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

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Bill Hopkins Rock'n Orchestra

The Bill Hopkins Rock'n Orchestra is a dynamic dance machine featuring bass, drums, guitar, keyboard, a horn section, percussionist, male & female vocalists and 4 dancers...

Caravanserai

Concieved as a fantasy band by lead guitarist Leo Herrera and fueled into reality by the enthusiasm of friends and family members, Caravanserai is a project of love and devotion. Originally a replication of, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band, Santana's legendary early days, Caravanserai has grown to include material from all eras of Santana's 30+ year history.

BlackRose Band

BlackRose features rhythms of rock with ACDC, the Black Crows and the Eagles to the grove of Fleetwood Mac, John Mellencamp. Classics from Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton that also includes the new sounds of Adele and Lady GaGa.

Cocktail Monkeys

Professional showmanship and the goal of ”a good time had by all” mark the purpose of this band. When you hire the Cocktail Monkeys for your event you know you have set the stage for your guests to have a wonderful and exciting time, dancing and enjoying the sounds and stage presence of each band member...

Funky Little Shack

Want to dance all night long? Funky Little Shack gets everyone out on the floor with a funky party groove. We play the best old and new school funk --plus r&b, motown, reggae and rock...

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...

Heartbeats

The Heartbeats begin their show with a brief glimpse of The Beatles, Elvis, the Disco era and more. It is a sneak preview of what's to come and where the show will take you.

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.

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...

Cool Jerks

The Cool Jerks are a dynamic group of nine fun, energetic and talented musicians who take great pride in making every song and every show remarkable...