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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! :)
"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 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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“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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"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
“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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"The evening was quite a success!
I will pass along all the information from everyone who participated in the Ball this year to next year's chairs.
You were absolutely wonderful to work with and I am most appreciative!"
Betsy Teti - Cinderella (Debutante) Ball
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"John and his band are worth it!!
Your guests won't stop talking about how amazing your wedding was, and they won't stop dancing until the very last song because John doesn't stop playing!
As a musician myself, I highly recommend John, especially if you enjoy a good dance beat and great vocals!"
-- Jon & Liz Forte
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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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"Hi John, Thank YOU! We were excited that you were able to perform for Anne’s wedding and Dan’s party. I have one simple requirement for a fabulous party: The John Parker Band! The dance floor was always packed, and no one wanted to leave. People were complementing ME, when all I did was call YOU. How can I take credit for that?! Even non-dancers were up there dancing. So many commented on your talent, range of songs, and that the music never stopped for a break. So thanks for making the party such a fun success!.." -- Barb Eichenlaub READ MORE JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
"Thank YOU John! You all were wonderful. Rodney and I were adamant about having good food and good music, but we went back and forth about the amount of money we were going to be spending… we paid for almost everything ourselves, and have been saving every penny possible so that our wedding was our dream. ...we both agreed that it was money well spent. Everyone raved about you, and I believe you will be contacted by others that were at our wedding for weddings coming up in their families. Thank you again…" Hillary Morgan READ MORE JPBAND REVIEWS
"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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"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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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! :)
“We appreciate everything and had a wonderful time that night.
Everyone was telling us how fun the night was and how great the band was.
You definitely helped to make the night so enjoyable and memorable. Thank You!"
-- Brad & Christine Lomago
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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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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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"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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“Hey John-
it was a great night & you made it happen!
Another amazing party
you are the BEST!”
-- Peggy & Steve
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You don't know how many people told us that it was the BEST Wedding they have ever been to!!!! We thank all of YOU for that. You guys are the best!!!! -Rob & Jamie Jones MORE JOHN PARKER 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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"You and your band were terrific at the St. Joe's Gala last night"
"Many thanks for helping to make the event very successful......
......for getting the guests seated.....
.....giving the auction updates etc, etc, etc. "
Best wishes for continued success!
-- Jane Zimmerman - SAINT JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC ACADEMY
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Thanks so much to you and the band.
Everyone had an amazing time and your band was the perfect addition to the night. You all sounded great!
I look forward to the next time our path's cross. Thanks again!
Best,B.A.
-- B.A. Silah - Perelman School of Medicine and Wharton Business School
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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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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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