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Janis Wallin is an electric bassist from Chicago, IL who is most known for her deep pocket, infectious on-stage enthusiasm, and versatility of styles. Janis has over 2 decades of experience performing, touring, writing, arranging, and teaching. Nicknamed "The Mistress of Groove" by Grammy-award-winning bassist, Victor Wooten, Janis is well versed in all styles, from rock to funk to jazz to blues to soul to Latin and more, and brings her signature rock-solid foundation to whatever realm she is in.
Janis is available for performance and studio opportunities, as well as private lessons. Drop her a line today!
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"She’s the quintessential take-care-of-business bass player. A great vibe. Just a straight up, responsible, old school, laying-it-down kind of bass player." - Steve Kimock
Sun 2/18/24 | SPACE | Evanston, IL | David Bowie for kids (2pm) |
Fri 2/23/24 | Teddy O'Brians | Highwood, IL | Heart of Gold Band (Neil Young) |
Sat 2/24/24 | Freedom Hall | Park Forest, IL | Big Suit |
Sun 2/25/24 | Thalia Hall | Chicago, IL | Talking Heads for kids (11:30am) |
Fri 3/1/24 | Hey Nonny | Arlington Hts, IL | Family Groove Company |
Sun 3/24/24 | Thalia Hall | Chicago, IL | Red Hot Chili Peppers for kids (11:30am) |
Fri 4/5/24 | Shawnee Cave Total Solar Eclipse Festival | Murphysboro, IL | Old Shoe |
Sat 4/6/24 | April Grooves Day | Kankakee, IL | Old Shoe |
Mon 4/8/24 | Shawnee Cave Total Solar Eclipse Festival | Murphysboro, IL | Allie & the Night Krals |
Thu 4/26/24 | Hey Nonny | Arlington Hts, IL | Dan Peters Band |
Fri 5/10/24 | Lyric Theater | Blue Island, IL | Big Suit |
Sat 5/18/24 | Mayfest | Chicago, IL | The Ron Burgundy's |
5/24-26/24 | Solshine Reverie | Chillicothe, IL | Old Shoe and more TBA |