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

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Body & Soul

With three lead vocalists in front of a solid rhythm section consisting of keyboards, guitar, bass, drums and a horn section, this is a well-balanced band. This combination not only creates a full sound but also allows flexibility to perform various styles in different arrangements...

JT Horns

We can be heard playing the music of Tower of Power, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, and many others. Our repertoire currently consists of over 200 songs, with a set list that is easily tailored to a client’s requests, and we can also incorporate new songs if they happen to not be on the list...

All Star Jukebox

If you want an experience that you and your guests will never forget, All Star Jukebox is clearly your best choice. It's a dazzling elegant affair reminiscent of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. It's a totally awesome boogie marathon...

Cocktail Monkeys

Covering the best of decades from the 60’s through current favorites, their songs range from rock, pop, funk and disco. Audience participation is not overlooked when you never know who will be selected to come up and join in on cowbell...

Hurricane Band

The force of the Hurricane is driven by a five piece band that combines both male and female vocals. The result is a collage of sound reflecting the best in blues, classic and contemporary rock...

Kugelplex

Kugelplex feels equally at home presenting klezmer as a deep-listening experience in a seated concert hall as we do playing boisterous, soulful dance music. Formed in 2001, the group plays weddings, concerts and festivals throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond...

Baguette Quartette

The Baguette Quartette is a wedding group with a twist...they play music that was heard in Paris between 1920 and 1940! The group's repertoire consists of valses musettes, tangos, pasos dobles, fox trots, marches and realistic songs...

Cool Jerks

With a three piece horn section, full rhythm section and two lead singers who really know how keep a party going, The Cool Jerks have everything it takes to be the first choice for quality entertainment...

Jamfunkshus

With an all-pro rhythm section, vocal harmonies, and their unique vocal chameleon, the band has won rave reviews everywhere it has performed. Repertoire includes hits from Earth, Wind & Fire, Kool & The Gang, Chicago, Ohio Players, Tower of Power, and many more...

Larry Lynch and The Mob

Because their song list spans six decades, Larry and company can create a special musical atmosphere on request. Whether you need a great dance band or excellent theme music, you can expect the best from Larry Lynch and the Mob...