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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
| Sat 5/2/26 | Geneva Stage | Lake Geneva, WI | Big Suit |
| Sun 5/3/26 | Broken Oar | Port Barrington, IL | The 5 Amigos (2pm) |
| Wed 5/6/26 | Garcia's | Chicago, IL | Antelope Allstars |
| Sat 5/9/26 | White Sox Park | Chicago, IL | Saddle Shoe Sisters (4pm) |
| Fri 5/15/26 | Front Street Fest | Mokena, IL | Ron Burgundy's |
| Sat 5/16/26 | Lexington Village Theater | Lexington, MI | Tennessee Whiskey |
| Sat 5/23/26 | Belmont Sheffield Fest | Chicago, IL | Nelson Street Revival (6:30pm) |
| Sun 5/24/26 | Belmont Sheffield Fest | Chicago, IL | Generations Band (12:30pm) |
| Sat 6/6/26 | Fitzgerald's | Berwyn, IL | Mr. Dave Plays Dead (10am) |
| Thu 6/11/26 | 2nd Street Stage | Park Rapids, MN | Mark Joseph & American Soul |
| Fri 6/12/26 | Hook and Ladder | Minneapolis, MN | Mark Joseph & American Soul |
| Sat 6/13/26 | Ambassador Blues Fest | St. Peter, MN | Mark Joseph & American Soul |
| Thu 6/18/26 | The Venue | Aurora, IL | David Gans & Broken Angels |
| Fri 6/19/26 | The Argo | Whitefish Bay, WI | David Gans & Broken Angels |
| Sat 6/20/26 | Sister Lakes Brewing Co | Dowagiac, MI | David Gans & Broken Angels |
| Sun 6/21/26 | Garcia's | Chicago, IL | David Gans & Broken Angels |
| Sat 6/27/26 | Celebrate Fox Lake | Fox Lake, IL | Tennessee Whiskey |
| Fri 7/3/26 | Sew Hop'd | Huntley, IL | Dan Peters Band (6pm) |
| Sat 7/4/26 | Orland Park Days | Orland Park, IL | Tim Gleason Band (5:30pm) |