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

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Zydeco Flames

The Flames consistently pack the house in venues ranging from contemporary clubs to major festivals and traditional dancehalls. Their sizzling roots rhythms are timeless and the execution of them relentless, with a stunningly powerful groove...

Hurricane Band

The Hurricane is the perfect choice for special events, wineries, weddings, clubs, private parties and corporate events etc. We can also DJ and make special announcements at your wedding, party or special event. Come feel the fun and excitement and let us make your next event exciting, fun, special and successful!

California Beach Boys

California Beach Boys honor and pay tribute in their music to the legends of surf: Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Mike Love, David Marks, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston, and Dick Dale. Members of the band have played on the same stage as Surfaris and Ventures.

Candela

Candela plays a combination of danceable arrangements by composers as Rubén Blades, Ray Barreto, Eddie Palmieri, La India, Pete “El Conde” Rodriguez, Oscar D’Leon, Guaco, Los Van Van and Isaac Delgado. They are as well versatile in playing background Latin Jazz...

Jamfunkshus

This versatile 11-piece band includes a tight 5-piece horn section that fuels the huge sound and passion the band delivers. Repertoire includes hits from Earth, Wind & Fire, Kool & The Gang, Chicago, Ohio Players, Tower of Power, and many more...

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...

Joe Sharino Band

Their music is the best of Pop, Rock, Motown, Funk, Country, Disco, R and B, Jazz, Latin and Swing from the last six decades. They always win the audience over...

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...

Bill Hopkins Rockin' Orchestra

Delivering Classic Rock, Salsa, Motown, Soul, Dance Hits, and a Taste of the New, the Bill Hopkins Rock'n Orchestra has been described as a party on stage...the best special event band in the world!

Joel Nelson Band

Since 1982, the Joel Nelson Band has performed at thousands of events all over the globe. Playing keyboards with Bo Diddley for many years, Joel has shared the stage with such greats as James Brown, The Police, Chuck Berry, Stray Cats, Jerry Lee Lewis and Stevie Ray Vaughan...