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

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Cool Jerks

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

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...

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...

Funky Little Shack

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

Delta Wires

The DELTA WIRES were voted Best Live Band by readers of the East Bay Express in 2002, played the San Francisco Blues Festival in 2008...

Boyz Nite Out

Boyz Nite Out is a fabulous A Cappella group with a vast repertoire...

Aja Vu

The Aja Vu show recreates the combination of rock, jazzy blues and unique storytelling that has made the Steely Dan sound endure throughout pop culture for 30+ years! Book the band for your event and keep the music of Steely Dan alive...

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...

Pop Fiction

These guys can take your party from ordinary to extraordinary in one song...

Dick Bright's SRO

No other band has such a vast repertoire. Not just the same old standbys so many groups perform, the SRO play list features top dance hits from the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's that go beyond the expected. And SRO is constantly updating its repertoire with new material...