SEAN COSTELLO Source: IllinoisBlues.com Date: 04/2008 Writer: Sean Hecht

Sean Costello April 16, 1979 - April 15, 2008 Rest in Peace

We are very sad to hear of the unexpected death of Blues rising star Sean Costello. Sean was found dead in his hotel room yesterday. Cause of death is not known at present but details will posted on the Piedmont Talent website as they are revealed. The note below is from Steve Hecht at Piedmont Talent.

Remembering Sean Costello - Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Sean Costello was a person I was so looking forward to get to know better. He exuded positive energy every time I was with him. I cherished the opportunity to work with him over the coming years and being a part of his growth as an artist and as a person. Man, his latest cd was his best ever. The tone he coaxed out of that guitar was incredible. Every song had that Sean Costello stamp on it. “Any Time You Want” or “Hard Luck Woman” can easily be the song of the year! His guitar along with voice was never better than it has been recently. I got to see him about a month ago in Atlanta and he was firing on all cylinders despite having just finished a long grueling tour and having a new bassist that night. He was producing some of his best work ever. It just kept you longing for whatever he would do next. I will miss Sean and his youthful exuberance. His energy inspired me. He left us a great musical legacy.