"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! 😍
"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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“Just the best! We danced the entire night, so much fun!
Today is my one year anniversary and my guests still come up to me to say how much fun our wedding was.
John was just great fun and so easy to work with!"
-- Mary Lewis
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"It isn't a party without John Parker!"
-Colleen Fulkerson, Epilepsy Foundation
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"John, Thank you for doing such a wonderful job!! We are so pleased with our entire experience of working with you and your band from start to finish. Everyone LOVED the music and the performance. I can't tell you how many people came up to me at the end of the night to tell me how great the band was. We can not thank you enough! Best of luck!" -Maureen Snavely READ MORE BAND REVIEWS
“I can't overstate this enough... When it comes to bands, John Parker stands out as the paragon of both FUN and excellence.
His creativity & talent were honestly the core of our reception vibes.
He didn't just play music; they created an atmosphere that encapsulated the joy and love of our special day, and memories that will last a lifetime.
We cannot recommend him highly enough”
-- Megan & Tom Morrison
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"Everything was absolutely amazing from the wedding...
..all of our family and friends couldn't stop raving about your band. Thank you again for everything you did.
We really appreciate the incredible atmosphere you provided. Thank you so much again!"
-- Brett & Megan Moorman
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“The John Parker Band was amazing at our wedding at The Breakers in Palm Beach FL.
He offered an amazing repertoire of music that was played & sang to perfection, and he was a really great emcee.
Our guests loved every song selection and danced the entire evening as the band played nonstop.
Cannot recommend enough!”
-- Patricia Loyacona
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“We had JP play for a small wedding on Ocean Key Sunset Pier, 15 people and they played for us like we were a party of 100. I appreciated that.
The best part was the next day around town we heard how much others liked them! We overheard at the pool how people at the hotel sat out on their balcony to listen to the band.
The next night at a bar in town we heard a group saying how great the band was at the pier the night before as they were eating dinner, they stayed to listen. I was SO excited to hear that others could enjoy them too.
Thank you John Parker - You rock! 😀”
-- Ashlan Yeros
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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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"..wanted to let you know how much I appreciate the job you did at my daughter’s wedding at the Wyndham Grand Jupiter Hotel.
You and your band were tremendous in keeping the crowd entertained and involved all night.
I especially want to thank you for helping me with the song I sang to my daughter. The whole family was surprised, especially her!
Thank you Again"
-- Jim Cooper
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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
"...Thank you so much for providing the music on our special day! We had so many people asking about you and where we found you. You did a great job at keeping the energy up and leading us through all the moving parts of the reception. Thanks again!.." ..Cara and Tim MORE JOHN PARKER BAND 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 - you and your band MADE my entire wedding. You are truly incredible and all so nice!
If there was one thing I knew I needed to have at my wedding it was you and your band and boy was it worth the wait!
I really cannot thank you enough for making things so painless and easy and helping out with the sequence of events, which was flawless to me.
There wasn’t a single person who didn’t comment on how awesome you were, here's a picture someone took of us.. Thank you again!”
-- Anne Broadhous
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"...I have been attending these reunions for years, and have NEVER seen such a positive response to the entertainment.
One problem, the beer truck complained that beer sales were down sharply while you were playing, due to the high number of people dancing :)
I hope that someday we get the opportunity to work together again, you have a great team..."
- Lew Shepherd
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“Just the best! We danced the entire night, so much fun!
Today is my one year anniversary and my guests still come up to me to say how much fun our wedding was.
John was just great fun and so easy to work with!"
-- Mary Lewis
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"We had SO much fun at the wedding. You and your band were absolutely amazing. Your set list was exactly what I wanted, all my friends and family loved it. Love Hall and Oates, 80's, crazy......
Every vendor we had at the wedding said it was absolutely the most insane party they have seen. I had 30 people come up to me saying how much did it cost to get you guys..... And I still have the music in my head right now.
Absolutely amazing, it was one of the best weddings I have ever experienced. If there is anything I can do for you please let me know. If I ever have a party in the near future you will be my first call. Amy and I thank you"
-- Patrick Shepard
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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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“I can't overstate this enough... When it comes to bands, John Parker stands out as the paragon of both FUN and excellence.
His creativity & talent were honestly the core of our reception vibes.
He didn't just play music; they created an atmosphere that encapsulated the joy and love of our special day, and memories that will last a lifetime.
We cannot recommend him highly enough”
-- Megan & Tom Morrison
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“We had the most incredible time with John Parker at the helm of our reception!
He made the process so smooth and made great recommendations and decisions to keep the energy flowing through the whole evening.
Our wedding guests could not stop commenting on the band and how much fun they had dancing, which was so important and meaningful for our wedding day.
Cannot recommend this band more!”
-- Shannon & Nik Chang
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"John is definitely a professional and knows his business!!
We could not have asked for a better emcee.
And the John Parker Band has great talent, great stage presence and made the reception a party worth remembering!!”
-- Pamela Orr
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"Thank you, as always, the music was fantastic and everyone had a fabulous time at the event.
We always have so many folks rave about how much fun you and band are at the event.
It wouldn’t be Mardi Gras without you."
-- Peggy Beem - Director - Epilepsy Foundation
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