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

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Caravanserai

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...

The Alameda All Stars

The Alameda All Stars are Gregg Allman's favorite Bay Area band...and they will rock your socks off at your next event!

Rolando Morales

With his new album Rolando is introducing a daring, sophisticated new sound that fills the void created by so many industry-manufactured pop bands and indistinguishable "smooth jazz" sounds. Rolando now stands poised to attract a national and international audience. Here is an artist who provides a passion, power and authenticity that is greatly needed...

Papa Doo Run Run

Their best kept secret... Papa Doo Run Run is who the Beach Boys call when they need someone to fill in in their band...

Cheeseballs

Over the last decade The Cheeseballs have performed everywhere from Las Vegas to Hawaii, at large public events, private parties and capacity-filled dance clubs...

The Harmonics

The Harmonics Steelband has existed since 1980. They warmed the hearts of pan lovers in the San Francisco Bay Area with their varied repertoire over and over again...

pickPocket Ensemble

The pickPocket Ensemble has been making it's brand of original acoustic music since 1998. They have released 4 CD's, soon to add a 5th, Soul Cafe, early in 2007. Their music has been featured in several films, as well as on KQED's program Spark...

Hotel California

Hotel California, comprised of five respected, multi-talented top music industry professionals, presents a dynamic exciting show saluting the music of The Eagles, a supergroup whose music has proven to have a staying power that few bands lay claim to...

Rudy & The Funky Coalition

This group is a fantastically energetic, professional, and fun Variety Entertainment band...

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...