DJ Rotten Robbie has been spinning in the Napa Valley/San Francisco Bay Area for the past 20+ years. Robbie has opened or closed for many world class acts, such as Evelyn “Champagne” King, The Bangles,, Village People, The Fixx, Sister Sledge, Modern English, RuPaul, Martha Wash, Thelma Houston, Dionne Warwick, Kelly (Shoes), Tiffany, Stacey Q, Wynonna and many more. During the 2008 election, Robbie had the honor of opening for President Bill Clinton at the Uptown Theatre in Napa, CA. He has played at Bottle Rock Napa Valley in the VIP Lounge as well as the Platinum Lounge.
DJ Rotten Robbie spins a broad, fun mix of Dance, Pop, Rock, RnB, Disco, House, Chill, Electro, Funk, Hip Hop, Nu Disco, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s & 90s, 2000s to the delight of his diverse audiences. Robbie’s digital music collection has over 200,000 songs and growing. His vintage vinyl collection is at 10,000 records at last count.
DJRR’s technique is unique. He tailors music to the client's needs, and those of the guests. Having DJ’d hundreds of events over the years, Robbie knows that no two parties are the same. He is highly skilled at using sound to shape a room and provide just the right ambience. Whether it is soft dinner sounds or roof-raising dance music, DJ Rotten Robbie has the technique to make any event legendary.
Robbie lives and breathes music. He got his first record player at age 3 and has never stopped spinning tunes. It is his love and his passion. Rob’s DJ life was born out of his love of music. His tastes are very broad and he has an uncanny ability to read a crowd and assemble a playlist on-the-fly that pleases the entire group. He can play for people from age 8 to 80, and brings thousands of songs to each event, knowing that he will meet that one special request from your friends or family. Rob knows that it’s special when a DJ plays a guest’s favorite song right away (within guidelines you set, of course).
Robbie has helped raise millions for local & national charities through his volunteer work as a DJ. Robbie has provided music for the Napa Valley Academy Awards Benefit for over 20 years as well as Napa Valley Pride, AIDS Walk Napa Valley, Lazy Bear Weekend, Napa Valley Wine Auction, Hospice Of Napa Valley Gala & many other benefits for non-profits.
Robbie has DJd at most event sites in Napa and Sonoma counties. He's played at the best clubs in San Francisco including 1015 Folsom, Soundfactory, Club 8, 550 Barneveld, Holy Cow, Glas Kat, 440 Castro, Lone Star Saloon, Eagle Tavern & San Francisco City Hall. He has also spun in Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Guerneville, Alaska, Mexico, New Zealand & Australia.