"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! 😍
“You and your band were SPECTACULAR!!
We had such a great time and everyone kept asking us where we “found that band”!
Thank you so much for making the night SO much fun. ”
-- Robin Dusch
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“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
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"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
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"THANK YOU for making our wedding so memorable and fun
– our friends and family are still talking about how fabulous your band was.
As my dad mentioned to you on our wedding night, you were honestly the first vendor we called after we got engaged because we knew you’d create an awesome party atmosphere!"
Thank you again & all the best! Nina & Jake"
-- Nina & Jake Braunsdorf
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"EVERYONE raved about you and the band and I think you could tell how much fun we all had by the fact that there were people on the dance floor ALL NIGHT lol
It was so wonderful seeing you! You're now like one of our family! :)
Thanks again for everything, and yes, we too hope to see you again real soon!!" - Debbie DeMarco
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“Thank you JP for another great performance
I can’t tell you how much we appreciate all that you do.
Just knowing that you have your portion of the night under control gives me great relief so that I can tend to other situations as they come up”
-- Colleen Fulkerson - Epilepsy Foundation
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“Our guests keep telling us what an awesome time they had.
John, thank you and your band for being part of it!
We highly recommend JPB all the time and we can't wait to party with you again!”
-- Maggie & Adam Cohen
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WE LOVED EVERYTHING!!!! You were the star of our show!! YOU ROCKED IT!!!!
- And that 1st dance arrangement?!??? ...I mean, PERFECT!!
Thank you so much for all things professional and personal that left your unique touches on our unforgettable wedding day.
Hit us up when you're in Chicago!!
Lots of love, Bill & Katie
-- Bill & Katie Davy
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"not many bands can go from Sweet Caroline, Bon Jovi & Nelly in the same night!... Everyone loved you guys... thanks for a GREAT job!" - U.S. Congressman Tim Ryan READ MORE BAND REVIEWS
"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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"...We had a great time, John.
Our friends were just raving about you. Thanks again for an awesome evening!.."
"... we had an amazing time and our friends LOVED the music!..."
-- Jamison & Laura Herda
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[at Opera Diamond Horseshoe Gala]
"..You and your band were FANTASTIC!
You sounded great, and you were a pleasure to work with.
Thank so much!..."
-- Alli Frymoyer
Special Events Director
PITTSBURGHOPERA
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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! :)
“Hey John-
it was a great night & you made it happen!
Another amazing party
you are the BEST!”
-- Peggy & Steve
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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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"...you kept the room rocking, and I am still getting compliments about how great you were.
My sister-in-law originally was hoping for a DJ because she thinks that they are always better (in her mind). But AFTER the wedding, she was sold on a live band — as long as it is YOU! We could not have been happier!
Thank you for doing a great job and helping to make the wedding so much fun!.."
Barbara Eichenlaub
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"Wow, what a fantastic night! We cannot thank you enough for making our wedding so much fun, you were amazing! We knew you'd be good, but you definitely blew away any expectations!!! Our guests are still raving about the band! If we're ever again in need of a band, we'll be calling...! Thank you again!!! -- Renee & Paul McGrath MORE 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
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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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"...thank you for an outstanding performance... you guys were fantastic..."
-Theresa Kist - FedEx Ground
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We absolutely loved your band and our agents had a great time.
We will look forward to having you at our function again next year!
Thank you, John!
-- Rychard Mysliwiec - New York Life
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"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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"Everything was absolutely amazing from the wedding...
..all of our family and friends couldn't stop raving about your band. Thank you again for everything you did.
We really appreciate the incredible atmosphere you provided. Thank you so much again!"
-- Brett & Megan Moorman
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