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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 3/4/26 | Martyrs' | Chicago, IL | Beat the Meatles |
| Fri 3/6/26 | House Pub | St. Charles, IL | Jim Conry Trio |
| Sat 3/7/26 | Geneva Stage | Lake Geneva, WI | Tennessee Whiskey |
| Sun 3/15/26 | Thalia Hall | Chicago, IL | Prince for kids (11:30am) |
| Sat 3/21/26 | Geneva Stage | Lake Geneva, WI | Great Pretenders |
| Fri 3/27/26 | The Venue | Aurora, IL | Antelope Allstars |
| Sat 4/4/26 | The Vixen | McHenry | The 5 Amigos |
| Wed 4/8/26 | 115 Bourbon St | Merrionette Pk, IL | Big Suit |
| Sat 4/11/26 | Madame Zuzu’s | Highland Park, IL | Grateful Jazz Duo (11am) |
| Sat 4/18/26 | SPACE | Evanston, IL | Trouble Ahead |
| Sat 4/25/26 | Martyrs' | Chicago, IL | Family Groove Company |
| Sun 5/2/26 | Broken Oar | Port Barrington, IL | The 5 Amigos (2pm) |
| Sun 6/21/26 | Garcia's | Chicago, IL | David Gans |