" Jim & Sylvia's unique arrangements for two guitars are fantastic. Their concert at the Cloister on May 6, 2007 truly entertained our guests." - 

(Pace Conner, Director of Entertainment, The Cloister, Sea Island, GA)



"Jim and Sylvia did a wonderful job. I would strongly recommend them for anything that you may have planned in the future. I could not be happier with our choice of Jim and Sylvia."-

(Brian W, 9/20/2008, Wedding, Prospect, PA)



"Jim and Sylvia were professional in every aspect. They were attentive to every detail of my requests and communicated regularly before the event. They arrived at the agreed time and were friendly not only to me, but throughout the evening to my guests. Jim & Sylvia were flexible and quickly adapted to changes throughout the evening as needed; they mingled among the guests and happily accommodated requests. I was impressed by their huge range of music genres, from Jimmy Buffet to Led Zeppelin, and from Bach to Elvis. Bravo, Jim and Sylvia."-

(Barbara W, 8/22/2008, Private Party, Moreland Hills, OH)



"They were great, lively and our friends and family loved them. Very entertaining and would recommend them to anyone."

(Dean P, 8/16/2008, Private Party, Walton Hills, OH)



"They were very good, great for the event we had and was very accommodating to our needs. "-Ranae Seely - activities director

(Ranae S, 8/15/2008, Private Party, Sandusky, OH)



"Jim & Sylvia Guitar Duo were excellent for our party. They played a nice selection of acoustic music. Everybody enjoyed their music and we would have them back again and highly recommend them to others."-

(Mai T, 8/9/2008, Private Party, Seven Hills, OH)



"We really enjoyed Jim & Sylvia at our Mexican Fiesta themed reception party. It was the perfect touch and they they did a great job. We would highly recommend them."-

(Monica M, 7/19/2008, Wedding, Cuyahoga Falls, OH)



"Jim & Sylvia were fantastic, personable & talented and I will recommend them to everyone I know personal & business relationships. Next party I have I will be calling them. Thank you, Tupper Russell"-

(Tupper R, 7/12/2008, Graduation Party, Columbiana, OH)



"From Mozart to Stevie Ray, Jim and Sylvia are the absolute best. We were thrilled with their performance, beginning with lovely chords played through the ceremony to their winding through the tables at the reception, they filled the room with lovely background music and also accepted special requests. We could have not made a better choice for our daughter's wedding. Everyone remarked on how wonderful the music was; they provided the relaxed but elegant affair we had hoped for. The range of their music ability is amazing. Thank you Jim and Sylvia!"-

(Barbara S, 7/5/2008, Wedding, Mansfield, OH)



"Jim and Sylvia were great! I have to admit that I was skeptical due to only viewing them online. But I was quickly relieved, and found them to be fabulous! They arrived on time, were very accommodating, flexible, and very nice. They played an excellent variety of music which all of the guests enjoyed. Even now, I am still receiving compliments on the music choice and the ambiance that their music created. Thank you so much Jim and Sylvia, I would recommend your music to anyone!"-

(Molly M, 6/7/2008, Wedding, Cleveland, OH)



"Jim and Sylvia traveled down to Kentucky on a very stormy night from Northern Ohio. We host an annual Derby Eve/Fiesta Party the first Friday of May. Jim and Sylvia accommodated us with Mariachi, Bluegrass and Country music. They even took requests and played a little jazz and swing for the guests. Because of the bad weather, they were unable to "plug-in" outdoors, and instead took to walking around the party playing to small groups of guests. They both wore authentic Mariachi costumes and were very professional. I would definitely hire them again."-

(Brandon E, 5/2/2008, Private Party, Lexington, KY)



"I was surprised how fast that they had responded back to me after I put my request in. Jim & Sylvia Kalal are very talented performers. After the event I had numerous comments about how much the students at Kent State University enjoyed their performance. I was very pleased with the whole thing and I would recommend them to anyone and everyone!"-

(Zane P, 3/6/2008, Dinner Dance, Kent, OH)



"They were spectacular. Far exceeded our expectations."

(Dennis W, 1/19/2008, Dinner Dance, Toledo, OH)



"Jim and Sylvia gave a wonderful performance at our event! They were very talented and professional. The audience loved the music! one audience members says, "The music was my favorite part of the celebration!" We hope to work with them again in the future!"- Campus Activities Board, Cleveland State University

(Campus Activities Board C, 9/17/2007, Club, Cleveland, OH)



"They were terrific - our guests enjoyed them and their music and mode of presentation very much!"- Valerie

(Valerie P, 9/9/2007, Private Party, Pittsburgh, PA)



"Thank you Jim and Sylvia! It was a pleasure having you play at our party. We had many compliments on your music. Best of luck in the future, and we would love to recommend you in the future!"-  Chris & Jessie

(Jessie F, 8/25/2007, Picnic, Knox, PA)



"Jim and Sylvia exceeded our expectations. We were so pleased with their talent, selections, and their low key demeanor. We are a Southern couple who had to plan a casual rehearsal party in Ohio and looked to Gigmasters for music. We are very pleased with the results. Thanks, and we would definitely hire them again, if the occasion arises for their kind of music."-

(Claire B, 6/22/2007, Wedding, Aurora, OH)



"Jim and Sylvia were absolutely wonderful! I would recommend them to anyone. They played many different varieties, and their costumes fit the feel of what we were going for for our event. The audience, which varied in age all loved them. I suggest to anyone to employ this duo as they were spectacular."

(Victoria S, 9/15/2008, Festival, Alliance, OH)



"I was looking for a Mariachi band and I found Jim & Sylvia which were very good for my husbands surprise b-day party because we have some Latino and American friends, so it was the perfect fusion, everybody enjoy it."-  Maria Ryan. Columbus,Oh.

(Maria R, 1/12/2008, Birthday Party, Grove City, OH)



"Jim and Sylvia arrived on time prepared to entertain at our Fiesta wearing proper costume and playing appropriate music. They walked through the dining area strumming guitars and adding color and flavor to our celebration. I would certainly hire them again."-

(Kay C, 4/24/2008, Festival, Eaton Rapids, MI)



"We were happy with their performance."-

(Sean W, 5/13/2008, Community Event, Mayfield Heights, OH)



" E. James Kalal... is an International Talent Celebrity"

(Host: Greg Sabor, TV Channel 23 Special News Feature See Media)



" Musician who is more than the sum of his music"

(Akron Beacon Journal Cover Story See Media)



"Mr. Kalal has acquired a strong sense of style....Authentic performance of a variety of types of music....And technique necessary to give the music full expression."

(Dr. Farley K. Hutchins, Former Music Critic, Akron Beacon Journal See Media)

Entertaining at Treats in Rocky River, OH.

Entertaining at the Wellness Center of the Akron General
Hospital in November 2007