Andy Ernst
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Andy Ernst aka Andro Ernst, is a music producer, engineer
, musician, songwriter, from San Francisco. Artist’s he's worked with include: Green Day
, AFI
, Sway & King Tech
, Rancid
, Tiger Army
, The Nerve Agents
, Malo
, Link 80
, Screeching Weasel
, Swingin' Utters, Screw 32
, Good Riddance
, Fury 66
, Shock G
and Money B. The majority of his work has been punk rock
. Andro owns and operates the Art of Ears Studio in San Francisco, California
.
Andro was the lead singer/guitarist/songwriter for the band Diabolical Exploits (2001), who's songs appeared in MTV
's Jackass
Vol. 2 DVD, and performed with AFI
and Tsunami Bomb
. He was also a member of Sass (1976), The Stats (1980), and Andro & Ross (1989). As a member of Sass, Andro has performed in concert along with Lionel Richie
& The Commodores, Greg Kihn
, Malo
, Esther Phillips
, Huey Lewis
& Clover, The Main Ingredient, Brass Construction
, and Tower Of Power
.
Andro has acted in a number of independent films, including the 1989 production of the Frank Navarro film "Flask" with Aldo Ray
.
Audio engineering
An audio engineer, also called audio technician, audio technologist or sound technician, is a specialist in a skilled trade that deals with the use of machinery and equipment for the recording, mixing and reproduction of sounds. The field draws on many artistic and vocational areas, including...
, musician, songwriter, from San Francisco. Artist’s he's worked with include: Green Day
Green Day
Green Day is an American punk rock band formed in 1987. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tre Cool...
, AFI
AFI (band)
AFI is an American alternative rock band from Ukiah, California that formed in 1991. They have consisted of the same lineup since 1998: lead vocalist Davey Havok, drummer and backup vocalist Adam Carson, with bassist Hunter Burgan and guitarist Jade Puget, who both play keyboard and contribute...
, Sway & King Tech
Sway & King Tech
Sway & King Tech is an American hip hop group composed of Bay Area rapper Sway and DJ King Tech. Also known as Flynamic Force or Sway & Tech, they are the hosts of the nationally syndicated show, The Wake Up Show...
, Rancid
Rancid (band)
Rancid is an American punk rock band formed in Berkeley, California in 1991. Founded by Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman, both of whom previously played in the ska punk band Operation Ivy, Rancid is credited—along with Green Day and The Offspring—for reviving mainstream interest in punk rock in the...
, Tiger Army
Tiger Army
Tiger Army is an American psychobilly band that was formed in 1995 in Berkeley, California. Its constant member and lead song writer is Nick 13. The band have released a total of four studio albums.-History:...
, The Nerve Agents
The Nerve Agents
The Nerve Agents were an American hardcore punk band formed by Andy Outbreak and Eric Ozenne .Their angry brand of music juxtaposed yelled, sometimes ranting vocals with distorted and often chorus laden chords, complex bass lines and fast-paced percussion...
, Malo
Malo
Malo was an American Latin-tinged rock and roll group. The San Francisco-based ensemble was led by Arcelio Garcia and Jorge Santana, the brother of Latin-rock guitarist, Carlos Santana....
, Link 80
Link 80
-Band history:Link 80 started in late 1993 in the East Bay of California. In the beginning, original members played around town as Drano, The Rag-Tags, and Mr...
, Screeching Weasel
Screeching Weasel
Screeching Weasel is an American punk rock band originally from Chicago, Illinois. The band was formed in 1986 by Ben Weasel and John Jughead.Since their formation, Screeching Weasel have broken up and reformed numerous times with numerous line-up changes. Ben Weasel has been the only constant...
, Swingin' Utters, Screw 32
Screw 32
Screw 32 was a Berkeley/East Bay area US punk rock band.Their name has many supposed origins, the most popular states that it is derived from an anti-skateboarding measure on the ballots in Concord, California. They were noted for self-publicity. For example, they ordered stickers by the thousands...
, Good Riddance
Good Riddance
Good Riddance was a punk rock band from Santa Cruz, California. They released seven full-length studio albums on Fat Wreck Chords, and their final album was a live recording of their farewell concert in 2007. Led by vocalist Russ Rankin, the band's longtime lineup included guitarist Luke Pabich,...
, Fury 66
Fury 66
Fury 66 was an American melodic punk rock/hardcore band from Santa Cruz, California that existed from 1993 to 1999. They released 3 full-length records, 3 seven inches, and appeared on multiple compilation CDs...
, Shock G
Shock G
Gregory E. Jacobs , known by the stage names Shock G and Humpty Hump, is an American musician and rapper, known as the lead vocalist for the hip hop group Digital Underground...
and Money B. The majority of his work has been punk rock
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
. Andro owns and operates the Art of Ears Studio in San Francisco, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
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Andro was the lead singer/guitarist/songwriter for the band Diabolical Exploits (2001), who's songs appeared in MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
's Jackass
Jackass (TV series)
jackass is an American reality series, originally shown on MTV from 2000 to 2002, featuring people performing various dangerous, crude, ridiculous, self-injuring stunts and pranks...
Vol. 2 DVD, and performed with AFI
AFI (band)
AFI is an American alternative rock band from Ukiah, California that formed in 1991. They have consisted of the same lineup since 1998: lead vocalist Davey Havok, drummer and backup vocalist Adam Carson, with bassist Hunter Burgan and guitarist Jade Puget, who both play keyboard and contribute...
and Tsunami Bomb
Tsunami Bomb
Tsunami Bomb was a punk rock band from Petaluma, California that was active between 1998 and October 2005 and released 2 studio albums and 4 EPs. They were founded by Dominic David who left in 2003...
. He was also a member of Sass (1976), The Stats (1980), and Andro & Ross (1989). As a member of Sass, Andro has performed in concert along with Lionel Richie
Lionel Richie
Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr. , is an American singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. Since 1968, he has been a member of the musical group Commodores signed to Motown Records...
& The Commodores, Greg Kihn
Greg Kihn
Greg Kihn is an American rock musician, radio personality and novelist.-Music:Kihn is the front man for The Greg Kihn Band, which released several singles and albums that made the charts in the early 1980s...
, Malo
Malo
Malo was an American Latin-tinged rock and roll group. The San Francisco-based ensemble was led by Arcelio Garcia and Jorge Santana, the brother of Latin-rock guitarist, Carlos Santana....
, Esther Phillips
Esther Phillips
Esther Phillips was an American singer. Phillips was known for her R&B vocals, but she was a versatile singer, also performing pop, country, jazz, blues and soul music.-Early life:...
, Huey Lewis
Huey Lewis
Huey Lewis is an American musician, songwriter and occasional actor.Lewis sings lead and plays harmonica for his band Huey Lewis and the News, in addition to writing or co-writing many of the band's songs...
& Clover, The Main Ingredient, Brass Construction
Brass Construction
Brass Construction was an American funk group formed in Brooklyn, New York in 1968. They were originally known as Dynamic Soul, and went on to record a string of hit singles and albums through to 1985.-Career:...
, and Tower Of Power
Tower of Power
Tower of Power is an American R&B-based horn section and band, originating in Oakland, California, that has been performing for over 43 years. They are best known for their funky soul sound highlighted by a powerful horn section...
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Andro has acted in a number of independent films, including the 1989 production of the Frank Navarro film "Flask" with Aldo Ray
Aldo Ray
Aldo Ray was an American actor.-Life and career:Ray was born in Pen Argyl, PA, to an Italian family of five brothers and one sister. His brother Mario lettered in football at USC in the years 1952-54...
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Incomplete Production discography
- Sass- I Only Wanted to Love You / Do It (Single) (20th Century) (1976)
- Andro & Ross- Should’ve Known Better / You’re My Girl (12”) (Bogart) (1989)
- Green DayGreen DayGreen Day is an American punk rock band formed in 1987. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tre Cool...
- 1,000 Hours1,000 Hours-Notes:* According to Dirnt, the song "Dry Ice" took 18 times to record because Al Sobrante kept making mistakes while drumming. At the end of the song, you can hear the band shout "yes, yes, we did it"....
(EP) (1989) - Green Day- 39/Smooth39/Smooth-Personnel:* Billie Joe Armstrong – lead vocals, guitar* Mike Dirnt – bass, backing vocals* John Kiffmeyer – drums, percussion, backing vocals* Andy Ernst – producer, engineer...
(Lookout) (1990) - Green Day- SlappySlappy-Personnel:* Billie Joe Armstrong - lead vocals, guitar* Mike Dirnt - bass, backing vocals* Al Sobrante - drums* Aaron Cometbus - backing vocals, "teeth" on "Knowledge"-Notes:* The dog on the cover of Slappy was known as Mickey...
(EP) (Lookout) (1990) - Mc Sway & Dj King Tech- Follow 4 Now (All City) (1990)
- David Diebold & Kim Cataluna- White RabbitWhite RabbitThe White Rabbit works for the Red Queen, but is also a secret member of the Underland Underground Resistance, and was sent by the Hatter to search for Alice...
(Megatone) (1990) - Sway & King TechSway & King TechSway & King Tech is an American hip hop group composed of Bay Area rapper Sway and DJ King Tech. Also known as Flynamic Force or Sway & Tech, they are the hosts of the nationally syndicated show, The Wake Up Show...
- Concrete Jungle (Giant) (1991) - Green Day- 1,039 / Smoothed Out Slappy Hours (Reprise) (1991)
- Screeching WeaselScreeching WeaselScreeching Weasel is an American punk rock band originally from Chicago, Illinois. The band was formed in 1986 by Ben Weasel and John Jughead.Since their formation, Screeching Weasel have broken up and reformed numerous times with numerous line-up changes. Ben Weasel has been the only constant...
- My Brain HurtsMy Brain HurtsMy Brain Hurts is the third studio album by the American punk rock band Screeching Weasel. It was released in 1991 through Lookout! Records. It was the band's first album released through Lookout! Records. The album marked a very distinct stylistic shift...
(Lookout) (1991) - RancidRancid (band)Rancid is an American punk rock band formed in Berkeley, California in 1991. Founded by Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman, both of whom previously played in the ska punk band Operation Ivy, Rancid is credited—along with Green Day and The Offspring—for reviving mainstream interest in punk rock in the...
- RancidRancid (EP)-Personnel:* Tim Armstrong - lead vocals, guitar* Matt Freeman - bass, vocals* Brett Reed - drums, backing vocals* Andy Ernst - producer* Jimmy Johnson - executive producer* Martin Sprouse - graphics...
(EP) (Lookout) (1992) - FifteenFifteen (band)Fifteen was a punk rock band formed by Jeff Ott. Ott was the group's main songwriter and only consistent member. According to Ott, the band had a total of fifteen members by the time it finally disbanded in 2000: Jack Curran, Mikey Mischief, Mark Moreno, Jean Repetto, Lucky Dog, Chris Flanagan,...
- Swain's First Bike Ride (Lookout) (1992) - Green Day- Kerplunk (Reprise) (1992)
- Screeching Weasel- Anthem for a New TomorrowAnthem for a New Tomorrow- Personnel :* Ben Weasel - lead vocals, guitar* Jughead - guitar* Danny Vapid - bass, backing vocals* Danny Panic - drums* Fat Mike - backing vocals on "Peter Brady"* Blake Schwarzenbach - backing vocals on "A New Tomorrow"...
(Lookout) (1993) - Nuisance- Sunny Side Down (Lookout) (1993)
- Big RigBig RigBig Rig was a punk band from the San Francisco Bay Area fronted by singer/songwriter Jesse Michaels. Michaels performed with the group after the breakup of his previous project, Operation Ivy, and before forming the band Common Rider....
- Expansive HeartExpansive HeartExpansive Heart is the only piece ever released by punk band Big Rig, it was released on the Lookout! Records label.-Track listing:# "Expansive Heart" – 2:14# "Will Alone" – 2:02# "New Fist" – 2:20# "Persistence" – 2:26- Personnel :...
(EP) (Lookout) (1994) - Swingin' Utters- The Streetsof San Francisco (New Red Archives) (1994)
- Wynona Riders- J.D. Salinger (Lookout) (1995)
- Screw 32Screw 32Screw 32 was a Berkeley/East Bay area US punk rock band.Their name has many supposed origins, the most popular states that it is derived from an anti-skateboarding measure on the ballots in Concord, California. They were noted for self-publicity. For example, they ordered stickers by the thousands...
- Unresolved Childhood Issues (Wingnut) (1995) - Screeching WeaselScreeching WeaselScreeching Weasel is an American punk rock band originally from Chicago, Illinois. The band was formed in 1986 by Ben Weasel and John Jughead.Since their formation, Screeching Weasel have broken up and reformed numerous times with numerous line-up changes. Ben Weasel has been the only constant...
- Kill the Musician (Lookout) (1995) - AFIAFI (band)AFI is an American alternative rock band from Ukiah, California that formed in 1991. They have consisted of the same lineup since 1998: lead vocalist Davey Havok, drummer and backup vocalist Adam Carson, with bassist Hunter Burgan and guitarist Jade Puget, who both play keyboard and contribute...
- Answer That and Stay FashionableAnswer That and Stay FashionableAnswer That and Stay Fashionable is the debut studio album by American rock band AFI. It was originally released on August 1, 1995 through Wingnut Records. It was re-released on April 22, 1997 through Nitro Records.-Background:...
(Wingnut) (1995) - The Hi-Fives-Welcome to my Mind (Lookout) (1995)
- The B.U.M.S.- Lyfe’ n’ Tyme (Priority) (1995)
- MaloMaloMalo was an American Latin-tinged rock and roll group. The San Francisco-based ensemble was led by Arcelio Garcia and Jorge Santana, the brother of Latin-rock guitarist, Carlos Santana....
- Senorita (Crescendo) (1995) - Go Sailor- Go Sailor (Lookout) (199?)
- Good RiddanceGood RiddanceGood Riddance was a punk rock band from Santa Cruz, California. They released seven full-length studio albums on Fat Wreck Chords, and their final album was a live recording of their farewell concert in 2007. Led by vocalist Russ Rankin, the band's longtime lineup included guitarist Luke Pabich,...
/ Ignite (EP) (Revelation) (1996) - AFI- Shut Your Mouth and Open Your Eyes (Nitro) (1997)
- Link 80Link 80-Band history:Link 80 started in late 1993 in the East Bay of California. In the beginning, original members played around town as Drano, The Rag-Tags, and Mr...
- 17 Reasons17 Reasons17 Reasons is the first full album by the ska punk band Link 80. It was released on CD and 12" vinyl by Asian Man Records in 1997. The record was the first original release for Asian Man Records .It was recorded during two sessions: one at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, CA with Steve Fontano and...
(Asian Man) (1997) - The Hi-Fives- And a Whole Lotta You (Lookout) (1997)
- The Force (band)The Force (band)The Force is a Grass Valley punk/hardcore band. Members Matt Wedgley , Hunter Burgan , Mark Roustabout , and Chad Cox were all in different punk bands before forming The Force in May 1995. Between 1996 and 1998, The Force released a 7", a 10"/CD and a split 7" as well as a number of songs on...
- I Don’t Like You Either (Spider Club) (1997) - Hayride to Hell- Hayride to Hell (Nervous) (1997)
- Redemption 87Redemption 87Redemption 87 was a short-lived East Bay hardcore punk band containing ex-members of Unit Pride, Skankin' Pickle, and Token Entry, and contained future members of AFI and the Nerve Agents....
- All Guns PoolsideAll Guns PoolsideAll Guns Poolside is an album by the now defunct hardcore punk band, Redemption 87.It was released in 1998 and subsequently re-released in 2002 by Blackout Records – with added bonus tracks which were the bands original demo from 1995....
(1998) - West African Highlife Band- Salute to Highlife Pioneers (Inner Spirit) (1998)
- Tiger ArmyTiger ArmyTiger Army is an American psychobilly band that was formed in 1995 in Berkeley, California. Its constant member and lead song writer is Nick 13. The band have released a total of four studio albums.-History:...
- Tiger Army (Hellcat) (1998) - Fred Ross- Dignity (Strokeland) (1998)
- AFI- A Fire InsideA Fire Inside EPA Fire Inside is an EP by American rock band AFI. It was released on September 29, 1998 through Nitro Records. The EP title is a quote from the introductory track on their previous album Shut Your Mouth and Open Your Eyes, as well as the band name's permanent abbreviation. The EP includes two...
(EP) (Adeline) (1998) - Bottomdawg- Bound By Circumstance (1998)
- 78 RPM- Dill Records (1998)
- AFI- All Hallow’s EP (EP) (Nitro) (1999)
- AFI- Black Sails in the SunsetBlack Sails in the SunsetBlack Sails in the Sunset is the fourth studio album by American alternative rock band AFI. It was released on May 18, 1999 through Nitro Records.-Release:Black Sails in the Sunset was released on May 18, 1999 through Nitro Records...
(Nitro) (1999) - Link 80- The Struggle ContinuesThe Struggle ContinuesThe Struggle Continues is the second album by the Swedish hip hop band Looptroop. It was released in 2002 by Burning Heart Records and is entirely produced by Embee.-Track listing:#David vs...
(Asian Man) (1999) - The Missing 23rd- ctrl+alt+del (Sessions) (2000)
- The Nerve AgentsThe Nerve AgentsThe Nerve Agents were an American hardcore punk band formed by Andy Outbreak and Eric Ozenne .Their angry brand of music juxtaposed yelled, sometimes ranting vocals with distorted and often chorus laden chords, complex bass lines and fast-paced percussion...
- Days Of The White OwlDays Of The White OwlDays of the White Owl is the first full-length album from Californian hardcore punk band, The Nerve Agents. It was released in July, 2000 on Revelation Records and it follows their self-titled EP from 1998.- Overview :...
(Revelation) (2000) - The V-Town Have-Nots- Self-Untitled (2000)
- The Nerve Agents- The Butterfly CollectionThe Butterfly CollectionThe Butterfly Collection is the second full-length – and last – album from Californian hardcore punk band, The Nerve Agents.It was released by Hellcat Records and distributed by Epitaph Records in July, 2001.- Overview :...
(Hellcat) (2001) - AFI- The Art of DrowningThe Art of Drowning-Bonus tracks, B-Sides, unreleased tracks, etc.:All tracks recorded during the Art of Drowning sessions unless otherwise noted.* "Battled" is featured as a hidden track on the CD format of the album....
(Nitro) (2000) - Tiger Army- II: Power of Moonlite (Hellcat) (2001)
- Groovie Ghoulies- Freaks On Parade (Stardumb) (2001)
- PipedownPipedownPipedown was a hardcore punk band from Northern California with radical leftist lyrics. Starting in Grass Valley, California in 1997, their lyrics often remind of eco-anarchism, especially since they recommended books like the Unabomber Manifesto: Industrial Society and its Future and Deep...
- Enemies of Progress (AF) (2001) - Fury 66Fury 66Fury 66 was an American melodic punk rock/hardcore band from Santa Cruz, California that existed from 1993 to 1999. They released 3 full-length records, 3 seven inches, and appeared on multiple compilation CDs...
- Red Giant Evolution (Sessions) (2001) - Jet LagJet lagJet lag, medically referred to as desynchronosis, is a physiological condition which results from alterations to the body's circadian rhythms; it is classified as one of the circadian rhythm sleep disorders...
- Lonely Kings (Sessions) (2001) - TiltTilt (band)Tilt was an American punk rock band from the East Bay, California, United States, formed in 1992. The group's debut studio album, Play Cell, was released through Lookout Records in 1993. They would soon after get signed to Fat Wreck Chords, which the rest of its albums were released through...
- Been Where? Did What?Been Where? Did What?Been Where? Did What? is an album by Californian punk rock band, Tilt. It was released in November 2001 on Fat Wreck Chords. It consists of previously unreleased tracks and cover versions, recorded by the band between 1992 and 1999.-Track listing:...
(Fat Wreck Chords) (2001) - Nigerian Brothers- Sons from the Village (Inner Spirit) (2001)
- Diabolical Exploits- Diabolical Exploits (Substandard) (2001)
- Dexter DangerDexter DangerDexter Danger was an alternative rock band formed in 2000 in San Francisco, California. During its 6-year career, the band released two full-length albums and two EPs...
- It's Not Pretty Being Easy EP (2002) - Dexter DangerDexter DangerDexter Danger was an alternative rock band formed in 2000 in San Francisco, California. During its 6-year career, the band released two full-length albums and two EPs...
- Forever Broken (2002) - PipedownPipedownPipedown was a hardcore punk band from Northern California with radical leftist lyrics. Starting in Grass Valley, California in 1997, their lyrics often remind of eco-anarchism, especially since they recommended books like the Unabomber Manifesto: Industrial Society and its Future and Deep...
- Mental Weaponry (AF) (2003) - Said Radio- Tidal Waves and Teeth (Mankind) (2007)
- Set Off- Just Please Stop Sceaming (Felony) (2007)
- Set Off- Constructive Instability Vol. 1 (2009)
- Batching It- Homage (2009)