5.0
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BEST WEDDING BAND EVER. Absolutely incredible! Much cooler than your typical run of the mill wedding band. Incredibly talented. How many weddings do you go to that people dance all through dinner. Dance floor was packed all night. We gave them minimal instruction and they read the crowd perfectly. Night was fun, upbeat and music during dinner had our andrea bocelli fan friends and family literally in tears. Could not reccommend them more!
Morgan M.
5.0
We saw John Parker at a wedding in Palm Beach and we were blown away. We danced the whole time and they were so good. The range of music that they played and their voices and talent were amazing. 3 days later we booked him for our wedding. He made the whole process super easy and is super organized. A year later they were smashing our reception! We loved how he communicates with and makes everybody part of the fun. A great MC but more, he just connects in a way that's super unique. We can't recommend JPB enough if you want a band at your wedding that's going to get everybody dancing the whole time.
Abbi & Brendon H.
5.0
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John Parker Band is a high-energy wedding band based in North Palm Beach, FL. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ❤️ one-of-a-kind weddings from a really UNIQUE, AWESOME, and FUN live Palm Beach wedding band🕺 Voted best Palm Beach Wedding Band - and the Knot's BEST OF WEDDINGS HALL OF FAME!
SUPER FUN • HIGH ENERGY • THE BEST SONGS • UPBEAT PRO MCING • AMAZING VOCALS & MUSIC!
Weddings at the best hotels, social clubs, and wedding venues • JP personally makes the most AMAZING weddings.
KNOW who you're going to get! - Because, unlike most bands that are "franchises" now, JP is just ONE BAND, and it is available for ONE WEDDING on any one date. You work DIRECTLY with John Parker - who is ALWAYS AT your wedding personally and who works directly WITH YOU - every step of the way - from now until your wedding day!
NOT like all the many (uh, most nowadays) company and agency bands now that just "make" more "same named" bands out of whatever musicians - even when you can go see musicians and singers (who aren't what you see/hear on the website) at some showcase - but THEN you STILL have NO idea who's really coming to your wedding.. (that's INSANE!! - and scary!) Those companies have a "band name" and "the" band's website - but then they can send out completely different musicians and singers (also called "that band") to MANY weddings - all over the country! - all on the SAME day 😳)
NEWSFLASH: Different bandleaders, singers, and MCs are, well, DIFFERENT! Some are MUCH better (or much worse) than others! (Don't wait to realize this on your wedding day)
The BEST vocals, PERSONALITY 😍 and MUSIC - PRO MCing - at realistic rates for truly TOP quality. NON-STOP DANCING with EVERYONE on the dance floor - ALL NIGHT LONG! This classy and fun live Palm Beach Wedding Band rocks the perfect mix of NEW & 70's/80's/90's FUN music for ALL.
IMPORTANTLY: JP's rates go directly to providing his top-quality vocalists, musicians, and equipment. So you're paying for the BEST music and FUN, NOT many thousands of $ to some "agent" or "producer" which does NOTHING to make your wedding any better 😑
Originally from PA/NJ - JP has tons of family there & gets up there for some weddings, too - though since 2005, it has been helping make super fun weddings in Palm Beach County and all over Florida.
JP's uniquely outgoing, upbeat, FRIENDLY personality is classy, involves EVERYONE, and is non-stop FUN with no cheese!
JPBand is a WPBF "A-List" & WFLX "Best of the Palm Beaches" and "Best wedding entertainment on the Treasure Coast" winner,
LISTEN to and SEE the difference in this awesome band - at real weddings - on their website. NOT "samples" of some band you're not getting - but JP himself! (what a concept)
CONTACT US NOW!
Thank you!! 😀 John
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John Parker
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A full time entertainer since college, John Parker has traveled the world performing, lived in NYC & Vegas, & since '05 lives much of the year in Singer Island FL.
JP is widely considered one of the very best fun & talented vocalists & wedding entertainers in the USA for private events & is very HIGHLY recommended.
John has performed for well over 1000 Weddings, as well as many 100's of Galas, inaugurations, & parties. His Clients & Audiences include Governors, Senators, US Congress, Owners of NFL & MLB franchises, Fortune 500 executives & more.
Very limited availability - contact JP today!
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The John Parker Band is a high-energy, professional wedding band that keeps the dance floor packed and delights guests of all ages. They offer a wide, customizable repertoire, read the room expertly, and serve as an engaging MC. Reviewers praise their organization, communication, and unforgettable performances.Review photos
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Dan & Ali H
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5.0
We hired John Parker Band to perform at our wedding… and they absolutely CRUSHED IT. If you’re looking for a band with high energy and want to give yourself and your guests a weddi...
ng they’ll never forget, John is your guy.
From the start, John was amazing to work with -- organized, professional, easygoing, and just as excited about our big day as we were. Not only did his band blow everyone away at the reception, but the musicians he coordinated for our ceremony and cocktail hour were also fantastic and added so much to the earlier part of the day.
The energy John brought had guests dancing at every chance they got -- we had 20-30 people up and dancing during appetizers! Guests I have never in my life seen even near the dance floor were out there dancing the whole night. It was truly spectacular to have guests of all ages very clearly enjoying themselves.
We’ve gotten so many compliments from friends and family, and the biggest one by far was how incredible the band was. John’s talent as a performer and his presence as an MC tied everything together perfectly, making the night seamless and unforgettable.
If you want a band that will elevate your event, pack the dance floor, and leave your guests raving, I highly recommend working with John!
Morgan M
5.0
BEST WEDDING BAND EVER. Absolutely incredible! Much cooler than your typical run of the mill wedding band. Incredibly talented. How many weddings do you go to that people dance all...
through dinner. Dance floor was packed all night. We gave them minimal instruction and they read the crowd perfectly. Night was fun, upbeat and music during dinner had our andrea bocelli fan friends and family literally in tears. Could not reccommend them more!
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Abbi & Brendon H
5.0
We saw John Parker at a wedding in Palm Beach and we were blown away. We danced the whole time and they were so good. The range of music that they played and their voices and talen...
t were amazing. 3 days later we booked him for our wedding. He made the whole process super easy and is super organized. A year later they were smashing our reception! We loved how he communicates with and makes everybody part of the fun. A great MC but more, he just connects in a way that's super unique. We can't recommend JPB enough if you want a band at your wedding that's going to get everybody dancing the whole time.
Kate and Matthew S
5.0
JP did our wedding at the Wyndham Harbourside and was phenomenal. Played our favorites, read our crowd and took requests which was awesome. Great music during dinner which everybo...
dy loved too. Our people danced the whole time. Had expected really good but it was even better than that. Super helpful as well. Highly recommended!
Pam D
5.0
John Parker & band played our wedding and they were AMAZING. So so fun. They kept the party going all night. They played songs ranging from our extremely culturally-specific reques...
ts to your favorite wedding singalong.
They even surprised us and learned a song from Hamilton. During our first meeting, we casually mentioned it was our favorite musical and we never chatted about it again. Then all of a sudden during the salad course, they are playing You'll be Back! The whole crowd sang along. It was such a memorable moment in the evening that my guests are still talking about. And it meant a lot to us.
If you are looking for a band that knows their stuff, is extremely talented, will truly work with you, and will have your guests raving about how much fun they had at your event, hire John Parker! It was just such a special and wonderful night thanks to them!
Bri & Aaron M
5.0
John and band gave an epic performance at our wedding in Jupiter FL. He was by far the most experienced vendor we worked with and really kept our wedding going. The band was so tal...
ented and he just knew what to do & had such a great personality. We've been to so many weddings where nobody dances, but everybody danced the whole time at ours. Best wedding ever!
Eric & Sarah R
5.0
John was our band and CRUSHED it at our wedding in Boca! Big variety of great music that my wife & I loved including some of the rare newer music that everybody likes & the best o...
ld school stuff too.
And he really knows what he is doing & was so professional & responsive too. If only everything else about our wedding was that easy. Highly recommend!
Kate V
5.0
John Parker Band was such a hit at our wedding! They were very professional and took requests, which our guests loved. The band was the life of the party and performed such a wide ...
variety of songs.
No wedding is complete without JPB!
Alison G
5.0
The John Parker Band made our wedding incredible!! From the planning stages to the day of, John was professional and communicative and gave us the confidence that our night would b...
e amazing. And boy were we right! We danced all night and got so many compliments from all of our guests. The selection of songs made it so there was something for everyone while still keeping up the dancing energy. If we were to get married all over again, we would 1000% choose the John Parker Band once more.
Bryn K
5.0
JPB was great! They have a great energy, sound fantastic, and were the best decision we made for our wedding.
John was super easy to work with and did everything in his power to m...
ake the music what we wanted.
They were also accommodating with a special request I had to play with the band and they were welcoming and made the night even more special.
Would highly recommend them and 100% recommend them to anyone looking for a killer band for any event!!
Mark & Karen B
5.0
The John Parker Band is flat out wonderful!
We first heard them at a New Year's Eve party in Palm Beach. We were with a group of 15 people ranging in age from 20 to 63 and we were...
all blown away. All of us were dancing and having fun until after midnight. We were not alone.... many stayed late - the sign of a great band.
We all agreed that was the most fun we had ever had on New Year's Eve and we said we would want them for a wedding band.
We heard JPB again at another New Year's party and they continued to outperform every other band we have heard.
We then booked JPB for the wedding in Palm Beach. We had guests of all ages and from around the world and everyone had a good time...even the non-dancers got out on the floor!
What does JPB do well?
*ENTERTAINING - They have a wide range of music and absolutely everyone enjoys themselves.
*Read the room - Many bands fail here. You have to see what is connecting with your audience and vary the timing and type of music you play. JPB has a great feel for the room.
*Advise - without being pushy John had ideas on audience flow, timing and presentation that added greatly to the enjoyment of the evening. While they are ready to do whatever you ask, they will also tactfully let you know if something is unlikely to work.
*Organized - JPB knows what it is doing. Months ahead they are collecting song ideas, giving advice and continually touching base to make sure they are in tune with us and vice versa to create the best possible event.
I cannot recommend JPB enough They are everything you would want in a band!
Emily O
5.0
John Parker was an absolute hit at my wedding! He kept the dance floor full the entire night, honored my requests (and do not play list) and was a joy to work with. He is prepared...
and professional and really made the whole night. So many guests of all ages complimented the bands talent and energy. Thank you so much John!
Anita C
5.0
The John Parker Band was OUTSTANDING at my Son and Daughter-in-Law's wedding at the Omni! They are all such talented musicians, and our guests really enjoyed the range of music the...
y played. They helped to create the absolute perfect ambiance at the reception and none of us wanted the evening to end...we danced the night away and before we knew it their magical wedding day came to an end. They made the reception come alive! John Parker was fabulous to work with from beginning to end and ready to customize the song selection to whatever we all wanted. The John Parker Band is the band you want and need for your special event!
Megan & Tom P
5.0
I can not overstate this enough... When it comes to live wedding bands, the John Parker Band stands out as a paragon of both FUN and excellence. Their creativity and talent were ho...
nestly the core of our reception vibes.
It was an amazing party that was vibrant and had an eclectic mix of tunes that kept our guests dancing the whole night.
To top it off, working with John Parker was an absolute breeze. Accommodating, responsive, and attentive to our needs, ensuring that every detail was tailored to our preferences (and even some incredible surprises!).
Their experience and expertise shone through, not just in their performance, but in their ability to coordinate with every aspect of our wedding.
Without a doubt, the occasion was made all the more memorable by JPB.
After the wedding, our friends and family raved about the band.
The John Parker Band didn’t just play music; they created an atmosphere that encapsulated the joy and love of our special day, leaving us with memories that will last a lifetime.
We cannot recommend them highly enough for anyone looking to make their event truly unforgettable.
Maria S
5.0
We had a destination wedding in Palm Beach (Jupiter) area, and had heard of John Parker from various people. If we could give him 10 stars we would, because he & his band ROCKED o...
ur reception! They have a really uniquely classy high energy style. Were originally afraid we wouldn't find a band to keep both our friends and our parents age guests happy, but we were SO wrong. JP nailed the mix & all we're still hearing about, weeks later, is "that band".
Super helpful too.. truly can't say enough good things. If he's available you should book him, like now!
Arianna M
5.0
John Parker was the best addition to our wedding. From start to finish, the reception was full of energy, smiling faces of all ages, and dancing. I cannot recommend John and his ba...
nd enough. We booked JPB for our cocktail hour (live pianist) and reception (10-piece band).
John is a natural and the upmost professional. We had a wedding party of hard-to-pronounce last names which he handled with grace. One of the small details I noticed was how we got the energy up in the reception before the bridal parties, parents, and bride & groom were introduced. Everyone was having a good time before we even got to the party.
Next, let's talk about the performance. WOW. Our wedding was a few months ago and I'm still hearing about how amazing he was. He's the full package - he's got the talent, the looks, and the charisma. Our friends and family spent all night long on the dance floor, from the young guests to the 90+ year old grandmothers. The quote of the night was "where did you find this band?! they are AMAZING!"
We were initially interested in JPB because of their rock and roll abilities. He and the band brought these songs to a new level. From Journey, ACDC, and Bruce; to Sinatra and Con Te Partiro and Bruno Mars. This band can truly do it all - and they will do it well AND in a way that isn't hokey. I could not believe how beautiful John and his daughter sounded singing a duet of Con Te Partiro (which was a surprise to us and much appreciated).
Finally, I'll mention how John was able to balance rocking the socks off the wedding, without stealing the show. Above all, it was still our wedding, which lends to his ability to MC and move through the regular wedding events while keeping the fun going all night long.
Really, from start to finish, JPB band brought our wedding to the next level. They were so great we have already booked them for another event.
RUN, don't walk, to book JPB!
Response from John Parker Band® Awesome & Fun Palm Beach Wedding Band
hi Arianna! Could you tell my wife this? 😀 but seriously, your wedding was so amazing & ...
I can't help but smile when I think back on your wedding & about how awesome you all were. So many thanks! ❤️ john
Lisa S
5.0
We've seen John & band at our club on Palm Beach for events and had him for my daughter's wedding. He's amazing, really knows how to read a crowd, play songs for all ages & alwa...
ys keeps the dance floor full. My daughter's friends also loved him and the band, and our friends did too, so we were super happy all the way around. He's a great singer, fun MC and a nice guy too. Super easy to work with & professional, so we recommend him highly. Will look forward to seeing him at the club again!
Response from John Parker Band® Awesome & Fun Palm Beach Wedding Band
Lisa, the wedding was just beautiful. I really loved being part of it & it didn't hurt you...
were in one of the most beautiful places on the island - which you managed to take gorgeous to a new level. So fun too! Can't wait to see you all again, thank you so much! 😀 john
Melissa V
5.0
I say this without hyperbole: I wouldn't be surprised if the John Parker Band is the best wedding band on the entire East Coast. These guys ROCK. And they bring personality — John ...
always has a fan blowing his long blond 80s-style locks as he performs, and he occasionally breaks out a keytar. The whole band is wildly talented. We hired an 8-piece for our May 2023 wedding, and our guests would not stop talking about how this was the best wedding band they'd ever experienced. They play an expansive range of music that's appreciated by a wide array of people, and they're detail-oriented in the planning process so you get exactly what you want on the big day.
My tip (besides hiring this band): Don't give them too many music recommendations. Give them a general idea of what you like and don't like, and let John read the room — he's a pro at it. The band even learned our first dance song just for our wedding, as it wasn't on their list of 1,000 tracks they already knew — we hadn't expected it, and it was a sweet surprise. This band is worth every penny. It MAKES the wedding. (This was actually my third John Parker performance. My husband and I had seen him play multiple weddings before, and we literally planned our wedding date around his availability.)
Response from John Parker Band® Awesome & Fun Palm Beach Wedding Band
Hi Melissa, wow.. So nice of you to say. We really had an absolute blast at your wedding.....
Really appreciate your song-picking tips also, you are 100% spot on. PS: you should also give couples a course on giving toasts at weddings. Yours was totally hilarious! And again, can't tell you how flattered I was to have you pick a date around our availability – super honored to have been made a part of another family wedding & will keep my fingers crossed we might have another opportunity to see you all again at another party in the future.. Until then! ❤️ john
Jenna S
5.0
John & band were nothing short of amazing at our reception, & he was always very helpful throughout the process. We did not have to worry about anything!
And as my husband & man...
y of our guests are in the performing arts ourselves we really appreciated their playing & singing, and our friends won't stop telling us we need to plan another party to dance to them again.
Really appreciate you all being with us on our special day. Thank you JP!
Allison M
5.0
We saw John at another wedding and had to try to get him for ours.. He and his band were really fun and popular with our guests. He so knows how to handle the crowd and keep them...
dancing, and is way better vs. others we had seen at our friends' weddings. (they said that too!) So glad we were able to get him, very highly recommended!
Response from John Parker Band® Awesome & Fun Palm Beach Wedding Band
hi Ali, thank you SO much for saying this.. We had such an awesome time at your wedding, y...
ou were amazing and everything was so nice. PS: I heard from one of your bridesmaids about her wedding, so looks like we might see you back on the island in 18 months for that - though hope to see you both again sooner! Thx again!! 🕺🏻 john
Amy F
5.0
John Parker did our wedding in Jupiter FL. He was AMAZING. Super fun and talented, & kept everybody dancing for our whole reception with all kinds of really great music from clas...
sic to new. 10/10!
Response from John Parker Band® Awesome & Fun Palm Beach Wedding Band
Hi Amy, your wedding was SO fun! Thank you so much again for making us a part of it.. The...
ceremony, reception it was all so beautiful, & your friends and family were all so fun and nice. That's what it's all about. See you soon, maybe will run into you again at the Food Shack 😛 john
Anna & David C
5.0
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 him - up unti...
l 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!
Response from John Parker Band® Awesome & Fun Palm Beach Wedding Band
Anna & David, I agree! best wedding ever - that's in large part because you were the best ...
bride and groom ever.. Seriously, have really been blessed with the nicest and most fun cool brides & grooms, but you are at the top of the top.. So happy to help make your reception just how you both wanted it - was just perfect! Everyone having a wedding on the island should be looking at what you did for ideas, it was so cool! Anyway, can't wait to see you all again. Until then, so many thanks! 🥳 john
Patti L
5.0
The John Parker Band was simply amazing at our daughter’s wedding at The Breakers in Palm Beach. The band performed a large repertoire of music for everyone.
Our guests loved h...
im and every song selection, and they all danced the entire evening.
Response from John Parker Band® Awesome & Fun Palm Beach Wedding Band
Hey Patti! Well you out breakered the Breakers, if that's possible. Truly a nonstop party...
, fun & down to earth.. And of course gorgeous decor & opulence.. that's standard Breakers 🏆 but your beautiful family & friends lit up the Circle all night with endless love & energy.. What a truly amazing wedding. Can't wait to see you all sometime soon.. Thank you again for making me part of it! 😍 john
Maria L
5.0
John Parker Band was spectacular! They played at our wedding at the Breakers Palm Beach. They were so easy to work with and so accommodating.
All of the guests kept coming up t...
o us the whole time saying it was the most dancing they had seen at a wedding and that the band was amazing.
The dance floor was full the entire time! The party didn’t stop with them.
I can not recommend them enough!
Amy & Brendon S
5.0
We were beyond impressed with John Parker's performance, professionalism and the ease of working with him for our Palm Beach destination wedding. All we've heard from our guests s...
ince the wedding (mostly from NYC) was how they were completely blown away by his performance, and we couldn't agree more! John and band were fantastic, from his & female vocalist's voices and the band & sound, to his upbeat emceeing and ability to keep everyone on the dance floor throughout the night. We're incredibly grateful to JP for making our special day absolutely unforgettable. Thank you John!
Response from John Parker Band® Awesome & Fun Palm Beach Wedding Band
Amy & Brendon! SO great to be part of such an amazing wedding, people were so fun & you m...
ade it extra awesome just by how amazing you both are as a couple. If I close my eyes and imagine the perfect wedding, there you are! Was so happy to help you with some of the long-distance stuff, was my pleasure- & hopefully will run into you sometime; maybe in Palm Beach - or as it seems like we both get to LBI to see our families, so you never know, maybe there too! It's a small world.. Brendon and I could do some surfing 🏄🏼♂️ See you soon & again, thank you so much! 🤗 john
Alexa S
5.0
We originally heard John Parker Band perform at a family wedding and immediately knew we needed them at our own wedding. John was fun to work with throughout the entire planning pr...
ocess. We only needed to fill out a few online forms and had a few personal phone calls to get all the details squared away. He answered all of our questions and helped us pick the proper band arrangement to fit our venue. He also mixed custom MP3 cuts for our first dance, father/daughter dance, and mother/son dance based on our requests. On the day of the wedding, he emceed and provided the entertainment for the reception. We had a few events (cake cutting and champagne tower) with pre-selected songs that he and the band performed. Everything was absolutely perfect. Outside of those two events, we let him pick the set list based on the crowd and everyone stayed on the dance floor for the entire night. We have received COUNTLESS compliments saying it was the best band that they have ever heard at a wedding. It was truly an incredible performance that we are thankful to have had.
Response from John Parker Band® Awesome & Fun Palm Beach Wedding Band
hi Evan & Alexa! This is so nice of you to say - the wedding was absolutely amazing. So g...
reat to work with you all & such a fun day & was so cool mixing your unique mash-ups for your dances. I too am thankful for having been incorporated into your awesome celebration! Thanks again for having me part of such a fun party! 🎉 john
Sarah & Mike K
5.0
If you are thinking about booking John Parker Band, stop thinking about it and just do it! The John Parker Band was one of the HIGHLIGHTS of our wedding. We are still talking about...
how great they were, and so are our guests!! John makes things so easy from start to finish. He is easy to get in touch with and is a great help (he even gives good advice and has great suggestions based on experience)! John is a professional and knows what he is doing. One thing we also really liked about this band as opposed to others we spoke with, is they do not perform as if they are doing a cookie-cutter, pre-rehearsed "set." Some bands we talked to told US what songs they would be playing from start to finish, even if they were not songs we were into. The John Parker Band has such a vast repertoire of songs and genres. They played music that we loved and even took live requests! John is also a great MC and picks up on social cues from guests to keep things alive. We are already talking about how we cannot wait to have another event one day just so we can have this band back. Music makes or breaks your wedding. You cannot go wrong with the John Parker Band.
Response from John Parker Band® Awesome & Fun Palm Beach Wedding Band
hi Sarah & Mike, Your reception ROCKED Harbourside Place! Heck they could probably feel ...
the fun over at the lighthouse & were tapping their toes waiting to be seated at the Food Shack. But seriously you two and your family & friends were awesome & the Wyndham looked amazing.. Love what you did with the ballroom for your wedding, so unique & really worked well. Thank you again so much for everything & hope to see you again soon! 😀 john
Jessica B
5.0
John Parker was absolutely amazing at our wedding. Got everyone to dance and kept it going for the whole thing. Big fun personality and awesome band. And was the least stressfu...
l and organized vendor too, which as a professional was a breath of fresh air. This is a no-brainer people!
Response from John Parker Band® Awesome & Fun Palm Beach Wedding Band
Hi Jessica! Really appreciate this & really your wedding was off the hook stellar. Glad y...
ou appreciate my organizational attributes. Maybe you could tell my wife they are a good thing.. LOL. But seriously, really appreciate everything & hope to see you all again soon! 😀 John
Emily S
5.0
We had John at our wedding and are SO glad we did. He kept everyone dancing from my parents age to all our friends the whole time, which is exactly what we wanted!
And we had look...
ed at a bunch of bands online, but didn't really think about personality that much. That could've been a huge mistake because we were at other weddings where either the band had zero to do with the crowd or DJ's that were over the top cheesy. Fortunately for us, the way that John emceed & interacted with everyone was so fun & upbeat, yet classy. He truly made our wedding. Thank you JP!
Response from John Parker Band® Awesome & Fun Palm Beach Wedding Band
hi Emily - you are SO welcome! Was absolutely my pleasure being part of such an amazing w...
edding as yours. Really appreciated the opportunity to be with so many fun and friendly people, all your friends and family were truly awesome. I think the whole island could feel them all rocking!.. Thank you again! 😀
Peter C
5.0
Let me be really clear…. If you love yacht rock music, and many other popular tunes. - John Parker and Rock the Yacht are for you. We hired the full crew - for our wedding in Jupi...
ter FL. Not only do they completely nail every yacht rock genre song from Ambrosia to Steely Dan - but they turned it up to get the party dancing with current & classic dance tunes. Aside from John, who is a great vocalist, Sara provided wonderful vocals on so many tunes including Whitney Houston and Lady Gaga. If we could have had them stay for another 4 hours we would have.
Do not hesitate to contact these guys for any event.
Response from John Parker Band® Awesome & Fun Palm Beach Wedding Band
Peter! thank you so much for this.. What a super fun wedding yours was. Loved the transit...
ion from the yacht rock to dancing for everyone.. I don't think they ever would've stopped! And you are very blessed with those two awesome women in your life, both your bride and daughter were simply amazing. We had so much fun with you & your friends, really hope with any luck to see you all again soon! Thanks again Pete! 🛥🎶🎉 john
Alexis M
5.0
We had the 8 piece JP band for our wedding and John did not disappoint! They were great, and given unfortunate experiences my friends had with their bands, we feel lucky we got him...
. Our friends went from their late 20s to mid 30s, & our parents and other guests into their 70s and John got them all dancing. He took requests & had an upbeat vibe. We’re extremely happy to recommend JPB to anybody wanting fun for everyone & to not have to worry about anything.
Response from John Parker Band® Awesome & Fun Palm Beach Wedding Band
Hi Alexis! Your reception was truly amazing. You are right, all of your guests of all ag...
es were the BEST dancers. ..and had some really great requests! It was great to be part of your day & really was great getting to know you both.. Thank you again! 😀 john
Brad S
5.0
My wife & I love "Yacht Rock" music.. (Michael McDonald, Steely Dan, Hall & Oates, Earth Wind and Fire, etc..) So when we found John 's Rock the Yacht band, then also saw him onli...
ne in the JPBand, we were blown away & thought we need to get this guy for our wedding in Palm Beach.. So we did!
The extra cool part was that he started out at our reception playing the Yacht Rock music that we wanted, & everybody loved it.. but when the dancing got going, our guests then started asking for other dance music, that was all over the place.. stuff from Bruno Mars, to Bon Jovi, to Lizzo.. & JP then played ALL of THAT too – perfectly - NO problem! Every last person at our wedding danced & were completely blown away.
My wife & I were SO happy! The vocals & talent of this guy is off the charts. And he's that nice of a guy too. JP you ROCK. Thank you SO much! Brad & Corrie
Response from John Parker Band® Awesome & Fun Palm Beach Wedding Band
Hey Brad & Corrie! What a FUN party! And I realize that, yes, it's basically a "yacht clu...
b" in Palm Beach but.. ..can't say I was expecting you to be wearing the hat, but, you definitely rocked it captain! 🧑✈️ LOL. Corrie I only hope for you this doesn't continue at home..😆 But seriously, I loved the flow of music & how cool you were letting us go from all the stuff you requested to what all your guests were requesting – it was SO fun & really just worked out perfectly. You two were amazing & really hope to see you both again soon.. Thank you again! 🛥 john
Erik H
5.0
We booked the John Parker Band for our wedding reception at a local hotel and could not recommend them more!! We were very impressed with John’s professionalism, respect for our w...
ishes, and of course the talent of John & the band members!
John took the time to patiently organize and plan collaboratively with us (a real difference-maker!). He took all of our notes and requests into account and provided a night of entertainment that our guests loved. We received tons of compliments on the band from guests of all ages.
When in doubt - go with the pros who know how to conduct a high-quality, coordinated event in your image and ensure everyone is on the dance floor! And no breaks!!
Response from John Parker Band® Awesome & Fun Palm Beach Wedding Band
hi Erik! I really appreciate this so much. It was super fun being a part of your wedding ...
& really appreciate the confidence in us working in such a unique venue. It all worked out so amazingly & your guests were so fun dancing the whole time. The energy was amazing & can't wait with any luck to party with you all again. Many thanks! 🕺🏻 john
Justin L
5.0
WOW! What can I say... John Parker and his band ROCK!
My now wife and I booked The John Parker Band for our wedding reception. From start to finish, they really set the tone and h...
ad our guests dancing all night!
I received countless compliments from friends and family about how great they were. John & his band excelled in every music genre we requested... everything from 80s rock to Frank Sinatra. They had guests from age 2 to age 96 dancing for the entirety of our reception.
John's attention to detail and preparation beforehand gave me the confidence that everything would be picture perfect... and it WAS! John and I had a couple of calls before the reception to make sure we were on the same page for how we wanted things... and to make sure all of our names were pronounced correctly.
Having gone to many weddings before my own, I knew how important the music aspect was. With that said, we wanted to have the best of the best for our wedding reception... and with the amazing performance John Parker & Band put on, I know we fulfilled that goal!
Response from John Parker Band® Awesome & Fun Palm Beach Wedding Band
Hi Justin, your wedding was truly amazing, you filled up that giant room with your persona...
lity and love - your friends, family, all were so nice. Such a honor to have been made part of your reception. Great working with you too in the time leading up to the wedding, great getting to know you & with any luck we will cross paths down life's road. Until then, wishing you both lots of love & every happiness! j😀 john
Lisa H
5.0
The John Parker band was just phenomenal, and I would highly recommend them!
Response from John Parker Band® Awesome & Fun Palm Beach Wedding Band
Hi Lisa, so nice of you to say. It was a mega-fun wedding and am thankful to have been mad...
e a part of it. Hope to see you again soon! 😀 john
Olivia P
5.0
We couldn't have been happier to have John Parker Band at our wedding. Our guests – older, younger, and everything in between – danced all night and the energy never dropped! The b...
and is incredibly talented, classy, and FUN.
Response from John Parker Band® Awesome & Fun Palm Beach Wedding Band
Olivia, you are the epitome of beauty & class.. Just a stunning bride. What an honor to h...
ave been part of your reception.. It was simply amazing! People literally could not have danced any more. It was all phenomenal. With any luck we'll see you at another wedding soon.. And again, many thanks! 🤵 john
Cindy R
5.0
Thank you so much JP Band for the amazing performance on our wedding day! From beautiful arrangements to the great fun everyone had at the reception. We have received nothing but...
compliments about you and your band. We truly hope we get to hear you again! I cannot thank you enough for all that you pulled together for us. We are truly blessed that it turned out so wonderful! Truly incredible!
Just so you know how much of a good time I had; I NEVER dance unless I've had a few cocktails. The night of our wedding, I hadn't had much at all to drink, and I was on the dance floor most of the night. You guys are truly amazing!
Response from John Parker Band® Awesome & Fun Palm Beach Wedding Band
Hi Cindy! You are so welcome! It was great to see you up there dancing, and as I never dr...
ink when performing, I can tell you you did amazing! 💃🏼 So cool to see you out there dancing so much & you can see all your friends were out there too.. It was really great to have been made a part of your day. Thank you again so much! :) john
Logan M
5.0
Where do I start? John Parker made our wedding beyond my wildest dreams. Seriously was 10/10.
His band and female vocalist were SO good. He was such a great singer and emcee, w...
ith a hugely fun ice-breaking personality. His experience and his way with people was perfect for our guests.
We're both PharmD's, and our wedding venue was über nice, & though JP was classy, he's still down to earth. And that's us too, so we really appreciated that.
They played all awesome music that was both newer & classic, and I mean like newer music that wasn't hard rap. As a result, our whole group of family and our friends all were dancing the entire time, and that was because how JP just kept it going. He just "did it" - it's hard to describe, but super obvious it wasn't the first time he's done this.. LOL.
So many thanks to JP & band. Hopefully you'll get him for your wedding. Just invite us please!
Response from John Parker Band® Awesome & Fun Palm Beach Wedding Band
hi Logan, when we first met & were having that Zoom, you had mentioned you were all pharma...
cists.. I thought to myself "why is he saying this" I'm not gonna pry, but YEA! now I see what you mean.. SUPER fun & everybody was so friendly and danced all night.. And what a beautiful bride! Have to admit, you looked pretty good too 😆 it was really great getting to know you & can't wait till we cross paths again. Cheers, john
Ann Marie C
5.0
Working with John Parker was absolutely incredible. He always made time to talk with me about my vision for the wedding and then he definitely delivered.
We have received so ma...
ny compliments on the band both from Palm Beach & New York during the reception - John & band were practiced, exciting, energetic, and easy to work with. And overall they were amazing singers & musicians!
Everyone danced and sang too - it was truly my reception dream and they MADE it happen for us.
I highly recommend using John Parker. They will be the hit of your wedding reception!
Response from John Parker Band® Awesome & Fun Palm Beach Wedding Band
Hi Ann Marie! It was so fun speaking with you over the year leading up to your wedding.. ...
Always a pleasure to spend the time chatting & once your day came it was obvious the work you put in paid off! A truly unique & amazing wedding with such a cool group of people.. Really an honor to be made part of it. See you back on the island soon! 🥰 john
Erica S
5.0
John’s experience, professionalism and talent really showed through in his performance at our wedding.
You can trust that John will not only make sure things go smoothly, but tha...
t everyone will have a amazing time dancing the night away.
His range is incredible. He sang everything from Andrea Bocelli Con Te Partiro to Pitbull Fireball, to the Rolling stones. His female vocalist was amazing too. Incredible job.
Having this band definitely MADE my wedding. We had SO many compliments from guests. THANK YOU, John & band!!!
Response from John Parker Band® Awesome & Fun Palm Beach Wedding Band
Hi Erica! Thank you so much for this, it was so cool to be part of your wedding. Everybody...
literally danced the whole time, made me think you served espresso during cocktail hour. But so fun & so nice meeting & working with you. Thx again! john
Samantha & Ron G
5.0
If you want the perfect band to keep all your guests dancing, just stop messing around and book John Parker now! Knowing John was going to be there singing & emceeing, and how we...
worked with him personally up to the wedding, really made us thankful he was available. He made everything SO easy.
And at our reception, John & his band were a big WOW. Amazing vocals & music, a perfect mix of old school & some really great newer music too that our crowd had actually heard of. (none of the junk music out there now) John’s personality really connected with our guests too.. he took their requests & literally made everyone, young and old alike, have fun on our day. Exactly what we wanted, yet better than what we imagined!
Weeks later we still are still getting compliments about "that band" and JP in particular. We're both professional people & didn't really relate to most of the musicians & companies we contacted at first. But once we spoke with JP we just knew. His energy & experience came across from the start, and was super helpful with planning too. 1,000,000% WORTH IT!
Thanks for everything JP! Samantha & Ron
Response from John Parker Band® Awesome & Fun Palm Beach Wedding Band
Hey Samantha & Ron! Such a fun time at your wedding, thank you so much for making me a pa...
rt of it. You had such a nice group of people & was such a fun reception. Really hope to see you again soon.. 😍 john
Ken S
5.0
Thank you for making the wedding reception a huge success. John, you and your band were absolutely outstanding!
I received so many positive comments from the beginning of the eve...
ning and thereafter.
The time you took to meet with us personally to plan the evening demonstrated a high level of professionalism which delivered and executed a memorable wedding reception that kept all engaged throughout the evening,
Response from John Parker Band® Awesome & Fun Palm Beach Wedding Band
Thank you so much Ken, the wedding was amazing! We really had a lot of fun with all of yo...
ur guests & we look forward to the wedding in 2023! Again many thanks 😀 John
Ashlan Y
5.0
We loved John Parker. I reached out to him because I looked everywhere for a band to do Yacht Rock and I am so glad I found him!!
They totally made our night perfect. I got the y...
acht rock music I love and everyone had a great time. They were professional, fun and respectful. John emailed me along the way helping me anywhere I needed it, from ceremony music, helping with ideas and just being a friendly person to assist in making the most special day possible.
We had them play for a small wedding on Ocean Key Sunset Pier, 15 people and they played for us like we were a party of 100. I appreciated that.
The best part was the next day around town we heard how much others liked them! We overheard at the pool how a couple at the hotel sat out on their balcony to listen to the band.
The next night at a bar in town we heard a group saying how great the band was at the pier the night before as they were eating dinner, they stayed to listen. I was SO excited to hear that others could enjoy them too.
Thank you John Parker - You rock! 😀
Response from John Parker Band® Awesome & Fun Palm Beach Wedding Band
Hey Ashlan, your wedding was so amazing! Can't thank you enough for making me part of it....
. ❤️ Love doing all the yacht rock music & really hope that we can run it to you sometime in the future. All the best! John
Lisa C
5.0
John Parker and his band made my daughter's Wedding one to remember! Afyer being a COVID couple and having to switch venues a few months before it was chaotic! The guests are sti...
ll raving about how much fun they had and asking when the next party will be! Thanks for keeping the dance floor packed the whole time!
Response from John Parker Band® Awesome & Fun Palm Beach Wedding Band
Hi Lisa, the wedding was amazing! SO FUN! I really appreciate being made part of it. Ever...
ything worked out in the end & the new venue was incredible too. What is not to like about a luxury oceanfront resort in the Keys? LOL. (answer? nothing! 😍)
So thank you again very much, hope to see you all again at another wedding! john
Pamela O
5.0
COVID canceled our first wedding date, and John worked with us on the new date (1 year later)… Then the wedding venue’s remodeling canceled the wedding on the second date… so with ...
3 months until the wedding, it was relocated from Palm Beach to Key Largo… John worked with us to accommodate the change…WITHOUT charging any extra fees (not all vendors did that!).
With short notice John had to work out his logistics with a new facility, a new coordinator and a new planner.
And then the wedding finally happened! The reception was PERFECT! We could not have asked for a better emcee.
John is definitely a professional and knows his business!!
And the John Parker Band has great talent, great stage presence and made the reception a party worth remembering!!
They went above and beyond to make sure the bride and groom created wonderful life time memories.
Response from John Parker Band® Awesome & Fun Palm Beach Wedding Band
hi Pamela - the reception was absolutely amazing! Playa Largo was its usual awesome - and...
the party was just off the charts! Talk about nonstop dancing - wow!
Thank you so much for making me and the band part of it, I really hope we see you again sometime before too long. 😍 john
annemarie b
5.0
My wedding was truly complete with the John Parker Band!
He and his band are FANTASTIC performers and he really helped me figure out the best series of events for my wedding.
H...
e made everything easy and low stress!
Everyone was commenting on how amazing the bands performance was and I could not be more happy.
Thank you JPB!
Response from John Parker Band® Awesome & Fun Palm Beach Wedding Band
Hi AnneMarie, your happiness is my happiness & I am SO glad that you had a great time. I...
do try to make things low stress & glad that it worked! It was really my pleasure to help you, absolutely a pleasure to be part of your wedding. So fun!
Really hope to see you again at another wedding soon! Best, john
Dana S
5.0
John Parker was absolutely AMAZING at our wedding!
The band played a great mix of songs all night and kept all of our guests on their feet dancing the whole time!
He also provi...
ded the music for our ceremony and cocktail hour which both went off without a hitch.
The quality of the music was top notch and we love watching video footage from our night to re-live it all.
John was also so easy to work with in the weeks leading up to our wedding and really put us at ease that he and the band would take care of everything and that our only job for the night was to have fun.
We cannot recommend John and his band enough!!
Response from John Parker Band® Awesome & Fun Palm Beach Wedding Band
Hi Dana! I am so glad everybody had a great time. It was awesome working with you too! Es...
pecially glad that you still like me even after watching the video! Ha ha. But seriously, thank you so much again, I really hope to see you another wedding sometime. 😀 John
Andrew C
5.0
John Parker Band was absolutely awesome for my wedding!
The way they performed everything - from modern day top 40, to oldies, made our night amazing.
They accommodated all of...
our requests, and even performed our "first dance" song better than we could have thought.
My friends and I were dancing all night on the dance floor because of them.
I would highly recommend the JPBand if you are in search of band for your special day!
Response from John Parker Band® Awesome & Fun Palm Beach Wedding Band
Hi Andrew, really appreciate you! We definitely had a blast with you guys & you were on t...
he dance floor all night, that's for sure..
Again thank you so much for everything & with any luck I'll see you again at another wedding soon! 👍🏼 john
Jillian F
5.0
John Parker Band was a complete and total HIT with all of our guests. The music was spectacular, such talent.
Combine that with the stage presence 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!
Response from John Parker Band® Awesome & Fun Palm Beach Wedding Band
hi Jillian! Wow, thank you so much for this review. It's especially flattering you saw ...
me at a couple other weddings and then booked me - that's super special & really appreciated. So, with any luck, we will see you again on another wedding really soon! 😀 john
John S
5.0
If you are thinking about having a band perform at your Wedding or next event, reach out to John Parker. John and his band performed at my daughter's wedding reception & they were ...
fantastic!
John is the ultimate professional and delivered on the MC duties and musical production/performance with the highest level of professionalism. I am still receiving comments from my family and friends on how much they loved the band.
Well done John Parker! You played a key part in making the wedding reception a night to remember.
Response from John Parker Band® Awesome & Fun Palm Beach Wedding Band
hey John! Just wanted to again say many thanks to you. The wedding was absolutely amazin...
g & we're so grateful you all made us a part of it.. 😀 john
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