"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! 😍
"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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"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
"It isn't a party without John Parker!"
-Colleen Fulkerson, Epilepsy Foundation
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"We absolutely loved having you play at our wedding - you were fantastic!!!
Everyone thought so and we're still getting compliments on you and how fun everything was.
Thank you so much for making it a wonderful and fun night!!"
- Kelly & John Ross
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“ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! If you are searching for band, you do not need to look any further and should 100% book John Parker Band.
We have received so many compliments following our wedding saying how amazing the band was and that they have never been to such a FUN wedding before ours.
John is extremely personable, professional, and responsive. He made our reception so much fun and truly was the highlight of our evening.
I guarantee you will not be disappointed. Our wedding reception was PERFECT because of them!!”
-- Maura McGinley & Nicholas Plante
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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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"I couldn't have asked for a better band for the best night of our lives!!!
Not only did he do an amazing job with the music selection but he also was a great MC (kept the reception moving, upbeat and a ton of fun).
Prior to the wedding John and I went through the entire reception- he gave advice, recommendations, went over pronunciation of everyone's names and gave me so much peace of mind that I left the conversation knowing that the reception would be amazing and I didn't have to worry about a thing"
-- Catie Clar
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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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"John,
It was a pleasure hearing you sing with passion.
Hope to book you [again] soon with an event in Baltimore."
-- John Paterakis
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"Truly amazing! Energy was electrifying!!
You and the band did an awesome job - our guests said that it was one of the best weddings that they’ve ever attended.
You have so many choices when planning a wedding but there truly is “no substitution” for your band.
Thanks for being a major part of our magical evening.
-- Diane & John Pion
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“We've seen John & band at our club on Palm Beach for events and had him for my daughter's wedding.
He's amazing, really knows how to read a crowd, play songs for all ages & always keeps the dance floor full.
Our daughter's friends also loved him and the band, and our friends did too, so we were super happy all the way around.
Great singer, fun MC, and a nice guy too. Super easy to work with & professional, so we recommend him highly.”
-- Lisa Bradley
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"We absolutely can't thank you enough for the wonderful music at our wedding!!
Thanks to you, everyone had a wonderful time, and SO many people have told us that you guys were the best band they've ever seen at a wedding!"
- Wallis McMillin - bride
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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! :)
“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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“The John Parker Band is the best wedding band.
I had been to a few other weddings where they performed and it was an easy decision to have them play at our wedding.
We were not disappointed”
-- Ryan & Kristin Mageras
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"We so enjoyed the wedding and your band was the big reason it was all so much fun!!! Thank you!! Thank you!!
We also appreciate that you were so gracious to allow our friend to sing with you all! We of course had heard him sing in this venue, but he was an unknown to you. Thank you for that too!!
Thanks to you it was all such a wonderful day!"
- Kim Aquila
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"Thank YOU so much for making our wedding so memorable.
You were truly amazing and all of our guests had such a fantastic time.
We feel lucky to have had you and hope to see you at another wedding sometime soon.
Thanks again"
-- Molly & Andy Campbell
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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 had John's full band at The Duquesne Club for 250+ people.
The Band was the high lite & played every type of music that the guests asked for ... and played it well...
Some of the guests were from Washington DC and NYC-- they loved John and said the band was better than any band they had heard before -- AND I AGREE !!!
-- Lynn Foltz
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“We appreciate everything and had a wonderful time that night.
Everyone was telling us how fun the night was and how great the band was.
You definitely helped to make the night so enjoyable and memorable. Thank You!"
-- Brad & Christine Lomago
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“John! You did an excellent job!
Everyone loved you! the John Parker Band was amazing! I would give 10 stars if I could!
You are all incredibly talented and certainly know how to get the party started.
Talk to you at the next family wedding”
-- Tracy Grady
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All of you run such a different business!
Dealing with you is like going back 30 years when the customer is
always right.
You not only make things easy, but unlike the vast
majority, are actually a joy to deal with!!!
Thanks for being that way!"
-- Dick Stephens, S&S Candy
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