"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! 😍
"John, thank you again!
Thanks to you the party could not have been more of a success!
The guests that heard you before knew what to expect,
those that hadn't raved about you after the party.
Thanks again!
-- Tom Walsh
READ JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
“John took the time to patiently organize and plan collaboratively with us (a real difference-maker!).
He took all of our notes and requests into account and provided a night of entertainment that our guests loved.
We received tons of compliments on the band from guests of all ages.
Go with a pro who knows how to conduct a high-quality, coordinated event in your image and ensure everyone is on the dance floor! ”
-- Erik & Alix Hames
READ JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
“I cannot thank John Parker and his band enough!
He and the JP Band were incredible at the wedding last weekend —dancing was non-stop and so much fun!!
He also arranged for an acoustical guitarist for the cocktail hour who was also amazing!
He is absolutely THE BEST!!”
-- Renee & Kyle Anthony
READ JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
"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
READ JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
"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
MORE JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
"We cannot thank you enough..
You really made the reception energetic and fun.
You made our wedding reception the party of the year!
Everyone is still raving about you guys months later! - Thanks again!"
-- Zach & Annie Otaibi
READ JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
"John and his band are worth it!!
Your guests won't stop talking about how amazing your wedding was, and they won't stop dancing until the very last song because John doesn't stop playing!
As a musician myself, I highly recommend John, especially if you enjoy a good dance beat and great vocals!"
-- Jon & Liz Forte
MORE JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
“We had John at our wedding and are SO glad we did.
He kept everyone dancing from my parents age to all our friends the whole time, which is exactly what we wanted!
The way that John emceed & interacted with everyone was so fun & upbeat, yet classy.
He truly made our wedding. Thank you JP!”
-- Emily & Russ Feingold
READ JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
“We had the 8 piece JP band for our wedding and John did not disappoint!
They were great, and given unfortunate experiences my friends had with their bands, we feel lucky we got him.
Our friends went from their 20s to 30s, & our parents and other guests to their 70s & John got them ALL dancing. He took requests & had an upbeat vibe.
We’re extremely happy to recommend JPB to anybody wanting fun for everyone & to not have to worry about anything”
-- Alexis Shaprio
READ JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
"We have received SO many compliments on the band! You and your team were unbelievable. We are so happy we were able to have you at our wedding. You truly outdid yourself and turned our wedding into an unforgettable event. Thank you for everything!" - Mary Long-Muffly READ MORE JP BAND REVIEWS
"..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
READ MANY MORE REVIEWS
“Thank you so much for making our wedding the wedding to beat
All of our guests, from college friends to parents & their friends, loved everything about your band.
I can’t wait to tear it up with you again soon…
hopefully there will be more John Parker Band weddings in our futures :) ”
-- Arianna Passalacqua
READ JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
------------------------> SCROLL or SWIPE to the right to see ALL the clips! -------------------->
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! :)
“everyone agreed that you and your musicians made the evening!
You tailored your music so everyone was dancing.
Quite an accomplishment with an audience with such a wide difference in ages!
thank you again!”
-- Dr. Barry Manuel
READ JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
"The evening was quite a success!
I will pass along all the information from everyone who participated in the Ball this year to next year's chairs.
You were absolutely wonderful to work with and I am most appreciative!"
Betsy Teti - Cinderella (Debutante) Ball
READ MORE JPBAND REVIEWS
"...We just wanted to thank you for doing such a tremendous job on Saturday!
The dance floor was “moving” all evening and everyone young and old showed their dancing “skills”
Again, thank you for being a part of Laura and Jamison’s wedding at Edgewood CC!
Hope to dance with “you” again soon..."
-- Penny & Paul McKenna
MORE JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
"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
READ MORE JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
“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
READ JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
“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
READ JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
“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
READ JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
“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
READ JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
"John and the John Parker Band were outstanding!
They played non-stop and kept the dance floor packed the entire evening.
We still have guests months later telling us how wonderful the band was at our wedding and how much fun they had dancing the night away.
Working with John was so easy from start to finish. We didn't have to worry about a thing"
-- Maggie Cooper & Rob Tenenini
READ JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
"John - cannot tell you how many inquiries we fielded about you and the band - you MADE the wedding.
In particular, your range going from Neil Diamond to Motown to Italian Opera, in Italian and then all the great dance music.
Thank you for making the wedding an over the top success!"
-- Tom Walsh
READ MORE JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
"...We just wanted to thank you for doing such a tremendous job on Saturday!
The dance floor was “moving” all evening and everyone young and old showed their dancing “skills”
Again, thank you for being a part of Laura and Jamison’s wedding at Edgewood CC!
Hope to dance with “you” again soon..."
-- Penny & Paul McKenna
MORE JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
"...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
READ MORE JPBAND REVIEWS