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

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Kent Cohea

Kent Cohea has played with the likes of David Sanborn, Al Jarreau, Bobby McFerrin, B.J.Thomas, Lee Konitz and the Don Ellis Big Band...

Krista Strader

Classically trained from age four, Krista Strader brings together a high standard of performance, dedication, and passion to her art...

Kristal Schwartz

Clients appreciate Kristal’s attention to detail and her ability to bring out each client’s personality in her selected repertoire.,,

Lori Andrews

Lori Andrews has performed for Presidents Clinton and Ford, and the King and Queen of Spain, and has entertained a list of celebrities including Barbra Streisand, Frank Sinatra, Oprah Winfrey (50th birthday) and Clint Eastwood...

Louie Moon

Louie Moon is a passionate and deft guitarist, perfect for any intimate or open setting...

Manolo Vargas

Manolo Vargas is a world-renowned flamenco and classical guitarist. He has entertained at corporate events in the Bay Area for many years...

Mark Holzinger

Since returning to my San Francisco Bay Area roots in 1994 I have been recording and performing regularly, with venues including The Fillmore Auditorium, the Warfield Theatre, the Chronicle Pavilion, and the Masonic Auditorium...

Mark Kaye

As a solo piano player and leader of Da Funk, an award-winning neo-Funk band from the Bay Area, Mark Kaye is powerhouse performer filled with passion and versatility...

Martan Mann

Martan Mann has performed extensively in clubs and concerts throughout Northern California and Hawaii. Performances include performing duos with George Young and Dmitri Matheny; with Martan Mann & Mannkind (contemporary jazz band); The Martan Mann Trio; and The Jazzical 6 (Dixieland Band)...

Ned Boynton

Ned has been featured as a performer and writer in Just Jazz Guitar and JazzNow! Magazine. His performances have been featured on KCSM Radio, KALW Radio and on channel 53 Musician's Showcase...