Joel Nelson Productions: Bay Area Event Planning, DJs and Live Music

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BlackRose Band

BlackRose features rhythms of rock with ACDC, the Black Crows and the Eagles to the grove of Fleetwood Mac, John Mellencamp. Classics from Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton that also includes the new sounds of Adele and Lady GaGa.

The Harmonics

Paul Snagg was born in Grenada. Paul grew up listening to a band practice from his house and eventually was drawn like a magnet to the 'pan yard' where his passion was born...

Blue Moon

Blue Moon features a hard driving rhythm section (they all sing), the mighty four-piece Blue Moon horn section (they all sing too!), and one of the finest female vocalists you will find anywhere...

Cocktail Monkeys

Professional showmanship and the goal of ”a good time had by all” mark the purpose of this band. When you hire the Cocktail Monkeys for your event you know you have set the stage for your guests to have a wonderful and exciting time, dancing and enjoying the sounds and stage presence of each band member...

The Hitmen

The Hitmen have been delivering high energy dance music for audiences up and down the West Coast performing for festivals, fairs, concerts, nightclubs, corporate events, and private functions over 14 years...

Body & Soul

We play the versions of tunes that are familiar to everyone. The ability to combine our upbeat style while playing 60's Motown with the same energy as contemporary 90's makes us ideal for any crowd that likes to dance.

Cool Jerks

The Cool Jerks are a dynamic group of nine fun, energetic and talented musicians who take great pride in making every song and every show remarkable...

Dick Bright's SRO

Dick Bright's SRO is the party band that will make that happen. The ultimate in dance entertainment, SRO is like no other band you've ever experienced. Clever costumes and props, zany skits, hip-hoppin' choreography and soul-stirring vocals are all set to a pulsating beat...

Delta Wires

The DELTA WIRES is a big, high-energy harmonica and horns blues band from the Oakland/San Francisco Bay Area. They were Finalists out 100 blues bands from all over the world, in the Blues Foundation's 2008 International Blues Challenge held in Memphis TN, and were voted BEST BAND of 2008 Oakland/East Bay in Oakland Magazine's annual readers' poll...

Boyz Nite Out

For over 12 years, Boyz Nite Out has electrified audiences with its musical talent and impressive style. Specializing in cover, original, pop, and golden oldies, BNO uses its all-vocal abilities - no instruments - to tantalize audiences all over the country. BNO's wealth of experience makes it a true entertainment value for any concert or occasion...