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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 7/27/24 | Sew Hop'd | Huntley, IL | Dan Peters Band |
| Thu 8/1/24 | Sunshine Park | Willowbrook, IL | Dan Peters Band |
| Fri 8/2/24 | Harwood Heights Fest | Harwood Hts, IL | Radio Gaga |
| Fri 8/9/24 | Taste of Elmwood Pk | Elmwood Park, IL | Radio Gaga |
| Sat 8/10/24 | Off the Rails | Carbondale, IL | Allie & the Night Krals |
| Mon 8/12/24 | Whitesox Park | Chicago, IL | Steal Your Face (5pm) |
| Tues 8/13/24 | City Winery | Chicago, IL | Afro Dead |
| Wed 8/14/24 | Washington Park | Milwaukee, WI | Afro Dead |
| Fri 8/16/24 | Naper Nights | Naperville, IL | Old Shoe |
| Sat 8/17/24 | Redstone Room | Davenport, IA | Allie & the Night Krals |
| Sun 8/18/24 | Elburn Days | Elburn, IL | Motown Nation |
| Thu 8/22/24 | Minnesota State Fair | St. Paul, MN | Mark Joseph & the American Soul |
| Fri 8/23/24 | Minnesota State Fair | St. Paul, MN | Mark Joseph & the American Soul |
| Sat 8/24/34 | Minnesota State Fair | St. Paul, MN | Mark Joseph & the American Soul |
| Sun 8/25/24 | Minnesota State Fair | St. Paul, MN | Mark Joseph & the American Soul |
| Mon 8/26/24 | Minnesota State Fair | St. Paul, MN | Mark Joseph & the American Soul |
| Wed 8/28/24 | Chicago Botanic Gardens | Glencoe, IL | Guitarra Azul |
| Fri 8/30/24 | Shoe Fest | Manteno, IL | Old Shoe |
| Sat 8/31/24 | Shoe Fest | Manteno, IL | Old Shoe, Allie & the Night Krals |
| Sun 9/1/24 | Shoe Fest | Manteno, IL | Old Shoe, Family Groove Co. |
| Sat 9/7/24 | Mackey's Hideout | McHenry, IL | Electric Gradyland |
| Sun 9/8/24 | Sideouts | McHenry, IL | Dan Peters Band |
| Sat 9/14/24 | Lakeview Arts Fest | Chicago, IL | Old Shoe |
| Sun 9/21/24 | Project North Festival | Rhinelander, WI | Old Shoe |