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...

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.

San Francisco Taiko Dojo

Notable performances include Carnegie Hall, before Emperor Hirohito, Hiroshima 50th Commemoration ceremony in Japan, Ashland Music Festival, Vanderbilt House International Festival in North Carolina, annual Black Ships Festival in Rhode Island, Oakland Coliseum for Nelson Mandela, Ticotin Japanese Museum in Israel, and the Major League Baseball All-Star Game celebration...

Wonderbread 5

Whether you need a band for your private party, special event function, anniversary, or any other type of special event the Wonderbread 5 deliver...

Sensation

They’re known for wonderful costume looks that range from elegant gown and black tie to wonderfully coordinated sequined ensembles designed specifically to enhance the energy and reflect light throughout the venue...

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...

Zydeco Flames

The Flames consistently pack the house in venues ranging from contemporary clubs to major festivals and traditional dancehalls. Their sizzling roots rhythms are timeless and the execution of them relentless, with a stunningly powerful groove...

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...

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...

Caravanserai

Originally a replication of, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band, Santana's legendary early days, Caravanserai has grown to include material from all eras of Santana's 30+ year history...