The Brothers; Cream; Bobby Goldsboro; Brian Hyland; The Wailers; Saturday's Children; Bob Morrison; Sagittarius; The 4 Seasons; The Knickerbockers; The American Revolution; The Soul Survivors; Society's Children; The Household; The Chicago Loop; Nino Tempo & April Stevens; Fountain Of Youth; Harpers Bizarre; The Cryan' Shames; Simon & Garfunkel; Benjamin Carry Ltd.; Jan & Lorraine; Toast; The Eighth Day; The Tokens; Winston's Fumbs; The Blades Of Grass; The Roman Rebellion; The Barracuda; Attic Sounds; The Iveys; The Ronettes; Beverly & Cary Grant. A full playlist is available here: http://cometothesunshine.com/playlists-show124/
In an episode first aired on December 19, 2011: DJ Andrew Sandoval presents Come To The Sunshine's Winter Too edition. The show is a handpicked assortment of songs covering our musical ground with snow, sleet and Christmas cheer - featuring such artists as: Tommy Roe/Wendy & Bonnie/The Lovin' Spoonful/Herman's Hermits/The Flies/The Roman Rebellion/The Furnacemen/The Carnival/The Everly Brothers/The Capes Of Good Hope/Steve & Stevie/The Montage/The Bee Gees/Forever Amber/The Tremeloes/The Cyrkle/Vashti/Stone Poneys/Peter & Gordon/Gene Clark/Harmony Grass/Two And A Half/The Majority/Carole King/Twice As Much/The Flirtations/Darlene Love/Marvin Gaye/The Beach Boys/The Turtles/The Hondells/Jan & Dean/The Boys Next Door/The Ivy League/Paul Revere & The Raiders/Claudine Longet/Nilsson/The Hep Stars Even if you collect these kinds of records, there are surprises in store with vintage seasonal radio commercials and other wonderful treats. A full playlist is available here: http://cometothesunshine.com/playlists-special-winter-too/
In an episode first aired on December 4, 2006: DJ Andrew Sandoval presents his first winter themed selection of songs in the show's debut special: "Come To The Wintertime." Songs of rain, snow and occasional cheer dominate the playlist, including music by: Simon & Garfunkel, The Grass Roots, The Kinks, The Hollies, Mamas & Papas, The Jam, Beach Boys, XTC, The Everly Brothers, The Left Banke, The Cowsills, The Move, Herman's Hermits, Sunshine Company, Ivy League, Simon Dupree & The Big Sound, Dion & The Wanderers, Smokey & His Sister, The Turtles, Spanky & Our Gang, Rainy Day Friends, Buffalo Springfield, The City, Nilsson, The Christmas Spirit, The Who, The Bee Gees, Keith West, Claudine Longet, The Sunrays, Turquoise, The Variations, Big Star, The Monkees & The Zombies A full playlist is available is here:http://cometothesunshine.com/playlists-winter-special06/
In an episode first aired on November 25, 2019: DJ Andrew Sandoval spins 20 exquisite 45's by Emergency Exit, The Jaybees, The Roulettes, Bobby Gallant, The Freshmen, The New Breed, The International Submarine Band, The Flying Circus, Paul Stoop, Bocephus, The Mudd Family, The Family Frog, The Lords Of London, The Other Four, Christopher And The Chaps, The Changin' Times, The Rich Kids, The Carousel, Mike Hazlewood, as well as David McWilliams. In Part Two of the show, he turns the Sunshine spotlight on to the late 1960's recordings of The Fireballs, a band whose recorded work began in 1959, but kept on maing records till 1969. We shall feature their Atco album, Bottle Of Wine, in a rare mono mix, as well as tracks from the follow-up, Come On, React! Also on deck, a number of single and album tracks, as well as originally unissued numbers showing off their melodic-jangle.
In an episode first aired on November 18, 2019: DJ Andrew Sandoval spins original 1960's 45's by The Deep Six, The Shanes, The Three Good Reasons, Pinkerton's Assorted Colours, Sanford Clark, The Hitmakers, The Plastic People, J.J. Cale, The Warmest Spring, The Sandals, John Bromley, Mortimer, The Quiet Five, The Happy Magazine, Everything Is Everything, Michael J. James, The Committee, Roberta Lee, The Split Level and Frugal Sound. In part two, he turns the Sunshine artist spotlight onto the Creation with a full hour of their blistering sounds produced by the legendary, Shel Talmy.
In an episode first aired on July 21, 2008: DJ Andrew Sandoval spins singles by - The Act Of Creation; The Garden Of Eden; The Oracle; The Young Men; Larry & The Paper Prophets; The Yellow Payges; Sidewalk Skipper Band; Hearts & Flowers; Jim & Jean; The Giant Sunflower; Dino, Desi & Billy; Merrell Fankhauser & HMS Bounty; The Young Idea; Stephen Sargent & The Pride; The Status Cymbal; The Wellington Arrangement; Phuluph; Fountain Of Youth; Childe Harold. In part two, he's turns the Sunshine spotlight onto The Association in MONO! A full playlist is available here: http://cometothesunshine.com/playlists-show43/
In an episode first aired on September 23, 2019: DJ Andrew Sandoval presents 1960's 45s by The Electric Elves; The Rising Sons; Spice Of Life; The Applejacks; Ian & The Zodiacs; Alan David; The Arbors; The Fifth Estate; The Chicago Loop; Raga & The Talas; The Tygers; The Tikis; The I'des Of March; M.P.D. Limited; The Royal Guardsmen; Sonny Curtis; Ronnie Burns; Spring Fever; J.J. Cale and The Why Four. In the Sunshine artist spotlight, Andrew explores the Los Angeles studio group, The Hondells. Hear wonderful creations by Gary Usher, Mike Curb, Nick Venet and all manner of two-wheel bike, honda infused music (including rare jingles created for/by the group).
In an episode first aired on April 20, 2009: DJ Andrew Sandoval returns to the P.F. Sloan songbook, spinning covers of his work by The Robbs, Philip & Stephan, Gary Lewis & The Playboys, The Thomas Group, The Sidekicks, Terry Black, Terry Stafford, Chris & Peter Allen, The Fifth Dimension, The Rip Chords, Rally-Packs, The Fantastic Baggys, Jan & Dean, Lloyd Thaxton, The Baytowners, The Elementary School Band, Johnny Rivers, Barry McGuire, Mark Wynter, The Accents featuring Sandi, as well as a heaping helping of the Grass Roots in mono. A full playlist is available here: http://cometothesunshine.com/playlists-show52/
In an episode first aired on September 16, 2019: DJ Andrew Sandoval spins sixties 45's by: Bobby Rydell, The I'des Of March, George Edwards, The Other Tikis, The Springfield Rifle, The Joneses, The Outcasts, Frugal Sound, The Holy Mackerel, The Village East, Bedforde Set, The Golden Earrings, The English Setters, The Syn, Unrelated Segments, The Alan Bown!, The Marmalade, Jefferson Airplane, Trini Lopez, as well as Sight And Sound. In Prt Two, he explores the work of songwriting team Dick and Don Addrisi. Featuring their songs as performed by Mike Furber & The Bowery Boys, The Savages, Sumpin' Else, The Sailiens, The Escorts, The Avengers, The Association, The Congregation, The Astronuats, Harpers Bizarre, The Byzantine Empire, The Fortunes, The Match, The Looking Glass, Teddy Neely Five, The Aliis, The 5th Dimension and Spike Jones, Jr.
In an episode first aired September 9, 2019: DJ Andrew Sandoval kicks off his 13th year hosting Come To The Sunshine with 20 1960's 45s by The Electric Elves, Keith, The Cherokees, The In Crowd, The Sixpentz, The Unclaimed, The Music Asylum, Jeremiah, The Lords, Bedforde Set, Steff Sulke, Jesse Lopez, The Californians, The Sunrise Highway, Tony Crane, The Tikis, The Poets, The Peeps, Ian & The Zodiacs and Mike Furber. In the Sunshine artist spotlight, enjoy an hour of groovy music from Holland's The Motions. You will hear 20 selections spanning their career from 1965-1971.
In an episode first aired on August 6, 2019: DJ Andrew Sandoval spins an incredible selection of rare 1960's 45's by Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames, Sounds Bob Rogers, Alan Price, The Cherokees, Boo Boo And Bunky, Mike Furber And The Bowery Boys, The Poets, The Symbols, The Concinnators, Winston G., Hograth, Normie Rowe, Forever And Ever, The Changing Image, The Avengers, The Illusive Dream, The Arbors, The Cats, The Fool and The Tea Company. In part two, he turns the Sunshine spotlight onto The Staccatos and their offshoot, Five Man Electrical Band for some outstanding sides spanning 1965-1968.
In an episode first aired on July 15, 2019: DJ Andrew Sandoval spins a selection of recently discovered 45's by The Fifth Estate; The Mystery Trend; The Staccatos; The Playboys Of Edinburg; St. David's Road; The Hard Times; The Bows And Arrows; The Buckinghams; The Chateaus; English Setters; The Raggamuffins; Tommy T's Federal Reserve; Sonny Geraci; The Loved Ones; The Milky Way; The Rubber Band; Bobby Darin; The Razor's Edge; The Sound Idea and The Perfect Stone. In the Sunshine artist spotlight, it is the groovy Gants in MONO! Featuring selections from their 45's and three Liberty albums.
In an episode first aired July 8, 2019: DJ Andrew Sandoval explores the sixties songwriting of Neil Sedaka, as performed by Neil (himself); The Cyrkle; Bobby & Laurie; A Band Of Angels; Buddy England; The Hondells; Harmony Grass; The Roulettes; Kelly St. Clair; Bobby Sherman; Lesley Gore; Peppermint Rainbow; The Happenings; The Monkees; Davy Jones; Sally Field; Tony Orlando; The Fifth Dimension; The Chiffons and Don Thomas.