"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 moved things along at a perfect pace and then you and the band totally brought down the house! (The Tarantella, Caribbean Queen and You Make My Dreams were a few of my personal favorites)
In fact, guests are still talking about what a great job you did and how they “have never danced so much at a wedding."
We could not have asked for a more energetic and exciting performance. You were everything we expected and more.."
-- Louis Guarino
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"...Thank you John. You guys were phenomenal.
You set the tone from the start. We knew from the beginning that even if everything else didn't work out,the band would be great!.
I know people will be calling you to play for them after seeing you Saturday. Thanks again for being a big part of a special day for us all..."
-- Steve Magdsick
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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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“JP was OUTSTANDING at our wedding at the Omni!
They helped create the absolute perfect ambiance at the reception and none of us wanted the evening to end..
They made the reception come alive! We danced the night away..
Fabulous to work with from beginning to end - the John Paker Band is the band you want and need for your special event!”
-- Anita Carlton
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“This band is worth every penny. JP MAKES the wedding. (This was actually my 3rd JPB performance. We literally planned our wedding date around his availability.)
My tip (besides hiring this band): Don't give them too many music recommendations. Give them a general idea of what you like & don't, and let John read the room — he's a PRO at it..
The band even learned our first dance song just for our wedding, as it wasn't on their list of 1,000 tracks they already knew — we hadn't expected it, and it was a sweet surprise.
thank you!”
-- Melissa Coffey
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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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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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“John Parker was absolutely amazing at our wedding.
Got everyone to dance and kept it going for the whole thing.
Big fun personality and awesome band.
And was the least stressful and organized vendor too, which as a professional was a breath of fresh air.
This is a no-brainer people!”
-- Jessica McMahon
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John- We have returned from Belize, but are still trying to believe that everything really happened.
Every conversation that we have with friends and family who were in attendance involves you and your band. You all were really incredible! We can not wait to see the videos and the photos to relive that night.
Thank you so much for everything, wishing you the best!
-- -Zach and Cara Carter
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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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“Hey John-
it was a great night & you made it happen!
Another amazing party
you are the BEST!”
-- Peggy & Steve
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"The John Parker Band made my daughter's wedding reception one to remember
all in attendance marveled at the music and dancing. Without reservation, I would highly recommend the John Parker Band to anyone desirous of live music at their wedding reception or other significant celebration.
Be well John Parker and again thanks!"
-- the Honorable Mark Braunlich
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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! :)
"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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"Thank YOU John! You all were wonderful. Rodney and I were adamant about having good food and good music, but we went back and forth about the amount of money we were going to be spending… we paid for almost everything ourselves, and have been saving every penny possible so that our wedding was our dream. ...we both agreed that it was money well spent. Everyone raved about you, and I believe you will be contacted by others that were at our wedding for weddings coming up in their families. Thank you again…" Hillary Morgan READ MORE JPBAND REVIEWS
"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
“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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“JP knows what he is doing. Months ahead he's collecting song ideas, giving advice & continually touching base to make sure they are in tune with us to create the best possible event.
And we had guests of all ages from around the world & everyone had a good time...even non-dancers got out on the floor!
cannot recommend JPB enough They are everything you would want in a band!”
-- Mark & Karen Bode
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“JP was OUTSTANDING at our wedding at the Omni!
They helped create the absolute perfect ambiance at the reception and none of us wanted the evening to end..
They made the reception come alive! We danced the night away..
Fabulous to work with from beginning to end - the John Paker Band is the band you want and need for your special event!”
-- Anita Carlton
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“Wow. The energy John Parker brought had guests dancing at every chance they got -- we had 20-30 people up and dancing during appetizers!
People I have never in my life seen even near the dance floor were out there dancing the WHOLE night.
It was truly spectacular to have our guests of all ages very clearly enjoying themselves.
JP totally crushed it!”
-- Dan & Ali Harris
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“John Parker Band was such a hit at our wedding!
They were very professional and took requests, which our guests loved.
The band was the life of the party and performed such a wide variety of songs.
No wedding is complete without JPB!”
-- Kate & Matt Vasko
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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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"You hit it out of the park. We couldn't of imagined it any better.
We loved the energy and class you brought to our party. Thank you thank you thank you. You made the night truly unforgettable.
Thank you so much for going the extra mile and learning those songs. It was the best wedding gift anyone could of got us. You are the man. We love your style. We cannot wait to see you and the band again."
-- Kate and Jared Brennan
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"The John Parker Band made my daughter's wedding reception one to remember
all in attendance marveled at the music and dancing. Without reservation, I would highly recommend the John Parker Band to anyone desirous of live music at their wedding reception or other significant celebration.
Be well John Parker and again thanks!"
-- the Honorable Mark Braunlich
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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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