I had a short but sweet time at Bug Out Campout 4: Garden of Dreams on day 8 and 9 of my Spring Break roadtrip with my daughter, Cerise.

This set went down at midnight on a pretty frigid desert night, did my best to warm people up with some break and then some techno.  Ok, fine, there's. little house in there too :). Something for everyone, hope you enjoy!

Overall one of my faster sets, starting at 130bpm and creeping up to 132 by the end. 

Many thanks to hosts Neil Bombshelta Black, Jason Deyarmin and Julia Daemia Styczynski for putting together a lovely event ♡

Definite highlight having Cerise bopping around to my breaks - she really has quite the dance moves!  She got cold tho and came and chilled for the rest of my set in back of the DJ booth while I moved more into techno.

Speaking of DJ booth, it was on point and I could hear great!  Sound system was proper for 1000, and decor and visuals were great too.  A lot of care was our into this little party, which of course is close to my heart ♡

Bug Out was intimate and fun!  I wish I had more time there but the time I was there I got to connect with some friends and some new people, all good vibes 🙂

 I hope to be back next year and stay longer- but it also  worked perfectly in this Spring Break adventure this time tbh.

BugOut Breaks And Techno (LIVE In The Mojave Desert 4 - 2-23)

~Record Labels:
Wulfpack, Be Adult Music, Closer Orbits, Temple Music Group, Jah Love Recordings, Blue Orb Records, Anadamide, LBA Records, and Bent Ant.

~ 1/2 of Vert Der Ferk
~ Member of Mint Condition
~ Founder of Twilight Boogie Sound Camp
~ Resident DJ at Temple Nightclub (SF,CA) 2010-2012


David Isaac has been an avid fan of house music since 1994.  In 1995 he relocated from his hometown of Seattle, WA to Los Angeles, CA where his interest in DJing really began to blossom.  After a couple years of passing out mix-tapes to the local promoters in LA, he finally got his chance to play at “Insomnia”, one of LA’s most notable after-hours parties that took place in the late 90’s.  It wasn’t long before he became a resident at “Insomnia” and at a Sunday weekly event called “The Mix”.

In 2010, he relocated to San Francisco where he enjoyed over a year of being a resident DJ at Temple Nightclub before finally moving back to Los Angeles in 2012.  His time in San Francisco introduced him to the Burning Man community, and upon returning to Los Angeles found himself knee deep in the local micro-festival scene.  During this period he was blessed to be a resident of the Blackbird Bus art-car, and co-founded a weekly event with Christi Mills called “Unity”.  In 2021 he relocated once again, this time to San Antonio, TX where he's now a member of "Mint Condition", a DJ collective with Adam Madrigal, Alain Baylon, Anthony Garcia, and Culliere.

David has several releases on a handful of record labels that include Wulfpack, Be Adult, and Temple Music Group.  In the late 90’s he and long time friend DJ Tone released a white-label mash-up of Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean and Madonna’s Holiday.  Now, they have teamed up again and have begun to release music as “Vert Der Ferk".

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.

Welcome to the official Soundcloud home for Tropical Since 98, Socal's beloved underground house music event which has donated over $30,000 to charity causes since 1998!  This Soundcloud is dedicated to live sets from the 80+ Tropical parties since it's inception.  

Tropical is the creation of Ben Annand, who continues to organize the event to this day.  The link for Ben's personal Soundcloud is here, be sure and visit that too ;)

http://soundcloud.com/ben-annand 

Tropical started in a warehouse on October 9, 1998, and moved around to different warehouses until making one home in 2003, known as the Tree House.  In 2004 and 2005 Tropical was almost monthly between the Tree House, and newly started boat parties out of Long Beach.  In June and September 2007 were the first 2 Tropical campouts, in Bonsall, CA at the venue now known as the Fire Garden.  In 2008 and 2009 Tropical went to Zuma State Beach in Malibu for summertime Tropical Beach Parties.  

Though occasionally still in a warehouse, since 2011 Tropical has been primarily outdoors, with the main events being the summer boat party and fall/winter Tropical Oasis Retreat, most recently seen on Kauai (Hawaii).  Tropical is 100% nonprofit, donating all proceeds after cost to charity.

Ivy Rosé brings a vibrant blend of house music that’s bubbly, bouncy, and booty-shaking. Her sets are crafted to move bodies and open hearts, bringing people together and creating space for connection, joy, and self-expression.

Ivy brought her signature vibe to stages across the Northwest and beyond, including Treefort Music Festival, Konnexion Music Festival, Burning Man, SOAK Regional Burn, Idaho Decompression, and Welcome to the Oasis Music Festival. She’s spun at venues like Space Banana, Treefort Music Hall, Neurolux, Club Karma, Strangelove Nightclub, Shrine Social Club, and The Lounge at the End of the Universe, as well as immersive events like Kaleidisco, yoga workshops, and more! 

Wherever she plays, Ivy Rosé brings more than a DJ set - she brings the party!