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

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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...

Dick Bright's SRO

When SRO makes its entrance every eye turns to the stage. Led by emcee Dick Bright, the 19-member band features string, horn and rhythm sections as well as vocalists and dancers. It's the biggest party band around. SRO taps the diverse musical interests of its many members, giving you a new take on favorite tunes and making sure there's something for everyone...

Body & Soul

With three lead vocalists in front of a solid rhythm section consisting of keyboards, guitar, bass, drums and a horn section, this is a well-balanced band. This combination not only creates a full sound but also allows flexibility to perform various styles in different arrangements...

Joel Nelson Band

The Joel Nelson Band has an impressively diverse repertoire of the latest hits and the greatest classics. With a professional DJ and sound system, meticulous preparation and attention to detail, and a love of special celebrations, the Joel Nelson Band will bring the night together...

The Alameda All Stars

Their infectious dance beat and humorous asides are sown throughout a well-planned stage show. Over the years the band has also been a springboard into the high levels of the music biz...

All Access

Get an All Access Pass to fun at your next event. This new Bay Area SuperGroup features a lineup of the finest musicians from different bands around the country...

Double Funk Crunch

The new Millineum brought a higher level of success for DFC as they began to perform regularly at many private events, weddings and corporate parties in addition to their club appearances...

All Star Jukebox

If you want an experience that you and your guests will never forget, All Star Jukebox is clearly your best choice. It's a dazzling elegant affair reminiscent of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. It's a totally awesome boogie marathon...

The Hitmen

The unique musical background of the 9-piece band (consisting of some of the best musicians in the Bay Area) mix their abilities and experiences to create and perform a musical dance review that transcends musical boundaries. The Hitmen play a variety of hits from the 70's to modern day favorites...

Baguette Quartette

The Baguette Quartette is a wedding group with a twist...they play music that was heard in Paris between 1920 and 1940! The group's repertoire consists of valses musettes, tangos, pasos dobles, fox trots, marches and realistic songs...