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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! :)
"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 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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You guys did absolutely amazing! ...our guests are STILL raving about the music! - Abigail Mc Shane READ MORE JPBAND REVIEWS
"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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"We have received SO many compliments on the band! You and your team were unbelievable. We are so happy we were able to have you at our wedding. You truly outdid yourself and turned our wedding into an unforgettable event. Thank you for everything!" - Mary Long-Muffly READ MORE JP 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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"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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[at Opera Diamond Horseshoe Gala]
"..You and your band were FANTASTIC!
You sounded great, and you were a pleasure to work with.
Thank so much!..."
-- Alli Frymoyer
Special Events Director
PITTSBURGHOPERA
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"John,
You did a great job and I bet you will receive a lot of referrals.
You could not have done a better job and been more professional.
The most asked question that I was asked was "How did you find such a fabulous band".
Thanks Again"
-- Ralph Ruffolo
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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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"You hit it out of the park. We couldn't of imagined it any better.
We loved the energy and class you brought to our party. Thank you thank you thank you. You made the night truly unforgettable.
Thank you so much for going the extra mile and learning those songs. It was the best wedding gift anyone could of got us. You are the man. We love your style. We cannot wait to see you and the band again."
-- Kate and Jared Brennan
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"...we could not have been happier with you and your band. Our family and friends are still talking about how much fun the band was.
I thought you would like what we did when you performed Bohemian Rhapsody haha. Our group is also just a bit silly so it is the perfect storm when you add an open bar to the mix.
We did have a videographer and he said he got us both playing with the band on Don't Stop Believing!
and Many thanks for helping us coordinate everything. It was a true success and we had an awesome time!
-- Andrew and Jackie Yamarick
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PLEASE NOTE: 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 pro video people to interrupt people's events! - So... we take what we get & just have to accept what's here is not ideal in terms of sound or look.
Also, sometimes people understandably 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! :)