Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter Wayne Janus became internationally recognized in the mid 90's as the "touring", Lead Guitarist for "Blues Legend" George "Wild Child" Butler. Janus landed this role through Live Earth Management because his reputation as an entertaining "Blues Guitarist" was gaining popularity through out Southren Ontario. Butler often stated that Janus was one "Mean Blues Guitarist"! When Janus wasn't on tour with Butler, he would be performing at festivals and various music venues. As the late 90's approached, he became involved with a recording studio run by producer Dan Jefferies. A lot of valuable experience came from the sessions at Jefferies studio which greatly influence Wayne as a songwriter.
The Blues is where Wayne learned how to play guitar and sing. It's from his experience as a Blues Musician that gives him the understanding to perform other genres of music. Many recordings of Blues/Rock, Jazz and Pop were recorded at various studios. In 2003, a Rock Blues CD entitled OMP was released. Although many original singles where released prior to this project; this was the first, all original album of songs that Janus wrote.
In 2007, Wayne released a traditional Blues album entitled, "All Access Blues". Roots Time Magazine from Belgium listed the CD as a top three pick! They also referred to Janus as being the "Trump Card" of the Canadian Blues Scene. "All Access Blues" is dedicated to the memory and sudden passing of George "Wild Child" Butler (early 2005). The track entitled "Moving On" features Wayne playing some "Swamp Blues" Harmonica and the lyric content is about his travels from Hamilton Ontario to Windsor Ontario for rehearsal sessions with "Wild Child".
In 2009, Janus relocated to Vancouver, British Columbia and released a Pop-Folk/Rock album entitled "September Moon". While in Vancouver, Janus freelanced with various musicians and toured the U.S. During this time, Wayne performed solo or with local musicians in the cities he'd book a show in.
After three years of travel, Janus was back in Southern Ontario and working with Producer Christopher T. Wilson of MC Audio. In summer of 2012, a Rock band named "Hell County" was formed by Wayne Janus. The band began recording immediately and toured through out Ontario. The album entitled Hell County, was released in Feburary of 2013. This independent album features nine gritty "Rock" songs.
Currently, Janus is recording an original Instrumental album. This current band is called "KAIZEN" and the project is entitled "First Impressions". Wayne's new project is to be released October 1st. 2013.
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