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

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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...

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...

Pan Extasy

Pan Extasy performs a wide variety of Caribbean music, Reggae, Soca, and Calypso that is accessible across all age groups and musical tastes.

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...

Papa Doo Run Run

Their best kept secret... Papa Doo Run Run is who the Beach Boys call when they need someone to fill in in their band...

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!

pickPocket Ensemble

The pickPocket Ensemble has been making it's brand of original acoustic music since 1998. They have released 4 CD's, soon to add a 5th, Soul Cafe, early in 2007. Their music has been featured in several films, as well as on KQED's program Spark...

Polyester Express

This 10-24 piece show and dance band provides a fully costumed, choreographed, polished journey into the days of yesteryear with a taste of today...

Heartbeats

...THE FINALE - We reunite the cast for one more Latin version of Hot Hot Hot. To complete the effect, experience swirling lighting, colored smoke and booming confetti cannons as we take your guests on one major conga line... truly spectacular. The Heartbeats have left the building leaving a sea of memories...