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

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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...

Hip Service

Hip Service's appeal has proven to be universal. Their unique sound and visually exciting stage show continues to attract an ever growing and loyal audience...

Silicon Vibe

With alumni from The Ray Charles Band, The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Louis Bellson Orchestra and several others, we have the experience and professionalism to make your wedding a success.

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...

Encore

Encore is a fantastic choice for your wedding, as they have tremendous energy and an experienced lineup...

Fast Times

Where were you in the 80s? Playing Pac-Man? Watching General Hospital? Enjoying the spoils of Reaganomics? Whatever your memories, Fast Times will bring them all flooding back with a smile--and a backbeat you won't be able to resist...

Floorshakers

The Floorshakers have been performing funk, soul and rock 'n' roll hits all over the San Francisco Bay Area. Notably, for three years running, The Floorshakers have consecutively SOLD OUT in advance New Year's Eve parties for crowds of over 1,500 people...

Twang Ditty

If you miss the feel of real country music, one listen to Twang Ditty will take you back with pure, heartfelt vocals and sparkling guitar licks.

Fred McCarty

Fred has appeared with: Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Trisha Yearwood, Mark Chestnut, Charlie Daniels, Lee Greenwood and many others. The live performances of his country originals, Texas Swing and Cajun tunes as well as Classic Cowboy songs continue to be a favorite for audiences from coast-to-coast...

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...