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

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Krista Strader

Krista has been the featured harpist with the Mark Thallander Foundation, working with guest conductor John Rutter, and has enjoyed roles as Principal Harpist and concerto soloist with the William Lock Singers and Orchestra, major works including Handel's B-flat Concerto and Ravel's Introduction and Allegro...

Kristal Schwartz

Although Kristal enjoys using her musical skills in many venues, she is particularly drawn to small, intimate occasions. These circumstances allow her to see the effect that her music has on her listeners as it transforms stress into tranquility – hurriedness into serenity...

Louie Moon

To me music is powerful magic, opening windows into our hearts and souls. Performing music has given me the chance to interact with people locally, and travel the world to experience the magic in other cultures...

Manolo Vargas

Manolo Vargas began his artistic career as a young child in Sevilla, Spain. When his teachers realized he had perfect pitch and could memorize a song after hearing it just once, the Jesuit priests at his school knew he had talent...

Mark Holzinger

My performances have included concerts, festivals, major music venues, weddings, bars and restaurants, church, T.V., radio, music videos, musicals, LP's and CDs...

Mark Kaye

Mark is a wonderful piano player who brings a wealth of experience and talent to weddings and special events around the Bay Area and the country...

Martan Mann

Martann Mann has a love for wedding music as well as Jazz and Contemporary classics. Put it all together, and you have the ultimate wedding pianist...

Mike Galisatus

Mike Galisatus is among the most sought-after trumpeters in the Bay Area. An accomplished session man an soloist, Mike is a perfect compliment to any horn section...

Ned Boynton

Ned Boynton is a solo guitarist who is equally at home in the smallest, most intimate settings or in a large hall filled with special guests...

Richard Patterson

Richard can perform as a classical or contemporary guitarist at your wedding. His warm personality and versatility make him one of our most requested guitarists...