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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
| Fri 7/11/25 | Pickin on Picknic | St. Clair, MO | Allie & the Night Krals (11pm) |
| Sun 7/13/25 | Bluegill Boathouse | Ottawa, IL | Taylor Swift & More (12pm) |
| Fri 7/18/25 | Memorial Park | Wheaton, IL | Big Suit (6pm) |
| Sat 7/19/25 | Beachwalk | Michigan City, IN | Johnny V & Friends (5pm) |
| Wed 7/23/25 | Bird Park | Kankankee, IL | Motown Nation |
| Sat 7/26/25 | 28 Mile | Highwood, IL | Grateful Jazz (7pm) |
| Sun 7/27/25 | Thalia Hall | Chicago, IL | Taylor Swift for kids (11am) |
| Fri 8/1/25 | Northbrook Days | Northbrook, IL | Dan Peters Band (6pm) |
| Sat 8/2/25 | 28 Mile | Highwood, IL | Grateful Jazz (7pm) |
| Wed 8/6/25 | Farmers Market | Highland Park, IL | Grateful Jazz (11am) |
| Wed 8/6/25 | Downtown | Clarendon Hills, IL | Big Suit (7pm) |
| Thu 8/7/25 | Garcia's | Chicago, IL | Electric Gradyland |
| Fri 8/8/25 | The Forge | Lemont, IL | Radio Gaga |
| Sat 8/9/25 | Broken Oar | Port Barrington, IL | Blackberry Jam (2:30pm) |
| Sun 8/10/25 | Gallagher Way | Chicago, IL | Taylor Swift for kids (11am) |
| Tue 8/12/25 | White Sox Park | Chicago, IL | Steal Your Face (5pm) |
| Thu 8/14/25 | Garcia's | Chicago, IL | Touch of Trey |
| Fri 8/15/25 | Rib Fest | Vernon Hills, IL | Tennessee Whiskey |
| Sat 8/16/25 | OTP Wasco | St. Charles, IL | Touch of Trey |
| Sun 8/17/25 | Sew Hop'd | Huntley, IL | Dan Peters Band (2pm) |
| Wed 8/20/25 | White Oaks Park | Rochester, MN | Mark Joseph & American Soul |
| Thu 8/21/25 | MN State Fair | St. Paul, MN | Mark Joseph & American Soul |
| Fri 8/22/25 | MN State Fair | St. Paul, MN | Mark Joseph & American Soul |
| Sat 8/23/25 | MN State Fair | St. Paul, MN | Mark Joseph & American Soul |
| Sun 8/24/25 | MN State Fair | St. Paul, MN | Mark Joseph & American Soul |
| Mon 8/25/25 | MN State Fair | St. Paul, MN | Mark Joseph & American Soul |
| Wed 8/27/25 | 28 Mile | Highwood, IL | Family Groove Company |
| Sat 8/30/25 | Shoe Fest | Manteno, IL | It's Ice (Phish tribute) |