The director Danilo Di Julio and the creator JT Quinn are both former military and good friends.
Kevin McCreery who plays himself and Larry Lennon, is the lead guitarist for Uncle Kracker and toured in 2013 with ZZ Top.
The actress playing the role of Rita, Corianna Di Julio, is married to the director Danilo Di Julio who played "Go For" Gary. Mrs. Di Julio was 5 months pregnant during filming.
The "band members" can actually play instruments and sing. This was by design so if/when the show launches, "the band" can tour the US and record albums.
Based on the lives of JT Quinn, Jeffrey Scott Clark and other members of their bands that they toured with for decades.