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"Motion picture" looking band videos (not ours -ha ha) are recorded on sound stages, with big light shows & effects - then lip-synced to previously recorded audio while the video part is being filmed. There's NOTHING at all wrong with that - it's exactly how videos on channels like MTV are made by VERY talented people.
BUT, that's often not how it's going to look or sound at YOUR event. And you're not hiring a "movie" - you're hiring a BAND.
Does your venue have (or will YOU rent) that big of a stage? Does the Band include all that "stuff"? - those lights? Do they bring ANY of it? The answer is almost always "NO" - not without paying many thousands of $$ to someone to bring all that stuff in.
...so… while our videos are nowhere near as "Hollywood-like" as others - our band sound IS being recorded while the videos are shot ..meaning that's how we sound! (AND we bring the lighting effects that we show too)
We respectfully submit our videos show a realistic & accurate impression of what you are actually going to get with us at YOUR event - as opposed to a staged look that just isn't realistic, without piling on $$ for lots of extra "stuff"
And, that we will sound this way at YOUR event too! ...Most of our clients say our videos don't do us justice... We think that's a LOT better than seeing a band that looks like Hollywood & then getting a "garage band" that leaves your guests going for earplugs. Don't you agree?
It doesn't hurt to know what to expect! :)
"...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
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"We had a great time at the wedding!
You did a fabulous job along with the other talented musicians! It was so much fun. Heard many compliments about your work. Thank you for your professionalism.
I'm not sure how you do it all the time though. We have been exhausted this past week. Whenever we talk about the wedding, your music comes up and we are so happy that you were a part of our day.
Thank you again -- Mary Duffy
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"Hi John,
Thank you so much for an amazing night!!
You guys were awesome, everyone had so much fun.
We really appreciate everything, and hope to see you at friends weddings in the future!
Emily and Colin"
-- Mr & Mrs Colin and Emily Gleason
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"Hi John,
We loved having you at the Hospital Aid Society Gala !
You and your band
were simply the best !
Thank you so much for making out event so special and fun !!
All the best!"
-- Carole Kamin - Ladies Hospital Aid Society
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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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John Parker and Band are not only extraordinary musicians but the ultimate professionals in the music industry.
John's attention to details and service are second to none.
He had everyone up and dancing the entire evening. I highly recommend them!!
-- Diane Pion
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"..we got nothing but rave reviews of your band at the wedding! Rachel and Jeremy were just blown away by your amazing repertoire. We were all very glad to have booked your band to play that night. Thanks for helping to make the evening a huge success! Rachel got exactly what she wanted--everyone dancing all night! We will definitely recommend you highly to our friends.." -Rebecca Beck MORE JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
"John, What a great evening, thanks to your entertainment!
I knew you had things under control. Everyone loved the music, from the cocktail hour to the grand finale, it was just perfect.
People didn't want to leave. I'm sure our friends will be asking for a referral when their time comes for an event, and we will gladly refer you.
We look forward to hearing your talent again soon Thank you!"
-- Marty Knable
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"Truly amazing! Energy was electrifying!!
You and the band did an awesome job - our guests said that it was one of the best weddings that they’ve ever attended.
You have so many choices when planning a wedding but there truly is “no substitution” for your band.
Thanks for being a major part of our magical evening.
-- Diane & John Pion
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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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"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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"In planning weddings, couples and their families spend so much time obsessing about little details.
When it’s all over though, people don’t remember what the centerpieces looked like or what the mother-of-bride wore. They remember if they had a great time.
And everyone at our wedding had a FANTASTIC time, thanks to the John Parker Band!!!"
Anne Eichenlaub Miscky
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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! :)
"It has been so wonderful having you at Mardi Gras over the last 14 years or so.
I saw a video of you while looking for a band for my daughter’s wedding, and although I couldn’t get you I knew the Mardi Gras couldn't afford NOT to have you.
...and as they say, the rest is history! You are amazing!"
..Judy Painter, Executive Director, Epilepsy Foundation
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We had John's full band at The Duquesne Club for 250+ people.
The Band was the high lite & played every type of music that the guests asked for ... and played it well...
Some of the guests were from Washington DC and NYC-- they loved John and said the band was better than any band they had heard before -- AND I AGREE !!!
-- Lynn Foltz
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"..we got nothing but rave reviews of your band at the wedding! Rachel and Jeremy were just blown away by your amazing repertoire. We were all very glad to have booked your band to play that night. Thanks for helping to make the evening a huge success! Rachel got exactly what she wanted--everyone dancing all night! We will definitely recommend you highly to our friends.." -Rebecca Beck MORE JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
Your band was amazing and every guest is still talking about how wonderful you were. You made our wedding! You exceeded our expectations. We did not want it to end. I would like to give a testimonial or review on how spectacular you were. My husband and I feel so good because our friends are telling us “ it’s the best wedding we have ever been to”! -Tami & Jeff Reed MANY MORE BAND REVIEWS
"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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“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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“Every year we hear nothing but rave reviews about your FABULOUS entertainment.
Mardi Gras just wouldn’t be the same without you.
We’ll see you next Fat Tuesday!”
-- Peggy Beem Jelley - President - Epilepsy Foundation
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"The band truly WOWED the crowd. We received an unreal amount of compliments.
John has a sense of knowing exactly the songs the guests are vibing to and chooses the best music to keep up the momentum.
They were kind, professional, excellent with communication and sounded amazing.
He really made everyone feel at ease and have the best time dancing"
-- Morgan Knox
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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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"not many bands can go from Sweet Caroline, Bon Jovi & Nelly in the same night!... Everyone loved you guys... thanks for a GREAT job!" - U.S. Congressman Tim Ryan READ MORE BAND REVIEWS
"When it came time to find entertainment for our wedding, my wife and I knew exactly what we wanted: John Parker.
We had heard him perform at another wedding we went to and we both noted to ourself just how much John could bring the crowd to life and how engaging he was. It was simply the best wedding experience we have ever had and we wanted to have that same.
We were blown away. Everyone of our guests said just how great the band was and how he really made the party happen and come to life. We can’t thank you enough for making our special day, that much more special."
-- Chris & Emily Dazen
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"John did a wonderful job & the night was a big hit!
Everything went by so fast and Jorjetta and I headed out on our honeymoon shortly after.
Everyone in my family was very impressed with the professionalism of the band and the quality of the entertainment John and his group provided.
Thanks so much again for everything"
-- Ryan Paterakis - Groom
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