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

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Murasaki Ensemble

The meeting of old and new, east and west, The Murasaki Ensemble strives to present a new listening experience --- one which involves interaction among all participants and which flows with an intensely global, human quality...

Pop Fiction

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

Hip Service

Since their inception in 1996, the Hip Service sensation has taken Northern California by storm. The band has become the music of choice at outdoor festivals and fairs, conventions, fundraisers, concerts, and private events of all types...

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...

New Morty Show

You can't go wrong with the New Morty Show at your Bay Area special event. They are the swinging-est, rocking-est group around, so hold onto your partner and don't let go...

Pride & Joy

Pride and Joy can play anywhere from the most popular clubs on the circuit to wedding receptions the top society parties and corporate events everybody, everywhere, instantly relates to the music...

Hot Buttered Rum

Often described as a rock band playing bluegrass instruments, the band melds blues, folks, bluegrass, jazz, and rock, and the members’ varying degrees of classical training lead them to invest heavily in group composition...

Nigerian Brothers

The Nigerian Brothers put together their memories of traditional West African folk music, 'palm-wine' tunes, and highlife songs, bringing them to life with their harmonious voices, African guitar stylings, and hand percussion instruments...

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...

Manhattan Towers

Manhattan Towers' popularity stems from Goldstein's unique brand of New York-flavored musical fun which features non-stop high class entertainment, a legendary repertoire of music, and superb timing...