Official Statement from a grateful Ex-Hooligan

On September 10, 2012 I was officially let go from the Bruno Mars band.  The reason I was given was a change in musical direction.  I will miss all of the guys dearly and wish them the best of luck with all of their musical endeavors.  I also want to take the time to thank each and every fan that I was blessed to meet or talk to while being part of the Hooligan family.  You have all touched, inspired and revealed to me how beautiful life is.  That being said, life does go on and I am a Daddy at the end of the day (as many of you know).  So as much as I’ll miss touring and life on the road, I won’t miss it as much as having my daughter by my side.

Lastly, the one favor I ask is to let Bruno, the band, or anyone affiliated be without the burden of questioning or opinions.  By now, Bruno and the Hooligans have moved on and do not need any reminders at their shows or over the internet via social media.  I kindly appreciate it and they will too.

I’ll bow out gracefully with a very meaningful lyric by The Beatles…

“And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.”


Perri Ink Kenji Chan signature guitar via Perri Ink Photography

Perri Ink Kenji Chan signature guitar via Perri Ink Photography


Gardena Obon 2012 via (My cousin) Paige’s iPhone & via 4s


My cousin, friends and family were ever so kind to throw Silk her first Hello Kitty Party (July 14th to be exact). It was a long time in the making because she’s always liked Hello Kitty and would always ask if she could have a celebration one day. These were just some of the few moments captured. I’ll never forget the look on her face when she came up the stairs in anticipation of the big “Surprise!” Thank you everyone that made it possible via (My cousin) Paige’s iPhone


She saw my Dad cleaning the bamboo earlier, so she decided to finish where he left off via 4s


San Fran land via 4s


TRANSFORMATIONAL FESTIVALS ARE A POTENT PHENOMENON blossoming on the West Coast and beyond that are playing a profound role in hundreds of thousands of people’s lives. A new 4-Part Documentary Video Series sets out on a journey over summer 2012, visiting 12 of the premier festivals of this kind to illuminate this remarkable phenomenon. Joining the forces of Narrator/Host JEET-KEI LEUNG and Videographers SYD WOODWARD and AKIRA CHAN, this ground-breaking series explores the central themes at play in the Transformational Festival, combining Jeet-Kei’s insightful narration, inspirational interviews with creators & participants, and the evocative & magic moments of these sumptuous realities as captured through the poetic lens of Syd and Akira’s eyes.support the kickstarter campaignhttp://www.kickstarter.com/projects/479038743/transformational-festivals-4-part-documentary-webs

TRANSFORMATIONAL FESTIVALS ARE A POTENT PHENOMENON blossoming on the West Coast and beyond that are playing a profound role in hundreds of thousands of people’s lives. A new 4-Part Documentary Video Series sets out on a journey over summer 2012, visiting 12 of the premier festivals of this kind to illuminate this remarkable phenomenon. Joining the forces of Narrator/Host JEET-KEI LEUNG and Videographers SYD WOODWARD and AKIRA CHAN, this ground-breaking series explores the central themes at play in the Transformational Festival, combining Jeet-Kei’s insightful narration, inspirational interviews with creators & participants, and the evocative & magic moments of these sumptuous realities as captured through the poetic lens of Syd and Akira’s eyes.

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http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/479038743/transformational-festivals-4-part-documentary-webs


Mystical LA via 4s

Mystical LA via 4s


Night luck via 4s

Night luck via 4s


Flwr Weeknd via 4s