The inspiration:

In 2016 after playing a show in Dallas, I was invited to get a private tour of 508 Park Ave.

"508 Park contains a multifaceted story of intersecting histories. Opening in 1930 as the Warner Brothers Exchange Building, this structure served as a distribution point for films and records. Brunswick Records was located on the 3rd floor and in 1937, producer Don Law organized a makeshift recording studio for sessions with legendary musician Robert Johnson, Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys, and many other significant musicians of the time. In 2004, Eric Clapton recorded Johnson’s music at 508 Park, paying tribute to those special recordings and Johnson’s lasting impact on music" From
www.508park.org/home

I got into a long, wonderful conversation with Pat Bywaters, the founder of the non-profit Encore Park, which preserved this historical building. We spoke of the richness of American roots music and Hawaiʻiʻs major additions to it, including slack key, the invention of the steel bar for lap slide, and the cross-pollenating with the blues.
As we parted ways, Pat said “Music Is A River, you dip your bucket in, then put some back”

The video was directed by Robert Bates:

An award winning filmmaker working in commercial, documentary and feature films.

Winner of the prestigious James Beard Award, Robert is best known for his directorial work on "The Kitchen Sessions with Charlie Trotter" shown nationally on PBS, and the documentary film series "Ingredients".

Robert's work as a film editor include the award winning film "Under The Blood Red Sun" directed by Tim Savage; "Knots (4 Wedding Planners)" starring Illeana Douglas; "Rocket Club" and "Waikiki The Film."

Both the live video and stidio version were mixed by Gary Lux:

Gary Lux is one of Hollywood’s premier music mixers with literally thousands of projects to his credit. Mr. Lux holds a sterling reputation within the industry for musical excellence and for accomplishing high volume projects, on time, and within budget, all while maintaining the integrity of musicianship and quality that the industry requires. With Gary Lux, high output and time pressure does not lead to a sacrifice of standard. As a result, his services are continually in high demand.

Until forming his own successful independent recording company in 1988, Gary Lux was the head music mixer for Universal Studios. He has two Emmy Award nominations for his work with The Jacksons, and Frank Sinatra. Albums include: Rob Thomas “Something To Be”, Janet Jackson “From Janet To Damita Jo”, Usher “8701”, Ben Harper and The Blind Boys of Alabama “Live At The Apollo”, Sting “Brand New Day”, Norah Jones “Live In New Orleans”, Keith Urban “Still Alive”, and Rod Stewart “Live In Times Square.”