Reedy Said ‘Don’t Fart’… So I Did

In this episode of Bill Roseberry Stories, we’re taking it back to the golden era of the Off the Hook DJs. It’s a tale of crisp 90s fashion, professional sound engineering, and a bowl of mom’s homemade chili that threatened to derail a perfectly good wedding reception.Bill and Reedy have their routine down to a science: Bill handles the mic and the crowd diplomacy, while Reedy obsessively manages the levels to ensure "untouchable" sound quality. But even the most surgical soundboard skills can’t mask the "acoustic nightmare" that begins to unfold once the "low, tectonic rumble" of the pre-gig meal enters the chat.In this episode, we discuss:The 90s DJ Aesthetic: From navy Ralph Lauren Polos and pleated Dockers to the dark green Ford Explorer loaded with heavy speaker stands and totes of alphabetized CDs.The "Secret Sauce" of Dinner Sets: Why the duo ditched Kenny G for the bluesy vibes of B.B. King and Eric Clapton.Professional Diplomacy vs. Reedy’s Honesty: Navigating the "Chicken Dance" requests and the art of herding drunk groomsmen.The Tactic of the "Reverb" Shot: How a silent poot escalated into a "violent" stage confrontation that had the wedding guests frozen mid-bite.The Peace Offering: Ending a high-stakes standoff with the promise of a buffet line featuring fried chicken and tortellini.Key Moments & QuotesThe Gear: "Thousands of alphabetized CDs".The Conflict: "It’s not always about what we want. We’re here to perform a service...".The "Gift": "Why would I temper my gift? Especially when aggravating Reedy with it was going to be the highlight of my weekend".The Climax: "I’m going to leave your nasty mother fucking ass and you can deejay this reception by yourself!".Bill Roseberry Stories — fact and fiction from a time before social media and cell phone scrolling.🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss the next one. Get full access to Bill Roseberry Stories at billroseberrystories.substack.com/subscribe