Welcome back to the deep dark sounds of the desert. Just close your eyes. Forget your name. Forget the world. Forget the people. And dance to the global beats.

Navigation - Guy Maayan
Primal Link - Tapasya (IND), Rockka
Habbibi  - Jose Alves, Junior Avila
Shamanism (Ewan Rill Remix)	Kade B, Les Insoumises
Mescaline - Hocus
Mozaiku - Leo Baroso
Krishna (Nacres Remix)- Theory-M
See You Later - Federico Cabrera, J.P. Velardi
Humanity - Rise And Fall
Priroda (Greg Ochman Remix)- Simone Vitullo, Tanit, Greg Ochman
Amrapali (Outro Mix)- Dylan Deck, NOIYSE PROJECT

Under A Desert Moon

Under A Desert Moon - Deep Dark Organic & Progressive House

Recorded LIVE September 2021 for Deep Black Sheep in Ocotillo, CA. Will the official video ever be released? Who knows….

Big thanks to Martha, Clay, and Lauren for production assistance! Through sand and hills, we made it!

Track list: 
Timekeeper - Bram Vank
Lust - Leo Baroso, Innerphonic
Akasha - E-Clip
Souvenir - Gelios
Epitome - Pranay Ryan
Yan Yan - Sebas Ramos
Me Gusta - Abdel Karim
Fobos - Cream (PL)
Road to Stanton - Dimuth K, Matter
Vatsalya - Rick Pier O'Neil, Echo Daft
Samsara - Kazuki
Space Motion - Stadivalli, Night Shift Master
The Xperience - David Morales,. Quentin Harris
Vois Sur Ton Chemin - John Revox
Save Me - Molly Green, Yousef
Gravity - Tom Staar, Jem Cooke, Avira

Ocotillo Express

Ocotillo Express - Dark Progressive House & Melodic Techno

Welcome to the lost files of Jess Van Ness. Moods for the Moody was actually the first draft of “The Last Breathe” originally recorded in 2020, but the impact of George Floyd changed the course of this release. Devastated, Jess changed almost the entire project based on what he was feeling at the time as a tribute to those that tragically lost their lives at the hands of those that are supposed to be protectors. This recording was filed away and almost forgotten. Unfortunately, the set list has also been lost. 

About Moods for the Moody, it’s a collage of deep dark twisting tracks ranging from progressive, minimal techno, afro, and melodic techno with elements of haunting vocals.

Moods for the Moody

Moods for the Moody - Deep Dark Progressive & Deep Tech

For my top listener of 2021, Calvin G. from Texas requested a culmination of Poem for Paz and Tormented. Renegade brings a fusion of Psy, Acid, Trance, Hard Techno, Hard Style and UK Hard House. At 140-145BPM, Renegade is hard charging, banging, and somehow melodic at times, this set is packed with dark driving energy. Definitely a peak-time rave/warehouse set.

For Calvin with love! Thanks for all your support!

Tracklist: 
The Persian Epopee (Robert Vadney Remix)- Sepehr Nazari
Deepturbo (The Digital Blonde's Heads Down Mix) - Alex Starsound
Many Worlds (Original Mix) - Eric Sneo
Reverse (Original Mix) - Julian Jeweil
Renegade Bass (Smith & Brown Remix) - Everlight
Time Of Time (Original Mix)- Exos
Aeronautica (Original Mix) - Almir Ljusa
Mind Control (Original Mix) - Alt8
More to Life - Dave Schiemanns Remix - Bryan Kearney
Harmonic Disorder (Craig Gee vs Eamonn Fevah Mix) - Craig Gee
Lost In Love (Paul Janes Remix) - Legend B

Renegade 

Renegade - Techno, Acid, & Hardstyle

Hear Jess @ Lotus Moon Anniversary gathering take us through a journey of time and space with some big tracks spanning decades of Trance.

Set List:

Eroctra (Original Mix)- The Source Experience
Banshee (Thirsty Amigo Remix)- Christopher Lawrence
The Weeping Willow (Facade Remix) - The Digital Blonde, Splattered Implant
Dark Skies, Part. 2 - Gianni B, DENNI DEMALDE'
Falling Together - Max Graham
The Art Of Love - Protoculture Remix - M.I.K.E.
Dark On Fire - John 00 Fleming , Christopher Lawrence
Waking Bliss - Coredata
Razor Crest (Basil O'Glue & Nomas Remix)- Facade
Born Slippy (Instrumental Version / Remastered) - Underworld
Subraumstimulation (Original Mix)- Oliver Lieb
Deep Down (Original Mix) - Eli Brown
Tucanda (Extended Mix) - Ali Wilson, Chris North

Jess Van Ness @ Lotus Moon Anniversary Gathering 11 . 19 . 2022 - Trance

From the shores of San Diego, hear Jess' closing set from Lotus Moon on 5.5.2023! A dark melodic journey through deep dark progressive house, trance, acid and techno. 

Set List: 

Trancentral Journey - Subtara
Airtight - Max Graham
Prisoner - ISMAIL.M, Redspace
Canyon - Kazuki
Never Lose Hope - Chris Oblivion
Marmalade Skies - Renato Cohen, Steve Parry
Ask Me - Gianni B, DENNI DEMALDE'
Hypnotic Neurotic- Eamonn Fevah, Lost Knowledge
Guru Meditation - Airwave
Wabbajack - Facade
Wander -	Coredata
Clair De Lune - Double Touch

Jess Van Ness @ Lotus Moon Gathering 5 . 5 . 2023

Live! @ Lotus Moon 5 . 5 . 2023 - Deep Dark Progressive

Hear Jess Van Ness live at LMG on the Yang Stage with a desert trance and Goa set from 6/17/2023!

Artist: Jess Van Ness
IG: @jess_van_ness
SoundCloud: jessvanness

Set List:
Dreamstate - Robert Babicz
Civilizaciones Perdidas - Forever Heaven
Loop In Control (Son Kite Remix)- Sandman
Anamara (Extended Mix)- Activa
Flight To Jupiter - Median Project
Ghost - Battle Of The Future Buddhas
Anuna (Part 1) - Andy Ling
Supernova - Transa
All Hallows' Eve (The Digital Blonde's If It Ain't Aggressive It Ain't Music Mix) -Alex Starsound
The Other Land Flash Funk - Gianni B
Alien Life Form - Nemesis
Atomik - Synchro
Seven Cities (Alex Di Stefano Extended Remix)- Solarstone, Andy Bury
Until The End - You Are My Salvation
The Memory Jupiter 8000
Gate Of Sadness - Mindsphere

Jess Van Ness Live! @ LMG  6.17.2023 - Trance & Goa

Live! @ LMG  6.17.2023 - Trance & Goa

Hear Jess' 3 Hour set from Made in Tulum @ Skybar LA! Packed full of Afro, Organic, and Progressive from deep in the jungle brought to the Sunset Strip. 

Photo Credit: 
instagram.com/artphangan
instagram.com/photophangan

Set List:
Army Of Angels - Thee Suka
Ipanema (Juan Galvis Remix)- DJ Lucerox
Uzobuyela Kum (EyeRonik Remix)- Room 806, Bukeka
Nha Manera (Afrokillerz Touch - extended) - Allis, Afrokillerz
Esa Gitana (Extended Version)	Sparrow & Barbossa, Francis Coletta, OSABA
Mujeres Chiviricas (Latin Chiviri Mix) - Ray MD
I'm Everything (Extended Mix)-	Erez, Yulia Niko
Jeopardized - Sabb
Nguewe (Aaron Sevilla Remix) - Valexx, Tabia
Desert Storm (Antoine Clamaran Kolor Remix) - Crazibiza
Yoruba Godz - JC Delacruz
Serpiente del Ritmo (CIOZ Remix) - Oliver Koletzki, ELIH, CIOZ
Nene (feat. Idd Aziz) (Dum K Remix) - Odasoul, Idd Aziz
Makukhanye Feat. Yolanda Fyrus - Yolanda Fyrus, Simone Glad
Syavuma feat. Lizwi feat. Tabia -	Tabia, Lizwi, AfroNerd
Semitone - Shai T
Nikumbatie (Klaudius Remix) - Nes Mburu, DJ Xanto
Bogotá Doo Woop (Extended Mix) - The Angels (IL)
Color Blue (feat. Nathan Nicholson) feat. Nathan Nicholson - Nathan Nicholson, Sasson (FR), SOMMA
Mantra (Enzo Siffredi Remix) - Chris Child
La Verde - Savage & SHē, Drahm
The Eye of Truth - Jad0
Afrika Ya Maafrika (Timmy Regisford Edit)- Sololo
Amber feat. Mavhungu - Wilson Kentura, Mavhungu, Jalal Ramdani
Drum Of Zion - Echo Deep, Iaco, Soulis Sarris
Ntinga -	Kiberu, PhilaSande
Marbella - JC Delacruz, Cafe De Anatolia
Nyala - Christian Cheval
Canario - Iman Hanzo
Merci (Hallex M Remix)- Silyvi, DJ Stelio Black
Bubbles - Oniris
Away - Kamilo Sanclemente
Lost In Marrakesh - Fernando Olaya
Taki Jin - Abdula, Arba Han
Douwe - Kiko Navarro, DJ Fudge, Kaleta
Baiana (Enzo Siffredi & Brad Machado Remix) - Barbatuques
Riptide (Luke Brancaccio & Gai Barone Remix) - Verche
Afro Cubano - Joy Marquez, Zeuqram
La Bomba - Ray MD
Ndizifihla Kuwe feat. Bukeka (Doug Gomez Remix) - Rabs Vhafuwi, Bukeka

Made in Tulum - Live @ Skybar LA 07-02-2023

Made in Tulum - Live @ Skybar LA 07-02-2023 - Afro & Progressive House

Take a journey with "ANIMA" as it explores the connection of all things dark and vibrant in a melodic landscape. Jess is back with a dark progressive set filled with melodic grooves and atmospheric rivers of sound. 

A big thanks to producers for their amazing tracks! 

Set List: 
Journey to the Unknown (Haen's 'Yaen' Remix) - Madloch, Subnode
No Words (Haen Remix) - Mayro
Reincarnation - E D I N
A Barrel of Tar - Forty Cats
Dark Space (Paul Hamilton Remix) - Spaceship Commanders
Insane (Hobin Rude Remix) - PAUL (AR), EANP
Jaffar - Sound Quelle
Embers Of Time (Nicolas Benedetti Remix) - Bemannte & Bruder
The Edge of Infinity - Tristan Dior
Lesseps - Dabeat, Rivellino
Wisdom Tree - Zoeken

Anima

Anima - Deep Dark Progressive

Jess is back with another emotional set from under a full moon in the California desert, live from @lotusmoongatherings ! With waves of energy, this set explores the deeper and more meaningful side of electronic music.

Set List:
Sombra (Gabo Martin Remix) - Kenan Savrun
Spirals - Tristan Dior
Finnish Kiss - Orkidea
Merlion Portraits - Horizons (IT)
Fenix (Airwave Remix) - Deep Soul Duo
Love Stimulation (Ben Gomori's Brotherly Love Reboot( - HEO
The Day You Will See the Light - The Boy from the Future
Mesec - Chaum, Hobin Rude
Flypark - Fluente
Desertia - Mark Wild, Eldream, Arba Han
Amnesia - ISMAIL.M
Evolution (B GIANNI B GDF, D. DEMALDE' Remix) - Bestami Turna
Hypogeal (Ormus Remix) - Daniel Testas
Malady (DeCode Remix) - John Dopping
Skychaser (Facade Remix) - DeCode
Leave me alone - Soliquid
Freet - Tata Box Inhibitors

Jess Van Ness Live! @ LMG 9.30.2023 - Deep Dark Progressive & Trance

Happy New Year ; )

Set List:

Syamisen (Original Mix)	DJ Juri
Virus (Luke Fair Remix)- Satoshi Tomiie
Rhythm Moves Tribal feat. Violet Snow (Red & Blue Mix) - DJ Paulo, Todd Dutkevitch
Mughal - Glender
Seres Cosmicos - Beyond Horizons
Oliphants - JC Delacruz
Holding Me (Diezel Remix) - D-Mention, Maria Maria
Infiel - Angel Heredia
Ex Acid Machina - Narel
Blocrock - Luke Fair
Temptation (Curses Remix) - Donatello
and the colour red - Underworld

Lördag

Lördag - Tribal Progressive & Tech House

Jess is back to kickoff 2024 with a massive progressive set! intricately mixed with deep, atmospheric, and groovy sounds. Just close your eyes and let it take you on a journey.

Don't miss Jess live 4/20 in the San Diego desert with @lotusmoongatherings 

IG: @jess_van_ness

Set List:
Occult - Second Sine
Storm Front (Mike Rish Remix) - Jamie Stevens
Wide Eyed (Subandrio Remix) - Chris Cargo
Frequencies (Di Rugerio Remix) - Uzun
Miracle Time - Gaston Angeloni
Cielo Enladrillado  - Andrei Craivan, Gar Garden
Farlight - Kasey Taylor, Karl Pilbrow
Forever Pulse - Dabeat, Zalvador
Canyon - Kazuki
Lunar Sailing - Stuart McKeown, Diego Moreira
Rapture My II Eyes (Bootleg) - Simone Glad

Alkaline

Alkaline - Deep Dark Progressive House & Melodic Techno

About Decorum: 
Getting back at heart of where Jess is an artist today, Decorum bleeds deep dark sophisticated moods with grooves, at times euphoric, with a splash of funk blurring genres.

Set List:
Baseline (Visceral Mix) - Narel
Sucker Punch - James Orvis
Tribulations - LCD Soundsystem (Bootleg)	
Inertia - Rockka, Maze 28
Playing With Foc... - Paco Osuna, Iglesias
Parabellum (Unusual Soul Remix) - Miscë
Junkie Sunrise (Keef Luv's Oooh Thank you Mum Remix) - Liam Garcia
Shiny Disco Balls - Who Da Funk (Bootleg)
Green Melody - Mayro
Burn Your Idols (Facade Mix) - Narel
Mank 1 - Gianni B (G&D Future), D. DEMALDE'
Let There Be Light (Jamie Stevens Acid Test Remix)	- QuiQui
Helios - M3TTA

Decorum

Decorum - Deep Dark Progressive House & Melodic Techno

25 years ago, I first laid my hands on some Technic 1200s and became addicted! To celebrate this huge milestone, I decided to produce some sets that made me fall in love with the scene in the first place. After going through over 7,500 tracks from the 90’s and early 2000’s, I came up with the White Doves and Green Triangles Mixes. I wanted it to represent what was happening in Los Angeles trance scene, my hometown. Full of hidden gems, forgotten treasures, lessor known mixes, and a couple of my favorite tracks from that era, I wanted to create something authentic in every way. 

The White Doves mix is more of a pre-midnight mix where the Green Triangles mix is more full on rave, but structured to listen to one after the other. 

If you were an raver in Los Angeles during the 90s, I hope it’s nostalgic and brings back “that feeling.”

X and doses…

Los Angeles 1999

Green Triangles Mix - 90s Trance Rave Mix

White Doves Mix - 90s Trance Euphoric Mix

No limits. No Boundaries.

The Experiment is an art project I've wanted to do for some time breaking the boundaries of traditional mixes while staying true to the sounds of the underground. Explore the world of electronic music and enjoy the journey.

Set List:
Ven Gran Espiritu (Temple Step Remix) - RAIO
Bedouin - Walk:r
Dessert Ou Desert - T2'n
Shining - Nelver, Nic ZigZag
Ace of Space - Synchro
Metamorfizm - Scann-Tec
One - Cristian Paccor
Frogs - Hatti Vatti
Electro Raw - Locked Club
Saam (Under This Remix) - Runa, In Progress
Tempesta = Creak
Earendel - Aeryeen
Les Vatenguerres feat. Khey Mysterio (Tadan Remix)	Drawbridge, Khey Mysterio
The Game - 601
Burnt Ground - Bladerunner
Outlaw - Hoax, Degs
Signal - Midway

The Experiement

The Experiment

In a world where ID10Ts rule, we all live under the shadows of darkness. 

Set List:
2001-02-27 - Sven Andersson
Ephemeral - Federico Asensio
Brain Seeds - Brann (AR)
Without Legacy (Fernando Olaya Rmx) - East Cafe
Time Under Tension - Toth
Off - Damon Jee
The Beast from the East (The Darkside) - John 00 Fleming
Mind Behind the Ordeal - Fran Garay
Om Om Om Doink - Oood
Tuvan - Gaia
My Lollipop - Pablo Gargano
Lose Control (Vince Watson Reshape) - Dino Lenny

Ignoramus - Deep Dark Progressive House & Techno

Take a walk through a deep dark forest of mystical sounds from across the globe. 

Set List:
Velvet Sun - Greg Ochman
Move - Nohan
Break Free From Me - Reb, Obbie
Sake (Frand Remix) - thinkinsounds
Platypus - Fernando Olaya
No Future (Audioglider Remix) - Ben Summers
No Drama Dance - Maxi Degrassi
Empty - Doug Crawford
Embrace - Juan Sapia, Hasith
Clinken Haus - Barry Jamieson, Tom Barlow, Tristan Case
Legiones - BERDU
Maya - M.E.M.O.
Zorya - Hisai

Mystic Forest - Deep Dark Organic & Progressive House

To close out celebrating 25 years dj’ing and most likely alienating most listeners, Jess goes back to his roots of where it all began as Transit. Before Hard Style, there was Hard NRG, Freeform, and Hard Trance. Influenced by 90s warehouse raves, this high energy set represents the genres Jess first learned to play. Many have not heard these styles before and may not be for everyone, but art is art. 

This goes out to that "one fan" that will probably blow their mind. If you happened to like this mix, check out "Alive!" that was produced in 2002.

Happy New Year and thank you all for supporting my art over the years! 🖤

~Jess Van Ness

Resurrection - Rave Mix

Welcome to Lizard Brain, a powerful primitive instinctive force of consuming all your emotions. This mix is packed with some monster tracks that will take you on an emotional roller coaster.

Set List:
Arrival - Exotek
Nano Man - Facundo Leiarz
Emergency - Alex O'Rion
Knowhere - Dylhen
Tribal Journey - Rick Pier O'Neil
East To West - Osiris
Black Sands (Dr Green Remix) - Rockka
Static - COQUEIT
A Tale Of Life) - Eamonn Fevah & Lost Knowledge
Fade Till Sunrise, Pt. II  (Döts & Victor Garde Remix) - Kryder
Domino - Cream (PL)

Lizard Brain - Progressive House & Deep Trance

One of the most important projects for my warrior friend battling cancer. Together we worked on this release where I would play tracks and watching Alok's responses to the music with delight. Born in India from humble beginning, Alok is one of the most gentlest souls I've ever met, with are warmth that radiates from his heart and touches souls around him. I am fortunate to call him my friend and thank you for working on this project with me! 

Join our journey of Eastern vibes through curated with deep dark organic house. 

Love you brotha....

Set List:
Mantra - Stan Kolev
Viaje Nocturno (Sebastian Hal Remix) - Gobi Desert Collective, Eike Hosenfeld
Mutbenret (Mass Digital Remix) - Serious Dancers
Shooshtari (Extended Mix) - DJ Phellix, Seventh Soul, Mahi Roozbahani
Zenith feat. Marta Adamchuk - Jean Vayat
Wharf - Va O.N.E.
Quechua (Extended Mix) - JC Delacruz
Zurna - Badbox
Vanishing - Bluescreen
Feed Your Soul (Breakbeat Version) - EANP
Vuelta De La Victoria (Iban Mendoza Remix) - The Angels (IL)
Sahara - Robin M

Grains of Sand - Deep Dark Organic & Afro House

Recorded live @ Lotus Moon Gatherings on 4/12/2025, this set took about 5 months to put together digging through about 10k tracks looking for hidden gems of the 90s. This euphoric trance set includes some of my favorites as well as some lost treasures. Good luck with Shazam ; )

Jess Van Ness Live! @ LMG 2025-04-12 - 90s Trance

Take a trip with this edgy mix full of dark grooves, tribal undertones, and euphoric vibes just in time for Halloween.

Set List:
Journeys - Adam Freemer
Hypnotic - Venao
Driftified - Monojoke, Amaare
Lost Poeam - IshaN D, Noise Generation
Feed You Soul - EANP
Karnage - Subandrio
Deep Desire - Eddie Martinez
Black Hole (Ivanshee Remix) - David Podhel
Marcus Aurelius - Chär Spinelli
Spiritual Awakening - Facu Bausset
Red Dawn - Kazuki
Forgotten Evolution - Colombo

Sycophancy - Deep Dark Progressive Trance

Hear Jess Van Ness live from LMG on 08 . 09 . 2025 with a massive dynamic tech trance set! 

Set List:
Giant Intro - Robert Babicz
Vicious Circles (Remastered Max Graham Remix)	- Poltergeist
Ellipse - Vast Vision
The Timelord - Signum
Acid Is My DNA - CLOSE PROXIMITY
Two Full Moons & A Trout (Remastered Tektonik Remix) - Union Jack
Back @ Ya	- Signum Signal
Firefly - Mike Foyle
See the light (dj jamx mix)	- Dumonde 
Sylo - Nick Sentience & Paul Robertson
Outlander (Nu Spirit & Mobi D Extended Remix) - Transa
Eye Of Horus (Ronski Speed Remix) - Aly & Fila
Slippin' - The Chronics
Ulele - Torres De Lara
Extime - Ma Sha
Pink Lambo (Selective Response - Black Leather Mix)	Mary Droppinz
The Inner Beast (Original Mix)	Pepe's Bodega
Waves of the Ancients - DnC Groove
Youre Not Alone - Unknown Artist

Jess Van Ness Live @ LMG 08 . 09 . 2025

Hear my latest release on Spectrum Techno and big thanks to Byrd for the invite! Be sure to check out Spectrum Radio @byrdmp3  as they provide a spotlight on talented artists from the underground dance scene including many of my local brothers and sisters from the San Diego dance community. 

Spectrum Techno – Episode 21: The Alchemy of Sound w/ @jessvanness

For episode 21, we’re joined by Jess Van Ness, a veteran of the underground whose journey through sound spans decades and genres. Blending techno, trance, and hypnotic rhythms, Jess crafts an emotional and layered mix that feels both cinematic and raw.

Discovered through Repost Exchange, this collaboration reflects the true mission of Spectrum Techno — connecting artists and listeners from across the world through the shared language of rhythm and energy.

🔊 Tune in, drop a comment, and let us know where you’re listening from!

Spectrum Radio Episode 21 - The Alchemy of Sound w_ Jess Van Ness (SD) - Techno Mix

Take a trip with this slow burning and hypnotic psygressive trance mixes by Jess Van Ness. The Mojave desert was an epicenter for this captivating sound and almost forgotten sub genre of trance.

Set List:
Concur (Original Mix)	LAARS
Warm Notes (suki Remix)	WILLEM
Lux (Original Mix)	Bliss Inc, Equator, Gabriola
2late2die (Original Mix)	Body Clinic
The Voice	Noel Sanger
Range (Original Mix)	Exos, Jon Hester
Stoppage Time (Original Mix)	Adam Pits
Encounters (Original Mix)	Human Trax
Blazed Runner  (Original Mix)	Timo Maas
Light Haze (CLOSE PROXIMITY Remix)	RINA PAVAR
Tribal Warior (Original Mix)	Sonic Fusion
Inhabited Island (Lawn Jarre Club Mix)	Otto K
Retrodelic (Original Mix)	Made In 1983

Mojave - Psygressive Trance Mix

After a brief hiatus, I'm back for 2018 with a another deep and dark set inspired by life events. Kicked off with a pair beautiful tracks from Hraach, then loaded with some deep progressive sounds from Tim Penner, Bedouin, Rick Pier O'Neil & Oscar Vazquez, Jerome Isla-Ae & Alastor, Zieger, Quivver, Killahurtz, Mary Jane Coles, and Worakls. It's a slow builder filled with sounds from around the world and underlying tribal elements. 

Again, many thanks to the producers for making such quality tracks! Feel free to message me with promo content. 

For those requesting, recorded with:

Allen & Heath Xone:DB4 w/ combination of Scratch Control and Loops
Traktor Pro 2.11.3 
Mastered with Logic Pro (4-Band EQ, Multipressor, Limiter)

The Mystery Within

The Mystery Within - May 2018 Promo Mix - Deep Dark House, Progressive, Techno, & Tribal

Twenty years ago after attending many underground parties, I first got my hands on a friends turntables. I was hooked! Soon after I bought a Vestex PMC05 with Technic 1200 MKII’s and I spent hours tucked away learning to spin hard trance, never thinking I would continue to do so 20 years later. It has been my therapy and an artistic outlet. This creative outlet has lead me to explore for countless hours different genres and sounds, learning variations of mixing skills along the way. 

If I could give any advice to new commers it’ this; record whatever you play and listen to it. It will help you perfect your craft. Learn to beat match without autosync. It helps dial in your ear. Learn the timing and perfect the transition. It will bring your sets to life! Tell a story. Figure out where you want to start, where you want to end, where to place your peaks, and when to pull back. Get the blance right. Learning to use trim and EQ will create perfect blends. Lastly, have fun experimenting and don’t give up!

Thank you all for listening and now for Libertad.

Libertad is a culmination of songs that balance 20 years of musical styles I‘ve played.  With Deep Progressive House/Trance starting at 130 BPM and slowly increases along the way ending with a breaks tribute paying homage to the 90’s big beats where I started.

Photo Credit: Wendy Luna

Libertad (20 Year Anniversary Set)

Libertad - Dark Progressive House, Trance, Breaks (20 Year Anniversary Mix)

A heavy tribal influenced gone off the deep end by JVN. Cross-pollenated with deep house, afro house, melodic techno, minimal and progressive, this set is one of the most technical live recordings from JVN.  

Real You/Abrio - LIVE MASHUP - Rudy UK, Kato Change & Winyo 
Origen - Hraach (Giman Remix)
Dreamcatcher - Danito & Athina
Tribalistic  - Night Shift Master (Rise & Fall Remix)
Silver - Hunter/Game
Lost in Khran - Domased Electronica (Subandrio Remix)
Is That Charles - Carlos A
Congo - Tribal Injection
Sexy Train - Alex Raider & Leo Lippolis
Twisted - Kaz James & Nick Morgan

Children of The Deep

Children of The Deep - Oct 2019 Promo - Deep House, Tribal, Afro, Progressive

En Las Dalias (Original Mix)- Los Suruba
Traversing the Endless Road (Alvaro Suarez Remix) - Desert Dwellers
Empty Space (Wild Dark Remix) - Hraach
One That Shows the Way (Unders Remix) - Desert Dwellers
Deadline (Nebula Remix) - Chappano
Tales of Kashmir (Original Mix) - Nebula (AR)
Road to You (Eli Nissan Remix) - Nohan
The Last of Us (Original Mix) - Nebula (AR)
Untitled (Or the Evening Redness in the West) - Kerala Dust
Utopia feat. Terry Grant (Armen Miran Remix) - Soul Button
Life on the Road (Dub Version) - Juliane Wolf

Metamorphosis

Metamorphosis - Deep Dark Organic House & Tribal

Future Dates:
May 1, 2026- Lotus Full Moon Gathering - San Diego 

Raised in the undercurrents of Los Angeles, Jess Van Ness has always gravitated toward the fringes of society. After years of traveling the world and absorbing underground cultures across continents, Jess is now based in San Diego—continuing to channel that global influence into his art. 

His earliest obsessions were with music that lived in the shadows: the rebellion of punk rock, the raw edge of industrial, the haunting textures of dark wave. Even in the ‘80s, when he was breakdancing on concrete floors, rhythm was already a way of bending reality and defying the ordinary.

By the time the ‘90s rave movement erupted, Jess was immersed in it—captivated not just by the beats but by the way DJs sculpted experiences that transcended the dancefloor. In 1999 he stepped behind the decks himself, cutting his teeth under the alias Transit, channeling the fierce energy of Hard Trance, Euphoric Trance, Tech Trance, Goa, and NRG. It was never about recognition—it was about devotion to sound, movement, and the underground.

His restless creativity soon pushed further. From 2000 to 2006, Jess ran Electrofusion Radio, an internet pirate station broadcasting the pulse of the underground to whoever could find the signal. His palette expanded into progressive and organic grooves, dark techno, raw breaks, drum and bass, and psychedelic trance. Genres became tools, not boundaries. Each set unfolded like a labyrinth: dark yet hypnotic, primal yet refined, industrial yet human.

An introvert at heart, Jess lets the music speak louder than spectacle. Two decades later, he remains deeply committed to the underground, carrying that ethos forward as a founder of Lotus Moon Gatherings.

For Jess, there are no limits, no gimmicks, no ego—only the alchemy of sound, mystery, and the unspoken connection between DJ and dancer. Never bound by genre and always guided by energy and emotion, his sets are hypnotic odysseys: enigmatic, layered, and deeply human.

Jess Van Ness

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