This was an Epic night of dancing, fun, and connecting with friends at our beloved dance space the Garden temple. Thanks to the Gardener for organizing this benefit for Lahaina Maui, bless them up, and inviting Beat Kitty as the Surprise special guest Dj and all the dancers getting juicy on the dance floor!!! Love You All!!!

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My most varied and ambitious set to date!  

Hope you enjoy AnnandEdance - I put a lot of thought, time and energy into this interpretation of Ecstatic Dance.

From 0 bpm to 67 winding up to 126 and then back to stillness

Ambient - Downtempo - House - Techno - Broken Beat  - Progressive - House - Ambient

It's an extended journey just over 3 hours so longer then normal Ecstatic Dance formet.  And more 4/4 than most Edance but there is broken house and downtempo and evena Drum and Bass track in the mix

Mahalo to Simon Smith, Paul Sykes, and Garden Temple for the opportunity!

AnnandeDance Ben Annand live 3-hour Ecstatic Dance Set, Garden Temple, Big Island, HI

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🌙Meet Moonfire, a luminary in the world of music and spirituality! 🌙

With a name that evokes the celestial, Moonfire brings forth a uniquely feminine and round sound that transcends genres. Her music, a vibrant fusion of beats, bass and melodies, is a testament to her deep-rooted spiritual connection.

Drawing inspiration from the cosmos and ancient traditions, Moonfire weaves together instrumentals, rhythmic drumming, and mesmerizing chants. Each composition is a journey, designed to lift the spirit and ignite the soul. Her curvaceous melodies lead to powerful bass drops, inspiring the primal instinct to dance.

But Moonfire's talents don't stop at the turntables. She's also a fire spinner, mesmerizing audiences with her captivating displays of elemental energy. As a Creatrix, she brings forth new realms of creativity, constantly pushing the boundaries of her craft.

In her sanctuary, The Feel Good Station, Moonfire has created a haven of positivity and intentionality. It's a space where music becomes a conduit for healing, and where every beat resonates with purpose.

Moonfire's artistry goes beyond mere entertainment; it's a spiritual experience, a journey through sound, and a celebration of the raw, elemental essence of life itself.

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.

New tracks tagged #E-Dance