I remember when my band in Tampa was starting to get a bit of local attention, I had a co-worker ask me, “Will you hire me as a roadie when you are famous?” I replied, “I don’t need you when I’m famous – I need you now.”

Finding people who will actively support a creative idea before the money and the fame comes along is a rare thing. More often then not the idea never amounts to any monetary compensation. The beauty is to discover those individuals who see into the distance and understand the heart of what is trying to be accomplished aside from any financial gain. Unbelievably, they are out there.

When I first posted the idea for my show on Facebook, I was surprised at the amount of support. One person who came forward almost immediately was a former student of mine Eric Bell. After graduating, Eric became an Emmy winning video editor (twice!) for SNY, the Met’s Network. He has since gone on to work for many other major networks including NBCSN, ABC, A&E, MSNBC, PBS, and AMC.

Besides his knack for editing, Eric is also a talented drummer and has toured the world. When he came forward to offer his assistance with the project I was flattered.

We met a a classic New York bar called Smith’s that Eric had played at with his band, If But When. He picked this location because the bar was closing and he wanted one last visit before the place was shuttered. While sitting with Eric drinking a couple of Buds, the old cliche popped into my head, “One door closes…”

We talked extensively about the project and he is onboard to edit the pilot episode which I am planning now. To say I am excited is a gross understatement. The pieces of this journey are falling into place.