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

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Joel Nelson Band

Since 1982, the Joel Nelson Band has performed at thousands of events all over the globe. Playing keyboards with Bo Diddley for many years, Joel has shared the stage with such greats as James Brown, The Police, Chuck Berry, Stray Cats, Jerry Lee Lewis and Stevie Ray Vaughan...

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...

Body & Soul

In existence since 1994, we pride ourselves on loyalty to the original song. 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...

The Harmonics

The Harmonics Steelband has existed since 1980. They warmed the hearts of pan lovers in the San Francisco Bay Area with their varied repertoire over and over again...

Delta Wires

The DELTA WIRES were voted Best Live Band by readers of the East Bay Express in 2002, played the San Francisco Blues Festival in 2008...

Norton Buffalo

Norton's Electric band Norton & The Knockouts has been performing with him now for over 25 years...

Fundamentals

The Fundamentals have been performing together for over 15 years and has developed a solid reputation as one of the San Francisco Bay Area's premiere party bands. The group has performed at over 2,000 events including numerous special events...

Cool Jerks

Specializing in playing the right song, at the right dynamic level, The Cool Jerks ensure your party's success...

Boyz Nite Out

Boyz Nite Out is a fabulous A Cappella group with a vast repertoire...

The Hitmen

If you are looking for the most band for the buck then let them show you what you have been missing...