"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
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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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"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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"Thank you for a perfect evening,
I couldn't have imagined a better music selection or flow of the evening's events.
Multiple people I hear are looking into you for their wedding now as well - so I will see you at a future event!"
..Emily Byers
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"We couldn't have been happier with the JPBand.
When people were commenting to us about the wedding one of the first things they said was, "That band was unbelievable!!"
and "They created such a fun and entertaining atmosphere" We heard it OVER and OVER again. And when it came to the special dances, they nailed every song that was chosen. SO MUCH FUN!!"
-- Lisa Troyer
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“We had a great time, John.
You and your band made the entire wedding
Thank you so much!”
-- Steve & Kathryn Liberatore
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"What a wonderful treat to have you perform at our wedding. You and your fellow musicians were magical, fun, and brilliant! Every song was perfect and so much fun. My goal was to have our guests say it was the best wedding they've ever been to, and you helped to make that happen. Thank you for taking the reins and helping the night to unfold seamlessly! We will never forget the John Parker Band! Much love and thanks" - Allie & Elliott READ MORE BAND REVIEWS
"John, thank you so much for keeping the dance floor packed until the lights came on! That's exactly what I wanted :)" ...Antoinette Stoner "...We had a blast at the wedding. Many people complimented us on your band !! We are talking about how we get some folks together to hire you for another party someday :-) …" ...Drew Stoner MORE JOHN PARKER BAND 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
"Thank you for an absolutely phenomenal time on Saturday.
We had so much fun and our guests did too! We loved seeing the packed dance floor all the way to the end of the night! :)
Thank you again for your outstanding work."
-- Liz Murray
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"John, Wow, you are the real deal!
From beginning to end you are a true professional, talented artist, Grand MC & businessman. I feel fortunate that we connected with you..
I thank you for all your considerable talent & efforts. All the best!
PS: We gave you 5 stars & would have given you 6 if we could have!"
-- Doug Knable
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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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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! :)
“You and your band were SPECTACULAR!!
We had such a great time and everyone kept asking us where we “found that band”!
Thank you so much for making the night SO much fun. ”
-- Robin Dusch
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"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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"This was the first Heart Ball that I attended where the dance floor was still full during the last dance.
That is an indication that the crowd loved the band.
I had so many compliments about your band. Thank you for providing a night of wonderful music. You and your band are the best. I'm sure I will see you at the next Heart Ball.."
Ed Franczyk, Chair - American Heart Association Ball
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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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“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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"Thank you John!
Everyone had the best time! You and your band are truly amazing...wonderful talent, professional and fun!
We had the best day ever!"
-- Michelle, Rob and our families.
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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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"...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
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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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