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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! :)
"I wanted to write you a little note to say thanks for being a huge part of the wedding this past Friday evening.
You and your band brought so much light and excitement to the party.
You did a fantastic job in making the wedding special and guests are still raving about how good the band was. You will forever be a bright spot in our wedding memories.
Thanks again"
-Gary & Monica Maditz
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"..absolutely outstanding..
our friends and family - of all generations - are still raving about him.. ..everyone loved John..
..To top it off, the customer service was great.. ..John was a classy emcee.. ..a great guy and an incredible talent.
John and his band made our wedding truly special!"
-- Liz Murray
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"John Parker Band is the absolute BEST!!
From the first song to the last song, the dance floor was packed! So many guests kept coming up to us commenting on how great the band was!
John was so easy to work with and helped ensure there was a good flow to the reception and maximized dancing time. We could not recommend John Parker and his band enough!
Just book them...you won't be disappointed!"
-- Stephanie & Brandon Uram
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"..we got nothing but rave reviews of your band at the wedding! Rachel and Jeremy were just blown away by your amazing repertoire. We were all very glad to have booked your band to play that night. Thanks for helping to make the evening a huge success! Rachel got exactly what she wanted--everyone dancing all night! We will definitely recommend you highly to our friends.." -Rebecca Beck MORE JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS
"John, Thank you for doing such a wonderful job!! We are so pleased with our entire experience of working with you and your band from start to finish. Everyone LOVED the music and the performance. I can't tell you how many people came up to me at the end of the night to tell me how great the band was. We can not thank you enough! Best of luck!" -Maureen Snavely READ MORE BAND REVIEWS
"Thank YOU John Parker.
Your assistance and suggestions with respect to the order of things was extremely helpful and appreciated..
..Walking into the Power Center Ballroom at the very beginning with your band performing was just incredible. Wow! The variety and range of music for this 28-80 year age group was perfect..
Your Band made my daughter's wedding reception"
-- Hon. Mark Braunlich
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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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"WOW, is all I can say!
Our party was a hit because of you and your band---you guys really were the best band we, and our guests, have seen.
We had a lot of people come to us (and call us afterwards) and tell us so!
Thanks again and if there's a review I can write for you, I'd love to!"
- Corrie McKenzie
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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
"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
"John:
The performance by you and your band was over the top and the perfect complement to our celebration.
We very much appreciate all you did and the extra performance time.
People were just not ready to leave and that is a good sign.
Thank you!"
-- Jim & Sue
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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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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 Parker Band: You guys were absolutely amazing!
I cannot even express how much every detail and effort you put into every song meant to me and my entire family and friends. I am so thankful I was able to have you entertain at my wedding
Thank you for also being so generous and accommodating to the songs requested and the "wild and rambunctious" crowd we had.
You all are so wonderful!! I hope you all had as much fun performing as we did dancing and singing along! Thanks again!"
-- Jaci Masco
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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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"LOVED the band and everything you did! Thank you so very much for MAKING the party !!
We are getting so many compliments and people are raving about you! Many thanks!!"
-- Rhonda Magdsick
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"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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"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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“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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"The band truly WOWED the crowd. We received an unreal amount of compliments.
John has a sense of knowing exactly the songs the guests are vibing to and chooses the best music to keep up the momentum.
They were kind, professional, excellent with communication and sounded amazing.
He really made everyone feel at ease and have the best time dancing"
-- Morgan Knox
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"The band was incredible in both sound and accommodation.
They played amazing music at a sound level perfect for guests to still be able to converse during dinner and then raised it up to get everyone dancing for a great party.
I can report that most all my guests said this was the best party they had ever attended and the band was a big part."
-- David Fischell
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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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"We absolutely can't thank you enough for the wonderful music at our wedding!!
Thanks to you, everyone had a wonderful time, and SO many people have told us that you guys were the best band they've ever seen at a wedding!"
- Wallis McMillin - bride
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"John, Thanks to you and your band for playing our wedding. It would not have been as much fun as it was without you all! Everyone has commented to us on how much fun they had and how much they enjoyed the band. We really appreciate everything you did to help us with the wedding. It was perfect! " -- Vince & Amy Vetri MORE JOHN PARKER BAND REVIEWS