jberg Podcast
by jberg
Hi, I’m John Bergman, aka jberg, a DJ, event promoter, and photographer with a passion for Techno and House. My journey began in Detroit and Chicago, where I immersed myself in the underground scene, digging through record stores and hosting legendary loft parties. I also captured nightlife as a photographer, which earned me a residency at Chicago’s iconic Smartbar.Later, I moved to Bali and founded “The Bali Party,” gaining recognition as a promoter and DJ while helping shape the island’s electronic music scene. Inspired by legends like Richie Hawtin, Green Velvet, and Carl Cox, my sets range from Deep House sunsets to high-energy Techno.These days, I spend summers in France, playing five nights a week at Esterel Caravaning Resort, and winters in Bali, bringing vibes to the beach and local bars. Wherever I am, my goal is to create unforgettable moments on the dance floor.
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-09-25
The final Happy Hour of the season began quietly. By the time the last Friday arrived, the younger summer crowd had long since gone home, leaving behind a smaller group of mostly retired guests enjoying their final evenings at Esterel. So this one was a slow burn. For more than five hours, the...
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-09-20
Sunday was always going to be a quieter affair. The season is winding down, and with fewer people around, there was no reason to try to lift the roof. Instead, this one was for the House heads. Starting deep with Lovebirds, Dam Swindle, Anja Schneider and Kerri Chandler, the set settled into a...
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-09-19
September is getting late on the French Riviera, but somehow the rooftop was still full of happy faces. Band night had moved to Saturday, so once again Happy Hour had to wrap up early to make room for the live cover band. With that in mind, this set stayed firmly in familiar territory — soulful...
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-09-18
Another Friday evening on the rooftop, with the season slowly winding down and a more mature crowd settling in for the sunset. The atmosphere was relaxed and sophisticated, with plenty of familiar faces enjoying drinks while a few younger guests — and three determined French moms with their kids…
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-09-13
Sunday brought another intimate late-season gathering on the rooftop. With the younger summer crowd already heading home, the atmosphere was relaxed and unhurried — exactly the kind of evening where the music could breathe. This was a smooth journey through Deep House, House and Nu Disco, moving...
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-09-12
The season was winding down, and you could feel it on the rooftop. The younger crowd had already headed home to get ready for the return to work, leaving behind a smaller, more relaxed Saturday gathering. So there was no need to lift the roof tonight. Instead, this set settled into something…
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-09-11
Friday evening on the rooftop, with clear skies, warm Mediterranean air and another live band waiting in the wings. I opened the evening with a warm, soulful selection of House and Deep House, gradually building the groove as the rooftop settled into the weekend. From the deeper sounds of S.A.M.,...
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-09-06
Sunday surprised us. What started as another relaxed Happy Hour on the rooftop quickly turned into something much more energetic. A group of new faces discovered the music — and apparently discovered an unlimited supply of dancing energy along the way. From warm Deep House and soulful grooves...
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-09-05
I wasn't quite sure what to expect from Saturday. Instead, the rooftop ended up full for the entire afternoon, with some guests even discovering there wasn't a seat and coming back later. So I settled into the groove. Starting with warm Deep House and soulful rhythms, the set gradually moved...
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-09-04
Clear blue skies, a warm Riviera sunset, and one of those late-summer afternoons that seemed to ask for nothing more than a cold drink and some good music. This session started deep and understated, gradually bringing in jazz, soul, disco and funky house as the afternoon slipped toward sunset.…
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-08-31
The final night of August, and the final Happy Hour for this particular group of guests. After Sunday's intimate rooftop session ran well past sunset, Monday brought back the same crowd for one last evening before they headed home. Knowing it was their last night, I decided not to ease into…
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-08-30
The end of August brings shorter evenings to the Côte d’Azur, but there was still plenty of life left on the Esterel rooftop. Sunday’s Happy Hour was another intimate gathering, with a few new faces settling in and gradually becoming new fans. The set started deep and soulful, slowly building...
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-08-28
The rain had moved in, and with the season winding down, the rooftop gave way to the bar for another indoor edition of Esterel Happy Hour. The crowd was smaller this time, and the atmosphere was decidedly relaxed — cocktails, cold beers, and a few people settling in for the evening. So rather…
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-08-27
The season was winding down, so the rooftop wasn't quite as busy as it had been earlier in the summer. But the people who did make it up were there for the music. Starting with deep house and gradually moving through soulful house, Nu Disco, funky grooves, and a few familiar classics, this became...
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-08-26
Esterel Happy Hour 2026-08-26 - Waiting Out the Storm The clouds rolled in early for Wednesday's Happy Hour, but a few brave souls decided they weren't going anywhere just yet. So we settled into a warm mix of deep house, soulful grooves, disco and familiar favorites - from Spooky and The Cure &...
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-08-25
A beautiful, clear Tuesday afternoon at Esterel, with the rooftop filling up nicely for another Happy Hour session. This one stayed warm and relaxed, moving between deep house, disco, soulful grooves and classic house influences. Familiar touches from Santana, Little Boots, The Heritage Orchestra...
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-08-24
With thunderstorms threatening the evening, Monday's Happy Hour moved indoors to the bar. Rather than playing it safe, I took the opportunity to change the mood completely — a contemporary journey through Organic House, Melodic, Progressive and Afro House. Starting deep and atmospheric with...
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-08-23
Sunday called for a slower burn. Starting deep and atmospheric, this set settled into a warm rooftop groove as the afternoon faded into evening, gradually moving through deep house, disco and soulful house. As the sunset approached, the mood became a little more playful, with familiar touches…
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-08-21
Friday brought another sunset journey to the Esterel rooftop. The evening started warm and familiar, gradually moving through deep house, disco and soulful grooves before taking a few unexpected turns into deeper and more underground territory. A few of the later tracks may have been a little...
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-08-19
Wednesday's rooftop session went a little deeper, with a more underground house sound woven into the usual sunset atmosphere. Deep House, soulful grooves, disco, and classic vocal house moved gradually from the warm opening into a darker, more sophisticated middle section, with tracks from...
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-08-18
The day after another Soirée Blanche, the rooftop was a little quieter than usual, so this set leaned heavily on familiarity. I opened with recognizable House favorites like Gypsy Woman, Sunny, Keep Pushin', Wake Up! and Show Me Love, gradually moving into a warm, disco-leaning groove. As the...
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-08-16
A relaxed Sunday on the rooftop, and a fitting encore to the weekend. This one stayed on the subtle side - warm House, Deep House, Disco and increasingly melodic, atmospheric grooves as the afternoon moved toward sunset. Not every track needed to demand attention; some were simply there to create...
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-08-14
Another full rooftop at the campsite as the sun went down. This one was all about setting the tone for the evening - starting deep and soulful, moving through disco, funk, and house, then gradually bringing the energy up as the sunset gave way to night. As the crowd became a little more mature...
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-08-13
Another full rooftop, another beautiful Riviera evening. This one started with warm House, Deep House and Disco grooves before gradually becoming more soulful, funky and club-oriented as the afternoon went on. Familiar voices, classic sounds and a few deeper left turns kept the vibe moving…
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-08-12
A beautiful summer afternoon turned into something a little more unusual. The set begins in familiar Esterel territory - soulful House, Disco and warm grooves - gradually moving through deeper and more atmospheric territory as the afternoon slips toward sunset. Then, toward the end, the eclipse...
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-08-11
Another beautiful Esterel sunset with a rooftop full of familiar faces — and a few new ones discovering the House music coming from the booth. This one stayed close to the familiar Esterel formula: deep grooves, soulful House, a little Disco and Funk, and enough left turns to keep the journey...
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-08-10
Another warm evening above the trees at Esterel. A packed rooftop, plenty of smiles, and a relaxed journey through Deep House, Soulful House, Disco, and House. Starting with Lane 8 and Fleetwood Mac before moving through Franck Roger, Louie Vega, Black Uhuru, The Jackson 5, and plenty of modern...
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-08-09
A Monday evening on the Esterel rooftop, with the week already settling into its summer rhythm. This one moves through warm Deep House, Nu Disco, Soulful House and classic vocal grooves, with a few unexpected turns along the way. Familiar enough to pull people in, but with enough left turns to…
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-08-07
Friday evening brought another warm sunset on the rooftop. While many guests gathered downstairs before the night's live entertainment, those who stayed upstairs settled into a laid-back journey through Deep House, Nu Disco and classic House grooves. Starting with warm, melodic textures before...
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-08-06
Thursday's Happy Hour started with a full rooftop and an incredible atmosphere as every seat quickly filled for another beautiful evening on the French Riviera. A family from Manchester settled in beside the DJ booth and stayed until the very last track, happily following a few unexpected musical...
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-08-05
The second day after Esterel's White Party brought a more relaxed atmosphere, but the rooftop quickly filled with guests looking to unwind as another beautiful Mediterranean evening unfolded. What started as a laid-back Happy Hour grew into one of the week's standout sessions, with a blend of...
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-08-04
After the previous night's White Party, the rooftop settled into a more relaxed afternoon with guests recovering from the celebrations. Those who joined stayed for the journey, and just as Happy Hour was winding down, the owner arrived with friends—so naturally the music continued for another…
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-08-02
Another warm evening on the Esterel rooftop with every seat filled from sunset into the evening. A few deeper and more adventurous moments found their way into the journey, balanced with soulful House, Nu Disco and familiar grooves that kept the terrace moving well past Happy Hour. Hot weather,...
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-07-31
A warm Riviera sunset welcomed another full rooftop as this session opened with melodic textures before settling into deep grooves, soulful house and feel-good disco influences. The crowd embraced the journey, staying well beyond Happy Hour for a few extra tracks before heading downstairs for the...
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-07-30
Another beautiful summer evening overlooking the French Riviera. Warm sunshine slowly gave way to golden hour as the rooftop filled with familiar faces and holidaymakers enjoying one last drink before dinner. The crowd lingered well past the scheduled finish, so the music kept flowing with a few...
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-07-29
Another unforgettable sunset on the Esterel rooftop. With warm weather, a full terrace, and guests staying well past Happy Hour, this set naturally stretched into the evening. Blending soulful House, Deep House, Nu Disco and timeless vocal grooves, the music followed the atmosphere as the sun...
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-07-28
A warm summer evening overlooking the French Riviera, with another packed rooftop and plenty of familiar faces mixed with new holidaymakers. This Happy Hour set blends soulful House, Deep House, Nu Disco and timeless grooves into an easy sunset soundtrack that kept the terrace full until dusk....
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-07-27
A perfect Riviera Sunday under clear blue skies. After a long night in the disco until 3 a.m., this rooftop session took a more relaxed direction, blending Deep House, Disco, House-Jazz and timeless grooves for a mature crowd enjoying the sunset. Every seat stayed full until the very end as...
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-07-26
A few drops of rain greeted the beginning of Happy Hour, but a strategically placed umbrella kept the music flowing while the weather quickly passed. As the skies cleared, the rooftop slowly filled with guests, cocktails, and conversation before another beautiful Mediterranean sunset. A journey...
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-07-24
Another warm summer evening above the French Riviera. The familiar Dutch crew had headed home, but a wonderful Turkish family adopted the rooftop for the evening and kept the energy alive from the first record until well past sunset. Deep House grooves, warm melodies, and a slow journey from...
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-07-23
The final Happy Hour for many familiar faces as another week of summer holidays came to an end at Esterel Caravaning. The rooftop filled once again with friends, families, and the now-famous Dutch crew enjoying one last sunset together before heading home. A few carefully chosen requests and...
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-07-22
A welcome break from the previous day's scorching heat brought perfect rooftop weather back to Esterel Caravaning. Cooler temperatures, blue skies, and a lively mix of returning guests and new holidaymakers filled the terrace throughout the evening. The Dutch crew expanded into two full sections...
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-07-21
Another warm summer evening on the rooftop at Esterel Caravaning, where the Mediterranean breeze took the night off and a hot wind rolled through like a giant hairdryer. Even the sun umbrella surrendered to the gusts, but the music carried on. Guests came and went in search of cooler places…
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-07-19
Another beautiful Sunday evening on the rooftop at Esterel Caravaning, with sunny skies, new holidaymakers, and the now-familiar Dutch crew settling in from the very beginning until long after Happy Hour had ended. Far off in the Esterel mountains, smoke from a possible forest fire drifted across...
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-07-17
After a late-night disco that pushed well past 3 a.m., Friday's Happy Hour brought things back down to earth under a perfect blue Riviera sky. Guests drifted between the rooftop, the bar downstairs, and the main patio as deep grooves, soulful house, and disco flavors carried the evening into...
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-07-16
Clouds rolled in over Esterel Caravaning on Thursday evening, bringing a little drizzle and just enough rain to make everyone wonder if Happy Hour would end early. Between mixes, the mixer hid under its Decksaver and the laptop disappeared beneath a towel, but the music kept playing. A huge…
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-07-15
Wednesday evening brought another relaxed sunset session to the Esterel rooftop. Although the crowd was a bit smaller than the previous night's Bastille Day celebration, the atmosphere remained warm and intimate as friends and families settled in with rosé, beer, and another soundtrack for the...
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-07-14
Bastille Day brought another festive evening to the Esterel rooftop as friends and families gathered beneath the Mediterranean sky for cocktails, cold beer, and one more journey into sunset. Our now-familiar Dutch crew claimed their usual spot early and settled in for another evening of Deep…
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-07-13
Description Another beautiful evening on the Esterel rooftop brought a great atmosphere and a crowd ready to settle in for the long haul. One group of Dutch friends and family arrived early, claimed their spot overlooking the French Riviera, and stayed long after Happy Hour was supposed to end....
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Esterel Happy Hour 2026-07-12
Description Sunday brought an almost entirely new crowd to the Esterel rooftop. Early in the evening, the terrace filled with families enjoying another warm Riviera sunset while the younger guests turned the DJ booth into their own little classroom—asking questions about the headphones, the…
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About this show
Hi, I’m John Bergman, aka jberg, a DJ, event promoter, and photographer with a passion for Techno and House. My journey began in Detroit and Chicago, where I immersed myself in the underground scene, digging through record stores and hosting legendary loft parties. I also captured nightlife as a photographer, which earned me a residency at Chicago’s iconic Smartbar.Later, I moved to Bali and founded “The Bali Party,” gaining recognition as a promoter and DJ while helping shape the island’s electronic music scene. Inspired by legends like Richie Hawtin, Green Velvet, and Carl Cox, my sets range from Deep House sunsets to high-energy Techno.These days, I spend summers in France, playing five nights a week at Esterel Caravaning Resort, and winters in Bali, bringing vibes to the beach and local bars. Wherever I am, my goal is to create unforgettable moments on the dance floor.
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