With his sights on performing Andrew looks to his family in Portland for the kind of inspiration and support needed to enjoy making music. His cousin, Michael Allen Harrison (www.mahrecords.com/), is one of Andrew’s first looks. He describes MIchael as, a local hero, and a really special guy. He kills it like so few do.” Michael has over the years become very active in playing benefit shows, and is seen as a philanthropic minstrel. HIs younger brother is also a gifted guitarist, and to Andrew, “these guys are just like brothers to me.” When talking about the local music scene in Portland APW says, “it’s way different! It’s about community, people love being from here and musicians love playing here.”

"Nothing Without You"