"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! 😍
“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
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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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"...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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“John Parker and the John Parker band made the wedding one to remember!
Our guests are still raving about how much fun they had, and are asking me when the next party with the band will be!
Thanks for keeping our dance floor packed the WHOLE time!”
-- Lisa Cox
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WE LOVED EVERYTHING!!!! You were the star of our show!! YOU ROCKED IT!!!!
- And that 1st dance arrangement?!??? ...I mean, PERFECT!!
Thank you so much for all things professional and personal that left your unique touches on our unforgettable wedding day.
Hit us up when you're in Chicago!!
Lots of love, Bill & Katie
-- Bill & Katie Davy
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"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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“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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"...we thought everything was fantastic. We've heard so many great things from our guests who had such a good time, very much helped out by the band. Everyone especially loved your refusal to stop when the folks at the [venue] tried to cut us off early. So thanks again for being such an important and wonderful part of our celebration. We'll be sure to tell people how great it was and hope we are fortunate enough to attend another one of your events in the future" -- Mike & Whitney Johnston MORE JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
"Our guests have not stopped raving about how awesome you and your band were and how much fun they had! We were so impressed with your performance and are so pleased we chose to work with you. Erin and I loved every moment of our reception, so thank you for being such a huge part of it and exceeding our expectations! It was truly an unforgettable night. -- Andrew & Erin Watson MORE JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
"...We would like to say THANK YOU! You and your band made our wedding awesome. Everyone was raving about you and your band's talents. From your range, depth, and selection everyone had a great time....Several couples have already approached us about contacting your band in the future. Just like the website shows and our guests did too, you guys get people out there on the dance floor having fun and letting loose, wanting to get a picture and sing with you. We can't convey in words truly what a wonderful day we had and reception with your band's performance. We really do hope to see your band in the future many times at weddings or perhaps other events. You are a sincere, genuine person and a pleasure to work with during our wedding stress, and not to mention an amazing performer. We would be happy to recommend you to anyone..." - Kevin & Lindsay Mullaney
“thanks for the FANTASTIC job you did..
I am still receiving countless texts, calls, & comments from guests about how much they enjoyed the wedding and that your band was so personable, professional, and AWESOME!
Our photographer told us at the end of the night that you were absolutely the best band she has ever heard and she wants to put you at the top of her preferred vendor list.”
Thank you for sharing your incredible talent with us.. Having you as our band turned our wedding into the best!
-- Marcia McGinley
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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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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 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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"You and your band were FANTASTIC!"
"You sounded great, and you were a pleasure to work with."
-- Alli Frymoyer
PITTSBURGH OPERA
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"another epic performance by the JPBand.
I gave you 5 stars and would select more if I could.
Couples we talk to still talk about you guys and we're trying to recruit you for a few more events around here in the hopes of seeing you again.
Thanks, again, for providing the music to such a fantastic day"
-- Dr. Jon Piposar
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WE LOVED EVERYTHING!!!! You were the star of our show!! YOU ROCKED IT!!!!
- And that 1st dance arrangement?!??? ...I mean, PERFECT!!
Thank you so much for all things professional and personal that left your unique touches on our unforgettable wedding day.
Hit us up when you're in Chicago!!
Lots of love, Bill & Katie
-- Bill & Katie Davy
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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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“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 had a great time, John.
Our friends were just raving about you. Thanks again for an awesome evening!.."
"... we had an amazing time and our friends LOVED the music!..."
-- Jamison & Laura Herda
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"I wanted to write you a little note to say thanks for being a huge part of the wedding this past Friday evening.
You and your band brought so much light and excitement to the party.
You did a fantastic job in making the wedding special and guests are still raving about how good the band was. You will forever be a bright spot in our wedding memories.
Thanks again"
-Gary & Monica Maditz
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THANK YOU!!! You guys were amazing! People are still talking about it! What a fun party! ...Trent and I had a blast! Thank you again, Shallen & Trent Flory READ MORE JPBAND REVIEWS