Come To The Sunshine

In an episode first aired on June 29, 2009, host Andrew Sandoval brings you another exciting installment of "Come To The Sunshine" this time paying tribute to the short-lived, but endlessly fascinating Colgems label. Developed by Columbia Pictures and Screen-Gems Music in 1966 as something of a vanity imprint for soundtracks and recordings by The Monkees, it is their many non-Monkees releases that hold particular interest for fans of '60s pop. The label's topsy-turvey A&R approach led to a psychedelic single from Hoyt Axton, last gasp rockin' soul from Jewel Akens and the awesome country rock of the Lewis & Clarke Expedition. With talented producers like Gary Paxton, Stu Philips, David Gates, Richie Podolor and Jack Keller, it is surprising how many non-hits the label turned out in a four year stretch. Episode #57 of "Come To The Sunshine" presents 45 single slices of Colgems' 45 rpm magic - all from original vinyl (not a CD in the house folks) - with music by: The Monkees/Hoyt Axton/Lewis & Clarke Expedition/Sally Field/Jewel Akens/Hung Jury/Fountain Of Youth/Paula Wayne/Sajid Kahn/Peter Kastner/P.K. Limited/New Establishment A full playlist is available at: www.cometothesunshine.com

In an episode first aired on June 29, 2009, host Andrew Sandoval brings you another exciting installment of "Come To The Sunshine" this time paying tribute to the short-lived, but endlessly fascinating Colgems label. Developed by Columbia Pictures and Screen-Gems Music in 1966 as something of a vanity imprint for soundtracks and recordings by The Monkees, it is their many non-Monkees releases that hold particular interest for fans of '60s pop. The label's topsy-turvey A&R approach led to a psychedelic single from Hoyt Axton, last gasp rockin' soul from Jewel Akens and the awesome country rock of the Lewis & Clarke Expedition. With talented producers like Gary Paxton, Stu Philips, David Gates, Richie Podolor and Jack Keller, it is surprising how many non-hits the label turned out in a four year stretch. Episode #57 of "Come To The Sunshine" presents 45 single slices of Colgems' 45 rpm magic - all from original vinyl (not a CD in the house folks) - with music by: The Monkees/Hoyt Axton/Lewis & Clarke Expedition/Sally Field/Jewel Akens/Hung Jury/Fountain Of Youth/Paula Wayne/Sajid Kahn/Peter Kastner/P.K. Limited/New Establishment A full playlist is available at: www.cometothesunshine.com

In an episode first aired on September 10, 2012, host Andrew Sandoval celebrates the sixth anniversary of his sixties inspired radio program with a two-hour selection of favorite tracks and rarities by: Grapefruit; The Searchers; Harmony Grass; The Beach Boys; The Zombies; Chad & Jeremy; The Peppermint Trolley Co.; Dion & The Belmonts; The Canterbury Music Festival; Nino Tempo & April Stevens; The Byrds; Gary Lewis; Del Shannon; Sandy Salisbury; Harry Nilsson; George Harrison; Simon & Garfunkel; Sonny Bono; The Kinks; The Beatles; Twice As Much; Billy Nicholls; The Turtles; Pete Dello; The Bee Gees; The Millennium; West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band; Love; Buffalo Springfield; Sal Valentino; Peter & Gordon; Phil Ochs; The Bonzo Dog Band; Bill Fay; Tin Tin; Dino, Desi & Billy; Dusty Springfield; Denny Laine; The Hollies; The Everly Brothers.

In an episode first aired on September 10, 2012, host Andrew Sandoval celebrates the sixth anniversary of his sixties inspired radio program with a two-hour selection of favorite tracks and rarities by: Grapefruit; The Searchers; Harmony Grass; The Beach Boys; The Zombies; Chad & Jeremy; The Peppermint Trolley Co.; Dion & The Belmonts; The Canterbury Music Festival; Nino Tempo & April Stevens; The Byrds; Gary Lewis; Del Shannon; Sandy Salisbury; Harry Nilsson; George Harrison; Simon & Garfunkel; Sonny Bono; The Kinks; The Beatles; Twice As Much; Billy Nicholls; The Turtles; Pete Dello; The Bee Gees; The Millennium; West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band; Love; Buffalo Springfield; Sal Valentino; Peter & Gordon; Phil Ochs; The Bonzo Dog Band; Bill Fay; Tin Tin; Dino, Desi & Billy; Dusty Springfield; Denny Laine; The Hollies; The Everly Brothers.

In an episode first aired on Labor Day September 3rd, 2007, "Come To The Sunshine" #28 was host Andrew Sandoval's first ever Gary Lewis Telethon! The show features more than two hours of nothing but the best of Gary's criminally underrated recordings (such as selections from his great later period albums like "I'm On The Right Road Now," "Listen" and others). The show's goal was for Gary to get his critical due and never ROCK alone! Nevertheless, this irreverent program is not affiliated with the former Jerry Lewis Telethon. Information can be found for that at http://www.mdausa.org/telethon/ A full playlist for this episode is available at http://cometothesunshine.com/id44.html

In an episode first aired on Labor Day September 3rd, 2007, "Come To The Sunshine" #28 was host Andrew Sandoval's first ever Gary Lewis Telethon! The show features more than two hours of nothing but the best of Gary's criminally underrated recordings (such as selections from his great later period albums like "I'm On The Right Road Now," "Listen" and others). The show's goal was for Gary to get his critical due and never ROCK alone! Nevertheless, this irreverent program is not affiliated with the former Jerry Lewis Telethon. Information can be found for that at http://www.mdausa.org/telethon/ A full playlist for this episode is available at http://cometothesunshine.com/id44.html

In an episode first aired July 16, 2012 host Andrew Sandoval presents "Come To The Sunshine" episode #79, the second seasonal installment of "Come To The Summertime, Too" featuring music from The Higher Elevation/The Fresh Windows/Lesley Gore/Katch 22/The Lovin' Spoonful/The Whispers/The Stephen Crane Village/The Hondells/The Clockwatchers/The Outsiders featuring Sonny Geraci/The Peppermint Trolley Company/Misty Morn/The California Poppy Pickers/Butterscotch/Sandy Posey/The Kinks/Love/The Swinging Blue Jeans/Peter & Gordon/Sonny & Cher/ Toast/Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera/John Carter & Russ Alquist/West/The Bonzo Dog Band/Brian Wilson/Gary Zekely/The Tokens/Adam, Mike & Tim/The Happenings/The Zombies/The Pyramid/The Bee Gees/Claudine Longet/Barry Gibb/The New Sound Spectrum/Twice As Much/The Beach Boys. www.cometothesunshin.com

In an episode first aired July 16, 2012 host Andrew Sandoval presents "Come To The Sunshine" episode #79, the second seasonal installment of "Come To The Summertime, Too" featuring music from The Higher Elevation/The Fresh Windows/Lesley Gore/Katch 22/The Lovin' Spoonful/The Whispers/The Stephen Crane Village/The Hondells/The Clockwatchers/The Outsiders featuring Sonny Geraci/The Peppermint Trolley Company/Misty Morn/The California Poppy Pickers/Butterscotch/Sandy Posey/The Kinks/Love/The Swinging Blue Jeans/Peter & Gordon/Sonny & Cher/ Toast/Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera/John Carter & Russ Alquist/West/The Bonzo Dog Band/Brian Wilson/Gary Zekely/The Tokens/Adam, Mike & Tim/The Happenings/The Zombies/The Pyramid/The Bee Gees/Claudine Longet/Barry Gibb/The New Sound Spectrum/Twice As Much/The Beach Boys. www.cometothesunshin.com

First aired June 30, 2008, "Come To The Summertime" is the first of two "Come To The Sunshine" summer spectaculars. This installment features summer themed music by: Bruce and Terry/Mark Eric/Harmony Grass/The Street Corner Society/The Beach Boys/The Love Generation/Los Iberos/The Two Of Each/The Bystanders/The Ragamuffins/Saturday's Photograph/The Monkees/Love/The Zombies/The Bee Gees/Donovan/Chad & Jeremy/The Bee Gees/The Kinks/Bobby Fuller/The Rip Chords/The Wildcats/The Relations/The Imaginations/Jan & Dean/The Pyramid/The Ivy League/The Freshmen/Brian Hyland The show's album spotlight features the entire "Tell 'Em I'm Surfin'" album by the Fantastic Baggys in MONO! A mix that is thus far unissued on CD. If you don't know this record, you are in for a Beach Boys size treat. Imagine the wonderful pop sensibilities of Sloan & Barri meeting the drums of Hal Blaine and the themes of surf, sun 'n fun. Add to it more references to the "TJ Slopes" than any other artist on record and you have this melodic masterwork of surf pop. As sweet, fun and refreshing as a lemonade from Hot Dog On A Stick at the Santa Monica pier. This program also coincides with host Andrew Sandoval's drive to save homeless cats and kittens by donating to kittenrescue.org Summer is a tough season for felines, many are born without homes and pets of all ages seem to flood the shelters this time of year. Moreover, the recent economic downturn has had a cruel effect of leaving once loved house pets behind as forgotten furniture in foreclosed homes. You can make a difference by donating your time or money to save an animal this summer. A full playlist is available at http://cometothesunshine.com/id59.html

First aired June 30, 2008, "Come To The Summertime" is the first of two "Come To The Sunshine" summer spectaculars. This installment features summer themed music by: Bruce and Terry/Mark Eric/Harmony Grass/The Street Corner Society/The Beach Boys/The Love Generation/Los Iberos/The Two Of Each/The Bystanders/The Ragamuffins/Saturday's Photograph/The Monkees/Love/The Zombies/The Bee Gees/Donovan/Chad & Jeremy/The Bee Gees/The Kinks/Bobby Fuller/The Rip Chords/The Wildcats/The Relations/The Imaginations/Jan & Dean/The Pyramid/The Ivy League/The Freshmen/Brian Hyland The show's album spotlight features the entire "Tell 'Em I'm Surfin'" album by the Fantastic Baggys in MONO! A mix that is thus far unissued on CD. If you don't know this record, you are in for a Beach Boys size treat. Imagine the wonderful pop sensibilities of Sloan & Barri meeting the drums of Hal Blaine and the themes of surf, sun 'n fun. Add to it more references to the "TJ Slopes" than any other artist on record and you have this melodic masterwork of surf pop. As sweet, fun and refreshing as a lemonade from Hot Dog On A Stick at the Santa Monica pier. This program also coincides with host Andrew Sandoval's drive to save homeless cats and kittens by donating to kittenrescue.org Summer is a tough season for felines, many are born without homes and pets of all ages seem to flood the shelters this time of year. Moreover, the recent economic downturn has had a cruel effect of leaving once loved house pets behind as forgotten furniture in foreclosed homes. You can make a difference by donating your time or money to save an animal this summer. A full playlist is available at http://cometothesunshine.com/id59.html

First aired Monday, September 10th, 2007, episode #29 of "Come To The Sunshine" marked the one year anniversary of host Andrew Sandoval's sixties inspired radio program. The first hour of this program featured a wonderful selection of vinyl 45's from: The Wishbone/Strimbling Blimbles/The Pyramid/Smokey & His Sister/The Monopoly/The Ivy League/Max Frost & The Troopers/The Idle Race/Dino, Desi & Billy/Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart/The Zephyrs/Billy Thorpe & The Aztecs/Ike & Tine Turner/The Sunday Funnies Hour two featured an artist spotlight on songwriter/musicians Steve Kipner and Steve Grove, whose first album Steve & Stevie is played in full, in addition to selection from their Maurice Gibb produced long player as Tin Tin. This spotlight also features a couple of unissued Steve & Stevie recordings and their second hit single, "Is That The Way." A full playlist is available at www.cometothesunshine.com

First aired Monday, September 10th, 2007, episode #29 of "Come To The Sunshine" marked the one year anniversary of host Andrew Sandoval's sixties inspired radio program. The first hour of this program featured a wonderful selection of vinyl 45's from: The Wishbone/Strimbling Blimbles/The Pyramid/Smokey & His Sister/The Monopoly/The Ivy League/Max Frost & The Troopers/The Idle Race/Dino, Desi & Billy/Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart/The Zephyrs/Billy Thorpe & The Aztecs/Ike & Tine Turner/The Sunday Funnies Hour two featured an artist spotlight on songwriter/musicians Steve Kipner and Steve Grove, whose first album Steve & Stevie is played in full, in addition to selection from their Maurice Gibb produced long player as Tin Tin. This spotlight also features a couple of unissued Steve & Stevie recordings and their second hit single, "Is That The Way." A full playlist is available at www.cometothesunshine.com

First broadcast July 9, 2012 "Come To The Sunshine" episode #78 features 20 vintage mono 45's direct from vinyl as well as an artist spotlight on the late '60s and early '70s recordings of Jan Berry and Dean Torrence. Your host, Andrew Sandoval, brings you singles by: The Five Americans/The Spencer Davis Group/The Rokes/The Robb Storme Group/The Love Generation/The Alan Bown!/Tommy James And The Shondells/The Roulettes/Brian Hyland/The Unforscene/The American Breed/The U.S. Males/Back Porch Majority/Phil Ochs/Don Agrati (Don Grady)/Oliver/Curt Boettcher/The Cats/The Eastern Scene/Popcorn Blizzard In hour two, he explores Jan Berry's "Carnival Of Sound" sessions and Dean Torrence's "Save For A Rainy Day" project, as well as some of Jan's solo Ode singles and a few Jan & Dean favorites. Playlist at www.cometothesunshine.com

First broadcast July 9, 2012 "Come To The Sunshine" episode #78 features 20 vintage mono 45's direct from vinyl as well as an artist spotlight on the late '60s and early '70s recordings of Jan Berry and Dean Torrence. Your host, Andrew Sandoval, brings you singles by: The Five Americans/The Spencer Davis Group/The Rokes/The Robb Storme Group/The Love Generation/The Alan Bown!/Tommy James And The Shondells/The Roulettes/Brian Hyland/The Unforscene/The American Breed/The U.S. Males/Back Porch Majority/Phil Ochs/Don Agrati (Don Grady)/Oliver/Curt Boettcher/The Cats/The Eastern Scene/Popcorn Blizzard In hour two, he explores Jan Berry's "Carnival Of Sound" sessions and Dean Torrence's "Save For A Rainy Day" project, as well as some of Jan's solo Ode singles and a few Jan & Dean favorites. Playlist at www.cometothesunshine.com

First aired January 21, 2008, episode #33 of "Come To The Sunshine" finds host Andrew Sandoval exploring the amazing world of producer/songwriter Gary Zekley (a.k.a. Yodar Critch) and his group the Yellow Balloon (including My Three Son's Don Grady as "Luke R. Yoo"). Find out what it is all about and hear recordings by: Jan & Dean/Alder Ray/The Visions/Gary Zekley/The Group/Young Stuff/The Puppet/The Fun & Games/The Looking Glass/Simon Dupree & The Big Sound/Price & Walsh/The Clique/The Yellow Baloon/Don Grady (with and without the Windupwatchband)/The Simple Image/The Grass Roots + an essential album spotlight featuring the not-avaialble-on-CD, original MONO mix of 1967's "Yellow Balloon" album by the Yellow Balloon! Listen to these Good Feelin' Times; a full playlist is available at www.cometothesunshine.com