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

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JT Horns

We are extremely flexible in our repertoire, and are ready to perform many Jazz and vocal standards, as well as small big band selections...

Juanita Ulloa

Juanita performs an eclectic mix of special events from concerts to weddings, and schools to vocal workshops plus principal appearances with symphonic orchestras. She has served as a music ambassador for Peru and Mexico in events for dignitaries, at the Los Angeles Olympics and audiences in Europe, Peru, Mexico and the USA...

Kaweh

The Bay Area's Latin Kings of Music, KAWEH also covers songs by the Gipsy Kings and several Italian and Latin standards. We are available for your EVENT - Make your next event one to remember with the exotic, passionate, high energy of KAWEH...

Kugelplex

has played such venues as Oakland's Paramount Theater (with the Oakland Symphony Orchestra), Cafe Du Nord (with grammy award winning Klezmatics trumpeter, Frank London), Jazz at Pearl's, Club Amnesia, Red Poppy Art House, as well as at many top wineries, restaurants, and Jewish events...

Larry Lynch and The Mob

Each band member brings unique talent and extensive live performance experience to the Mob. Together they make an exciting, energetic band that plays music from the heart. It is clear when you watch and dance to this band that they are musicians who love to entertain..

Pan Extasy

Pan Extasy performs a wide variety of Caribbean music, Reggae, Soca, and Calypso that is accessible across all age groups and musical tastes.

Papa Doo Run Run

Their best kept secret... Papa Doo Run Run is who the Beach Boys call when they need someone to fill in in their band...

pickPocket Ensemble

The pickPocket Ensemble has been making it's brand of original acoustic music since 1998. They have released 4 CD's, soon to add a 5th, Soul Cafe, early in 2007. Their music has been featured in several films, as well as on KQED's program Spark...

Polyester Express

This 10-24 piece show and dance band provides a fully costumed, choreographed, polished journey into the days of yesteryear with a taste of today...

California Beach Boys

California Beach Boys honor and pay tribute in their music to the legends of surf: Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Mike Love, David Marks, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston, and Dick Dale. Members of the band have played on the same stage as Surfaris and Ventures.