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Joel Nelson Productions

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‘19 Certificate of Excellence, 2019

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Joel Nelson Productions has been a leader in the Bay Area Event Entertainment industry since 1991. The JNP team has been invited to over 20,000 Corporate Events, Weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, and Special Events.

At Joel Nelson Productions, we provide our clients with the finest live music, disc jockeys and MC's, specialty entertainers, lighting, and AV productions at the most competitive prices.

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30 December 2019

Joel and Daniel were excellent! I called them last minute on a Thursday to perform on Monday and they were there on time. The Dueling Piano was very good . The talent and stamina needed to sign and entertain everyone for 3 hours straight is amazing. Everyone enjoyed the event and were talking about it for days. More...

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18 September 2019

5 stars is not enough for Joel Nelson and his fabulous band.They were incredible, energetic and the music was outstanding. They made the party!!!!!!We are extremely grateful for all Joel did. He is super professional.He has a tremendous sense of what guests enjoy and how to keep them on the dance floor.Everyone had an amazing time!!!!!This is the band for your wedding. More...

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26 August 2019

Steve did a great job at 50th High School Reunion! - We were very pleased with his professionalism and his great job at controlling the volumes and anticipating the crowd's energy levels. - Right On!

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19 August 2019

Joel's band played the music for our wedding.  It was amazing and very beautiful.  We are extremely thankful to Joel for making our wedding a one-in-a-lifetime and very special event.  He helped us plan everything in detail before the wedding.  Everything went just as we had hoped and planned.  His musicians played during the processional and played while everyone danced.  The dance floor was packed.  We are watching and re-watching the videos of the ceremony.  Everyone had such a blast.  This is the band you want to hire for your wedding. More...

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23 July 2019

After our first meeting with the coordinator, we were rest assured that everything was going to be to our liking on our special day. We interviewed three D.J.’s, before hiring the third, James Smith. After meeting with him and corresponding with details, and a phone consultation, we compiled a wedding day timeline and song list compilation that he played for us and our guests in the ballroom. We were impressed with his enthusiasm, experience, skill, and the courtesy that he took with respect to our specific song list. More...

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19 November 2018

We hired Joel Nelson Productions for our son's bar mitzvah last weekend. Joel and Joseph were super easy to work with and helpful in planning our event. MC Julio (DJ Lo), DJ Luis, and the two dance motivators, were fantastic. The kids and adults were 100% engaged and I have received nothing but overwhelmingly positive feedback from all of our guests. Julio and Luis were professional, flexible, and engaging. Everyone danced, from our 4 year old cousins to the 84 year old grandparents and the almost 70 pre-teens and teenagers. My son said, "I knew the party was going to be great, but it was better than I imagined." Thank you to an amazing team for making our son's bar mitzvah celebration a success! We look forward to having Joel Nelson's team with DJ Lo at our daughter's bat mitzvah in a couple of years. More...

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9 October 2018

I have been working with Joel Nelson for years as an event planner and most recently used his services for my wedding. Joel, as usual was quick to respond, kind and professional. We had the time of our lives at our wedding, the dance floor was never empty! JJ is without  doubt one of the best DJ's I have experienced. I highly recommend Joel Nelson Productions for any event. Thank you for making my wedding day so special. More...

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23 July 2018

I had the pleasure of performing with Joel Nelson Productions at a fabulous event in the Palace Hotel, San Francisco! I was in one of my more unique roles for a big private celebration as "President Ronald Reagan" and his combo performed the Presidential March, "Hail To The Chief" for a grand entrance!

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1 July 2018

Joel was great during the organizing process and all the follow-up.  DJ Mike was very professional and wonderful to work with.  He came early to set up, was on top of everything and even MC'd as needed.  Apart from a short break, he worked non stop during the whole 5 hours.  He definitely got people on the dance floor and was able to please the different age groups with his music selections. More...

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4 June 2018

I contacted Joel on a referral from someone else. I was planning my daughters sweet 16 B-Day party. In the planning she had mentioned she thought a photo booth would be awesome. As a surprise I made a reservation with Joel. His employee showed up half an hour early set it all up & explained to me how to operate it, which was just a push of a button. When my daughter saw it she was so excited. She took pictures for the evening with all her friends it was the high lite of the party.I will deferentially use Joel again & have no problem referring my friends to him. More...

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19 January 2018

Joel Nelson Productions was AWESOME!Hired JNP for my son's Bar Mitzvah - not having planned a Bar MItzvah party before, I was a little apprehensive. .. wanted a great outcome - here's the thing: JNP delivered IN SPADES!Our MC was "Robbie" (who is also in a band and a dancer) - he did a spectacular job of sensing the crowd and in conjunction with his DJ got and kept nearly everyone moving the entire evening...the team had great games for all of the kids/ teens, was well versed in customary Jewish dances (i.e. chair dance for the Bar Mitzvah and his immediate family), and Robbie started/ led the best conga line I might have ever seen...nearly all guests were in the line which snaked throughout the venue and even ventured outside to the street and back.And, near the 11th hour, we decided to add one of JNP's photo booths to the festivities - while our first choice wasn't available, Joel was able to get us the green screen version which was a huge hit - and his photo booth host was great - she kept the kids entertained and snapped tons of photos.In short, all I can say is HIRE JOEL NELSON... you will not be disappointed. Joel and his staff were great to work with, efficient, handled all details expertly, and while not the cheapest, definitely not the most expensive... in this case, you definitely get what you pay for!Very easy to understand why JNP has been in successful business for decades... I will recommend JNP whenever anyone asks and when planning my next party, JNP will definitely get the call.THANKS JOEL, Robbie, AJC, Joseph, and the entire team!! More...

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26 December 2017

Everyone had a fantastic time at my daughter's bat mitzvah! DJ LO (Julio) did an amazing job of getting everyone up and dancing for the entire party! He did a masterful and thoughtful  job of organizing all the different musical styles requested and making them blend together in a way that made sense and gave everyone a chance to hear what they wanted to hear - The lighting, sound system and overall flow of the games and music were all perfect... My daughter and her friends of all ages enjoyed hearing their special requests and loved playing games and winning prizes! Even the adults were up and out of their seats joining in the fun all night long! Planning was also so easy... Joel Nelson and Joseph were reponsive and easy to work with throughout the planning process I always felt they were ready to go and didn't have to worrry about any detail being missed. If you do no other planning for your event, book this DJ for your party and you and your guests will have a great time! More...

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11 November 2017

Joel was really great to work with and did a great job facilitating and coordinating everything for our wedding, as well as giving us a stellar deal. Our DJ, Joe Sheldon was beyond incredible.  He was so kind to work with and his skills on the big night were unbelievable. We had so many compliments from our guests about what an awesome DJ Joe was. Wow can joe do a lot of different things and do them all spectacularly well! He was part of the jazz trio during cocktail hour. He played Spanish classical guitar during dinner. He was a great and understated emcee (I hate emcees that try to steal the show and Joe most certainly was not that type). He was an awesome DJ that mixed things well and read the room to play what needed to be played to keep up the party. He mixed out of things quickly if they weren't getting the response he wanted but did it seamlessly. He played the songs we wanted played and he stayed away from things we didn't want. I came up to him with a few requests during the night and he made them happen. Can't say enough awesome things about DJ Joe Sheldon...he is amazing and beyond kind and professional. He is one of those guys that just oozes good vibes. He was never stressed and was just having a good time the whole night. If I could give him 10 stars I would! Thanks Joe and Joel,Jeff and Natasha More...

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11 November 2017

Joel was really great to work with and did a great job facilitating and coordinating everything for our wedding, as well as giving us a stellar deal. Our DJ, Joe Sheldon was beyond incredible. He was so kind to work with and his skills on the big night were unbelievable. We had so many compliments from our guests about what an awesome DJ Joe was. Wow can joe do a lot of different things and do them all spectacularly well! He was part of the jazz trio during cocktail hour. He played Spanish classical guitar during dinner. He was a great and understated emcee (I hate emcees that try to steal the show and Joe most certainly was not that type). He was an awesome DJ that mixed things well and read the room to play what needed to be played to keep up the party. He mixed out of things quickly if they weren’t getting the response he wanted but did it seamlessly. He played the songs we wanted played and he stayed away from things we didn’t want. I came up to him with a few requests during the night and he made them happen. Can’t say enough awesome things about DJ Joe Sheldon...he is amazing and beyond kind and professional. He is one of those guys that just oozes good vibes. He was never stressed and was just having a good time the whole night. If I could give him 10 stars I would!

Thanks Joe and Joel,

Jeff and Natasha
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8 September 2017

I highly recommend using Joel Nelson Productions. DJ LO is AMAZING and exceeded all our expectations. I found the company very easy to work with - Joel was very responsive and flexible when working with me.  Joseph, their entertainment director was a pleasure working with you - he was timely, professional and on top of everything - it was reassuring to work with him - as I trusted that everything will happen according to plan. DJ Lo  was outstanding! He delivered the Bat Mitzvah party of our dreams - without him it would not have been the same.  He was communicative before, had a solid plan for the evening and came earlier than we planned in order to set up.  He was very professional in the way he communicated to us, understood that the focus of our party was our daughter, made sure to communicate with her, and was collaborative with the rest of the vendors we hired to do the party (such as the caterer). DJ lo was completely in tune with the audience - he got the kids engaged in games when needed, led the hora dance by explaining to everyone how to do it (without sounding like a dance instructor), and got everyone in the party up on their feet by playing exactly the right song at the right time - he was FANTASTIC! I cannot say enough great things about him - even what I have written does not do him justice - he exceeded our very high expectations.   All of our guests were truly impressed by him - he seemed happy to be there, as if he is a long time friend of the family happy to celebrate with us.  His energy, skill and professionalism really elevated our celebration - and I recommend him whole heartedly - you will be blown away! More...

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30 July 2017

This review is primarily for DJ LO (Julio) and Joseph. I'm not even sure where to start. From our first phone call to our final farewell Julio was nothing but a pleasure to work with. He listened to our every need and didn't miss a single detail. He helped us put together our songs, timeline for the wedding, help made sure everything went as planned; and then he delivered. He is a fantastic DJ and MC. He brought awesome energy and spirit to our wedding, he got everyone on the dance floor. My wife and I are really grateful we chose him to make our special day come true. Apart from Julio, Joseph was also really great to work with. He was very responsive and organized, he helped us put together our final timeline and brought things to our attention that we otherwise would have overlooked. This is as good as it gets. Julio - thank you so very much! More...

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30 May 2017

Amazing and fun!  Joel Nelson Productions recently DJ'd a party at our school for 250 guests and everyone had a fantastic time. The music was perfect, everyone was on their feet dancing.  They also provided gobo lights to add ambiance to an otherwise very boring room, setting the decor with a festive feel. Suggest booking early, they are very busy.  Highly recommend this business.  Thank you Joel Nelson!! More...

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29 May 2017

We contacted Joseph to find a wedding DJ and he was a dream to work with. His professionalism and organisational skills made this aspect of our wedding a piece of cake!  He sent us a seasoned DJ who made sure our reception was fun for all the guests! We really appreciate all the help they provided during our reception. More...

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17 January 2017

We hired Joel Nelson Productions for a corporate holiday party event for 120 people. I am skeptical about DJ's in general based on my past experience.  We did not pick the specific DJ assigned and a couple of months before the event, they needed to change our DJ.  That was okay with me and Joe Sheldon became our assigned DJ.  He was great.  He showed up early, was professional and cheerfully stayed without hesitation when we extended our event by an hour. What I really appreciated was his laid back demeanor while at the same time injecting low-key fun into our event without being intrusive.  During our raffle which is part of the entertainment, his sound effects were on point and very funny. Would definitely work with them again. More...

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17 December 2016

Many thanks to Joel and Joseph for their help. I booked DJ Low as our interactive DJ and Nito as our caricature artist.DJ Low was great. His music selection was perfect for our Christmas luncheon. You would think he pre recorded everything on to a track - smooth transitions from song to song, great flow. He has a great sense of which songs to mix together. He was awesome with the children. We had  boys and they loved him. Great voice for MCing. All around He is a great guy. He knows how to feel out his audience . He is a pro.Nito was fabulous! He won everyone over with his caricatures. Bringing a smile to everyone's face. Nito was kind and personable really hard working and talented. He helped to make our event special and memorable. Many Thanks guys you rock! More...

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6 November 2016

DJ Lo made my daughter's Bat Mitzvah so special.  He was engaging and fun and kept the party going until the very last song.  He was professional, kind and super in tune to the crowd.  Last minute requests were never a problem for him.  Highly recommend him!! More...

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12 July 2016

We had our daughter's Bat Mitzvah at the Rosewood Sand Hill in early July 2016 and chose Joel Nelson for our DJ/entertainment. If you are looking for a perfect evening for kids and adults alike, I highly HIGHLY recommend Joel and his team. From the early stages of our planning, Joel provided great counsel as I was a bit lost in figuring out how to plan the event, which we wanted to be fun, classy, and festive. Joel and his team were not only patient and responsive with all of my questions, they listened to the outcome I wanted and put together a comprehensive entertainment and decor package that our guests are STILL raving about. From the lighting, to the games for kids, to the detailed timeline, to the excellent music selection that kept both adults and kids on the dance floor all night, Joel hit it out of the park! It is a great testament that six people asked me for Joel's number that evening so they could call him for events they are planning! If you are looking for a perfect DJ/entertainment experience that will not only exceed your expectations but impress your guests, look no further than Joel Nelson Productions. More...

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8 April 2016

We couldn't have asked for a better company to work with for my daughter's recent Bat Mitzvah. Admittedly, we were a bit clueless on the planning of the big event, so thank goodness Joel and his staff knew exactly what to do. He offered the perfect recommendations to make sure kids and adults would get out on the dance floor. JJ, the host and party motivator kept the party moving and on schedule the entire evening. Thanks to JJ and crew, our guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves. More...

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29 February 2016

We couldn't have asked for a better DJ than DJ Lo (Julio). He was amazing! We loved his energy, attention to detail, and song choice. This was our third bar/t mitzvah party for our family and he was the best DJ (and we even liked our other ones too). I loved how he was dressed as well.Julio was able to incorporate our song choices and wishes into his routine in a seamless, totally fun way. Joel Nelson and Joseph were great in organizing the details and DJ Lo was the perfect choice as our DJ. More...

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18 November 2015

Joseph is awesome! These guys have it all when it comes to an event. DJ, airbrush tattoos, live music - everything and anything! Whether it corporate, wedding they do it all! Highly recommend! More...

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1 November 2015

If you want a real party that covers all kinds of music, then hire Joel and his team. We used Manhattan Towers and they were simply the best for our wedding in July 2015. Our one request was to have a party and get everyone up to the dance floor after dinner, and that was accomplished! Joel was willing to work with us as we planned a long distance wedding and met with us over the phone to talk about our needs and timelines. Remember he has done this about 5000 times so he knows better than anyone how to get people moving. One of the best and most repeated compliments that we get from our wedding was "That was the most fun I have ever had at a wedding" We have Joel and his team to thank for that! More...

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8 July 2015

I have used Joel Nelson Productions multiple times for large events because they are truly the best entertainment production service in the Bay Area. I am a very particular customer (not always easy to deal with), and Joel and his crew have come through EVERY SINGLE TIME. They recently entertained at my son's 8th grade promotion dance, and the school said it was the best dance that they have witnessed ever.  In fact, another son of mine is having his Bar Mitzvah next year, and I have already booked the entertainment with Joel. His staff is highly professional, his equipment is top-notch, and his MCs/DJs are extremely experienced and know how to get the party started. I host a lot of events, and I will not use any other company. More...

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27 June 2015

We had Joel and a band full of extraordinary musicians perform at our daughter's wedding last Saturday night.  Their performance was simply amazing.  We had 150 people at the affair and more than a dozen went out of their way to tell my wife and I how much they loved the music.  Thanks to Joel and team!!! More...

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3 March 2015

My daughter just had her Bat Mitzvah at Cinnabar Hills golf club in San Jose and although it was raining horribly in the beginning Joel and his DJ got their on time and created an amazing atmosphere of games,music and entertainment! Everyone from kids to adults commented on how great he was. I'm very grateful for all his guidance and he even played his guitar during havdallah. Can't recommend him enough. More...

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26 December 2014

My wife and I had our wedding in July at The Kaiser Roof Garden and they used Joel Nelson as their music and entertainment.  Joseph setup everything for us  and he paired us with DJ Roy and he was great!   We had several phone conversations prior to our wedding with Joseph and DJ Roy.  Several weeks before the wedding we sent in a song list with our Introduction song, first dance, last dance and request from our guest.  He also asked for our timeline to familiarize himself with the sequence of events .  DJ Roy played the majority of our music mixed with some of his beats.  He kept our guest dancing all night.There was only one little tiny hiccup, somehow the wire lines were switched and the microphone wasn't working for our introduction.   For us that was not a big deal, our guest knew who we were and our music was playing when we walked out, so we were fine.  It was quickly worked out and the mics were working for the remainder of the night!  We would definitely recommend Joel Nelson and DJ Roy, they were AWESOME!!! More...

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16 November 2014

Joel and his team did a great job on a on a Bat Mitzvah party for my twin girls.   It was not a trivial undertaking since my girls wanted a big fun party, but they also didn't want the music too loud and they were a bit shy about dancing.   Joel sent a DJ, emcee, and a photographer and they really made it work.   Their sound and lighting brought the room to life.   They really listened to our request on music wholesome for 13-year olds, but also up-to-date and lively.   The emcee moved the activities along nicely, and was flexible with last minute changes.  We had dancing and games which were perfect for the kids and adults, lots of activity, and a balance for dancing and talking.    The parents enjoyed to opportunities to dance with each other and the kids. We heard for weeks from our friends about how much fun they had.  At the end of the night our twins didn't want the party to be over, so what more can you ask? More...

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1 October 2014

Absolutely fantastic.  Joel is a great guy and an incredible musician.  He did my wedding and my sister's.  Everyone agreed: Joel is a 10!

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30 September 2014

Joel Nelson performed at a very important event for our company at a local winery. Joel (keyboard) and Roger (saxophone) were excellent to work with and played wonderful jazz music, which we had requested. We had a couple of changes throughout the evening and they were flexible about it -- great professionals and gentlemen. Their music played an important part in the evening turning out successfully and beautifully. More...

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21 September 2014

Hi there. My wife and I were married in May 2014 in Sacramento and worked with Frank Goldstein and the Manhattan Towers for all our musical needs.  To say that we recommend Frank would be an extraordinary understatement -- Frank was by far the most professional, warmest, most accommodating and kindest of any of our wedding vendors. His work and effort really brought our wedding together. We wanted a wedding that mixed traditional Jewish music with fun wedding music and of course were on a budget.  In Northern California, there weren't a lot of choices for us in terms of musicians that can manage the music for a Tish, a Jewish processional/recessional,  a jazzy cocktail hour, several Horas, and then some fun party music.  Not only did Frank knock each of these out of the park, he did so while working within our budget -- reusing musicians when he could, filling gaps with DJ music, and doing his best to meet us where we wanted to be in terms of spend.  It's never cheap to get live musicians, but Frank brings such great value and experience that every penny was worth it.  Anyone planning a wedding knows that it's a stressful process to say the least.  Everyone has an opinion, and (if you're lucky) you haven't done this before so you don't know what the hell is going on. You rely on vendors to guide you, but vendors also are out for themselves and are often trying to work every dollar out of your pocket.  We all are adults and go into the process understanding this is the case. Hopefully when you plan your wedding, you run into someone like Frank Goldstein -- someone who advocates on your behalf, someone who you trust and admire, someone so professional, you can't help but listen to them. Someone who never says 'No' to you -- unless 'No' is really the right answer and that's what you need to hear. If you're looking for an amazing band, with an amazingly professional bandleader , look no further than Frank -- he'll make your wedding truly amazing. More...

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8 August 2014

Joel and his band performed for our wedding Ceremony and Reception at Casa Real in July 2014. When we met with Joel we knew he was the perfect mix of fun and classy. We wanted our band to play a mix of recent music and classics so everyone at our wedding would have fun! Joel helped us plan the timeline for our reception and made great suggestions to help keep everyone dancing all night. Our guests were impressed with the music and kept commenting on how amazing it was to see the dance floor full all night. The band even learned our first dance song so that we could have it playing live at the wedding. More...

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27 June 2014

We used Joel to do the lighting for our wedding. We had bistro lighting strung above the dining area and then uplighting in various areas on the main venue. The lighting installed was so gorgeous and made everything pop perfectly. I couldn't have been happier with how everything looked.Joel was very easy to work with, reasonably priced, he never tried to push anything on us and the end result was professional, elegant, beautiful and romantic. Thank you so much Joel!~Kristen and Jesee More...

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8 May 2014

I hired Joel Nelson productions for my wedding in July and look forward to having them DJ my wedding as I have heard nothing but great things from my wedding planner and other event planners in the area. The staff is attentive and  great at returning emails/phone calls quickly and are very helpful and can give ideas as to how to make your event, or in my case, wedding, very special and specialized to your needs. More...

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2 January 2014

I want to tell you that Adam Goldstein rocks! I met him through my day of wedding coordinator and was so impressed by his personality and professionalism. His MC skills truly made our wedding reception a party! He even was able to blend two songs to make our first dance truly memorable. A huge thanks to Adam and his team our wedding would have not been the same with out you!Occasion: my weddingDate: June 29th, 2013Location: St Francis Yacht Club More...

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2 October 2013

Mike from Joel Nelson Productions was absolutely the best! He played all our requests from the ceremony throughout the cocktail hour, dinner and dancing.
Our guests had a ball and many commented on how good the music was!
Plus - he stayed on longer than expected! Great guy!

Patti Alongi - Palmer
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1 July 2013

Adam and his team hosted our twins bar mitzvah casino party. They were amazing! Everyone had a great time. I thoroughly enjoyed the party as well and did not have to worry about a thing. Would absolutely recommend them!!!

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6 May 2013

We are event planners who specialize in B'nai Mitzvahs. We love working with the team at Joel Nelson! Adam Goldstein is very professional, fun and all around a great guy to work with. His team has good energy to keep the party going and stay on time. Thanks for making us look good! Simcha Sisters More...

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8 April 2013

I had DJ Brandon spinning tunes all throughout my birthday party this past weekend. I was able to give him some ideas on what I like and he churned out a playlist that was OFF. THE. HOOK. He had me and my guests shakin' our thang on the dance floor all night long. More...

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26 March 2013

Joel Nelson productions is the best in Bat/Bar Mitzvah entertainment you will find in the Bay Area!  We just had our daughter's Bat Mitzvah in Lafayette and our expectations were exceeded.  To start, Adam and Aaron are completely professional follow through and ability to listen and customize the experience.  I had unique ideas about how I wanted the event to flow - combining live music with the DJ.  The incredible, adorable Emcees Aaron and Youni were a hit with everyone.  Adam and Aaron provided excellent insights into what really works for this age group and absolutely knows how to make a party a success.My objective was to make the party (evening/sit down/formal) fun for every single person - all ages.  I have never seen 150 people on the dance floor at once but Aaron with his incredible personality had everyone involved and having THE time of their life.  The DJ can make or break the party and you can feel confident that Joel Nelson has the professionalism and experience to make the event a success.  We added the fun elements of lighting and party box and I would definitely suggest these options.I was very happy to have Joel Nelson at the event as another DJ has quite a bit of business in this area and at least 10 friends with B'nai Mitzvah age children asked me for their number and information - if I must say so myself... it was probably the best party/Bat Mitzvah I have been too ever.  To me, the catering and the music are essential and I can assure any parent that you will have the best experience with Joel Nelson Productions.  Lastly, I work in corporate events and my expectations of suppliers is huge.  From a personal and professional perspective I would not only hire Joel Nelson again for private, social events but absolutely for my corporate events as well.  Thank you Adam, Aaron, Youni, DJ and Joel for making our special day the best ever! More...

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25 March 2013

We hired Adam from Joel Nelson Productions for our daughter's Bat Mitzvah party. Adam and his team exceeded expectations. Both my daughter and my wife had a great time . Probably the best recommendation is that two parents came to me to tell me they were thrilled that Adam charmed their shy children out to the dance floor and got them to play games. A great time was had by all. More...

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13 March 2013

Adam Goldstein, DJ with Joel Nelson - wow!  Thank you.  That was the party of a lifetime for our boys  and their friends celebrating their Bar Mitzvah.  The Rabbi,  who was there chaperoning, said you were amazing at engaging the kids.  We're getting reports from parents who weren't there that their kids had the best time and kids telling our boys it was the best party they'd ever been to.  The boys said you were 'awesome'.Bravo! More...

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18 February 2013

While there were many elements that had to come together for our son's bar mitzvah this weekend, I have to say the music and DJ (Adam) were the glue that held everything together -- and by all accounts it was one of the best parties any of us had attended in ages. My son has been telling me all day that Adam is his new hero and I have to agree: Adam was professional in the setup and coordination, the event itself was executed like clockwork -- kids amused, adults happy, all the notes hit.I'd use Adam again any time I have an even that needs DJing and I'd recommend him again for an event like this without any hesitation. Thanks so much. More...

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17 February 2013

We hired Joel Nelson Productions for our Wedding and couldn't be happier with the results. Music was a very high priority for us, so we had a vision for what we wanted for Ceremony Music, and Joel made it happen. We wanted a Guitar and Violin Duo, which isn't your standard affair. Joel himself came out played guitar, and the violinist was amazing! They performed flawlessly. For the rest of my life whenever I hear Wonderwall I will think about walking down the aisle. My Dad has been a musician for the last 3 decades and had nothing but praise for the Ceremony Music.  Thanks Joel! More...

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12 February 2013

Our daughter's wedding was this past Saturday, and Jason Mitchell did a great job as DJ for the event!  He was very organized, meeting with us at the venue a couple of weeks beforehand to view the set-up and get a taste of the place.  The day of the wedding he arrived on time and did a great job keeping with our timeline!  We are very happy we chose Joel Nelson Productions and highly recommend their services! More...

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6 February 2013

Adam Gold did an amazing job at my son's Bar Mitzvah. He ran the event from start to finish so I didn't have to worry about anything. He made sure both kids and adults had fun. He didn't just do a cookie cutter event but really listened to the Bar Mitzvah boys requests and interests and customized what he did for them. I would definitely recommend him and plan to use him for my younger sons Bar Mitzvah too. More...

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24 October 2012

Awesome band! Not the usual cover band by any means, but if you like samba and a lot of high energy dancable music, book them! They are a great value and very impressive for guests. I was nervous about going with a non-cover band but I'm so glad we did! It really gave the wedding a special flavor and it was so much fun. The band are great people too! More...

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When you have a huge selection of music you can satisfy every crown from young to old. Our light shows also help get the party going as well as a great MC.

Our style is to play just the right music for the style you are trying to achieve. We can be interactive or low key or anywhere in between.

The music and making ours guests special event perfect! Who wouldn't love a job that involves music and making people happy.

I have been playing music since I was 5 years old. Both parents were musicians. I was destined to be in the music and entertainment business.

We have been providing entertainment longer than most companies in the area. We are insured and always have backup. We do not work out of our garage as have a office staff ready. We have never missed a date. Check out are yelp reviews! 5 star ! https://www.yelp.com/biz/joel-nelson-productions-san-jose

Services

We have a DJ personalty for every occasion. Interactive to low key. We including a full sound system, huge music library, wireless mic, and lights if requested. We personalize every event.

Check out our website for the huge selection of bands we provide. Current to old school and many ethnics style.

We provide a variety of photo booths from the standard booths, to open air booths, green screen booths, flip books, and graffiti wall photo booths.

We have a large selection of lighting options from uplighting, string lighting, custom gobos and monograms, and lighting for buffets, cake tables, and bars.