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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! :)
"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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“Seriously, a concert at our wedding!!
We had the time of our lives and left it all out on the floor
SMOOTH... is the way I can describe John and the band. Truly talented professional that knows how to capture a crowd.
We couldn't be happier we chose John Parker Band.. Thanks guys!!”
-- Adam & Maggie Cohen
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"Thank YOU so much for making our wedding so memorable.
You were truly amazing and all of our guests had such a fantastic time.
We feel lucky to have had you and hope to see you at another wedding sometime soon.
Thanks again"
-- Molly & Andy Campbell
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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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"I just wanted to thank you for the amazing job you and your band did for our wedding.
You guys were absolutely perfect, amazing, wonderful and fun.
If not for you guys, the wedding reception would of been a total disaster.
We just wanted to say, that we can't thank you enough and you guys were Awesome !!!
-- Tina & Jimmy Smith
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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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"..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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“Our guests keep telling us what an awesome time they had.
John, thank you and your band for being part of it!
We highly recommend JPB all the time and we can't wait to party with you again!”
-- Maggie & Adam Cohen
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“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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"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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"...We have received nothing but praises for the you and the band. I don't think I'll ever forget our guests chanting "One more song!! One more song!!" From "Baby Got Back" to Andrea Bocelli, the band was engaging and energizing. You have our highest recommendation!!!.." - Samantha Spagnola READ MANY MORE REVIEWS
"Thank you so much for making sure everyone had fun, you guys were great!
We loved every second of our wedding, and although I'm sad that it's over, we will always cherish all the wonderful memories we made that night. Thank you again for everything!!"
- Walis & Brent
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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! :)
"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
"Thank you so much for making sure everyone had fun, you guys were great!
We loved every second of our wedding, and although I'm sad that it's over, we will always cherish all the wonderful memories we made that night. Thank you again for everything!!"
- Walis & Brent
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“You are one of the main reasons our day was perfect and we are forever thankful for that.
We had such a fun time and even our out-of-town guests wanted the name of your band.
I cannot thank you enough for how nice you are and how talented & amazing you and your band are!
Words truly cannot describe how thankful we are :)”
-- Maura and Nik
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"all our single wedding guests are ready to book you for their own weddings.
You’re simply the best!
Thanks for being a genuine and easy-going MC, for bringing such a talented, talented band to bring the wedding reception to life, and for providing top-notch service all the way through.
You brought all the fun and allayed any stress.
We’re groupies for life!"
-- Megan & Robert Shenk
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"We cannot thank you enough..
You really made the reception energetic and fun.
You made our wedding reception the party of the year!
Everyone is still raving about you guys months later! - Thanks again!"
-- Zach & Annie Otaibi
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“We had an unbelievable time..
you guys were fantastic - I give you great reviews
& would be happy to recommend to anyone who asks.
Thanks again!”
-- Kristin & Ryan
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“My husband and I are THRILLED with our wedding day and all of the services John provided. He and the whole band are incredibly talented people! We had a blast!!
Not only did the John provide an incredibly fun atmosphere at our wedding, he ensured that everything was just perfect and organized, which delighted this very Type A bride :)
If you want him to play at your event, BOOK. HIM. NOW. He's awesome, and you don't want to miss his available dates!!!”
-- Heidi Masters
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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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"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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"I want you to know that we were 100% thrilled with the JPB - could not have been happier. You are so talented - you totally nailed every song that you sang -you were unbelievable! Perfection! I was blown away right out of the gate.
I think I told you the night of the wedding but again, every guest I spoke with was like, “where did you find that band?” or “That band is fabulous” So much positive feedback.
Thank you so much - it truly is the band that controls the energy and makes a party! Well what a party it was. Thanks also for being so professional, I’m sure glad we booked you first!!
I sure hope we get to see you at another wedding soon.."
-- Lisa Troyer
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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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"We had SUCH a blast at the wedding and absolutely loved having you and the band there! Our friends and family raved about how amazing you were and we thought the same. Thank you for everything!!" -- Zak & Erika Whichard READ MORE JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS