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

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The Hitmen

The unique musical background of the 9-piece band (consisting of some of the best musicians in the Bay Area) mix their abilities and experiences to create and perform a musical dance review that transcends musical boundaries. The Hitmen play a variety of hits from the 70's to modern day favorites...

The No Mercy Band

The No Mercy Band are well versed at wedding protocol, having performed at hundreds over the past ten years, ensuring your day to be perfect...

Tito y su Son de Cuba

Tito has played with such famous Cuban groups as Conjunto Estrellas de Chocolate, Aribu Quartet and Chapotin y sus estrellas, all from Havana, Cuba...

Cocktail Monkeys

Covering the best of decades from the 60’s through current favorites, their songs range from rock, pop, funk and disco. Audience participation is not overlooked when you never know who will be selected to come up and join in on cowbell...

Cool Jerks

With a three piece horn section, full rhythm section and two lead singers who really know how keep a party going, The Cool Jerks have everything it takes to be the first choice for quality entertainment...

Dick Bright's SRO

When SRO makes its entrance every eye turns to the stage. Led by emcee Dick Bright, the 19-member band features string, horn and rhythm sections as well as vocalists and dancers. It's the biggest party band around. SRO taps the diverse musical interests of its many members, giving you a new take on favorite tunes and making sure there's something for everyone...

Double Funk Crunch

The new Millineum brought a higher level of success for DFC as they began to perform regularly at many private events, weddings and corporate parties in addition to their club appearances...

Hurricane Band

The force of the Hurricane is driven by a five piece band that combines both male and female vocals. The result is a collage of sound reflecting the best in blues, classic and contemporary rock...

Candela

Candela's varied repertoire explores a wide array of Latin rhythms including Son, Bolero, Mambo, Cha-cha-chá, Merengue, Cumbia and the more contemporary Cuban Timba, combined with a touch of Jazz, which makes the band enjoyable for dancers as well as listeners...

All Access

Get an All Access Pass to fun at your next event. This new Bay Area SuperGroup features a lineup of the finest musicians from different bands around the country...