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

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Funky Little Shack

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

Shabaz

Renowned for his technique and passion, he shares vocal duties with sister Riffat, whose siren sensuality and harmony burn with the Qawwali Sufi tradition, making her a rare female exponent of a style from which women are generally discouraged...

Tainted Love

Tainted Love has performed for parties big and small, from high-tech startup's to Fortune 500s and have been hired to perform all over the United States from Florida to Hawaii. Tainted Love is also proud to have taken part in numerous charitable fundraisers such as the American Cancer Society and Christmas in April...

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...

Murasaki Ensemble

The meeting of old and new, east and west, The Murasaki Ensemble strives to present a new listening experience --- one which involves interaction among all participants and which flows with an intensely global, human quality...

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!

Silicon Valley Houserockers

The spirit of Elvis, The Stones, Joe Cocker, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, Credence, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Van Morrison are present at every Houserockers show...

Heartbeats

...THE FINALE - We reunite the cast for one more Latin version of Hot Hot Hot. To complete the effect, experience swirling lighting, colored smoke and booming confetti cannons as we take your guests on one major conga line... truly spectacular. The Heartbeats have left the building leaving a sea of memories...

Cool Jerks

Specializing in playing the right song, at the right dynamic level, The Cool Jerks ensure your party's success...

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...