Andy has spent time writing and arranging music for a variety of different bands and these songs are the best of the best. No fillers. Time tested, performance approved. Each song is suited with the nastiest musicians and engineer around. Recorded at MDW Production Studios in Harrisburg, PA. Musicians include Gabe Staznik, Mike Wittrien, Andy Alonso, Andy Roberts, Aaron Trasatt, Dave Yinger, Mike Yinger, Max Swan, Michael Druck, John Stoudt, to name a few. Artwork by Kurt Hershey. 

"There are no longer means to an end, but only an end to the means". 

Finally, an album that plays itself! The full-length effort will consist of mostly original compositions with a few twists on some modern classics. The featured track is Beyonce's hit "Love on Top", re-arranged for the band "Steely Jam". "An End To The Means" is a damn smooth crunchy awesome tight eclectic inspiring fulfilling artistic unique energizing easy creative and nostalgic experience.

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released October 24, 2014

Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Michael Washkevich at MDW Productions, Harrisburg, PA. 
Written, arranged by Andy Mowatt, except "Love On Top" and "Bodhisattva". 
Artwork by Kurt Hershey. 
Chief Executive Officer: Julie McKenzie. 
Executive Producers: Melanie Qureshi, Peggy Mowatt. 
Produced by Ted Mowatt, Maureen Mowatt, John Nikoloff, Amil Qureshi, Scott Hoon. 
Co-Produced by Karol Smith, Dyann Mowatt, Dann Connelly. 

"Shoeless Groove" 
Recorded live, January 12, 2014: Gabe Staznik - drums, Mike Wittrien - bass, Andy Roberts - piano & organ, Andy Mowatt - guitar. Overdubs: Dave Yinger - sax, Andy Mowatt - guitars. 

"Highlands" 
Recorded live, March 30, 2014: Gabe Staznik - drums, Andy Alonso - bass, Aaron Trasatt - rhodes, Andy Mowatt - guitar. Overdubs: Aaron Trasatt - organ. 

"Gloria" 
Recorded live, March 30, 2014: Gabe Staznik - drums, Andy Alonso - bass, Aaron Trasatt - rhodes, Andy Mowatt - guitar. Overdubs: Gabe Staznik - percussion. 

"Love On Top" 
Written by Beyonce Knowles, Terius Nash, Shea Taylor. 
Recorded live, March 30, 2014: Gabe Staznik - drums, Andy Alonso - bass, Aaron Trasatt - rhodes, Andy Mowatt - guitar. Overdubs: Andy Mowatt - melody, Aaron Trasatt - organ, Gabe Staznik - percussion, Michael Druck - baritone sax, Mike Yinger - trombone, Dave Yinger - tenor sax, Max Swan - alto sax, John Stoudt - trumpet. 

"Gypsyland" 
Recorded live, January 12, 2014: Mike Wittrien - upright bass, Andy Mowatt - guitars. Overdubs: Dave Yinger - clarinet. 

"Jooth Smazz" 
Recorded live, March 30, 2014: Gabe Staznik - drums, Andy Alonso - bass, Aaron Trasatt - rhodes, Andy Mowatt - guitar. Overdubs: Aaron Trasatt - organ. 

"Bodhisattva" 
Written by Donal Fagen, Walter Becker. 
Recorded live, January 12, 2014: Gabe Staznik - drums, Mike Wittrien - bass, Andy Roberts - piano, Andy Mowatt - guitar. Overdubs: Mike Yinger - trombone, Dave Yinger - saxes, John Stoudt - trumpet. 

"Songo" 
Recorded live, January 12, 2014: Gabe Staznik - drums, Mike Wittrien - bass, Andy Roberts - piano & organ, Andy Mowatt - guitar. 

"I'm Not Sayin' No" 
Recorded live, January 12, 2014: Gabe Staznik - drums, Mike Wittrien - bass, Andy Roberts - rhodes & piano, Andy Mowatt - guitar. 

"Omniblues" 
Recorded live, March 30, 2014: Gabe Staznik - drums, Andy Alonso - bass, Aaron Trasatt - organ, Andy Mowatt - guitar. Overdubs: Andy Mowatt - harmonies.

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