"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! 😍
"Your band was AWESOME!!! We had countless friends and family inquiring about the "fantastic band."
My favorite comment was 'I mean WHO can do Michael Jackson, Andrea Boccelli, Neil Diamond, Bruno Mars, Frank Sinatra, Etta James and the O' Jays and sound just like all of them!!!!'
I am still dancing this morning!!
Thank you!!!!"
-- Linda Walsh
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“John, We cannot THANK YOU enough for all that you did for us!!!!
I cannot even believe how perfect our day was. Our guests had a blast and they are still raving about how fun you all made the night.
We cannot wait to recommend you to everyone and we hope to see you at our friends' weddings in the future :) ”
-- Tyler and MaKayla Hegburg
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"Thank you so much for making sure everyone had fun, you guys were great!
We loved every second of our wedding, and although I'm sad that it's over, we will always cherish all the wonderful memories we made that night. Thank you again for everything!!"
- Walis & Brent
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"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
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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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"Hi John,
We loved having you at the Hospital Aid Society Gala !
You and your band
were simply the best !
Thank you so much for making out event so special and fun !!
All the best!"
-- Carole Kamin - Ladies Hospital Aid Society
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"I've received lots of compliments... especially on how fantastic the band was. You're a true professional, and your timing and the range of music ensured everyone of all ages had a blast. Plus, your team ensured all the planning ran smoothly without the "flake factor" that occurs when working with musicians. Thanks!" - Raleigh Susskind READ MORE 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
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Thanks so much to you and the band.
Everyone had an amazing time and your band was the perfect addition to the night. You all sounded great!
I look forward to the next time our path's cross. Thanks again!
Best,B.A.
-- B.A. Silah - Perelman School of Medicine and Wharton Business School
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“thank you and your band members for a thoroughly professional and extremely enjoyable experience.
We continue to hear raves on your performance from our friends and family. The dance floor was never empty, which speaks to you and your band.
There are many things that I will remember from the wedding, and you and your band will definitely be among them”
-- Tom & MaryAnn Lubejeski
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"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
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"...We have received nothing but praises for the you and the band. I don't think I'll ever forget our guests chanting "One more song!! One more song!!" From "Baby Got Back" to Andrea Bocelli, the band was engaging and energizing. You have our highest recommendation!!!.." - Samantha Spagnola READ MANY MORE REVIEWS
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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! :)
“John was fun to work with throughout the entire planning process.
Everything was absolutely perfect
We have received COUNTLESS compliments saying it was the best band that they have ever heard at a wedding.
truly an incredible performance that we are thankful to have had.”
-- Evan & Alexa McStay
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"We had a memorable time and your band is a key element of our memories. It was a great party!
Thank you for the Italian music you played - that was well received by everyone.
I commend you on your professionalism in doing business with you and exceeding our expectations in providing great music for our wedding reception. Everyone has stated to us "Let's do it again!"
Ron & Sesti Fish
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“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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"..thank you for making the evening WONDERFUL! We have had countless guests tell us how great you were and you really got the crowd going.
I truly believe you made the night unforgettable!
I have to say it was first for both Josh and I to crowd surf- but it was hilarious and a great photo!
I hope to see you again soon at another event! You were fabulous! Can't thank you enough!.."
- Patricia Graham
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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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"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
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"John did a wonderful job & the night was a big hit!
Everything went by so fast and Jorjetta and I headed out on our honeymoon shortly after.
Everyone in my family was very impressed with the professionalism of the band and the quality of the entertainment John and his group provided.
Thanks so much again for everything"
-- Ryan Paterakis - Groom
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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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"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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