The only reasons why I live in New York City. 

Number four and pretty much main reason right now…because the other three reasons are mobile: Ain’t Too Proud – The Life And Times Of The Temptations.

If I wasn’t playing this show, I would stop playing the drums. I’m done. Had it. Been there and done that. I’m tired of dragging drums around town, setting them up…and breaking them down. Done.

It’s broadway or I’m gonna find something else to do for money.

Let me clarify…I wouldn’t play professionally any longer. I’ll play drums for fun here and there because I love making music with other musicians, but the hustle of being a musician in NYC…nah, I’ve had it. 

I’ve played with a bunch of amazing musicians-many who are legends. I’ve been blessed with a pretty good career here in the Big Apple. 

When I discovered California, I knew it was time to move on and move out. I’ll take my daughter Sahaar, my son Naseem and my girlfriend Bryn out there to live, but I have one more thing to do. 

This show is something special and I want to leave New York having played for one of the most successful musicals in the history of broadway. I think this will be it. 

I am hoping my aging parents can see their son play his heart out on opening night (March 21st, 2019). My mother, who is 85 and not doing too wel says she wants to make it there. I hope she will. She’s been my number one supporter with my drumming. She brought me back and forth to drum lessons and purchased my first professional kit. My father is getting older too and he’s had my back though the years with a host of other things. I want them to be 10th row center on opening night.

I’ll deal with the cold, the dirt, the noise and the dreaded subway back in NYC this winter as we start rehearsals for ATP. I know what my goals are and what I intend to do. 

I hope it all works out as planned, or goes even better than I expect. If not, I’m good. I’ve already surpassed many of my original goals.