John Kelley
A fixture of California's desert party circuit since the '90s — long, unhurried progressive house and breaks built for sunrise rather than peak time.
John Kelley is a Los Angeles DJ associated with the Southern California desert party scene, and in particular with the Moontribe full-moon gatherings that began in the early 1990s. His sets favour long, gradual progressive house and breakbeat, built around momentum rather than obvious peaks, and shaped for outdoor events that run through the night into the morning.
He is also known for the Funky Desert Breaks series of mixes, which circulated widely and helped define the West Coast breaks sound of that era.
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What festivals is John Kelley playing in 2026?
John Kelley is booked at 1 festival: Nocturnal Wonderland 2026.
Is John Kelley playing Nocturnal Wonderland 2026?
Yes — John Kelley is on the Nocturnal Wonderland 2026 lineup, September 19–20, 2026 at Glen Helen Regional Park, San Bernardino, CA. They play Sunday, September 20.
Where is John Kelley from?
John Kelley is from Los Angeles, CA.
What kind of music does John Kelley play?
John Kelley is tagged progressive-house and breakbeat.
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