"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! 😍
“The John Parker Band was amazing at our wedding at The Breakers in Palm Beach FL.
He offered an amazing repertoire of music that was played & sang to perfection, and he was a really great emcee.
Our guests loved every song selection and danced the entire evening as the band played nonstop.
Cannot recommend enough!”
-- Patricia Loyacona
READ JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
"John,
It was a pleasure hearing you sing with passion.
Hope to book you [again] soon with an event in Baltimore."
-- John Paterakis
MORE JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
"You guys were absolutely fabulous!!
You all were everything and more and you made our wedding day truly the most fun day of our lives.
Everyone loved you all and you were the talk of each day after (even the 4th party we had). I will tell everyone to go give you all 5 stars & honestly you deserve more.
Many many thanks and hope to see you again!"
-- Mike and Katrina Wagner
READ JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
John Parker and Band are not only extraordinary musicians but the ultimate professionals in the music industry.
John's attention to details and service are second to none.
He had everyone up and dancing the entire evening. I highly recommend them!!
-- Diane Pion
READ JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
"John, I am thanking you BIG time. It truly was an honor to have you at our wedding. You have such a gift! What great entertainment you provided for our guests. Everyone had a fabulous time. And everyone should be lucky enough to have a great band to make their celebration wonderful. You made it a memorable evening that we will not forget... If you ever need to use me as a reference, feel free to pass my number along" -Karen Rogers READ MANY MORE REVIEWS
“John took the time to patiently organize and plan collaboratively with us (a real difference-maker!).
He took all of our notes and requests into account and provided a night of entertainment that our guests loved.
We received tons of compliments on the band from guests of all ages.
Go with a pro who knows how to conduct a high-quality, coordinated event in your image and ensure everyone is on the dance floor! ”
-- Erik & Alix Hames
READ JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
"Thank you for a perfect evening,
I couldn't have imagined a better music selection or flow of the evening's events.
Multiple people I hear are looking into you for their wedding now as well - so I will see you at a future event!"
..Emily Byers
READ MORE JPBAND REVIEWS
“John Parker Band is amazing!!
From helping to develop our timeline for our reception to the wedding day itself they couldn’t have been better.
We had so many guests tell us they had never heard such a great band at a wedding.
Truly made our reception the most fun party we and many others have ever attended!”
-- Christine Schwartz
READ JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
"...Thank you so much for providing the music on our special day! We had so many people asking about you and where we found you. You did a great job at keeping the energy up and leading us through all the moving parts of the reception. Thanks again!.." ..Cara and Tim MORE JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
"I just wanted to thank you for the amazing job you and your band did for our wedding.
You guys were absolutely perfect, amazing, wonderful and fun.
If not for you guys, the wedding reception would of been a total disaster.
We just wanted to say, that we can't thank you enough and you guys were Awesome !!!
-- Tina & Jimmy Smith
READ JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
"John - cannot tell you how many inquiries we fielded about you and the band - you MADE the wedding.
In particular, your range going from Neil Diamond to Motown to Italian Opera, in Italian and then all the great dance music.
Thank you for making the wedding an over the top success!"
-- Tom Walsh
READ MORE JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
"This was the first Heart Ball that I attended where the dance floor was still full during the last dance.
That is an indication that the crowd loved the band.
I had so many compliments about your band. Thank you for providing a night of wonderful music. You and your band are the best. I'm sure I will see you at the next Heart Ball.."
Ed Franczyk, Chair - American Heart Association Ball
MORE JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
------------------------> SCROLL or SWIPE to the right to see ALL the clips! -------------------->
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! :)
"wanted to let you know how unreal of a time we and everyone had!
I honestly can’t even explain to you how much everyone loved it. everyone still talks about it still and how amazing you and the band were. My brother said he just enjoyed watching you and watching everyone have so much fun.
Thank you so much. Everything was perfect and we couldn’t of asked for anything more. You guys made the night unforgettable. Thank you!!
Molly and Johnny"
-- Molly & John Leonard
READ JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
"I knew the band I picked would make or break a good wedding.
Your name was brought up every time I asked anyone involved with weddings.
John, it is impossible for me to thank you enough, nor is it
possible for me to describe in words how absolutely great
your performance was. other than to say YOU MADE MY
DAUGHTERS WEDDING EVERYTHING WE HOPED
IT WOULD BE AND MUCH, MUCH MORE !!!!!..."
Dick Stephens
READ MANY MORE REVIEWS
"We had SUCH a blast at the wedding and absolutely loved having you and the band there! Our friends and family raved about how amazing you were and we thought the same. Thank you for everything!!" -- Zak & Erika Whichard READ MORE JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
"John and the John Parker Band were outstanding!
They played non-stop and kept the dance floor packed the entire evening.
We still have guests months later telling us how wonderful the band was at our wedding and how much fun they had dancing the night away.
Working with John was so easy from start to finish. We didn't have to worry about a thing"
-- Maggie Cooper & Rob Tenenini
READ JOHN PARKER 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
READ JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
“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
READ JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
“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
READ JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
“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
READ JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
"LOVED the band and everything you did! Thank you so very much for MAKING the party !!
We are getting so many compliments and people are raving about you! Many thanks!!"
-- Rhonda Magdsick
READ JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
"I want you to know that we were 100% thrilled with the JPB - could not have been happier. You are so talented - you totally nailed every song that you sang -you were unbelievable! Perfection! I was blown away right out of the gate.
I think I told you the night of the wedding but again, every guest I spoke with was like, “where did you find that band?” or “That band is fabulous” So much positive feedback.
Thank you so much - it truly is the band that controls the energy and makes a party! Well what a party it was. Thanks also for being so professional, I’m sure glad we booked you first!!
I sure hope we get to see you at another wedding soon.."
-- Lisa Troyer
READ JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
"...Thank you so much for providing the music on our special day! We had so many people asking about you and where we found you. You did a great job at keeping the energy up and leading us through all the moving parts of the reception. Thanks again!.." ..Cara and Tim MORE JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
“Every year we hear nothing but rave reviews about your FABULOUS entertainment.
Mardi Gras just wouldn’t be the same without you.
We’ll see you next Fat Tuesday!”
-- Peggy Beem Jelley - President - Epilepsy Foundation
READ JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS