The stars aligned for this.

Here's my mix from the Cosmic Campout on NitNat lake (rerecorded). The sun had just set and the dancefloor starting to fill. The vibe was magic for me, and I love the groove that emerged. Hope you dig it too.

[I shot the photo the weekend before at another fantastical party on nearby Sproat lake for my dear friend Carmen's 40th birthday. We had the disco ball hanging off the back of the boat.]

Cosmic

The Colorado rave scene of 2001 was his first major influence. Gano was throwing parties and spinning acid and tribal house. Then moving to San Francisco, his sound got deeper, more organic. And he discovered the Burning Man vibe via the legendary after-hours parties, like Anon Salon.

In 2007, he met his wife on the playa and chased her to Vancouver island where he subsequently immersed himself in the B.C. house and techno scene. Playing clubs and festivals (e.g. Rifflandia 2017) across the province and performing alongside world-class artists, his loyal, discerning fan base quickly grew.

Next came the TreeHouse. He and his crew built a 30' long mobile rave unit (aka mutant vehicle) featuring a 10kw sound system, 20' tall fiberglass trees (with sound-responsive LEDs), and a roof-top dj booth + dance floor. For 2013 & 2014, the TreeHouse won hearts across Burning Man with their soul-warming blend of house music.

These days, Mike spends his time channeling the vibratory nature of the universe. Check out his mixes and production here on SoundCloud or follow his playlists on Spotify (link below).

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