Celebration•Reviewed on August 30, 2024•From Benton Harbor, MI
Jim was amazing. We had a "chill, dinner party" style wedding where Jim played for 3 hours. He provided a number of modern hits as classical tunes. My mom was just in awe, commenting a few times "not only is he very talented, he looks like he is having an amazing time!" I would HIGHLY recommend Jim for anyone needing a great guitarist. He was professional, accommodating of music requests, low maintenance from a personality perspective, and delivered with very high quality! I had so many positive comments from other guests on his performance.
Review by Helen M.
Anniversary Party•Reviewed on June 27, 2024•From Wheaton, IL
Jim's music took our celebration from 'nice' to 'exceptional'! Everyone raved about his classical guitar presentation. His repertoire spans the decades and includes his sacred wedding music. We choose love songs throughout the ages to celebrate my parents 70th wedding anniversary. Jim made the day spectacular! Highly recommend him!
Review by Bridget R.
Corporate Function•Reviewed on June 14, 2024•From Grand Rapids, MI
Jim was an excellent addition to our event! He was a very personable, professional, and talented musician!
Review by Becky M.
Wedding•Reviewed on April 28, 2024•From West Des Moines, IA
Loved having Jim perform at our wedding - he is an excellent musician and energetic performer. Would recommend him to anyone having an event and would like live music!
Review by Eduardo G.
Anniversary Party•Reviewed on April 24, 2023•From Aurora, IL
Jim was amazing! A true professional. I would recommend him 100%.
Review by Julie B.
Holiday Party•Reviewed on December 20, 2021•From Chicago, IL
I really enjoyed working with Jim for our company holiday party. He was quick and easy to communicate with, he played a wonderful mix of music, not just holiday. He's completely professional and adds a special touch to any event you hire him for. He's just the perfect extra something special. I've worked with him prior to this event 9 years ago and again would highly recommend and happily hire again!
Review by Britt K.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on December 26, 2019•From McHenry, IL
Just so talented and wonderful. Could not recommend more. What a nice guy, too!
Review by Renee M.
Wedding•Reviewed on September 15, 2018•From Mineral Point, WI
JIM IS AMAZING! I hired Jim to perform at our outdoor wedding, and me and my husband could not have been more delighted with him or his performance. He is extremely kind and accommodating, and extraordinarily talented. He chatted and laughed with our guests, took requests, and impressed everyone. Our wedding was two months ago, and I still have guests commenting on the music and Jim. If you are thinking of booking Jim, do it! Even though we don't live near Chicago, we are already thinking of ways we can hire him again.
Review by Diane W.
Wedding Reception•Reviewed on July 24, 2015•From Rock Island, IL
Jim was absolutely wonderful! He was so easy to communicate with before and on the day of the wedding. He was also very accommodating of last minute changes on the day of the wedding. Jim played beautifully, and all of our guests were commenting on how much they liked him. He made our day truly special, and I would recommend him to anyone considering an acoustic guitar player for their wedding or reception- or for any event really!
Review by Ashley T.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on January 13, 2014•From Lake Zurich, IL
Jim performed at our ceremony and cocktail hour for our wedding. He was an absolute pleasure to work with. Jim arrived at our church with plenty of time to set up his equipment and practice before the ceremony. He then played beautiful wedding music for our prelude. Jim was also nice enough to sing and play a song we requested for our unity candle portion of our wedding, which was absolutely wonderful. He also played all the songs we asked. Jim is not only a great guitar player and singer, but great to work with as well. He made our wedding truly special and we would not hesitate to ask him to play at another event. We definitely recommend him!
Review by Kristin B.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on August 15, 2013•From Oak Brook, IL
We found Jim on theknot.com and went to see him play at the Cellar Bistro. He was amazing, and we hired him immediately! He played everything we wanted to hear, and I just wish I could have heard him play before I walked down the aisle! I can't wait to see him perform again!
Review by Mary Ellen S.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on May 27, 2013•From Naperville, IL
Jim's voice, guitar playing, and energy filled our friends' wedding with delight. He is kind, warm, funny, and talented. Truly, he turned an ordinary backyard party into a magical experience.
Review by Angela S.
Wedding•Reviewed on June 18, 2013•From Glenview, IL
Jim was amazing!! We received so many compliments from our guests. His music is beautiful and he is so talented. He always has a smile and really makes the crowd happy. We were so pleased to have him at our wedding.
Review by Anne B.
Corporate Function•Reviewed on November 12, 2012•From Chicago, IL
Jim is wonderful to work with. He is flexible, easy going and relaxed. Not to mention also being a very talented, versatile musician. A real pleasure!
Review by Mary K.
Wine Tasting Party•Reviewed on November 9, 2012•From Batavia, IL
Jim, played for our wine tasting event. Jim is incredibly talented but also a pleasure to work with. He is a true professional in every sense of the word. Finding talent for this event was not a job I was looking forward to and Jim made the process a breeze. Emails were answered promptly and the booking process was easy. Our clients really enjoyed the acoustic guitar music he played and his music was a perfect compliment to our event. I would recommend Jim to anyone looking for a guitarist for any event.
Review by Lisa S.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on July 6, 2013•From Galena, IL
Jim was great. He made several custom arrangements for our wedding and was quick to respond to all of our requests and communication.
Review by Kathleen M.
Fundraiser•Reviewed on November 5, 2012•From Wheaton, IL
Review by Carla P.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on November 4, 2012•From Chicago, IL
Very easy to work with and did a great job! Helpful, professional, and excellent work!
Review by Peter H.
Wedding Reception•Reviewed on November 1, 2012•From Wheaton, IL
Jim was very professional and a great talent. Everyone complimented us on our choice of musician. He added a touch of class to our wedding reception with his renditions of classical numbers and a wide variety of 60's through current songs.
Review by Erik E.
Wedding Cocktail Hour•Reviewed on October 28, 2012•From Chicago, IL
Everyone commented on the special touch that Jim's talents provided for our cocktail hour.
Review by Andrew D.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on October 15, 2012•From Lisle, IL
Jim played our wedding ceremony and he was fantastic. First, he was extremely friendly and professional. He responded very promptly to my e-mails and was accommodating to our special requests.
He is also a very talented guitarist! His style is more classical, so it sound a little different than a lot of others, but it sounds amazing. He adapted Across the Universe for us to play for the bridal processional and it was absolutely perfect.
So, overall Jim was a perfect choice. He is prompt, professional, and excellent performer and an all-around nice guy.
Review by Jean S.
Wedding•Reviewed on October 9, 2012•From Michigan City, IN
Jim exceeded my expectations in every aspect. I had hoped to find a talented musician with a reasonable amount of experience who was reliable. In Jim Perona I found a gifted artist with vast experience who was thorough, professional and cared deeply about the music he played for our wedding and reception. Jim was open to our musical preferences and willing to arrange specific songs of our choosing. From the first telephone inquiry to the very last song, I knew that he would not only play beautiful music, but that he would take good care of me as I struggled to plan this most important of days. Consider yourself beyond lucky if you are able to work with Jim Perona.
Review by Sue Z.
Corporate Function•Reviewed on September 23, 2012•From Wheaton, IL
Jim did a great job for our event! He was extremely accommodating, moving from one house to another on a rainy night with no problems. Our group thoroughly enjoyed his music. Very talented! Thank you, Jim!!
Review by Jo H.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on October 28, 2012•From Bolingbrook, IL
I found Jim through the Knot and I'm so glad we picked him. I originally wanted a string trio for my 9/16 wedding, but felt it was too overdone. I wanted something different. Jim was exactly that. He responded to me via text/emails ASAP, very professional, outstanding musician. We put together a great song list that felt very nice for my wedding. Best of all, he accompanied my sister (my MOH) while she sang for the processional of the bridal party. I sincerely loved him. The only thing I wished was that I got to see him more during the wedding. Other than that, Jim is a stand up guy with amazing guitar skills. I look forward to booking him at other events :)!
Review by Lauryn G.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on September 17, 2012•From Hickory Hills, IL
There is simply no way to word how extremely appreciative we are of Jim Perona and his amazing talent. Jim helped us create the perfect soundtrack to our wedding and has left us with cherished memories for a lifetime. Our guests could not stop commenting on how he made our ceremony and cocktail hour just perfect! Jim helped us from day one to make sure everything ran as smoothly as possible. He had great song selections and suggestions; even cared enough to take the time and learn a song very dear to our hearts to include at our wedding. If you are looking to add an element at your event to leave guests speechless, you need to book Jim immediately! He is PHENOMENAL!
