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

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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...

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...

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...

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...

All Access

Get an All Access Pass to fun at your next event. This new Bay Area SuperGroup features a lineup of the finest musicians from different bands around the country...

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...

Dick Bright's SRO

When SRO makes its entrance every eye turns to the stage. Led by emcee Dick Bright, the 19-member band features string, horn and rhythm sections as well as vocalists and dancers. It's the biggest party band around. SRO taps the diverse musical interests of its many members, giving you a new take on favorite tunes and making sure there's something for everyone...

Joe Sharino Band

The Joe Sharino Band has an incredible ability to excite a crowd into singing along at the top of their lungs and the dance floor is always full! The band includes a former member of Santana and Sly and the Family Stone, plus a songwriter for Earth, Wind and Fire and Lee Rittenour...

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...

Double Funk Crunch

The new Millineum brought a higher level of success for DFC as they began to perform regularly at many private events, weddings and corporate parties in addition to their club appearances...