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

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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...

Pan Extasy

Pan Extasy performs a wide variety of Caribbean music, Reggae, Soca, and Calypso that is accessible across all age groups and musical tastes.

Fundamentals

The Fundamentals have been performing together for over 15 years and has developed a solid reputation as one of the San Francisco Bay Area's premiere party bands. The group has performed at over 2,000 events including numerous special events...

SambaDa

While Brazilin natives Papiba Godinho and Dandha da Hora bring their profound knowledge and respect for the roots of afro-brazilian song and dance, the entire band has developed a type of samba-reggae-funk with a universal appeal...

San Francisco Taiko Dojo

Notable performances include Carnegie Hall, before Emperor Hirohito, Hiroshima 50th Commemoration ceremony in Japan, Ashland Music Festival, Vanderbilt House International Festival in North Carolina, annual Black Ships Festival in Rhode Island, Oakland Coliseum for Nelson Mandela, Ticotin Japanese Museum in Israel, and the Major League Baseball All-Star Game celebration...

The Hitmen

If you are looking for the most band for the buck then let them show you what you have been missing...

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...

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

Funky Little Shack's got what it takes to deliver fresh, high-energy sound, a polished performance, and lots of funkylittlefun!