Andes moved to Boulder, Colorado, where he lived in the basement of local musician Jeff Reaves. In 1975, he was recruited by former Flying Burrito Brothers vocalist Rick Roberts and former Byrds and Flying Burrito Brothers drummer Michael Clarke to form the country-rock band Firefall.
Andes relocated to Boulder, Colorado, where he resided in the basement of local musician Jeff Reaves. He was subsequently enticed by Rick Roberts and Michael Clarke to join forces and create a new musical group, which would eventually become known as Firefall.