About this event
Om Evolution Presents
DESERT DWELLERS
~ Spring Equinox Portal ~ Tabula Rasa Tour ~ Big Island ~
The legendary Desert Dwellers make a rare Big Island stop on their Tabula Rasa Tour ~ at our beloved Kalani for their only show on the island!
This Spring Equinox Portal gathering marks a threshold ~ of new beginnings, a time to celebrate, & to return to balance.
This is not a performance to watch, but an experience to inhabit.
with support by:
IMAGIKA OM
SubShrub
at Kalani Oceanside Retreat Center
12-6870 Kalapana - Kapoho Rd, Pāhoa, HI 96778
SCHEDULE:
5:30–6:30 SubShrub
6:30–7:30 Imagika Om
7:30–9:00 Desert Dwellers
9:00–9:30 – Closing of the Portal
(quiet social space + gentle landing)
About Desert Dwellers:
Desert Dwellers is a diverse electronic music project that bridges the ancient and the future, fusing deep bass, world instrumentation, and psychedelic textures into immersive sonic journeys. Founded in 1999 by Amani Friend and Treavor Moontribe, the project grew out of the legendary Moontribe gatherings in the deserts of Southern California and has since become a cornerstone of global festival culture.
Blending influences from countless genres, Desert Dwellers has released dozens of albums and remixes, toured across five continents, and collaborated with an eclectic array of artists from around the world. Their music has graced stages at Symbiosis, Ozora, Lightning in a Bottle, Boom, Envision, Shambhala, and Burning Man, resonating with audiences through both meditative journeys and powerful dance floor experiences.
In 2025, Desert Dwellers entered its most significant evolution yet. Co-founder Amani Friend stepped away from touring to focus on studio production and other creative pursuits, while a new collaborator joined the project, acclaimed producer and mixing/mastering engineer Sarkis Mikael.
The trio of Amani, Treavor, and Sarkis have begun co-creating a powerful new body of work, blending their distinct talents into an inspired next chapter. A reimagined live show is also in the works, which Treavor and Sarkis will debut in 2026.
While continuing to honor the project’s signature sound and ethos “Music Beyond Borders,” Desert Dwellers is now expanding into bold new sonic territories. Sarkis, with releases on respected labels like Sol Selectas, Saisons, and Hoomidaas, brings a fresh creative spark and deep musical integrity. His infectious enthusiasm and unique vision are helping elevate Desert Dwellers to a whole new level of artistic expression.
About Imagika Om:
Imagika Om is an aural alchemist, DJ, and sonic ceremonialist known for crafting deep, embodied dance journeys that bridge the ancient and the future. Her sets weave tribal percussion, bass, world-fusion rhythms, live layering, and ritual elements into immersive experiences that move the body and open the heart.
Based in Hawai‘i and California, Imagika has played festivals, sacred sites, and next-level events around the world -- from underground gatherings to global stages,from private gatherings to major festivals and cultural landmarks — including Coachella, Lightning in a Bottle, Envision Festival, Burning Man, Rainbow Serpent (Australia), Electric Picnic (Ireland), and sacred sites like Egypt. She is a resident DJ and music committee member at Kalani, an originator of the modern ecstatic dance movement, where her intuitive style is celebrated for its rooted depth, flow, and emotional intelligence.
Imagika Om has collaborated with countless artists & performers through her career to co-create innovative, immersive experiences that integrate music, dance, performance, visuals, technology & spirituality, to merge the exotic & sacred with the modern, bringing the ancient & future into the now.
About Om Evolution:
We curate creative, sensational & inspiring gatherings that awaken the senses & bring imagination to life. Our events are a sanctuary for self-expression, where every individual is encouraged express their full spectrum essence. Through immersive experiences, artistry & connection, we craft spaces that ignite inspiration, deepen presence & celebrate the magic of human creativity.
About Subshrub
Subshrub (Emmanuel) crafts sonic landscapes that transport listeners to misty dawns and shadowy glades. Blending downtempo, psybient, and organic bass, his mixes is a journey through introspective depths and celestial expanses. With a focus on lush textures, primal rhythms, and ethereal melodies, Subshrub's sound is perfect for those seeking a connection to nature's pulse. As a DJ and sound explorer, Subshrub invites you to dissolve into the moment and let the universe whisper its secrets. 🌿✨
- Early $33, General $36, Day of $40. Event may sell out, buy early to save & hold your place!
- No Refunds. All ticket sales are final. Tickets are transferable with prior notice.
- This event is rain or shine unless conditions become unsafe.
- In the spirit of community and ease, carpooling is highly encouraged for this event.
To support parking coordination, a parking contribution may be requested on site for those not carpooling: $10 for solo drivers, $5 for two people per vehicle. - Parking is free for carpools of three or more & greatly appreciated. Thank you for your understanding.
Event Inquiries: om11booking@gmail.com
