"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! 😍
“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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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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"Everyone LOVED the band!
We never had so much fun in 18 years of doing this event. What a difference having John Parker made.
We received rave reviews about John all night long. Absolutely fabulous! We’ll begin planning for next year with you in about 2 months,"
- Trish Desvarro - Division Director - American Heart Association
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"Thank YOU John Parker.
Your assistance and suggestions with respect to the order of things was extremely helpful and appreciated..
..Walking into the Power Center Ballroom at the very beginning with your band performing was just incredible. Wow! The variety and range of music for this 28-80 year age group was perfect..
Your Band made my daughter's wedding reception"
-- Hon. Mark Braunlich
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"JPBand was honestly the highlight of our wedding.
The guests didn't leave the dance floor, couldn't stop talking about their talent, and kept asking if they would travel to different states for upcoming weddings.
I HIGHLY recommend John and his band.."
-- Catie & Ken Klar
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“The John Parker Band's talent and energy cannot be beat.
Family members who often stay on the sideline were on their feet dancing.
The band had a great selection of music, knew what songs to play to keep the party going, they listened to our requests and had great crowd work.”
-- Matthew & Margaret Connolly
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"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
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"..it was excellent! We were very pleased with how you worked with us from the beginning to get our first-dance and parent dances just right.
We were also so impressed with the musicality and professionalism of John and the band. Some requests were made right on the spot and John was able to transition right into these special songs. John also kept the night moving smoothly as a great emcee.
Overall, we couldn't be happier. You made our special day even that much more special. We are very grateful for all of the hard work and dedication you put into our evening."
--Ben & Olivia Mall
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"The John Parker Band has proven to be top-notch at every event he's played at for friends and family.
They have a variety of music to please any event. Personable and engaging and always pleasing the bride and groom"
-- Karen Marshall
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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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"I have never seen our group so excited with lots of our guests staying at the party to the very end ... Begging you to play more. You and your band were absolutely wonderful. The range of different songs you are able to play is amazing. You really helped make our final formal evening a huge success!!! I really hope we are able to have you return. Hopefully, we will be able to hear you again before our next conference.. Thank you so much!" -- Nancy Greenleaf - Greenleaf Corporation MORE JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
"WOW, is all I can say!
Our party was a hit because of you and your band---you guys really were the best band we, and our guests, have seen.
We had a lot of people come to us (and call us afterwards) and tell us so!
Thanks again and if there's a review I can write for you, I'd love to!"
- Corrie McKenzie
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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 so much for putting on an amazing entertainment for our guests. I keep getting so many compliments of how good the band was.
You guys are truly awesome! I'm glad to hear you also had a great time! Thanks for letting my brother sing us a song:) He's so wonderful and it was such a special gift!
Thank you again, I will be recommending you guys to everyone that is having a wedding!
-- Amy Rufolo
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"The John Parker Band has proven to be top-notch at every event he's played at for friends and family.
They have a variety of music to please any event. Personable and engaging and always pleasing the bride and groom"
-- Karen Marshall
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“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
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"John Parker is the quintessential wedding singer & entertainer.
The John Parker Band performed at our recent wedding.
They were fantastic. Every guest raved about how much they loved the band. Everyone danced up a storm.
A few friends even hope to use them at their events. We would absolutely recommend them!"
-- Dr. Beth Bennett
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“We had our wedding in Jupiter FL, and had heard of John Parker from various people & online.
If we could give him 10 stars we would, because he & his band ROCKED our reception!
They have a really uniquely classy high energy style.
JP nailed the mix & all we're still hearing about, weeks later, is "that band"”
-- Maria Stewart
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John Parker Band was OUTSTANDING at our wedding at the Omni
They are all such talented musicians, our guests really enjoyed the range of music.
They helped create the absolute perfect ambiance - none of us wanted the evening to end..
we danced the night away - they made the reception come alive!
-- Anita Carleton
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“Beyond impressed by JP's performance, professionalism & ease of working with him for our Palm Beach destination wedding.
All we hear from our N.Y.C. guests since was how they were completely blown away.. We couldn't agree more!
His & female vocalist's voices, the band sound, JP's upbeat emceeing & ability to keep EVERYONE on the dance floor all night. ALL fantastic!
We're incredibly grateful.. you made our special day totally 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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"John:
The performance by you and your band was over the top and the perfect complement to our celebration.
We very much appreciate all you did and the extra performance time.
People were just not ready to leave and that is a good sign.
Thank you!"
-- Jim & Sue
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John, everyone praised the reunion - in no small part it was the awesome success of the band we selected!
You did a super job and your sound was pure with music from our era plus a little sprinkling here and there of all the eras.
Your pure sound, showmanship and music selection were superb and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Again thank you for a great performance!
Best, Alex
-- Alex Soto - Chairman of the Board of Directors at Nicklaus Children's Hospital
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“WOW! John Parker and his band ROCK!
My wife and I booked John for our wedding reception. From start to finish, they really set the tone & had our guests dancing all night!
We received countless compliments from friends and family about how great they were. They excelled in every music genre we requested..
..from newer music to 80s rock to Frank Sinatra. They had guests from 2 to 96 dancing for the entire time.”
-- Justin & Emily Lazzaro
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“We couldn't have been happier to have John Parker Band at our wedding.
Our guests – older, younger, and everything in between – danced all night and the energy never dropped!
The band is incredibly talented, classy, and FUN.”
-- Olivia Pura
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