Stories at the Center

<p>Chronicling Eric's unconventional path in the entertainment business <em>Stories at the Center</em> is set against the backdrop of his lifelong passion for distance running as he jogs through the hometown he never left reflecting on a journey of resilience sacrifice persistence and artistic purpose.</p><p></p><p>From a childhood with a disabled father through adolescence when he discovered his passion for songwriting and into adulthood he remains true to his dreams all the while refining them with an openness to what life offers him. Ultimately he creates and hosts the PBS series <em>Songs at the Center</em> which spotlights music legends such as John Oates Janis Ian and Ray Stevens as well as emerging artists giving voice to the unsung heroes of the music industry-the songwriters.</p><p></p><p>Blending humor tension and resolution he explores a life devoted to serving others in an entertainment industry often driven by ego and money. His path is interrupted by the loss of loved ones mistakes and cultural resistance. He navigates his way through an increasingly transactional world cherishing his family nurturing friendships and finding that investing in the dreams of others can lead to the fulfillment of one's own. </p>