California
Added On 17.10.08 BY David Hamilton

For updates on the band's latest trip to California please visit the band blog or make your way to our band page on Facebook by pasting in the following link: http://www.new.facebook.com/pages/Johnny-Parks-Band/14039416754

Candian Tour
Added On 08.09.08 BY David Hamilton

For updates on how the band are doing on their Canadian Tour with Starfield please check out the band blog.

Brand New Day
Added On 02.09.08 BY David Hamilton

Brand New Day is available as a free download when you visit www.survivor.co.uk Plus, if you join the mailing list you can download the sheet music too.

Worship Musician Magazine Review
Added On 23.08.08 BY David Hamilton

Worship Musician Magazine's Shawn McLaughlin has reviewed 'Break the Silence'. Here's what he had to say: "Hailing from Belfast, Johnny Parks Band kicks off their latest rock/worship record with the thumping drums and soaring guitars of "Brand New Day" - a modern worship anthem that features a gigantic chorus and synth figure that would sound natural on any song by The Killers or The Bravery. With occasional nods to Arcade Fire and Death Cab for Cutie, the band fills the project with sing-a-long songs that are often somewhat trite, but easy to relate to. Thankfully, they are far more innovative musically, and are driven by Parks' great voice, as well as the sterling backing vocals of Claire Hamilton. With an eye firmly planted in his homeland, Parks explores the impact of decades of strife and struggle for Northern Ireland and it's inhabitants, placing special focus on their longing for peace and reform, reflected in the tunes "The Troubles Are Over" (featuring keen use of Uillean pipes) and "Walls". The album closes on a majestic note on the soaring, epic "Walk Beside Me Jesus", featuring the type of incidental noise-scapes that populate many post "Kid A" (Radiohead) songs. With musicianship and songs that match or exceed virtually anything coming out in America these days, it would be a shame if 'Break the Silence' stayed a secret outside of the U.K.

Starfield Canadian Tour 2008
Added On 17.08.08 BY David Hamilton

Things in the JPB camp have been warming up nicely over the summer and we can confirm that we will be supporting Starfield in their Canadian Tour this Autumn! After supporting Starfield at FUEL in Ballymena last night the band are really excited to be part of this tour! The band fly out on 4th Sept and return on 17th - check out our 'dates' link for more info or go to www.starfieldonline.com. Hope to see those of you from Canada there!

Community Relations Week
Added On 24.04.08 BY JP

The JPB are honoured and excited to have been asked to play for the Community Relations week in Northern Ireland....

'Rescuer' is Kingsway Song Of The Month
Added On 22.04.08 BY David Hamilton

'Resucuer' is Kingsway Music's 'Song of the Month' this month and should go out today to around 15,000 people. The sheet music and chords can be downloaded free of charge for one month along with the story behind the song! Follow the link Rescuer Free Download and enjoy!

JP Interview with Mike RImmer
Added On 14.04.08 BY JP

Johnny was recently interviewed by the prestigious and inquisitive Mike Rimmer about many many things! In a very informative and insightful interview, Johnny explains...

'Break The Silence' songbook released!
Added On 06.04.08 BY David Hamilton

The 'Break The Silence' songbook has just been officially released and is available through Kingsway. You can get a copy by following the link below, enjoy! http://shop.kingswaysongs.com/product_info.php?cPath=104&products_id=1916

Megalife U+2
Added On 30.03.08 BY JP

The JP Band have been confirmed to play at the Megalife U+2 festival in Moira this summer. We've played there before and had a thoroughly enjoyable day! The date is set this year for 7th June in the Moira Demesne Park from 12 noon - 10pm....

24-7 Teams Up With Johnny Parks Band
Added On 30.03.08 BY JP

24-7 Prayer has teamed up with the Johnny Parks Band in using tracks from their albums 'Break The Silence' and 'Almighty Sound' for their prayer podcasts available on itunes! Oh yes. 24-7 Prayer has become a worldwide, non-stop prayer movement. They have prayer rooms and 'Boiler Rooms' all over the world where people pray non-stop for change in their communities....

Recent Gigs
Added On 17.03.08 BY JP

We've been playing a few local dates recently throughout the country and been enjoying getting the songs from the new album out to a new audience. There have been a few great nights - High Kirk in Ballymena, Ahorey, Knock and yesterday in our own church (Christian Fellowship Church)....

Alternative Ulster Magazine Review Break The Silence
Added On 20.01.08 BY David Hamilton

Belfast's Alternative Ulster magazine have reviewed 'Break The Silence' giving it 8/10. The full review has been posted on the blog...

Stocki Reviews Break The Silence
Added On 16.01.08 BY David Hamilton

Stocki uses the new album by the Johnny Parks Band to write a short essay on modern worship music...stating, "The Parks Band is attempting, against the grain, to bring art back into the art of praise"...and..."have created something unique in spite of the pressures of the monotonous regime of the industry". We've posted the full review on the blog, just go to the 'blog' link to check it out!

Break The Silence has now been officially launched!
Added On 06.01.08 BY David Hamilton

The band would like to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone who came to the album launch at Willowfield on Friday 4th January. We had an amazing time! Thanks also to our friends Bluetree and Tre Sheppard for their support. Photos will be posted in the 'photos' section as soon as we get them. For those of you who weren't able to make it due to the snow don't worry as the band are about to kick-start the Ireland & UK tour...exciting times!