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

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BlackRose Band

BlackRose features rhythms of rock with ACDC, the Black Crows and the Eagles to the grove of Fleetwood Mac, John Mellencamp. Classics from Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton that also includes the new sounds of Adele and Lady GaGa.

Mazacote

Mazacote is the hard-swinging, old-school salsa group led by legendary percussionist Louie Romero, who came to fans’ attention as the longtime timbales player for famed salsero El Cantante Hector Lavoe...

pickPocket Ensemble

The PickPocket Ensemble has been making it's brand of original acoustic music since 1998...

The No Mercy Band

The vocalists in The No Mercy Band are the greatest in the SF Bay Area and their awesome talent is represented at every function...

Blue Moon

Blue Moon features a hard driving rhythm section (they all sing), the mighty four-piece Blue Moon horn section (they all sing too!), and one of the finest female vocalists you will find anywhere...

Aja Vu

The San Francisco-based Aja Vu band performs the music of Steely Dan! 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...

The Sun Kings

With a repertoire of over 100 songs, the Sun Kings shine with spot-on arrangements and vocal harmonies, delivered with a driving energy that recalls the earliest Beatle shows...

Alison Sharino Band

Alison Sharino is an amazing and versatile vocalist for wedding ceremonies, nightclubs, corporate events, fundraisers, festivals or any other event. Her song list spans over six decades and features Rock, Pop, Folk, Motown, Disco, Country, Swing, Big Band, Latin, Jazz, Blues, Opera, Show Tunes and even current hits. Clients may choose which musical styles they prefer...

Body & Soul

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 makes us ideal for any crowd that likes to dance.

Those Dueling Pianos

Those Dueling Pianos is a rockin’ good time for the audience and the performers! We play the fun songs you want to hear, and encourage you to sing, clap, and laugh along. At your request, we will also make time to give a few light-hearted roasts to friends and family...