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Lightning in a Botttle 2022 was my first big festival after the pandemic and it was HUGE - more than 30,000 people.  I played Thursday night and there were only 3 stages going and already 18,000 people there.  This set was played on the Junkyard stage to I don't know maybe 1500-2000 people - a secondary stage became pretty main, and the mains of course were nuts at this fest.

I knew exactly where was going with this set, coming out of the pandemic with pure unbridled euphoric house vibe on the edge of underground and mainstream.  People were freaking out, it was so so so lovely there I can't even tell ya ♡♡♡  

Incredible experience and before I go any further let me thank Jesse and Dede Flemming for throwing the whole shebang, and Patricio for curating the Junkyard stage formerly known as Favela Bar.

DJing is an art, or it should be.  I'm not just transitioning tracks, I am almost always playing with tracks together with very short gaps in between. I spend far more time in the mix of two tracks than out.  

DJing is also a performance, particularly at a festival, and to be honest I'm way more natural musically than as a performer.  I think the most important thing is how a mix sounds listening back - lots of the more 'showy' sets I can't get through live let alone listen to later.

BUT PERFORMANCE IS STILL IMPORTANT!  People want to see the DJ having fun, and that's not always natural for me.  

LIB has been a great confidence builder for me, my sets have steadily improved and my DJ energy even more :)  It's become home for me and I have a really nice following there after 5 years straight.

Much credit to the amazing sounding DJ booth provided by Todd Anisman of ChinoSound - who became Tropical's sound guru right after the first tome I played in 2016 - I felt my groove and put on at least a decent show along with a really nice house set.  

MUCH LOVE TO THE ARTISTS FOR THE TRACKS I WOVE TOGETHER - I hope you also listen and enjoy my art ♡♡♡  
Credit where credit's due, and bite my style all you want, it's super flattering and more importantly gives exposure to artists who likely get less than they deserve.  

Special shout out to Kevin McKay who I've been following since 90s Glasgow Underground - always one if my fave vinyl labels - for the peak moment in the middle of this set when the crowd absolutely exploded for 'Move Your Body'.  

And another to Christian Burkhardt for appearing the most in my track list - I guess you know who my favorite producer is lately :).
 
But really, really, all these tracks and artists are super great, please look up and support  

Track List LIB 2022:   Artist - Track (remixer)

1 - Mosta - Paeonia (Lauhaus Remix) 

2 - Milos Pesovic - Don’t Scream

3 - Lauhaus, Maria Franca - Physical

4 - Giorgio Moroder - Our Love (Christian Burkhardt Rmx)

5 - James Dexter, Artslaves - Play On

6 - Chris Wood, Meat, Christian Burkhardt, BMW - Music

7 - Jorjick Croes, Kenny Kelly - Alma & Cuerpo (Shawn Jackson Rmx)

8 - Chris Wood, Meat, Christian Burkhardt, BMW - Super Sync

9 - Christian Burkhardt - In Today’s World

10 - LouLou Players - She Calls (Extended Mix)

11 - Chris Di Perri - For You Homie

12 - Milos Pesovic, Greck B - Head (Saul Antolín Remix)

13 - Alan Fitzpatrick, Reset Robot - Phantom

14 - Adelphi Music Factory -  My People (Love Can Live Forever - (Mark Broom 4am Dub (Extended))

15 - Kevin McKay - Move Your Body (Elevation) (Kevin's Extended ViP)

16 - Christian Burkhardt - Enough

17 - Gerd - 12 Minutes She Danced With an Alien (Jaris Voorn Ruff Mix)

18 - Cristian Merino - Peace, Freedom

19 - Dennis Quin - Are Fundamental

20 - MANT - Subconscious (James Dexter Rmx)

21 - Rob Pearson - Better (Rob Pearson Rmx)

22 - Riggs - Sleight of Hand

Ben Annand Live at LIB 2022 Junkyard Stage

Playlist:

01. Dandruff Truckers - Iz It Luv  
02. Swirl Peepz - So Much Like Me (Original Mix)  
03. Swirl Peepz - Muffin Luv  
04. Swirl Peepz - Just A Dub Sucker (Original Mi  
05. East Coast Boogiemen - Mile High Club (Swirl  
06. Swirl People - Untrue (Original Mix)  
07. Swirl People - Call Bert  
08. Swirl People - Soul Week  
09. Swirl Peepz - Cooper Went Down  
10. Phil Weeks - Back For More (Swirl People Rem  
11. Swirl People - Family Vacation  
12. Swirl People - We Used To Party  
13. Swirl People - Booty Box  
14. Lawnchair Generals - When I Think - Swirl Pe  
15. Cosy Creatures - Show U The Way  
16. Swirl People - Fears (Instrumental)  
17. Swirl People - Future Signs (Original Mix)  
18. Swirl People - It's Good to be the DJ (Origi  
19. Swirl People - Watchin U (Original Mix)

#209 - A Tribute To Swirl People - mixed by Moodyzwen

we’re back with another smart mix! this one is featuring chicago-based artist tomasso - a vinyl selector born and raised in florence, italy. his dj sets are geared towards making each set become its own unique, animated being that breathes and pushes forward. he’s recorded an hour of tunes that are sure to get you moving 🌀  

give his mix a listen and make sure you grab tix for april 26th at smartbar, where he’ll be playing alongside danilo plessow / mcde 🎟  

don't forget to donate to his charity of choice >> luriechildrens.org

TASCAM SD-20M

Smart Mix 82: Tommaso

OurHouse come correct with a crackin' Flammable mix from their debut performance in April '23... Now fresh off the ol' Pavone mastering block and ready for all the ears!

OurHouse, Live at Flammable! w/YourMOM & ShortStack!

Iasos - Formentera Sunset Clouds
Phil France - The Swimmer
Leon Lowman - Bumpin' On Sunset
Ken Fan - Under The Solar Moon (George Solar Edit)
Radio Slave ft. Cagedbaby - Amnesia (Instrumental Mix) 
Blow Monkey’s - La Passionara  (Appo edit)
Max Essa - Marbaix Memoranda
Royksopp - Forsaken Cowboy
Franscisco - Heal Yourself
Neumayer Station - Bassrutscher
Saâda Bonaire - Invitation

Music For Dreams Radio Show 29.6.24

Shenin Amara's Debut track on Glove Seazon Records 'Promises' is a Great hard hitting club track, the stripped down groove beat is layered with gritty melodic bass-line with vocal chops that lead to a striking 4 bar top line, "Dont make promises you can not keep, i promise you i wont forget!". This amazing track promises a great reaction during any point in a DJ set.

Promises

Ciclo debuts on the label with Last Minute Call, a 3 track EP showcasing his dynamic approach to contemporary club music. Based in Medellín, Colombia, the new family members productions fuse groovy basslines, acid-influenced textures and percussive-heavy rhythms, drawing inspiration from the hip-hop sounds of the mid to late 90s. Each track reflects his deep musical influences while pushing forward a unique and modern club-ready sound. This works is a statement of intent, raw and ready for the dancefloor. 

Ciclo - ESUOH

VANDO - Breath

Dedicated to love and dancing. 
I have seen many come and go, but very few hold an important place in dance music culture. This one will be remembered as being important.
Here's to the DT family and whatever comes next....
Nothing but love
xxx

Dan Beaumont, Hannah Holland, Luke Solomon B2B2B - Dance Tunnel Jan 16

Guest mix by rising French DJ & Producer https://soundcloud.com/folamour

Episode 70 Part B Featuring Folamour

In Hour 2 we hand over to Krystal Klear following the release of his latest EP 'The Division', which includes the huge 'Neutron Dance' and is out on Running Back, the label run by Gerd Janson. Having previously released on UTTU, Hot Haus, Eglo, Madtech and All City, the Irish producer also runs his own label Cold Tonic. He will be playing all night in his home town Dublin at District 8 on May 12th to celebrate the release of the EP and he told us;
"Dark disco balearic garage sleaze. A selection of tracks I would use to warm up a club to bring it into the heavier stages of the evening. Tipping the hat to Larry and Alfredo. Sun cream and plastic dreams. As Gerd would say 'guilty feet have got no rhythm”

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Hour 2 - Krystal Klear https://twitter.com/KrystalKlear

1 - Camel - The Sleeper
2 - Still Going - Untitled Love (Instrumental)
3 - The The - Giant
4 - Laid Back - I'm Hooked (Shep Pettibone Remix)
5 - Ketiov - Rhythm Trainx 6
6 - Danny Keith - Keep On Music (Christian S Dub)
7 - The Earons - Land Of Hunger (Shan Rhythmn Tool)
8 - John Daly - Move
9 - Faze Action - Magic Touch (FA 89' Paradise House Mix)
10 - Younger Rebinds - 7 beat
11 - Syclops - Sarah E Is Back
12 - Tanera - Magic Underwear
13 - Vandervolgan's Haunted House - Have Some Candies
14 - Brian Ring - Big Town Boy Small City Dreams

Solid Steel Radio Show

Solid Steel Radio Show 11/5/2018 Hour 2 - Krystal Klear

I hope you enjoy my music and how I mix it.
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2025 Confirmed dates

Jan 1 Los Angeles - Moontribe NYD
Jan 17 Los Angeles - Tropikroma LA Fire Benefit
Jan 31 Los Angeles - The Livehouse Presents
Feb 1 Orange County - True Ent LA Fire Benefit
Feb 13 Portland, OR - Silk and Sound at Secret Grove
Feb 21 Los Angeles - the Livehouse Presents
Feb 22 Los Angeles - Be My Tropical Valentinew
Feb 28 Pahoa, Big Island, HI - Bee Dance
Mar 1 Honolulu, HI - Centered at Bevy
Mar 2 Honolulu, HI - Anuras Afterhours
Mar 14 Guadalupe Canyon, BC Norte,. Mexico - Leyenda de Eterna
Mar 20 San Jose Del Cabo, BC Sur, Mexico - Afterhours
Mar 21 San Jose Del Cabo, BC Sur, Mexico
Mar 22 Cerritos Beach - Spring Fling at Big Fun Beach Club
Mar 28 Boise, ID - Treefort Music Fest
Apr 4 Eugene, OR - Soul Sessions at Play
Apr 5 Portland, OR - Lit at Capacity Social Club
Apr 18-20 Anza, CA - Tropical Hot Tub Oasis Retreat
May 2 Vancouver BC - Gorgomish Afterhours
May 3 Vancouver BC - The World Afterhours
May 21-25 Bakersfield, CA - Lightning in A Bottle Festival
more soon...

Biography:

In his zone from deep house to techno, Ben Annand pairs impeccably smooth mixing skills with a dynamic style that keeps the music moving, artfully playing with breakdowns and spending most of his time in the mix.

“For me, a great mix is the interplay of 2 unique pieces of music, creating something greater than the sum of the parts - and a great set weaves those mixes into a musical flow you can’t help but lose yourself in on the dance floor.”

Ben fell in love with dancing and rave culture in 1995, and learned to mix in 1996. Just 2 years later he became resident dj at the famed Moontribe Gathering, and started his own production company, Tropical. The first half of his career was mostly focused on DJing abroad, with 13 trips to Moscow’s Propaganda club, travel across Russia, Spain, and Mexico, an appearance at Wiggle at Fabric in London and two at the Labyrinth Festival in Japan.  

In more recent years, Ben Annand became a top West Coast festival DJ, and recently played a standout set at his 5th consecutive Lightning in a Bottle (CA). He has also appeared at Sunset Campout and Desert Hearts (CA), Oregon Eclipse (OR), Photosynthesis and Cascadia (WA), Shambhala and Motion Notion (BC, Canada).

As organizer of Tropical, he's donated over $32,000 to charity, hosted zero-waste events in Hawaii, and presented gender-balanced dj lineups.

Whatever his project,, Ben Annand is always contributing, and always thinking outside the box.

Ben Annand Live at LIB 2022 Junkyard Stage

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