"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! 😍
"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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"...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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“Thank you John
Everyone had a great time and it could not have gone any better.
We received many wonderful compliments about you and the band.
Thank you for a most wonderful and memorable evening”
-- Joe & Dana Webster
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“John Parker Band was a complete and total HIT with all of our guests. Absolutely spectacular, such talent.
Combine that with JP's stage presence & emceeing and any guest from our wedding will tell you JPB is the best band they've ever seen.
We chose JPB because we had seen them at two other weddings and were blown away. 10/10 recommend, super easy to work with during the planning process, as well.
Book JPB, you will not be disappointed! The best”
-- Jillian Gaygan
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"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 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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"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
"Everyone had a wonderful time and raved about how great your band was.
...every aspect of the wedding exceeded our hopes and expectations. It truly was the celebration we were hoping for.
Please let the band know how much everyone we appreciated them and enjoyed their performance.
-- Dr. & Mrs. Gary & Carol Schurman
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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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"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 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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"..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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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! :)
"Everyone LOVED the band!
We never had so much fun in 18 years of doing this event. What a difference having John Parker made.
We received rave reviews about John all night long. Absolutely fabulous! We’ll begin planning for next year with you in about 2 months,"
- Trish Desvarro - Division Director - American Heart Association
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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 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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"Our little boy is really into music and singing. He starts piano lessons this summer. His favorite part of our wedding video is watching you sing and your band play. Hopefully we will get to see you in person sometime in the near future" -- Ashley Kinzler MORE JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
“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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"I absolutely loved working with John Parker and his band.
He was super responsive to emails, easy to talk to on the phone, and very, VERY good at his job.
The band even learned a new song for [our] first dance, which was terrific.. His acoustic guitarist played our cocktail hour & everyone loved it.
John and his band sounded amazing and kept the dance floor lively, and they brought their own lights, which gave the space around the band a fun feel. They were wonderful!
Highly, highly recommend!"
-- Jen & Ed Fischell
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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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"thank you for the great job the band did at our wedding.
We had such a blast and the John Parker Band was a big part of that!
It was so fun to see all of our guests dancing and having so much fun..
..guests told us after the wedding how the band really made the night. "
-- Amanda & Jusin "Jamanda"
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“The John Parker Band's talent and energy cannot be beat.
Family members who often stay on the sideline were on their feet dancing.
The band had a great selection of music, knew what songs to play to keep the party going, they listened to our requests and had great crowd work.”
-- Matthew & Margaret Connolly
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