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My deepest condolences to Sean's family. He was so loved by so many here in Atlanta, and I feel so fortunate to have seen him and heard him play several times. I'll never forget the first time I saw him, and was so amazed to hear such a deep, soulful blues sound coming from a young white man. There was nothing like the joy of seeing him live, and he really got the crowd on its feet and dancing. How can you listen to a song like "No Half Steppin" and NOT want to get up and move? Few performers today play with Sean's passion. Never one to disappoint a crowd, even when I saw him on a night that he'd lost his voice, his guitar spoke for him, and an amazing array of musician friends came up and filled in on the vocals. The last time I saw him, playing as part of something called the Magic Bus (if I remember correctly), I had the chance to speak to him and tell him how much I loved his music. I have one of his CDs in my car, and have played it for my high school students in the classroom. Even my students loved him. I just heard of Sean's passing tonight, after getting an e-mail announcement from Northside which mentioned the Sean Costello foundation, and looking it up online to find out more. Needless to say I was shocked to learn of his passing. It brought tears to my eyes. My heart hurts at the news of the loss of such an amazing performer and son so early in his young life. I feel so lucky to have been able to see him play live so often and to have experienced his music. God bless his family, friends, and fans. Sean was a bright light to all that saw and heard him. My heart and prayers go out to all of you feeling this loss.