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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! :)
"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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"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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“We couldn't have been happier to have John Parker Band at our wedding.
Our guests – older, younger, and everything in between – danced all night and the energy never dropped!
The band is incredibly talented, classy, and FUN.”
-- Olivia Pura
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"John, you guys definitely didn't disappoint me :).... You were the hit of the night. I lost count on how many people told me that you guys were awesome!!!
I don't even remember you guys taking a break... just don't know how you do it!!
So THANK YOU for making the wedding a success and I'm hoping we get to see you again at another wedding :).
Thanks Again to you and your band!!"
-- Michele Fausti
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“John Parker Band is amazing!!
From helping to develop our timeline for our reception to the wedding day itself they couldn’t have been better.
We had so many guests tell us they had never heard such a great band at a wedding.
Truly made our reception the most fun party we and many others have ever attended!”
-- Christine Schwartz
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"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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"...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, Everyone kept just raving about your performance!
You REALLY did a great job of entertaining and getting everyone to participate in the fun.
I wish I would have had even more time to dance and enjoy your music.
Hope to see you again sometime soon!"
-- Sue Wehar
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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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"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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We absolutely loved your band and our agents had a great time.
We will look forward to having you at our function again next year!
Thank you, John!
-- Rychard Mysliwiec - New York Life
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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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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! :)
"..I'm not sure if all your weddings are a fist pumping, scream at the top of your lungs dance party, but our guests all fawned over you.
I thought the highlight of the night was when Tony got on stage like he was at a AC/DC concert and almost did a stage dive in the middle of the guitar solo. The look on your face was priceless!!.."
- John Hayes
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"...we hit an all time high with more people staying later [at the party] than ever before.
That was due in no small part to your great band. Hope to see you soon..."
David Kleppinger - McNees, Wallace, Nurik L.L.C.
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"..John always makes our weddings unforgettable.
All of our guests still rave about the music and John. Everything was perfect.
Thank you again for making our wedding so personable and amazing."
--Kim Stephens
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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
“We booked the John Parker Band for our wedding reception at a local hotel and could not recommend them more for events!
We were very impressed with John’s professionalism, respect for our wishes, and of course the talent of the band members!
John knows how to conduct a high-quality, coordinated event in your image and ensure everyone is on the dance floor!
And no breaks!!”
-- Erik Hames & Alix
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“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
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“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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“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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"..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
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"Thank you for a wonderful occasion and memory for all of us always.
Everyone enjoyed themselves and your performance made it fun. All the best"
- Dan Rooney, Pittsburgh Steelers
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“Thank you so much John
We had a great time at the Party and I am SO glad you could be a part of it."
Everyone commented on how phenomenal the band was and the guests were amazed at the range of your voice!
Thanks again, Alan"
-- Dr. Alan Shapiro
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“John, We cannot THANK YOU enough for all that you did for us!!!!
I cannot even believe how perfect our day was. Our guests had a blast and they are still raving about how fun you all made the night.
We cannot wait to recommend you to everyone and we hope to see you at our friends' weddings in the future :) ”
-- Tyler and MaKayla Hegburg
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