"Motion picture" looking band videos (not ours - 😆) are recorded on sound stages, with super expensive cameras & lighting, & recording studios & all kinds of effects - then the singing is lip-synced to previously recorded audio while the video part is being filmed.
There's NOTHING at all wrong with famous recording artists doing that - it's exactly how music videos on channels like MTV are made.
BUT, that's often not how it's going to look or sound at YOUR event. And if you think about it, you're NOT hiring a "movie" - you're hiring a BAND. And, in our opinion, what you should want is a good idea as to what that's REALLY going to be like.
..So.. while our videos are nowhere near as "Hollywood-like" as others - our band singing & playing IS being recorded LIVE while the videos are shot ..meaning that's HOW WE SOUND! Not how some recording studio sounds..
We respectfully submit our videos show a realistic & accurate impression of what you are actually going to get with us at YOUR event - as opposed to a staged look that just isn't realistic, without piling on $$ for lots of extra "stuff"
And, that means we will look & sound this way at YOUR event too! ...Most of our clients say our videos don't do us justice.. Ok then.. but we think that's a LOT better than seeing a band that looks & sounds online like Hollywood & then getting something MASSIVELY worse at your wedding.. Don't you agree?
It doesn't hurt to know what to - REALISTICALLY - expect! 😍
"We had a great time at the wedding!
You did a fabulous job along with the other talented musicians! It was so much fun. Heard many compliments about your work. Thank you for your professionalism.
I'm not sure how you do it all the time though. We have been exhausted this past week. Whenever we talk about the wedding, your music comes up and we are so happy that you were a part of our day.
Thank you again -- Mary Duffy
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"You and your band were FANTASTIC!"
"You sounded great, and you were a pleasure to work with."
-- Alli Frymoyer
PITTSBURGH OPERA
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"The John Parker Band has proven to be top-notch at every event he's played at for friends and family.
They have a variety of music to please any event. Personable and engaging and always pleasing the bride and groom"
-- Karen Marshall
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"...we could not have been happier with you and your band. Our family and friends are still talking about how much fun the band was.
I thought you would like what we did when you performed Bohemian Rhapsody haha. Our group is also just a bit silly so it is the perfect storm when you add an open bar to the mix.
We did have a videographer and he said he got us both playing with the band on Don't Stop Believing!
and Many thanks for helping us coordinate everything. It was a true success and we had an awesome time!
-- Andrew and Jackie Yamarick
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"Thank you John!
Everyone had the best time! You and your band are truly amazing...wonderful talent, professional and fun!
We had the best day ever!"
-- Michelle, Rob and our families.
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“Everything was amazing and all of our friends loved the band so much!!
So many people are already saying they are having you at their weddings!!!
I was so SO glad that everyone danced and had a total blast!!”
-- Dana & Brian Hurst
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"John, Thank you for doing such a wonderful job!! We are so pleased with our entire experience of working with you and your band from start to finish. Everyone LOVED the music and the performance. I can't tell you how many people came up to me at the end of the night to tell me how great the band was. We can not thank you enough! Best of luck!" -Maureen Snavely READ MORE BAND REVIEWS
“We were beyond impressed with John Parker's performance, professionalism and the ease of working with him for our Palm Beach destination wedding.
All we've heard from our guests since the wedding (mostly from NYC) was how they were completely blown away by his performance, and we couldn't agree more!
John and band were fantastic, from his & female vocalist's voices and the band & sound, to his upbeat emceeing and ability to keep everyone on the dance floor throughout the night.
We're incredibly grateful to JP for making our special day absolutely unforgettable. Thank you John!”
-- Brendon & Amy
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"Thank you so so much for making Luke and my wedding such an incredibly wonderful day.
Everyone we talked to had a wonderful time and absolutely LOVED the music from the band.
We were so happy with how everything worked out and I will be sure to write up a review soon here too for you.
Wishing you all the best, Christy"
-- Christy & Luke Mulhollem
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“thanks for the FANTASTIC job you did..
I am still receiving countless texts, calls, & comments from guests about how much they enjoyed the wedding and that your band was so personable, professional, and AWESOME!
Our photographer told us at the end of the night that you were absolutely the best band she has ever heard and she wants to put you at the top of her preferred vendor list.”
Thank you for sharing your incredible talent with us.. Having you as our band turned our wedding into the best!
-- Marcia McGinley
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You don't know how many people told us that it was the BEST Wedding they have ever been to!!!! We thank all of YOU for that. You guys are the best!!!! -Rob & Jamie Jones MORE JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
“We had JP play for a small wedding on Ocean Key Sunset Pier, 15 people and they played for us like we were a party of 100. I appreciated that.
The best part was the next day around town we heard how much others liked them! We overheard at the pool how people at the hotel sat out on their balcony to listen to the band.
The next night at a bar in town we heard a group saying how great the band was at the pier the night before as they were eating dinner, they stayed to listen. I was SO excited to hear that others could enjoy them too.
Thank you John Parker - You rock! 😀”
-- Ashlan Yeros
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At events, people that shoot video on their phones have NO idea where to stand so it doesn't sound weird, or look dark - but we're NOT going to send out some cameraman to interrupt people's events! - So... we take what we get & just have to accept what's here is not great sounding or looking.
Also, sometimes people seem to like to record the most "interactive" moments, like JP singing to the crowd, or the guests acting goofy, etc... and accordingly, that's a lot of what you see here. While those moments are unquestionably fun - all the video of it might leave the impression that's all we do - While nothing could be further from the truth.
There's a time & place for that kind of thing - please trust we have the common sense to know when that's the case! :)
"The John Parker Band has proven to be top-notch at every event he's played at for friends and family.
They have a variety of music to please any event. Personable and engaging and always pleasing the bride and groom"
-- Karen Marshall
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"John, Thank you for doing such a wonderful job!! We are so pleased with our entire experience of working with you and your band from start to finish. Everyone LOVED the music and the performance. I can't tell you how many people came up to me at the end of the night to tell me how great the band was. We can not thank you enough! Best of luck!" -Maureen Snavely READ MORE BAND REVIEWS
“We used John Parker Band for our wedding and they were absolutely amazing!!
John made us feel at ease by talking through the timeline leading up to the wedding and did a perfect job as MC — fun, professional, and classy.
He gave us some very helpful recommendations along the way while listening to what we wanted. They played the music we liked, read the crowd well to keep everyone dancing, and had everyone having fun the whole night!
We continue to get compliments from our guests. We couldn’t be happier that we booked John Parker Band...we HIGHLY recommend booking them!”
-- Ted & Leslie Hanks
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“John, you and band were absolutely outstanding! We received SO many positive comments from the beginning of the evening and thereafter.
The time you took to meet with us personally to plan the evening showed your intense professionalism which delivered a memorable wedding reception that kept everyone engaged from beginning to end.
Thank you for making the reception such a big success!”
-- Ken Senatore
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“We were beyond impressed with John Parker's performance, professionalism and the ease of working with him for our Palm Beach destination wedding.
All we've heard from our guests since the wedding (mostly from NYC) was how they were completely blown away by his performance, and we couldn't agree more!
John and band were fantastic, from his & female vocalist's voices and the band & sound, to his upbeat emceeing and ability to keep everyone on the dance floor throughout the night.
We're incredibly grateful to JP for making our special day absolutely unforgettable. Thank you John!”
-- Brendon & Amy
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“John Parker was SO organized and professional, he made everything very easy.
Kept us organized through the whole process from the beginning when we first met & booked the band - up until our wedding day. He was with us & quick to help whenever we needed advice or suggestions.
When it came to the band, we were blown away.. our guests all danced endlessly & the band was so fun.
All in all can't say enough good things about our experience with JP! Our friends and family keep telling us about “that band”, even now, weeks later.. Best wedding ever!”
-- Anna & David Hasselman
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“We saw John at another wedding and had to try to get him for ours..
He and his band were really fun and popular with our guests.
Def knows how to handle the crowd and keep them dancing, and is way better vs. others we had seen at our friends' weddings. (they said that too!)
So glad we were able to get him, very highly recommended!”
-- Allison Carver
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“John & band were nothing short of amazing at our reception, & he was always very helpful throughout the process.
We did not have to worry about anything!
My husband & many of our guests are in the performing arts & we really appreciated their playing & singing, and people won't stop telling us we need to plan another party have them again.
Really appreciate you all being with us on our special day. Thank you JP!”
-- Jenna Marshall
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"We couldn't have been happier with the JPBand.
When people were commenting to us about the wedding one of the first things they said was, "That band was unbelievable!!"
and "They created such a fun and entertaining atmosphere" We heard it OVER and OVER again. And when it came to the special dances, they nailed every song that was chosen. SO MUCH FUN!!"
-- Lisa Troyer
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“Just the best! We danced the entire night, so much fun!
Today is my one year anniversary and my guests still come up to me to say how much fun our wedding was.
John was just great fun and so easy to work with!"
-- Mary Lewis
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"We felt like we were in great hands the entire time
John was easy to work with and extremely capable.
The strings were beautiful during the ceremony.
Everyone loved the band and music, we got endless rave reviews from our guests!
We enjoyed every moment thanks to them!"
-- Beth & Luke Hixon
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“My wedding was truly complete with the John Parker Band!
He and his band are FANTASTIC performers and he really helped me figure out the best series of events for my wedding.
Everyone was commenting on how amazing the band's performance was and I could not be more happy
He made everything easy and low stress!
Thank you JPB!”
-- AnneMarie Bilott
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