I'm sure you all heard about the sensless tragic events that occurred in Seattle a couple weeks ago. This one hit way too close to home. I was just there a little over a month ago, performing and entertaining these people. One of the murder victims provided the 12 channel mixing board for Atmos to use. The shooting occured at the home of the sound man for the stage I played on at Kinetic. I just met these people. And now they're gone.

The Seattle scene is lovely - really cool, kind, friendly, chill people. This kind of sensless evil was so unnecessary. I don't know what to say or how to react, or even how to heal myself or others affected by it. Time will heal. I'm afraid it's gonna take a long time for the people in the dance music scene of Seattle more time than most. My prayers, love and healing energies go out to you all.

Just makes one think about how everything we do has some element of risk. Be more cautious of welcoming outsiders; rather, people you don't know really well, or that can be vouched for by someone you know and trust. I have been hurt (emotionally, financially or by theft or vandalism in my own home) numerous times for being kind and giving to the wrong people. I keep learning to be more careful and selective. And I never stop sharing lovingkindness. Of course, what happened in Seattle is the most extreme and rare case imaginable. You extend your loving kindness and hospitality to a "lost, lonely soul", with purely good intent - to make them feel welcome, to give them a sense of friendship, that someone cares about thier happiness, to help them feel included. Then you and your friends get mowed down for it. Makes no sense.

If there is any "take away" from this tragedy, it is to be more careful about who you invite to your home. Only let people you know and trust know where you live, especially after a party. Drugs and alcohol do change people - sometimes they have no control over thier judgement.

Never stop being kind and giving, but practice discernment. Err on the side of caution, and have no guilt about your decision. Setting boundaries for your own safety is imperative. People often lose sense of boundaries when they are high. Some are just plain ol' disrespectful. It's a wonderful gift to offer hospitality and sanctuary to weary partiers until they are okay enough to get home. Don't ever stop that. Just practice being more selective, is all I am trying to say.

This could have happened here in L.A. Could have happened anywhere. Keep a watchful eye out for yourself, your stuff and your friends wherever you are. Safety in numbers. Don't be paranoid, but don't let your guard down either.

My very deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the families, friends and loved ones of the victims in Seattle.

My apologies for the delay in responding. It took a while for me to do my own processing and sorting out what happened, and fomulating my thoughts into words.

I wish everyone happiness and wellness in this lifetime.