dude, i'm a little late to the party here but you just made my day.

This is my first time listening to one of your sets Ben & I didn't expect any less. Very nicely done esp. for being done on the fly. Wish I was there to hear it

Had me dancing the entire set...... :) Nice!!

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Here's a live recording of the sunrise set from Moontribe's beautifully rainy 2013 Thunder Moon gathering. Another amazing night in paradise. Enjoy!!!

Free to download, always. 
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Live at Thunder Moon FMG -- July 2013 (Free Download)

Full Track list: (Intro track is from prior dj, mixed out at 1 minute, 42 seconds)

1	Septembar (Ilias Katelanos﻿ Remix)	Pion	
2      Masquerade ( Sebastian Davidson﻿ Remix)  Johan Ilves, Migova
3	Crying (Ilias Katelanos Remix)  Big Al	
4	Nut Talk (Original Mix)	Luna City Express﻿
5	Full Moon (Original Mix)	Onofrio Conte
6	Explorer (Original Mix)	Vortex 
7	Born Evil (Original Mix)	David Durango
8	Kaos (Xpansul﻿ Remix)	Marcos In Dub	Kaos		
9	Parquing (Original Mix)	Ivaylo Music﻿	
10	Doppler Effect (Original Mix)	Helly Larson﻿, Riccicomoto﻿ 
11	Meaning (Giuseppe Cennamo﻿ Night Mix)	Marko Nastić﻿ 
12	Drop the Ball (Original Mix)	Claire Ripley
13	My Body (Duky's Chubby Remix)	Mac-Kee
14	Cherry Blossom (Original Mix)	Helly Larson	
15	The Void (Sami Wentz Remix)	Richard Empire
16	Soul Dance (Original Mix)	Daniel Poli & Rico Cassaza
17	Miles High (Original Mix)	Tigerskin
18	909 Lover (Original Mix)	Helmut Ebritsch	
19	Colorholic (Original Mix)	Ziggy Kinder
20	Inhale-Exhale (Original Mix) Pascal Feos
21 Westbalkon (Alex Q Remix Instrumental)	Marc DePulse
22	Dream Come True (Rainer Weichhold & Matt Keyl Remix)   Frank Donner, Matthias Naasner
23	303 Nasty Groove	Joyce Muniz	
24	Yog (Original Mix)	Chris Carrier
25	The Other Side Of Hustler (Original Mix)  Davide Squillace, Guti
26	El Cha, Cha, Cha ( Derek Marin Remix)  Enrique Gongora
27	Makes You Want Me (Al Bradley Remix) Carlo Gambino	
28	Reputation (Yakine Bring Back Remix)  Djebali	
29	After Room (Original Mix)	 Moti Brothers
30	Dreams Of Me (Original Mix)	Helly Larson	
31    Raindrops (Sound of the Subburbs Meditteranean Mix) Daniel Poli & Rico Casazza﻿	
32	Red Lips feat. Ange Edit	Robert Babicz, Ange		
33	Circles and Circles feat. Rosina (Instrumental Dub)	Noah Pred﻿, Rosina	
34	1+1=1 (Original MIx)	Cajmere, Dyed Soundorom﻿		
35	Miles High (Original Mix)	Tigerskin﻿	
36	You (Harold Heath Remix)	 Gion﻿	
37	Akom (Original Mix) 	Dubble D, Moodymanc﻿		
38	Roccos Theme (Original Mix)	Microstar	
39	My Methylated Spirit (Original)	Zero The Hero (Pete Bones)	
40	Decisions (Original Mix)	Daniel Poli & Rico Casazza	
41	The Faith (Original Mix)	Jens Bond﻿
42	Walk Along (Original Mix)	Helly Larson﻿
43	Frontline (Original Mix)	Ludwig Coenen

20+ years of Moontribe has meant many ups and downs, we have seen weddings there, a death, and a couple of memorials for community members who have passed on way before we wanted them too.  This was the most intense of all Moontribes for me as we celebrated the life, and came to grips with the recent death, of our sweet and loveable friend, Nico Rojas.

This 3-hour set was played between 10:20am and 1:20pm on Saturday, October 18, 2013.  Emotions ranged from light - being engaged in a marshmallow fight with friends on the dancefloor, to heavy - open grieving on the dancefloor with the music playing.  The music also reflects this play between light and more somber/thoughtful energies, one of the best I've played and certainly the most emotional.

If you can, please listen to this set in its entirety as I have tried listening to parts and it really doesn't work as well.  Try it on a long drive, cleaning the house, or when working through some issues .  

Finally, send some love to Nico, to his brother Mauricio, and mother, Lisa, and all his family and friends who miss him dearly in this world.  Both the music and the way it is mixed were meant as in memory of his life and in honor of his loving spirit.

Ben Annand live at Moontribe October 18, 2013, in Memory of Nico Rojas

The party itself defies description as participants gathered for 2 days and 2 nights perched in the hills above the high desert under the massive Supermoon in cold cold March.  We battled all the elements out there - cold cold air, constant wind in your face, fire and smoke in your face thanks to the wind, then water in your face thanks to the rain and wind! Despite all this, great energy on the dancefloor right up until it became unbearable. We won't forget it!

My set was recorded between about 8:30 and 11pm on Saturday night, the first set of the night after a 4-hour break from music.  I was told I had "nice " weather during my set by those who had been up the night before and later I knew what they meant.  Nice weather meant just above 40F with strong wind but tolerable and no rain.  Later things turned for the worse and I had to retire from the dance floor around 3am, my face raw from dust gusting into in, and my eyes wrecked from smoke blowing into them.

It was an amazing experience because of the sense of community felt in adverse conditions, because of the amazingly huge full moon above us, because of the quality of music which continued no matter how hard the wind blew, and most of all because of the dedication of the dancers to persevere no matter how bad it got.  One of my top experiences in 13 years now playing at the full moon parties, and in my 15 of djing period.  

Well I hope you enjoy this set, included in it's entirety, whether it's in your car, home, or other comfy locale.  Smile as you think of us being tossed around in the elements but feeling so free at the same time.  Or if you were there...then you remember! 

Ben Annand Live at the Supermoon (March 2011 Moontribe Gathering)

( Video of this set: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhjxjh1Jeu8 )

During 2013's summer solstice full moon, thousands of dancers, artists, and family gathered to celebrate 20 years of magic with Southern California's beautiful Moontribe Collective. 

We are halfway to 2014's Solstice already -- so here's a something to spark those memories and reinvigorate this year's full moon hunger.

This set was played from 6:30pm - 8:30pm during the moonrise of the solstice welcoming the 100% full moon to the night, playing after LOUD (https://soundcloud.com/loudmusic), and before dela Moontribe (http://soundcloud.com/delamoontribe). 

This set is free to download, always.
Please share this with your friends and allow the music to spread!!!

Digital sharing of music has allowed me (so far) to save nearly 15,000 promotional CDs while reaching a larger crowd than physically possible. Thank you for your contribution to this effort, and enjoy these free tunes while reducing waste!!!!

Moontribe 20-Year Anniversary

Dj Chris Irvin recorded live at 'DAY ONE' #24 recorded live in Denver at LvL.
Outta' Our Heads, Norad Underground, Nutmeg & Awesome Factory presents!
This was the 24th episode of Outta' Our Heads created 'Day One' event Jan. 1st 10am-11pm event.
Wav. file recording.

Chris Irvin live @ Day One 1.1.25 Denver, CO.

With a heavy heart for my friends affected by fires in Los Angeles this week, I release my set from just a week ago when we started the year with hope and optimism at Subtract and Moon Kitty's super fun shindig to open 2025.  

First of all, big thanks to Treavor and Anton for having me.  It was so, so fun to play this party.  I knew close to half of the people there, had many great conversations and much fun dancing after.  Moontribe DJs are no joke!  So much talent :). Sarkis was great too!  I was happy with my set and am excited to share it.

I lived in various parts of LA for 36 of the 38 years between 1980 and 2018. It is not the world's most beautiful city by any means, but I always tell my friends not from there how special and thriving the underground music scene has always been in LA.  It's a city where you have to know someone to have a good time I think -  one of the least digestible cities as a tourist.

But all it takes, or ever took, is to experience one good LA underground event and a whole world opens up to you.  If you are bored in LA, it's no fault of the music scene.  

For me this one event was 1995's Big Wig Thumper at what was then called the Orange Showgrounds.  Though technically my 3rd rave, the other two were in 1991 when I was just about to graduate high school, and appreciated it but wasn't really ready for it.  Let's just say I hadn't found my dancing shoes yet.  But in 95, I was ready and I never looked back.  I've thrown a hundred parties and DJed hundreds in LA since.  

This is a hard mix description to write because my favorite US city is in flames.  Many of my friends have lost their homes, and several venues I've hosted Tropical at have been destroyed.  It feels inappropriate to promote events there with the fires raging, and I've struggled to even post this mix.

But... it is music.  And music can only help.  

I am here to help in other ways too!  I'm not in LA, but super connected so reach out if you need help.  Also have space in my home in Oregon for friends who want to get away to clean air for a bit.

Hoping for safety for my friends, squashing of fires asap, and then hopefully a hard look at how prepared we are for fires like this, and how we can improve on that <3


Ben Annand Live at Moontribe NYD 1-1-25 Los Angeles

One of our north island pals, @jo-jodancer started off our Sunday afternoon line-up with some bumpin' house jams. Get it!

Jo-jo Dancer - Sunday Afternoon @ Ironic Spin 2024

All vinyl classic 90's set recorded live at Brit's 'That 90's Black Light Rave' party 2025. Such an amazing night at Diffusion! All DJs playing all 90s vinyl. Loved everyones 90s raver garb and Alice in Wonderland outfits!

Live at That 90's Black Light Rave III - 3.01.2025

Chris Irvin Live @ Lightning in a bottle Friday May 23 2025 Junkyard stage. What an amazing time & festival to be a part of! Thanks for my making dreams come true! Big love to the entire Junkyard family! Patricio, The Do Lab, all the Dj's & crew!! Home away from Home :)

Chris Irvin live @ Lightning in a Bottle L.I.B.  JUNKYARD stage

Recorded live at The Junkyard, Lighting in a Bottle 2025. 
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Miko Franconi @ Lightning in a Bottle 2025 (Junkyard)

Marques Wyatt live from the Junkyard at Lightning in a Bottle 2025

Marques Wyatt @ Lightning in a Bottle 2025

Simon Shackleton – CHPTR 001
Ambient, SloMo, Psychedelic House, Nu Disco, Breaks, Electro, Tech House & Techno

This is the beginning of a new series of mixes and live events I’m calling CHPTR – a space for storytelling through sound.

Each mix will explore a different emotional arc, unfolding like a narrative across genres, tempos, and textures. Some will be recorded live in the studio, others captured live at CHPTR events. They’re connected by a shared intention: to take you on a journey.

Each set is crafted to unfold like a narrative – rich in texture, emotional depth, and movement. Not just a collection of tunes, but a journey with intention behind every transition, shift, and silence.

CHPTR 001 is, in many ways, a psychedelic selection – not in the hippy sense, but in how it gently alters perception over time. It starts slow, ambient, and introspective, gradually evolving through hypnotic grooves, off-kilter house, breakbeats, and late-night techno. It’s cinematic, immersive, and designed to be experienced as a whole.

Featuring music by Mark Barrott, Jose Solano, Dizharmonia, LTJ, Josh Wink (Adana Twins Remix – Simon’s VIP Edit), Left/Right, BRONSON, and unreleased edits and reconstructions of my own.

If you enjoy the ride and/or would like a copy of the tracklisting of this mix, then please feel free to buy me a coffee. I love coffee! https://coff.ee/simonshackleton 

Thanks for stepping into this new CHPTR.

– Simon

CHPTR//001

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Simon Shackleton - CHPTR//001 - Fresh Transmission

Patricio full set from The Junkyard at Lightning in a Bottle 2025

Patricio @ Lightning in a Bottle 2025

Decoded Magazine presents Simon Shackleton with his exclusive - CHPTR 002 mix

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Here's my March 2013 Moontribe set from our beautiful Worm Moon gathering!!! Big thanks to everybody that danced, laughed, and left no trace!

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Live at Worm Moon FMG -- March 2013 (Free Download)

Here is my sunrise set from March Moontribe FMG 2013. Enjoy!

Live March FMG 2013

I hope you enjoy my music and how I mix it.
For bookings contact benannand@gmail.com // gunita@listedbookings.com

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 the Supermoon (March 2011 Moontribe Gathering)

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