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Hey, I'm Robby Kelley. I’m a DJ and music producer based in Ridgewood. For the last fifteen years, I’ve been represented by 74 Events, the top wedding DJ agency in NYC. This is my solo venture, and I'm happy to be here.

I’ve DJed 400 weddings across the Tri-State Area, setting it off from The Bowery Hotel to The NoMad.

In the nightlife, I DJ at spots like Brooklyn Bowl and Bed-Vyne Brew, focusing on Caribbean and global dance music.

I’m an island boy at heart, raised in Honolulu, Hawaii.

As a DJ, I like to think of myself as one of those huge ‘80s boomboxes… where all the jams come from.

I'll get your aunt on the dancefloor, and I’ll make sure the music isn’t the typical. People tell me they find my setlists refreshing — not the same tired tunes you hear at events.

My job is to get to know what you’re into. We’ll plan out all aspects of the music and schedule.

I’ll help you create the best celebration you can imagine.

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC
Microphones

What music genres do you specialize in?

Hip Hop
Oldies
Pop
R&B/Soul
Top 40

What services do you offer?

Bilingual MC
Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Liability Insurance
MC
One Event Per Day

What additional equipment do you offer?

Microphones
Sound/PA System

Reviews of Camp Calabash

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Isabel Sent on 07/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome DJ

Rob was a fantastic DJ for our Catskills wedding - he struck the perfect balance between taking our specific recommendations and surprising us with his own picks. All the guests were on the dance floor the entire night and had nothing but amazing things to say about the music. Would 100% recommend Rob to others!
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Sunetra Sent on 08/03/2016
5 out of 5 rating
From the beginning Rob was extremely professional and organized and we knew we were going to be in good, reliable hands. He was on top of things and contacted us in advance of the wedding to make sure he had all the info and music choices for the big day. At the wedding, people couldn't sit down and danced the entire time. The music was excellent and Rob created an amazingly fun night. Thanks Rob!
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Julie Sent on 10/12/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Joel was our wedding DJ and he was wonderful. He was professional, friendly, and most importantly, kept the crowd dancing all night. He was responsive to our requests, and added in his own unique music for the perfect flow. Our guests are still raving about the music and the overall vibe of the wedding, and we are too. Hire Joel, you won't regret it!
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David Sent on 08/21/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Rob was amazing to work with! My wife and I are trying to find another excuse to throw a party so that we can hire him. For our wedding all we told him is that we love going to Vegas and we love EDM and Rob took it from there. Halfway through our wedding my mother-in-law asked if he could "slow it down a bit." Rob was so great, he knew exactly what to do - he threw in one slow song that got my parents friends up and dancing and then continued with top of charts pop hits that everyone loved.
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Allison Sent on 08/19/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Rob was fantastic! He has a serious talent in reading the crowd - especially as ours varied from a bunch of 20-somethings up to 60+. ALL of them were dancing all night. It was better than we'd even hoped! He mixed genres perfectly and kept each song for 1-1.5 minutes so nobody got bored. Would absolutely recommend him to friends and family! Very good listener and communicator throughout the planning process and during the wedding would give us (very appreciated) heads up before speeches/dances would happen as well as ask to switch up some things based on the crowd's vibe. Wonderful experience!

Definitely partner with Rob if you want to guarantee your guests have a fantastic time, get sweaty dancing and if you want to avoid any worries day-of around timelines. :)
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Isaac Sent on 08/19/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Rob Kelley was absolutely amazing as a DJ for my August 2014 wedding. He was completely responsive from our first email and phone call and kept my wife and I in the loop throughout the entire time (~6 months) leading up to the wedding. I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone.

Rob worked with us to build a set list off of a few of our song, artist, and genre preferences. I was extremely comfortable just providing a few suggestions and letting him run with it for the actual reception. In the end, this worked out EXTREMELY WELL - all of my guests raved about how well Rob adjusted the music to the multi-generational crowd and kept them moving from the first dance on. He also switched from song-to-song rather quickly so no one got bored with one song - guests LOVED this.

Without a doubt, I'd recommend Rob to anyone looking for DJ.
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Alyssa Sent on 10/16/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Two and a half months after our wedding our friends still keep commenting on what a great job Rob Kelley did as our DJ. Rob really went above and beyond in our planning process and even volunteered to come to walk through of our rather unusual space so he understood the layout and acoustics better. His worksheets to help us build the flow of the evening through music were helpful and he has great taste! On the day he was a great performer - not too talky or flashy like some DJs, just the right amount of Master of Ceremonies touch. Thank you again for making our day rock, Rob!
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Nick Sent on 06/18/2012
5 out of 5 rating
The best dj and wedding experience we have ever had not just because it was our wedding but because he was a complete professional andeverything went so smooth. The day after the wedding people were calling about how great the dj was. 5 stars all the way, Courtney and Nick
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Emily Sent on 03/16/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Rob was a GREAT DJ for our wedding! Planning the music for the day was easy, and the actual day of the wedding went so smoothly! We never had to tell him what to play, because he knew when the music needed to be mixed up to get the crowd going. Highly recommend!
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Sam Sent on 02/24/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Rob is fantastic! He is as professional as they come, created the perfect, celebratory environment for people to dance for hours at our wedding, and is a really cool guy to boot. :) We can't recommend him highly enough.
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