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

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San Francisco Taiko Dojo

Notable performances include Carnegie Hall, before Emperor Hirohito, Hiroshima 50th Commemoration ceremony in Japan, Ashland Music Festival, Vanderbilt House International Festival in North Carolina, annual Black Ships Festival in Rhode Island, Oakland Coliseum for Nelson Mandela, Ticotin Japanese Museum in Israel, and the Major League Baseball All-Star Game celebration...

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...

Sensation

They’re known for wonderful costume looks that range from elegant gown and black tie to wonderfully coordinated sequined ensembles designed specifically to enhance the energy and reflect light throughout the venue...

Twang Ditty

Twang Ditty plays regularly throughout the Bay Area at both public and private venues. As much at home in a honkytonk as at a spiffy wedding or a summer barbecue, they'll make sure to give your event the down home treatment.

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...

Unauthorized Rolling Stones

A Rolling Stones Tribute band is not an easy find...but here they are! Spot-on performances of the legendary Stones are what you get with the Unauthorized Rolling Stones...

Wonderbread 5

Whether you need a band for your private party, special event function, anniversary, or any other type of special event the Wonderbread 5 deliver...

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...

Fundamentals

The Fundamentals have been performing together for over 15 years and has developed a solid reputation as one of the San Francisco Bay Area's premiere party bands. The group has performed at over 2,000 events including numerous special events...

Funky Little Shack

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