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

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Blue Moon

Blue Moon features a hard driving rhythm section (they all sing), the mighty four-piece Blue Moon horn section (they all sing too!), and one of the finest female vocalists you will find anywhere...

Superdiamond

When your parents popped in a Neil Diamond tape on repeat during long interstate road trips, you reluctantly sang along...

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...

Fast Times

From A-Ha to Young MC, every song is an instantly recognizable hit guaranteed to get audiences on their feet and celebrating. From the birth of new wave and the dominance of synth-pop to the ragged edge of rock and the dawn of alternative, Fast Times covers it all...

Body & Soul

We play the versions of tunes that are familiar to everyone. The ability to combine our upbeat style while playing 60's Motown with the same energy as contemporary 90's makes us ideal for any crowd that likes to dance.

Tainted Love

With their highly stylized, nonstop 80's show, Tainted Love offer a refreshing change from the usual party bands and can bring all of the energy and excitement of their live show to your private party...

Floorshakers

While at heart, their influences include legendary bands and musicians such as Earth Wind & Fire, Tower of Power, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Confunkshun and Santana, you'll be sure to hear all kinds of music from The Floorshakers from a variety of genres that will keep the paryy moving...

All Star Jukebox

All Star Jukebox features eight of the Bay Area's most dynamic and talented entertainers. Award winning vocalists Lisa Battle and Jay Middleton front the all-star four-piece rhythm section featuring musicians from Sons of Champlain, Harvey Mandel and The Funky Meters...

Boyz Nite Out

For over 12 years, Boyz Nite Out has electrified audiences with its musical talent and impressive style. Specializing in cover, original, pop, and golden oldies, BNO uses its all-vocal abilities - no instruments - to tantalize audiences all over the country. BNO's wealth of experience makes it a true entertainment value for any concert or occasion...

The Alameda All Stars

The Alameda All Stars have been performing throughout the Bay Area and beyond for 25 years. During their illustrious history the All Stars have kept up a high level of musicianship along with a very professional approach to entertaining audiences...