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

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Tom Rigney

Tom first rose to prominence in the music scene as the leader/fiddler of the legendary Bluegrass/Western Swing band, Back in the Saddle. He won a Bammie award in 1981 for the band’s debut recording...

Victoria Hughes

A native San Franciscan, Victoria Hughes received her early training at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music before being awarded a full scholarship to the prestigious Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore...

William Florian

William mixes humor, stories, and song in this upbeat, energizing, musical journey of Americas greatest songs of the 60s...

Lori Andrews

Lori Andrews has performed for Presidents Clinton and Ford, and the King and Queen of Spain, and has entertained a list of celebrities including Barbra Streisand, Frank Sinatra, Oprah Winfrey (50th birthday) and Clint Eastwood...

Louie Moon

Louie Moon is a passionate and deft guitarist, perfect for any intimate or open setting...

Ned Boynton

Ned has been featured as a performer and writer in Just Jazz Guitar and JazzNow! Magazine. His performances have been featured on KCSM Radio, KALW Radio and on channel 53 Musician's Showcase...

Manolo Vargas

Manolo Vargas is a world-renowned flamenco and classical guitarist. He has entertained at corporate events in the Bay Area for many years...

Mark Holzinger

Since returning to my San Francisco Bay Area roots in 1994 I have been recording and performing regularly, with venues including The Fillmore Auditorium, the Warfield Theatre, the Chronicle Pavilion, and the Masonic Auditorium...

Noam Eisen

Noam Eisen will add that special musical touch. With over 18 years experience performing at family parties and corporate events, he is a cocktail jazz pianist and sing-along entertainer...

Mark Kaye

As a solo piano player and leader of Da Funk, an award-winning neo-Funk band from the Bay Area, Mark Kaye is powerhouse performer filled with passion and versatility...