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John Parker
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AWARD WINNER (2X)
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The #1 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED live wedding band based IN Pittsburgh! ❤️
John Parker Bands-JPBand, Dreamscape, City Heat & more are just a few one-of-a-kind, award-winning wedding bands that you can COUNT ON to make YOUR wedding in Pittsburgh, PA, AWESOME!
EVERYONE at YOUR wedding will dance - all night long! Because we play the best mix of music from all areas including newer tasteful music that not only everyone can dance to, but that is appropriate for weddings with a mix of family & friends too!
Energetic, PROFESSIONAL, classy, and FUN MCing all night is always INCLUDED.
Reasonable rates for the best personal service - direct from John Parker himself - from now until your wedding day. And brides & grooms have trusted John with literally thousands of the very BEST Pittsburgh weddings forever!
Non-stop FUN classic party tunes and today's popular hits that ALL your guests will know - all expertly blended to keep EVERYONE moving so your wedding will be 100% PARTY! (from beginning to end!) High-energy, experienced, and reliable - ALL your friends and family will have super FUN at YOUR wedding! 🥳
Just a few awesome bands—all located in and from Pittsburgh. All our bands are ONE SET BAND per "band name," so what you see and hear on the website is what you're REALLY going to GET! (That's good!) But since we don't "make" more bands with the same names for your date, our availability is limited to ONLY while our few bands remain open.
So... contact us now to make sure we're available for YOU! 🥰
We provide ALL the music you need for your wedding, from ceremony options to MCs, including all night with every band, rocking non-stop dance music with band, and DJ music, to whatever extent you want for YOUR wedding!
GENRES:
- Dance - Pop - Rock - ALL the most FUN songs!
- NO inappropriate hardcore RAP - NO Hardcore Metal
- No goofy or cheesy music - unless you want it! (then, what the heck! - we want YOU to have what YOU want!)
Our range of styles goes from the top songs NOW to the best oldies!
- 2000s
- 1990s
- 1980s
- 1970s
- Frank Sinatra - Michael Buble' etc..
- Standards
- Classical Ceremony Music
- and more!!
Highly recommended by 1000s of brides and grooms since the 1990s!
What You'll Love About John Parker Bands- JPBand, Dreamscape, City Heat &more!
Couples highlighted the bands' energy, ability to cater to guests of all ages, and engaging playlists appealing to different generations. They also appreciated their flexibility, professionalism, and talent. Check out the review section for more information.
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Country
Dance
Disco
Hip-Hop
Jazz
Pop
R&B
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John Parker
Owner
From Central PA, John Parker spends time with family in PA, NJ & FL, has traveled the world performing, lived in New York City & Vegas - and his kids go to school in Pittsburgh.
JP has performed performed at literally 1000's of Weddings, Galas, inaugurations, & countless parties for Governors, Senators, US Congress members, Owners of NFL & MLB franchises, Fortune 500 executives & more.
John was on TV's Star Search™ & has toured with National Recording Acts
Super nice & FUN.. & Widely considered one of the very BEST vocalists & wedding entertainers in the USA.
VERY highly recommended!
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5.0
out of 5.0116 reviews
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The John Parker Band, particularly Dreamscape, received multiple rave reviews for their exceptional performance at various weddings. Reviewers commended the band's impressive energy, versatility, and ability to keep guests of all ages engaged and dancing throughout the celebrations. John Parker's professionalism, organization, and talent were highlighted, with guests emphasizing the band's contribution to making the weddings unforgettable. The band's wide-ranging playlists, ability to read the room, and personalized touches, such as learning special songs and accommodating unique requests, were well-received and contributed to the overall success of the events. Couples highly recommended the band for couples seeking an unforgettable and lively wedding experience.Review photos
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Katelyn G
5.0
3/02/2025
We hired John Parker's Dreamscape band for our wedding and they were AMAZING. Music is one of those things that my husband and I take VERY seriously, and we knew that a local live band at our wedding was one of the most important parts of our day. We wanted someone who would pack our dance floor, play to our preferences, and obviously sound amazing. They 110% delivered. Dreamscape was so much fun and brought the energy. They even worked with my bridesmaids to coordinate a karaoke bride & groom moment for the final song of the night. Working with John leading up the wedding was also great- I seriously appreciated his price transparency and flexibility in planning options, as well as answering the million questions I had. Couldn't recommend them enough!!
Eric & Sarah R
5.0
2/12/2025
John was our band and CRUSHED it at our wedding! Big variety of great music that my wife & I loved including some of the rare newer music that everybody likes & the best old 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!
Any questions?
Bryn K
5.0
12/30/2024
John Parker & band were great! They have an awesome energy, sound fantastic, and they were the best decision we made for our wedding. JP was super easy to work with and did everything in his power to make the music exactly how we wanted. They were also accommodating with a special request that I had to play guitar with the band - and they were super welcoming and that made our night even more special. We 100% recommend them to anyone who's looking for a killer band for any event!!
Karen P
5.0
11/23/2024
We hired Dreamscape for my daughter's wedding at the Omni William Penn on 9/21/2024. The band (their music and their presence) was critical to the success of the wedding. The dance floor was filled during the entire reception, and almost all of the guests stayed until the end of the party! Nobody had to be coaxed to the dance floor as the music and the emceeing were incredible! There were several times that I had to look at the band to determine if they were playing or if we were hearing a recording from the original artist!
Every time I speak to someone about the wedding (as recent as last evening), I am asked the name of the band and complimented on choosing them to entertain at the wedding.
John Parker was masterful in his guidance, and we are so glad that we trusted his expertise!
The playlist was engaging and appealed to multiple generations attending the wedding.
Hiring Dreamscape was one of the best decisions we made in planning the wedding.
Dan & Ali H
5.0
10/21/2024
We hired John Parker Band to perform at our wedding at the Duquesne Club… and they absolutely CRUSHED IT. If you’re looking for a band with super high energy and want to give yourself & your guests a wedding 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 keyboard & violin and piano & saxophone he coordinated for our ceremony and cocktail hour were also fantastic & added so much to the earlier part of the day too.
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!
Mark & Karen B
5.0
9/14/2024
The John Parker Band is flat out wonderful!
We first heard them at a party. 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 all night. We were not alone.... 100's stayed late - the sign of a great band.
We all agreed that was the most fun we had ever had at one of these parties and we said we would want them for a wedding band.
We heard JPB again at another event and they continued to outperform every other band we have heard.
We then booked JPB for the wedding at our club. 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 John Parker Band enough They are everything you would want in a band!
Diana B
5.0
5/30/2024
We selected the Dreamscape band for our wedding and boy, were we IMPRESSED. We received endless compliments from our guests, and everyone said they had never seen a group SWARM the dance floor like they did when the band opened the dance portion of the evening. The band played crowd favorites with enough variety to keep people interested throughout the evening, and they had enough experience and professionalism to make choices on the fly that worked so well for our evening. We were given white glove service by the band owner, JP, throughout the months of planning. We had a special version of our first dance song that we learned choreography to, and the band learned it exactly as it we choreographed it and it went off without a hitch. I wanted a father-daughter dance song that was not in their repertoire, and the band learned it, no problem. We had a special private last dance and the band suggested it be played in acoustic for the vibes -- we agreed, and boy, were we thankful we did it that way, because the vibes were immaculate. The guitarist even came out onto the dance floor for a song or two! We are still receiving compliments regarding our band a month and a half later. If you work with JP and Dreamscape, you cannot go wrong.
response 07/23/2024
Hi Diana! Thank you so much for this. I honestly haven't had someone compliment one of our...
bands with the word SWARM before but I LOVE it! ..bring on the swarm! 🐝 Was really fun working with you both.. So glad the song worked out how you wanted. You lit up Southpointe Golf Club that day for sure! Wishing you lots of love.. 💗John
Anita C
5.0
5/18/2024
The John Parker Band was OUTSTANDING at my Son and Daughter-in-Law's wedding at the Omni William Penn! They are all such talented musicians, and our guests really enjoyed the range of music they 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!
response 07/23/2024
Anita, this is so awesome of you to say. We had a blast at the wedding. The William Penn B...
allroom never looked better! Saw some awesome pictures & article in the bridal magazines too.. they are amazing people! Hope to run into you all again sometime. 😀 john
Megan & Tom P
5.0
4/21/2024
I can not overstate this enough... When it comes to live wedding bands, John Parker Bands stands out as a paragon of both FUN and excellence. Their creativity and talent were honestly 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.
JP 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.
response 07/23/2024
Hey Megan! So awesome to be part of your wedding. It was AMAZING. Your kind words are SO n...
ice.. & very flattering.. 😊 Was totally my pleasure - super exciting to have been part of your reception, and really hope to see you again sometime before long. ❤️ john
Shannon F
5.0
2/22/2024
We had the most incredible time with John Parker at the helm of our reception! He made the process so smooth and made great recommendations and decisions to keep the energy flowing through the whole evening. Our wedding guests could not stop commenting on the band and how much fun they had dancing, which was so important and meaningful for our wedding day. Cannot recommend this band more!
response 07/23/2024
hi Shannon, thank you so much for these nice words. ("at the helm" ..I need a captain's ou...
tfit! 😀) Absolutely LOVED your wedding! Everything was beautiful & the dancing never stopped.. Thanks so much for having us 👨✈️ john
Madison K
5.0
1/05/2024
Our wedding took place December of 2017, and people are still talking about how great the JPB was! Not many people remember a wedding from 6 years ago, but that shows you how absolutely amazing this band is.
They are beyond talented and professional!
response 07/23/2024
Hey Madison! Had such a fun time at your & Kory's wedding, how could I forget either? 😍 ...
I remember how cool it was you danced to the same song both your grandparents and P's danced to at their weddings.. THAT was so cool. Hope you are both doing awesome. (& to see you in another wedding!) 😀john
Maria S
5.0
11/28/2023
We had heard of John Parker from various people. If we could give him 10 stars we would, because he & his band rocked out our reception! They have a really uniquely classy high energy style. Originally we were afraid we wouldn't find a band to keep both our friends and our parents' guests happy, but we were SO wrong. JP nailed the playlist & all we are still hearing about, weeks later, is "that band".
Super helpful & responsive too.. truly can't say enough good things. If he's available you should book him, like now!
response 07/23/2024
Hey Maria, I'm going to reach out to find out if they can increase the top to 10 stars. LO...
L. seriously, that was super awesome of you to write & your wedding was truly off the charts. Allegheny Country Club was ready to burst with all of your love & fun that night! Thank you so much for making me part of an amazing night. 😍 john
Arianna M
5.0
9/25/2023
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 band 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 07/23/2024
hi Arianna, this review just floored me. So happy you feel this way & so glad I'm seeing y...
ou again for another celebration in a couple years! Talk about planning in advance.. 😆 but that's the way a lot of these are! I am SO glad that I was part of your wedding that I will get to see you all again... ❤️ john
Miranda & Stephen P
5.0
9/20/2023
The Dreamscape band helped make our wedding at the LeMont amazing. You guys were great!
Everyone loved the jazz trio during cocktail hour and the band was amazing during the dancing part of the reception. And Sweet Caroline during the tee shirt toss was so fun - the whole crowd was up and moving! Thank you all!
Melissa V
5.0
8/08/2023
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.)
Jenna S
5.0
6/09/2023
The band was nothing short of amazing at our reception, & John was available and super helpful throughout the process. We did not have to worry about anything with him!
And as my husband & many 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. Thanks again!
Nicole K
5.0
6/08/2023
We hired the Dreamscape Band to play our wedding and we are so glad we did! The band was fun, energetic, and they played all our favorite oldies. They even coordinated a funny father/daughter dance for us. If they didn't know a song, they would play the recorded version and then add in their instruments to make it sound like it was live. My family and friends were on the dance floor allllll night!
Amy F
5.0
5/24/2023
John Parker did our wedding and he was AMAZING. So fun and talented, he kept everybody dancing the whole time with all kinds of great music. 10/10!
Anna & David C
5.0
5/03/2023
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 the band - up until 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!
Maria L
5.0
3/24/2023
John Parker Band blew us away! They can sing and play anything. The dance floor at our wedding was full the entire night and all of our guest were raving about how great they were. I recommend them for any event to keep the party going!
Derrick & Holland A
5.0
2/08/2023
The Dreamscape Band is truly made up of some of the most talented and entertaining musicians we’ve ever seen. John's attention to detail and patience with us throughout the planning process was very refreshing. Dreamscape's range of songs, both in genre and artist, was so impressive! The day of the event, they were indeed the life of the party. They CRUSHED every song they sang. They got everyone on their feet and dancing the entire night! We would highly recommend John Parker & the Dreamscape Band to anyone looking for a fun and professional band to liven up their event.
Alysse K
5.0
1/15/2023
We are SO happy we chose Dreamscape - John Parker Bands for our wedding at the William Penn. They sounded incredible and we received so many compliments on them. The vocals sounded so much like the original but it was definitely them singing- they're that good! We were very pleased with Dreamscape Band for our wedding at the Omni William Penn! Thank you!
Alexa S
5.0
1/12/2023
We originally heard John Parker Band perform at a family wedding and immediately knew we needed them at our own wedding at the Carnegie Music Hall. John was fun to work with throughout the entire planning process. 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 us custom MP3 cuts for our first dance, father/daughter dance, and mother/son dance based on our request. 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.
Sarah & Mike K
5.0
1/10/2023
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 ques 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.
Jessica B
5.0
12/15/2022
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 stressful and organized vendor too, which as a professional was a breath of fresh air. This is a no-brainer people!
Rebecca C
5.0
9/29/2022
We LOVED working with John Parker and the Dreamscape band!! John & the musicians went above and beyond to create the perfect musical arrangements for our unique ceremony choices. And Dreamscape kept the dance floor filled all night!!!! We are so grateful to have had them for our reception and would highly recommend them for any kind of event!!!!
Erik H
5.0
9/17/2022
We booked the John Parker Band for our wedding reception at a local hotel and could not recommend them more for events in the Pittsburgh area! We were very impressed with John’s professionalism, respect for our wishes, and of course the talent of 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!!
Linda B
5.0
9/17/2022
City Heat is a phenomenal wedding band. They first played for another family wedding 6 years ago and kept the dance floor packed the entire night.
They also learned a song specifically for us so they didn't have to play a recording of it!
We enjoyed this band so much again, that we have requested City Heat again for next year!
You cannot go wrong with John Parker Bands....they are the best in the business! We can't wait to make more memories with this band at our next family wedding. Thank you!
Molly L
5.0
9/13/2022
The Dreamscape band was awesome for our wedding at the Priory. They had everybody up and dancing the entire night.
I received many compliments on the band due to their ability to keep the crowd going and at their range of songs.
Thank you!
Justin L
5.0
9/13/2022
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 had 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, I wanted to have the best of the best for our wedding reception... and with the performance The John Parker Band put on, I know I fulfilled that goal!
Janet T
5.0
9/04/2022
We couldn't be happier with the Dreamscape band for the wedding.
Band members were professional and lots of fun, and did not leave anything to chance.
They played and sang beautifully, and had everyone dancing.
They made it a great party and a memorable evening.
response 09/06/2022
thank you so much! it was an awesome wedding - Museum Lab was cool & we were super glad t...
o be a part of the fun. Hope to see you soon!
Olivia P
5.0
9/03/2022
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 band is incredibly talented, classy, and FUN.
response 09/06/2022
Liv the Carnegie Museum's class & style were the perfect fit for you two.. (the epitomes o...
f class & style!) What an amazing wedding you had & thank you again SO much for having me be a part of it. With any luck will see you at another wedding somewhere soon! ❤️ john
Cindy R
5.0
9/02/2022
Thank you so much John & 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! Thank you JPB!
response 09/06/2022
You are so welcome! Glad you had fun.. that's the whole idea! And your dancing was grea...
t too, with no cocktails needed. 😀 Thank you again!
Erica & Mel S
5.0
8/13/2022
John Parker’s experience, professionalism and amazing talent really showed through in his performance at our wedding.
You can 100% trust that John will not only make sure everything goes smoothly, but that everyone there will have an amazing time dancing until the very end.
His range is absolutely incredible. He sang everything from Pitbull to Bruno Mars to Dua Lipa to Andrea Bocelli the Stones. was an absolutely incredible job & unreal variety.
Having JP's band definitely MADE our wedding.
We had endless compliments from guests, as well as endless dancing.. lol. THANK YOU, John Parker & band!!! Erica
response 09/06/2022
hi Erica.. that's so nice of you to say. Thank you again SO much for having me at your we...
dding.. What an amazingly fun time it was! Hope to see you at another wedding or party soon! 😍john
Roger C
5.0
8/07/2022
We had John Parker bands (City Heat) for our Wedding Reception. They were outstanding.
We kinda thought they were going to be good. But they were the BEST!
Everyone at our reception complemented us on our choice of band.
We HIGHLY recommend this band.
response 09/06/2022
hi Roger - thank you for the kind words! The City Heat band loved your reception & the 2 ...
of you were amazing. Really appreciate you & wish you all the best! 😀 john
Samantha G
5.0
6/20/2022
If you want the perfect fun & awesome live band to keep all your guests dancing, then just book John Parker now!
Knowing John was going to be there singing & emceeing, and that we worked with him up to the wedding, really made us thankful he was available for our wedding. He made everything SO easy.
John & band were a big WOW at our wedding. Awesome with the best singers, (JP has an amazing voice) a perfect mix of old school & some really great newer music too. No junk music that's so out there now either. A perfect mix for all our family & friends. And his on-stage personality really connected, he took guests' requests & just made everyone a part of our day.
We still are still getting compliments from guests about "that band". We're both Professional people & didn't really like or relate any of the musicians or companies we contacted at first. But once we spoke with JP, his energy & professionalism came across from the start, and he was so helpful with our planning too. He was majorly WORTH IT!
Thanks for everything JP.. Samantha & Ron
response 09/06/2022
hey Sam, you & your Pharmacist friends all ROCK! I don't know what it is (& I probably s...
houldn't ask 😛) but your party was INSANE!! What an amazing reception. Really hope to see you again soon! 🎉 john
Sarah B
5.0
6/20/2022
Dreamscape was absolutely amazing at our wedding!
The band was one of the best live bands we have ever heard, and we received countless compliments about the band and the music from our wedding guests.
They played a wonderful selection of appropriate dinner music while guests were enjoying their meals, and when the dance floor opened they played a great mix of songs all night long, keeping guests of all ages on the dance floor until the celebrations ended.
John Parker was also extremely easy to work with during the planning stages - we could not be happier!
Thank you John and Dreamscape for making our special day one we won't forget!
Anna C
5.0
5/03/2022
Working with John Parker and the Dreamscape band was absolutely incredible.
John always made time to talk with me about my vision for the wedding and he definitely delivered!
We received SO many compliments on the band during the reception- they were practiced, exciting, energetic, and easy to work with.
Everyone danced and sang - it was truly my reception dream and Dreamscape made it happen.
I highly recommend using this company if you live in the Pittsburgh area.
They will be the hit of your wedding reception.
Ken S
5.0
10/19/2021
John, you and your band were absolutely outstanding! I received so many positive comments from the beginning of the evening 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,
Thank you for making our wedding reception a huge success!
response 12/29/2021
hi Ken! What are truly amazing wedding. The William Penn was it's usual amazing self & th...
e wedding was just beyond fun. Can't wait for the 2023 wedding – until then, take care & and lots of love to the family! 🥳 john
John S
5.0
9/22/2021
WOW! is all I can say!
Dreamscape was absolutely the best live band I have ever heard.
We had them play at the wedding and they blew the roof off the place. I can’t tell you how many of our guests have raved about the band and how wonderful they were.
We we’re more than pleased with our decision to have John Parker and Dreamscape entertain our wedding guests! In fact, the crowd was still on their feet when their performance ended so we requested that they continue playing….and they did!
I would definitely recommend them to perform for any event!
response 12/29/2021
Hey John, WOW is all we can say!! Was really amazing working with you & really appreciat...
e everything. Sincerely hope we have the opportunity to see you at another Pittsburgh wedding – make sure you say hi! 😍 john
Marty K
5.0
9/03/2021
We love John Parker bands!
We had Dreamscape at our daughter’s wedding and they were a huge hit!
The dance floor was full all night. Very upbeat & lively.
We also had The John Parker band several years ago and they were awesome too!
Would highly recommend them both!
response 12/29/2021
Hi Marty! We love you too!! We can't tell you how much we appreciate having been not jus...
t a part of one, but TWO of your family weddings in Pittsburgh! The Dreamscape band had an amazing time, and once again we thank you very very much for everything!! 😀 john
Pamela O
5.0
6/22/2021
COVID canceled my son’s first wedding date, and John worked with us on the new date (1 year later)… the wedding venue’s remodeling canceled the wedding on the second date… so with 3 months until the wedding it was relocated. 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 12/29/2021
Hi Pam! It was so amazing working with you and the wedding was beyond awesome! Absolutel...
y loved being a part of the wedding & perfect IS the word.
Definitely need to see you again at another wedding, until then lots of loves everyone! john
Melissa M
5.0
6/22/2021
Dreamscape was absolutely amazing! Highly recommended!
All of our guests had nothing but great things to say!
response 12/29/2021
Hi Melissa, we too - have nothing but great things to say! We really appreciate being part...
of the wedding & from me and from Dreamscape - again, THANK YOU! john
annemarie b
5.0
6/15/2021
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. He 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 12/29/2021
Thank YOU Annmarie! I was so glad to help you & SO glad to be part of your reception! Low...
stress is the best way to go for sure 😀 really hope to see you again another wedding & until then, many thanks and lots of love! john
Erica E
5.0
6/11/2021
A huge thank you to John and Dreamscape for being apart of our wedding! We had an incredible evening and cannot recommend you, Dreamscape, our ceremony trio, and cocktail hour pianist enough. We kept hearing from our guests..."this band is amazing!!" You were so easy to work with. Your client portal kept us very organized, and the musicians/band were phenomenal! Thank you thank you Erica & Joe Euler
response 12/29/2021
Hi Erica & Joe! So glad to be part of your wedding, it was great working with you persona...
lly and throughout your planning process. And Dreamscape was so glad to be part of it & we all once again thank you SO much! Wishing you every happiness! 😍 john
Paula S
5.0
6/11/2021
John, I just want to say "thank you" to you & Dreamscape for a fabulous evening we had at our Daughter and Son in Law’s wedding at the Carnegie! The band was absolutely fantastic!
Everyone had the best time and danced all nite! We couldn’t have asked for a better
evening.
The evening was perfect! Thank you to the ceremony trio, cocktail musician, and of course Dreamscape for making this evening truly special!
You all really are the best.
With Gratitude & Thanks, Randy & Paula Saylor
response 12/29/2021
Hi Paula & Randy, there aren't enough words to thank you!! Really appreciated working wit...
h you the whole time & the Dreamscape band thanks you too for making them part of the reception!
With any luck, we will see you at another wedding before too long! ❤️ john
Dana S
5.0
6/08/2021
John Parker Band was absolutely AMAZING at our wedding! His band played a great mix of songs all night and kept all of our guests on their feet dancing the whole time!
He also provided 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 12/29/2021
Hi Dana, I can't thank YOU enough! It was so fun being part of your wedding, we all real...
ly appreciate it & are extra glad you are still loving us after watching your video! 😛 but seriously, thank you again so much & hope to see you again soon! john
Andrew C
5.0
6/01/2021
John & Company were absolutely awesome for my wedding day.
The way they performed everything from modern day top 40 to oldies, which 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 John Parker if you are in search of band for your special day!
Jillian F
5.0
6/01/2021
the JP 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 John Parker Band is the best band they've ever seen.
We chose JPBand because we had seen them at two other weddings and were blown away. 10/10 recommend, and John was super easy to work with during the planning process, as well.
Book John, you will not be disappointed! The best!
John S
5.0
5/31/2021
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. John Schiavo
Katie M
5.0
10/31/2020
John Parker made my Wedding amazing.
From when we first contacted him he was super friendly and helpful. Always quick to answer our to our questions. Then there’s the band. In a word, WOW. They were so great & so fun I can’t even describe. They played all our favorites, took our guest’s requests and were super high energy and entertaining.. We were thrilled.
Was an easy stress free experience from start to finish. From the stories I’ve heard some go through with other vendors, anyone who doesn’t at least try to get JPB needs to have their head examined. Highly recommend them!
Matthew C
5.0
9/03/2020
When planning my wedding to my wife, there were three things I said I wanted: a Fall wedding, on a Saturday, and the John Parker Band. We got married in June on a Sunday, but thank goodness we had the John Parker Band. My wife and I saw them perform at my sister's wedding two years ago and immediately knew we'd have to have them for our big day.
John Parker and the band were great about checking in with us and keeping communication open as the date grew closer. Luckily, we were able to celebrate our big day and have our favorite band with us.
The John Parker Band's talent and energy cannot be beat. Family members who often stay on the sideline were on their feet dancing. The band had a great selection of music, knew what songs to play to keep the party going, and were even able to play our mother-son and father-daughter dance songs. They listened to our requests and had great crowd work.
Countless guests of ours wanted to know the name of the band so that they could keep them in mind for future celebrations. We know our wedding reception wouldn't be half as fun if we'd gone with anyone else. We never wanted to leave the dance floor and we know you won't either.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
response 12/29/2021
Hey Matthew, wow! Can't tell you how much we appreciate this & the opportunity we had to ...
work with you.
Your wedding was absolutely amazing & I'm so glad that every single person there was dancing. What a great group of family and friends ❤️ that's what it's all about.
With any luck will get to see you again in another wedding soon. Until then, wishing you lots of love and every happiness! john
Heidi s
5.0
12/07/2019
The John Parker Band played at our wedding . He and his band did an OUTSTANDING job!!!! People are still raving about how much fun they had dancing at our wedding.
Not only did the John Parker Band provide an incredibly fun and celebratory atmosphere at our wedding, but he also made sure everything flowed perfectly to ensure no gaps in our big day. From the ceremony music to the very last dance, John ensured that everything was just perfect and organized, which delighted this very Type A bride :)
John was also super helpful throughout the whole year while we were planning our wedding. He was readily available to talk about any of our questions and concerns.
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!! We're already trying to find an excuse to have another party or celebration to have The John Parker Band play again.
If you want him to play at your event, BOOK. HIM. NOW. He's awesome, and you don't want to miss any of his available dates!!!!
Thomas L
5.0
11/27/2019
John Parker and his band provided the music at my daughter’s and son-in-law’s wedding and we are extremely pleased with their performance. John spent time working with the couple to tailor the music to their preferences and the quality of their performance couldn’t have been better. The dance floor was always packed and the compliments from our guests continues to reach us. We wouldn’t hesitate to use John Parker for another event.
response 11/27/2019
thank you so much for these kind words.. the wedding was amazing! We would be honored to...
a part of another party & hope to see you again soon 😀 thanks again! john
Kristin M
5.0
11/22/2019
We got great compliments on the band from guests!
response 11/27/2019
thanks Kristin - your wedding was a blast! 😀 john
Gabriella H
5.0
11/01/2019
My husband and I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Dreamscape. They helped to make our special night the most incredible evening. To say they were phenomenal is an understatement! Throughout the night, EVERYONE had such great things to say about Dreamscape. Our guests have even continued to talk about their spectacular performance to this day. There wasn't one minute throughout the entire night that we weren't all on the dance floor, smiling, enjoying the evening, to simply say- having the time of their lives! The way that they interacted with all of us throughout the night kept the night alive and something that we will all never forget. I, especially, loved when Tammi let me sing my favorite songs with her! I truly will never forget these many memories.
We, and our guests, were in complete awe when Dreamscape performed during dinner. They sang Opera, and even performed in Italian, which meant so much to so many of us.
When Jonathan and I think about Dreamscape and the evening we are speechless and brings tears to our eyes. We cannot thank Dreamscape enough for making our special night unforgettable.
response 11/28/2019
thank you Gabriella & Jonathan so much - was an unbelievable wedding & it's so awesome how...
much fun you had! We all wish you lots of love & happiness.. ❤️ john
Nancy D
5.0
10/31/2019
Dreamscape did a phenomenal job and made our daughter's wedding truly special. They played during dinner songs that warmed our hearts and people of every age enjoyed. They entertained everyone of all ages and everyone had a wonderful time and could not stop complimenting the band. They were on time, understood the crowd and were truly a class act. Our guests couldn't stop raving about how wonderful the band was and how much fun they had at the wedding. We highly recommend Tammy, Dreamscape and John Parker Bands, you won't be disappointed!
response 11/28/2019
Was awesome being a part of such an amazing wedding - thank you so much - hope to see you ...
all again soon! john
MaKayla H
5.0
10/29/2019
If we could give John Parker and his band more than 5 stars, we would in a heartbeat! From the beginning of our wedding to the very end, they were absolutely wonderful and took every ounce of stress off of our shoulders so that we could just sit back and ENJOY. They played our ceremony music, our entire reception, and kept the ball rolling and all of our guests happy in between. We cannot thank you guys enough for all that you did for us! Our guests are still talking about how much they loved you guys and how much fun they had. THANK YOU! You guys rock!
response 11/28/2019
MaKayla - that is really nice of you to say... your wedding was SO fun & the venue so cool...
.. Truly amazing wedding & we all really appreciate being part of it! 😍 john
Maura M
5.0
10/28/2019
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! If you are searching for band, you do not need to look any further and should 100% book John Parker Band. He made our reception so much fun and truly was the highlight of our evening. We have received so many compliments from family and friends following our wedding saying how amazing the band was and that they have never been to such a fun wedding before ours. John Parker is extremely personable, professional, and responsive. It was so easy to get in touch with him via email and phone. I truly cannot recommend John Parker Band enough!! They are absolutely fantastic and I guarantee you will not be disappointed. Our wedding reception was perfect because of them!!
Paul M
5.0
10/26/2019
We used both the JP Band and City Heat bands at the weddings of our two daughters who were married this last year in Pittsburgh and Cleveland. Both bands were easy to work with, professional and greatly entertaining. Our wedding guests at both weddings were absolutely wowed by each of the John Parker Bands that performed at our daughters' weddings. We could not imagine using any other band group for a wedding or other significant event!! John Parker and his bands are the best ever.
response 10/28/2019
Thank you SO much Paul - it was very fun & flattering performing twice for your family. Re...
ally fun weddings & super awesome people that made them possible. Hope to see you all again soon! 😀 john
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