Over the years, I’ve been fortunate enough to open for some of the most influential artists in electronic music, including Tiësto, Avicii, Armin van Buuren, John Digweed, Sasha, Above & Beyond, and many more. Not one of those opportunities has ever been taken for granted.
Opening the night has never been about showcasing only my own productions or proving what I can do as a DJ and artist. It is about serving the music, respecting the headliner, and creating the right environment for the journey ahead.
My job is to read the room, establish the groove, and gradually build the energy through subtle peaks and transitions. By the time the headliner takes the stage, the room should be connected, fully present, and ready to lose its mind.
People sometimes ask, “Why aren’t you the headliner?”
For me, it has never been only about being the name at the top of the flyer. It is about all of us. It is about the music, the artists who have worked incredibly hard to reach that stage, and the people on the dance floor who trust us to take them somewhere.
Opening for Above & Beyond has always carried a special meaning. The Anjuna Family represents so much of the foundation that dance music was built upon: peace, love, unity, respect, and a genuine appreciation for the music. Let’s also be honest, you know your music. You hear every transition, understand every detail, and recognize every element that shapes the Anjuna sound.
Performing not only for Above & Beyond, but for all of you, is a privilege in itself.
That was my responsibility on July 31, 2026, at Big Night Live in Boston. From the very first track to the final crescendo, you stayed with me. I could feel your energy, understand where you wanted to go, and build the set around that connection.
For me, that was the perfect night.
The hugs, kind words, and embraces I received after the set reminded me once again of the incredible power of music. Thank you for trusting me to help begin the journey. I truly cannot express how much that night meant to me.
A heartfelt thank-you to my entire team and to the friends who have become family.
Ichiro and Aaron, thank you for always capturing the true essence of my shows. Becky and Brenda (The Hansen Sisters), Amy and Beth, Nadine and Roooob, Brett, Christina, Alex, Wes, Miss Dede, Peter, Maggie, Caddy Chris, Erin and Taylor, Mike Woods, Victor, Buddy Costa, Tim Bonito, the legend Marky P, and the entire Anjuna Family…
Thank you for the love, the energy, and the memories.
1. Kryptone (SL), Joaquín Salmain - Mulberry (Intro Mix)
2. Jamie Stevens - With You (Alex O'Rion Remix)
3. B SØUL (SL) - Lustrise (Original Mix)
4. Kryptone (SL), Joaquín Salmain - Levity (Gerssein Remix)
5. Lean Robotti - Haven (Extended Mix)
6. Das Pharaoh - Stars in the Dark (Extended Mix)
7. Sasha - Hollow Sun 24 (Original Mix)
8. Trilucid - Kasamansa (Paul Thomas Extended Remix)
9. Guy J - Alive Again (Original Mix)
10. Jac&Hutch - Wide Open Space (Original Mix)
11. Lane 8 - Higher (Rinzen Remix)
12. MXV, GYS (TT) - Haunter (Original Mix)
13. Push - Universal Nation (Kamilo Sanclemente & Dabeat Remix)
14. Ignacio Hernández, Marcos Vidou - All Around Us (Original Mix)
15. Kebin Van Reeken - Tribalism (Original Mix)
16. Kebin Van Reeken - Reset (Original Mix)
17. Ignacio Hernández, Tato Seco - Sleepwalker (Manu Pavez Remix)
18. Kirsty Hawkshaw - Fine Day (James Holden 93 Nothing Remix)
