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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
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 |
Thu 8/28/25 | Evenflow | Geneva, IL | PBJ |
Sat 8/30/25 | Shoe Fest | Manteno, IL | It's Ice (Phish tribute) |
Sun 9/7/25 | Boat Drinks | Chicago, IL | Dan Peters Band |
Fri 9/12/25 | Boogie Down Fest | Yuba, WI | Allie & The Night Krals |
Sat 9/13/25 | Friendly Valley Tavern | Peoria, IL | Allie & The Night Krals |
Sun 9/14/25 | St. Gianna Fest | Evergreen Park, IL | Ron Burgundy's |
Wed 9/17/25 | 28 Mile | Highwood, IL | Dead Wednesdays |
Sat 9/20/25 | Fitzgerald's | Berwyn, IL | Mr. Dave Plays Dead (10am) |
Sun 9/21/25 | Sew Hop'd | Huntley, IL | Dan Peters Band |
Wed 9/24/25 | 115 Bourbon St | Merrionette Park, IL | Motown Nation |
Fri 9/26/25 | Oktoberfest | East Dundee, IL | George Michael Reborn |