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

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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!

Blue Moon

BLUE MOON looks forward to sharing your special celebration with you and your guests. We are happy to accommodate the size of our band to fill the special needs for your event. Of course we do play your special requests too...

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...

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...

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...

Polyester Express

This 10-24 piece show and dance band provides a fully costumed, choreographed, polished journey into the days of yesteryear with a taste of today...

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...

Body & Soul

In existence since 1994, we pride ourselves on loyalty to the original song. 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...

Silicon Vibe

As your party heats up, enjoy Silicon Vibe's upbeat vocals and powerful horn section as you and your guests dance the night away!