Ben Annand at Moontribe

Moontribe 29-Year Anniversary

My Moon Summer 2025

Ben Annand - NEW

After a few year break I decided it was time to put up a mix and hopefully people will enjoy it. Its a pretty quick journey and some heady, dark, fun, trippy, driving and feel good vibes! If you enjoy please consider a share or a like, comments always welcome as well. Cheers Fam!

Marching On/ Nutmeg 11:5:21

Like many friends, I'm missing Matthew Parkey from the physical world today.  

The soul of the desert, Matthew was always friendly and inclusive.  Always.  At a time when I felt I was told to be playing this way or that in the desert, he allowed me to be free.  At a time when I was not feeling included, he made me feel home.

His events, to me, were the first notable series of desert events outside of fmg.  They were not perfectly organized by any means but they were definitely organized with love by one of the most loving people I knew, and I think that's what stuck with most of us.  He was definitely a visionary, and in more recent years he spent much of his time making music.  

I always deal with pain and loss with music, so this evening I will release my set from one of Matthew's events, Beora, in Oct 2014.  I think it's my favorite set I played for him.

This set is a nighttime set despite the picture, one of the few sets I started with an ambient track but it's definitely techno from 2 minutes in

Rest in power Matthew Parkey, I wlll be looking for your light when I gaze up at the Moon and Stars <3  

*Picture by Jess Monster

Ben Annand Live at Beora Oct 2014, In Memory of Matthew Parkey

My return to Moontribe after 4 years!  Hey it ain't so easy to pull off living in Oregon... but good news, my venue booking business has me in California at least once a month so far this year :)

Anyway, it was great to be back!  For a March Full Moon this was a little more intimate than I was expecting - still a few hundred people there on a beautiful Thursday night though!

Musically this is on the faster,(130bpm) harder end of my range.  I did also slip in some breakbeats at the beginning and in the middle.

A lot of people haven't heard me play this style, and I always get a couple surprised comments when I play like this.  It's good to keep people on their toes!

I'll post the track list soon, but it takes a minute, and I wanted to get this up before it gets late :)  

I had a really great time here, and I danced for hours.  It was the first time I'd been in front of a huge system since the pandemic, sounded so good out there!  

Hope to be back for more soon  :)

Ben Annand Live FMG March 2022

Can you believe it? 29 years of celebrating the Full Moon in the desert with the Moontribe Collective. This live mix is a blend of modern techno along with some beloved rave classics. Love & Light to All ***

“The moon must be willing to illuminate a world that it doesn’t live in,
with a light that it didn’t create, from a place that no one wants to visit.
Therefore, to change life on earth maybe we need to be more like the moon.” 
― Craig D. Lounsbrough

Thank you for braving the heat and wind to celebrate Moontribe Collective's 29th anniversary!!! Always remember to hold your loved ones tight, stake down your tent, and {{Live in Love}}.          


Tracklist:
Fairness - Gesloten Cirkel
Retrained in Cyberdelics - L-Pad
Floorseats - Manao
REFLEXX - AΣΤΥΤΕΚΚ x DJ Problems
Barbed Wire (Rayme Remix) - eng8 X CPSL
Facility - End In Tears
Hesitation - brandroid
USA USA USA (Atønal Idiocracy Remix) - Eli sab
Take Uncontrol - SELFHOOD
Beat Control - Viers
Memories (brandroid Remix) - Electronarcosis
Elastic - ZDBT & SMP ft. Prado
Heute Sport - p.vanillaboy, Reshift & Robin Tasi
The Signal - 5ZYL
Zusammenkunft - Tag & Wandrach
I Wish - Baby T
There Will Be No Failure - Ole Mic Odd
M86 - StacEmp
Bassturbation - Cyan85
Arbeitselektriker - Ubahnrider
Booty Control - Cyan85
PIMP DEM SLUTZ - DOBRIYDRUG
Bootin - Footclan
Poppin' it since '86 (Drip Tool) - Ubahnrider
Stress Test - Isolated Material
Room and Pillar - Lloyd Stellar & The Droid
Skin Walker (Original Mix)- L-Pad
Death Rattle - False Persona
Dont Bother - Yarn Init
Nachtschicht - P.Vanillaboy
I JUST WANNA - Alex Ranzino
wildin' - STHL
Repo Man - Assembler Code
Monochrome - Assembler Code
Shake Junt (Hedchef Reshake) - Killjoy


 

We'll always have this one last dance, James. {{Rest In Peace }}

brandroid - Moontribe 29 Year Anniversary

Recorded Live in the Mojave Desert at  Moontribe's 29 year Anniversary

Photo Credit: @leftrightvisual

Tracklisting:

01. Marc Spence & Pete Graham - Culture
02. Counter Pacco - Elevate
03. Ruff Hauser - Rotate Them Hips (Mark Starr Remix)
04. Jubilee - Ride With Me (Original Mix) 
05. apoteoz - Bel-Air (Eli Sab Remix)
06. Nicola Cruz - Surface Tension (Original Mix) 
07. Kwake - Signal 84
08. Desert Sound Colony - Infinite Strikes
09. Bowser & Guau - Acid Bits (Original Mix)
10. Krypsis & Neesnu - Foul Play
11. Brazen - Twocking
12. Bartek Industries - ProPhono
13. Electronarcosis - Living in Love (Bartek Industries Remix)
14. Fixate - Grizzle
15. Hydraulix - From The Bottom
16. An Avrin - Phil Oddie
17. Maelstrom - Pool Chicks
18. Boy 8-Bit - Fogbank
19. IsGwan - Sensible John
20. New School Yoni - Connected People (Original Mix)
21. Defiance - 1802
22. Niki Nair - Automatic
23. Doctor Jeep - Necka Pill
24. Mosca - Square One (Julio Bashmore Longhorn Remix)
25. CANDL - Distape  A.I. (Original Mix)
26. Broshi - The Corporation (Original Mix)
27. Hotfire - Pivitol
28. blorp music - D J PHAT - CHONK JAM
29. Seed - Echoes feat. Donna DeLory (Original Mix)

Bartek Industries @ Moontribe 29 Ear June 2022

My Full Moon 29-Year Story  

Alright alright I’ve got a new set for you and it’s part two of the infamous Moontribe 29-year kimono set that I previously may have made some waves about but hey, Tropical is my party, waves and kimonos for the win!

Why am I posting part two first?  A few reasons, some background first.  This set had many challenges. I made a great playlist for it from my entire collection, did everything except export to usb, and then my logic board failed the next day.  Bye bye playlist!

So I rebuilt, as we do.  But with limited time my rebuild was limited to the last year of music, as well as some brand new music.  On top of that, I had convinced myself that my sets at Teleport and Moontribe were at exactly the same time - 10pm to midnight.  I think I told like 30 people this too :)  And of course I made my playlists - even the old one that disappeared - based on the 10-12 time frame

Sunday morning I look at the directions email and my set is listed at 6:00-8:30pm.  I thought it had maybe been changed on me then checked my message thread and I’ve just totally made up the 10-12 thing :) 

Point is that close to summer solstice 6:00-8:30 is a daytime set into sunrise while 10-12 is night-time ascending energy - they are drastically different energetically.  

So I made another new fricken 29-Year playlist based on my music of the past year, daytime into sunset.  I decided both ahead of time and on the dance floor that this Moontribe needed some trippy desert house music so that was the first hour.  

I’m releasing this second half first, because it’s a little more along the lines that I had intended my set to be, and more diverse musically as it ranges from minimal to techno to tribal to broken beat and a bit progressive.  It’s the more unique half and more distinct from what I already have posted on Soundcloud too.

I will release the first half next Thursday, and then they will also flow together in correct order fro my Tracks section :)

Thank you Rithers for the lovely mastering job!  

I think I’ll be back at Full Moon in August, not 100% sure though - here is what I can officially announce is coming up:

July 22 Stone Junction Bar, Garberville, CA 
July 24 Eudream Campout, Oakridge, OR
August 5 Dubtribe, Garth and Ben Annand, Los Angeles, CA
August 10 Dance Klassique, San Diego, CA 
August 19/20 United Undivided, Denver, CO
August 22 Space Taco Tuesdays, Pomona, CA 
August 26/27 Utopia Festival, Salem, OR

Ben Annand - Moontribe 29-Year - June 2022 Part 2

Here is part one of the infamous Moontribe 29-year kimono set that I previously may have made some waves about - this part is on the house side but trippy for the desert...

This set had many challenges. I made a great playlist for it from my entire collection, did everything except export to usb, and then my logic board failed the next day.  Bye bye playlist!

So I rebuilt, as we do.  But with limited time my rebuild was limited to the last year of music, as well as some brand new music.  On top of that, I had convinced myself that my sets at Teleport and Moontribe were at exactly the same time - 10pm to midnight.  I think I told like 30 people this too :)  And of course I made my playlists - even the old one that disappeared - based on the 10-12 time frame

Sunday morning I look at the directions email and my set is listed at 6:00-8:30pm.  I thought it had maybe been changed on me then checked my message thread and I’ve just totally made up the 10-12 thing :) 

Point is that close to summer solstice 6:00-8:30 is a daytime set into sunrise while 10-12 is night-time ascending energy - they are drastically different energetically.  

So I made another new fricken 29-Year playlist based on my music of the past year, daytime into sunset.  I decided both ahead of time, and on the dance floor, that this Moontribe needed some trippy desert house music so that was the first hour.  

You can find the second part of this set - which is more minimal/trippy/breakbeat - one track down or at this link: 

https://soundcloud.com/ben-annand/ben-annand-moontribe-29-year-june-2022-part-2

Thank you Rithers for the lovely mastering job!  

I was back at Full Moon in August last week!  Waiting for that recording :)

Coming up this week

August 19/20 United Undivided, Denver, CO
August 22 Space Taco Tuesdays, Pomona, CA 
August 26/27 Utopia Festival, Salem, OR

Ben Annand - Moontribe 29-Year - June 2022 Part 1

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)

It was so great to be back at Full Moon Gathering to celebrate 31-Year Anniversary!

26 of those years I have been an active Moontribe resident DJ, but it had been almost 2 years since my last visit.  Living in Oregon  makes things difficult, the stars have to align just right... and they did!

This is one of my favorite sets I've played!  I dug hard through my music, taking advantage of a months-long process of organizing and labeling my entire music collection.

Many thanks to the artist for producing the beautifully hypnotic tracks I wove together on this mix!  Without you, there is no mix, and there are no DJs <3

1 - Tribal Dance Pt. 2 - Einzelkind, Christian Burkhardt

2 - Little Helper 403-2 - Butane, Greg Ah Ree

3 - Stars Flames During The Apocalypse (Rmx) - Highest Sound Levels

4 - Vorsprung durch Hektik - Extrawelt

5 - Frog on the Run (Extrawelt plane Remix) - Fuzzion

6 - Old Giants - K-Fel

7 - Algodonles Blue Sky - Circulation

8 - Crunch n Munch - Twist3d

9 - Ceza - Clone Kent, kallin

10 - Minimal Habit (Damolh33 Remix) - Miguel Serrano

11 - Mathematical Symbols (Al Bradley's 3am Deep Remix) - Al Bradley, Swaab

12 - Go Home and Get It (Alexi Delano Remix)	- Majak, Diego Knows

13 - Neverhood - Dip

14 - Levitation (Monarc Remix) - Christopher Hermann

15 - Ambition - Milos Pesovic

16 - Twilight - Robert Babicz

17 - Rotational Orbit - Spiros Kaloumenos

18 - The Tunnel (Under the World) - Staffan Linzatti

19 - Kreatur (Hd Substance Remix) - Deepnaut

20 - Reset (DJ Emerson Remix) - Diego Negretti

21 - Dot - Noaria, Asio

22 - Early 69 - Damolh33

23 - Slob (Nick Curly Remix)	- Zoo Brazil

24 - Stage 49 - Epi Centrum

25 - Nurk - James Ruskin

26 - Mr Machine - Carl Finlow

27 - Hydrogen - Hallow

28 - Space Owl - Paul Ritch

29 - Lyd - D. Diggler

30 - Lunar Phase 04 - ZRK

31 - EGO - Danniie

32 - Reality Surpasses Fiction (Cari Lekebusch Remix) - Nima Khak

33 - Bizarrism - Jonathan Calvo

34 - Disidrose - Daniel Sbert

35 - Underrated - Dani Sbert

36 - Simulation (DJ Dextro Remix) - A.Paul	

37 - Beats And Pieces 24 - HD Substance

38 - Pattern 001 - Hollen	

39 - Andromeda - DJ M.A.X	

40 - Miner - Orion, Cari Lekebusch	

41 - Dimension - Dani Sbert

42 - Machines (A.Paul Remix)	- Cave Djz

43 - Cruise Control - Paul Ritch

44 - Not There (Chris Liebing Remix)	- Anfisa Letyago

45 - Lava - Daniel Sbert

46 - Riddle feat. Claudio PRC - Claudio PRC, Blazej Malinowski


Photo credits:  Corazon Landeros

Ben Annand Live at Moontribe FMG 31-Year Anniversary (3-hr techno set)

This is one of the most classic L and B free mixes - I know its not Just Be music but I want to share this with you all.... please download it before the SC police take it down! <3 

The Ibiza Cheese - Free Mix By Layo & Bushwacka!

This is my most techno set of the year, recorded on Saturday night Oct 29, 2016 in the forest at La Jolla Indian Reservation close to San Diego, CA.

I will be playing peak time NYE in Los Angeles at Tropikroma Party - check this page for more info: www.facebook.com/events/1601795343462519/

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Ben Annand Live at Terrakroma Halloween Campout 10/29/16

Live from Moontribe's spectacular 25-Year Anniversary celebration at Los Coyotes Indian Reservation, june 28, 2018

It's not perfect... but it is psychedelic ;)

Follow Moontribe Collective on Soundcloud:  @moontribe_collective

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Ben Annand Live at Moontribe 25-Year Anniversary June 28, 2018

Many thanks to the artists below for making beautiful music spanning 22 years, allowing me to wind this flow in front of the Feather River at the beach stage at Sunset Campout, and big love to @dj-Galen, @Solarsf and J-bird for having me there!  Also thanks to Robin Russell for the great photo! instagram.com/robinrussellsf
1 Light - @Patlac, Afra (2018)
2 Escape - @Moti-Brothers (2016)
3 26 (@Addex Remix) - La Rose (2014)
4 No Rush (@Matt-Prehn Remix) - @RichardEmpire (2014)
5 Come Get I feat. 6LDA - BRS (2000)
6 Lost In The Loft - Weekender (1998)
7 Bluenote - @DJ-Rasoul (1999)
8 Someone To Love (Mister J's Luv Cutz Remix) - @DemonRitchie (2004)
9 Someone To Love (Original Mix) - @DemonRitchie (2004)
10 Petalpushing - @MiguelMigs1 (2000)
11 Piso 30 (@G_Spice Remix) - @DjWady (2011)
12 The Fisherman (@David-Devilla & @Elisabeth-Aivar Remix) - @ZaVen (2016)
13 Better Day (Original Vocal Mix) - Presence (1997)
14 Equis Costa (Pete Moss Remix) - Fantasna (2012)
15 Silverlights (Flavour Mix) - @PhunkDiggaz (1998)
16 Dream Come True (@RainerWeichhold & Matt Keyl Remix) - @FrankDonner, @Mnaasner (2013)
17 Chicken Wind (@ChrisWood & @Meat Remix) - @JulesandMoss (2014)
18 Marana (Original Mix) - @Supernova (2011)
19 Day's With You - @LulaCircus (2011)
20 I Like To - @Sven-Tasnadi (2015)
21 That's Life - @JamesDexter (2018)
22 303 Nasty Groove - Joyce Muniz (@Joytoy) (2013)
23 Heart and Soul (@Addex Remix) - @IliasKatelanos (2012)
24 House - BRS (2001)
25 Makes You Want Me (@AlBradley3am Deep Remix) - Carlo @MrGambino (2013)
26 Aquatic Journey - @HellyLarson (2016)
27 Whispers - @PhunkDiggaz (1998)

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Ben Annand Live at Sunset SF Campout 2018 - Belden Town, CA - July 28, 2018

Always a pleasure to share the night with one of my favorites, John Digweed. A deep, soulful, groovy light techno warm up, with splashes of ambient, dark tones, trippy touches & a whole lot of love .  Celebrating 20 years of Bedrock, at Vagabonds at Large, (Sql Miami) Such a special night this was. Until next time <3

Tara Brooks Live - Bedrock Vagabonds at Large WMC 2018

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The type of guy you hope your daughter brings home, Lonely Boy has been gaining approval across the globe, since his debut in 2013. Blurring the lines between Disco, Funk, Jazz and House, he is the consummate purveyor of good vibes. Yes, he’s released timeless tracks on labels such as Kitsuné, Future Boogie and Armada Deep, but live is where this musical wizard really shines.

With his Fender bass at his side, he jams on the keys and wails through the vocoder, captivating his audience in a symphonic bath. Before you know it, you’ll have made new friends on the dance floor, your drink’ll be warm, your legs sore, and your heart full. 

2017 delivered some huge live performances including, Coachella, Lightning in a Bottle and Burning Man (as well as international bookings). The future is bright for Lonely Boy—he’s on a mission to evolve the way we connect through music. Stayed tuned for performance dates in your area.

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Lightning in a Bottle 2019 - Favela Bar Stage

Wow what a great time playing at LIB <3 Favela Stage just simply kicked ass, everything was on point. Thank you to Patricio Motta for having me.Big thank you to Chino Sound and Emilio Jon Here is a recording of my set <3

Track list:

Urantia - Nico Parisi Remix
Worzel Gummidge - Out of Sorts
Holy Toledo - Out Of Sorts
Saturnia - Margot Remix
Black Acid- Future Beat Alliance
Inside - Dnox & Beckers
Ban Joe - Boy oh Boy - Out of Sorts Remix
Be Angeled - Out of Sorts Remix
Leo - Lunar Palne
Lui - Oliver Giacomotto
Anxiety - Kastis Torrau Remix
Arcadia - Matan Caspi
Untethered - Jerome Isma-Ae Remix
Twin Flames - Stan Kolev
Durga - Lunar Plane
Jackal - Lunar Plane
Cosmic Tribal - Yor Kultura

Armando Kroma
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Armando Kroma@Lightning in a Bottle 2019 - Favela  Stage

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.