Janet Planet

Janet Planet Jazz - Lunch at the Leach
2022-07-19 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Leach Amphitheater, 303 Ceape Ave., Oshkosh,, WI, 54901, United States
A Lazy Afternoon
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A beautiful setting for some afternoon jazz.
Janet will be joined by Tom Theabo (guitar), Mark Urness (bass) and Ryan Korb (percussion).
Chill, munch and enjoy the music.
Special thanks to the Senior Center, Oshkosh, Wi.

Acoustic Fest - Manitowoc-Janet Planet - Tom Theabo - Kelvin Kaspar
2022-07-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Washington Park Downtown Manitowoc, 12th Street, Manitowoc, WI, United States
Come Sunday Janet Planet – Tom Theabo – Kelvin Kaspar
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Clear your calendar, grab your friends and some lawn chairs, and settle in at Washington Park, Manitowoc for the 26th annual Acoustic Fest – a full day of great acoustic music! Food, drink, art vendors and raffles add to a fantastic day.
Janet Planet is featured with two creatively sensitive and unique guitarists, Tom Theabo and Kelvin Kaspar.

Janet Planet Jazz w/special guests Peg Egan Center
2022-07-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Peg Egan Center, 7840 Church St, Egg Harbor, WI, 54209, United States
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Watch out Door County!
Janet Planet Jazz will be kicking out some dynamic sounds with a five piece band.
Her “usual suspects” will be the core of the show and she’s adding two talented sax players.
With a mixture of soul, jazz, Great American Songs, some original material and songs from her latest Grammy acknowledged recordings this will be a musical celebration.
The Core:
Tom Theabo (guitar)
Mark Urness (bass)
Ryan Korb (percussion)
The Brass:
Tom Washatka (sax)
Ross Catterton (sax)

Tom Theabo and Janet Planet - The Electric City Experience, Kauakauna
2022-06-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Electric City Experience, 100 Crooks Ave., Kaukauna, WI, United States
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A beautiful setting with family fun and loads of music.
We’ll be performing our style of “Janet Planet Jazz”. A set of music for all ages.
“Tom Theabo plays like he has 20 fingers” – Cadence Magazine
“Janet Planet is the voice of the new jazz culture” – Jazziz Magazine

An Evening With Janet Planet Jazz The Grand Opera House Oshkosh
2022-06-04 19:30 - 21:30 | The Grand Opera House, 100 High Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54901, Oshkosh, WI, 54901, United States
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Janet Planet
Described as a “The voice of the new jazz culture with seemingly limitless expression” by Jazziz Magazine, the spirited and vivacious Janet Planet has been self-produced and managed for the majority of her 40-year career.
“When it comes to understanding a lyric and the music behind it, Janet Planet “gets it”. Her soulful, heartfelt readings, with perfectly in tune, pure voice “from heaven” brings the music to us on a silver platter, and really hits home.
Brilliant arrangements, with her wonderful jazz players, gives each song its own personality while maintaining the integrity and overall message of the music they play with magnificent interplay!”
Gene Bertoncini, Jazz Guitarist
Janet will be joined by her long-time musical partner Tom Theabo (guitar), Mark Urness (bass) and Ryan Korb (percussion).
The group brings their diverse musical experiences to the music they perform.
Theabo (guitar)
Tom Theabo has been a professional guitarist/arranger/writer for more than 50 years. His style is unique voice in the jazz world.
“Theabo’s arrangements finds voicings you might not expect, his arrangements are full of twists and turns which surprise and mystify” – Cadence Magazine

Mark Urness (bass)
Mark Urness is a versatile bassist, composer, and educator. His diverse performance experience encompasses orchestral, chamber, solo, jazz playing. His playing on the unaccompanied jazz album, Foreground, was described by Bass World magazine as “completely in command of the instrument and the tunes, rife with good ideas, melodic instinct and groove.”
Mark is an associate professor of music at Lawrence University and Appleton and the principal bassist of the Weidner Center Philharmonic Orchestra.
Ryan Korb (drums)
Ryan Korb is an in-demand educator and performer.
Ryan is a world-percussionist. In addition to working with Janet Planet Jazz, he is part of the group “Africa West” a group of percussionists dedicated to African and Afro-Caribbean styles of music in addition to Western music for percussion.
Ryan has shared the stage with Bill Mays, Russell Malone, Byron Stripling, Aretha Franklin, Frank Sinatra, Jr., John Fedchock, Llew Matthews, Tamir Hendelman, Valerie Naranjo, Barry Olsen and Kristin Korb. He is an in-demand studio musician and has played on numerous recordings and been seen at numerous jazz festivals and jazz venues internationally.
Janet’s latest recording, “Under The Venus Moon” was considered for the GRAMMY in 2021.
Her determination and creative output continue to take her around the world through her recordings and live performances. She has toured all over the U.S., Canada, Japan, Europe, South Africa, and Russia. Planet is a six-time WAMI award winner and, in 2014, she was inducted in to the WAMI Hall Of Fame.

Janet Planet - Tom Theabo - Kelvin Kaspar Copper State Brewery
2022-04-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Copper State Brewery, 313 Dousman St,, Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States
A Starry Starry Night
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There’s an honesty that comes with longevity.
Janet Planet finds the honesty and soul in a lyric. Words that stretch the vocal cords and stretch the imagination.
Vocal cords that cover many colors, ranges and genres and are still stretching the boundaries of capability and agility.
The chords of Tom Theabo and Kelvin Kaspar will accompany Janet in this premier performance.
Two guitars, 12 strings and endless harmonic excursions.

Strings Attached - Janet Planet with Wausau Symphony Orchestra
2022-01-16 16:00 - 18:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 406 Grant St., Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
Songs from the Great American Songbook performed with full orchestra. From Sinatra to Alec Wilder.

The Grand Opera House - Oshkosh - Janet Planet with UWO Jazz Band
2021-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 | The Grand Opera House, 100 High Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54901, Oshkosh, WI, 54901, United States
Swing In The Holidays!
The holidays would not be quite the same without the sweet sounds of music echoing through our halls. Join award-winning vocalist Janet Planet along with University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Marty Robinson, for an evening of jazzy holiday favorites. This is sure to be a night to remember!

Jazz Coterie Performance - Janet Planet - Tom Theabo - Kelvin Kaspar
2021-11-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Stevens Point Country Club, 1628 Country Club Dr, WI 54481, Stevens Point, WI, 54481, United States
“In A Word”
An intimate set with two guitars and one voice. Songs that speak softly through words and melodies.
Tickets and more information at: http://www.jazzcoterie.com

Jazz Coterie Performance - Janet Planet-Tom Theabo-Kelvin Kaspar
2021-11-22 19:00 - 21:00 | The Waters, 1393 Washington Ave, Oshkosh, WI, 54901, United States
First of two performances:
November 22nd: The Waters, Oshkosh
“In A Word”
An intimate set with two guitars and one voice. Songs that speak softly through words and melodies.
Tickets and more information at: http://www.jazzcoterie.com

Janet Planet Jazz - Menominee Park - Oshkosh
2021-09-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Menominee Park, Hazel St, Oshkosh, WI, United States
A concert sponsored by the Menominee North and South Neighborhoods.
Bring your own lawn chair and refreshments!
Located in Park Shelter #1
1-3 p.m.
What a summer it’s been. “Wine-down” with us.

Twilight Jazz-Kemper Center-Kenosha-Janet Planet Jazz
2021-08-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Kemper Center, 6501 Third Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States
Back by popular demand!
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Each summer, thousands flock to the Kemper Center soccer field for the Twilight Jazz Series. Bring your lawn chair or picnic blanket, or leave the cooking to our marvelous food vendors. Beverages may be purchased at our “Starlight Lounge” located on the patio of the Anderson Arts Center. The concert grounds open at 6:00 PM, and the performances are from 7:00 – 9:00 PM.

Fish Stock- Fish Creek-Janet Planet Jazz
2021-08-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Fish Stock, County Trunk F, Fish Creek,, Wisconsin
Our sites are set on Door County and one of our favorite venues to perform. Come and feel the LOVE!
I’ll be joined by:
Tom Theabo, Mark Urness and Ryan Korb

Janet Planet w The LaCrosse Jazz Orchestra
2021-08-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Riverside Park LaCrosse, 100 State St,, La Crosse,, WI, 54601, United States
This is a fabulous jazz orchestra and I’m looking forward to being part of this big sound once again!
We’ll be featuring some new songs from upcoming release “Under
The Venus Moon” and more!
Rain Site: Cavalier Theater

Sheridan Park - Cudahy - Tom Theabo and Janet Planet
2021-07-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Sheridan Park, 4800 S Lake Dr, Cudahy, WI, 53110, United States
Tom Theabo and Janet Planet Duo. On a summer evening, in a park, nothing like in Wisconsin!
Bring a chair and enjoy the music as we flip through the songs of the Great American Song Book and more!
Sheridan Park Pavilion Cudahy, Wi.

Rain or Shine.

Acoustic Fest- Manitowoc- Janet Planet/Tom Theabo
2021-07-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Washington Park Downtown Manitowoc, 12th Street, Manitowoc, WI, United States
We LOVE this festival and are back for a long-awaited performance. Can’t wait to see our friends and hear the other outstanding musicians on the ticket!

Grand Opera House-Oshkosh-OJF Sampler!
2021-07-16 19:30 - 21:00 | The Grand Opera House, 100 High Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54901, Oshkosh, WI, 54901, United States
An evening of jazz to promote the Oshkosh Jazz Fest on August 28th. The Grand is a wonderful venue and this will be a fun night sharing the stage with other artists from our community.

Leach Amphitheater - Janet Planet-Steve March Torme'-OJF Sampler
2021-06-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Leach Amphitheater, 303 Ceape Ave., Oshkosh,, WI, 54901, United States
We’ll be opening with a few songs and we’ll be talking about the upcoming Oshkosh Jazz Fest on August 28th. I’ll be joined by Steve March Torme’, Tom Theabo, Mark Urness and Ryan Korb. Click on website URL for more information!

Electric City Experience-Kaukauna-Janet Planet and Tom Theabo Duo
2021-06-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Electric City Experience, 100 Crooks Ave., Kaukauna, WI, United States
This is a family friendly event with over 40 musical acts. Tom Theabo and me will be one of them. Join us for Happy Hour.
Just the two of us, for all of you!

John Harmon and Janet Planet- Thrasher Opera House, Green Lake Wi.
2020-07-31 14:30 - 16:30 | Thrasher Opera House, 506 Mill Street, Green Lake, WI, United States
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A special concert practicing social distancing and socializing. 🙂
John Harmon and Janet Planet will be presenting songs from their release “Da Capo” as well as some jazz standards they enjoy.
“Da Capo, a set of warm and beautiful music, features Janet Planet and John Harmon at their very best.” Scott Yanow, jazz journalist/historian and author of 11 books including The Jazz Singers and Jazz On Record 1917-76

Ally's Bistro-Janet Planet Jazz-Menomonee Falls
2020-07-03 12:00 - 14:00 | Ally’s Bistro, N72W13350 Lund Road (corner of Good Hope and Appleton Ave), Menomonee Falls, WI, United States
Jazz on Fridays at Ally’s Bistro will be taking necessary precautions during this unsteady time.
We will perform outdoors with social distancing rules in place.
It will be a fun show with a variety of standards, some originals and some patriotic songs to welcome in the 4th of July celebration.
Janet Planet Jazz:
Janet Planet (voice)
Tom Theabo (guitar)
Mark Urness (bass)
Ryan Korb (percussion)

London Tour - June 6th 2020 POSTPONED
2020-06-06 15:30 - 17:30 | The Pheasantry, The Pheasantry 152 Kings Road, London, SW3 4UT, United Kingdom
At the leading jazz cabaret venue, The Pheasantry on London’s Kings Road Chelsea , on Friday and Saturday evenings, over the four months of March to June, we feature eight of the greatest female jazz singers from the U.K. and USA.
With their wide range of voices and musical styles, audiences can sit back, relax and enjoy distinctive and compelling interpretations and improvisations of the greatest songwriters and lyricists, with our Jazz Divas delivering just pure, stylistic musical magic.
Janet Planet and The Music Of Nancy Wilson and Cannonball Adderely
Supported by saxophonist and husband Tom Washatka with an all star U.K. trio of Robin Aspland – piano, Geoff Gascoyne – double bass & Matt Home – drums.
Music promoter and supporter extraordinaire, John Billett is at the helm of this tour.

London Tour- June 5th 2020
2020-06-05 15:30 - 17:30 | Pizza Express Birmingham UK, Birmingham, The Water's Edge, Broad Street,, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Excited to announce our 2020 tour in London! The music of Nancy Wilson and Cannonball Adderley.
Supported by saxophonist and husband Tom Washatka with an all star U.K. trio of Robin Aspland – piano, Geoff Gascoyne – double bass & Matt Home – drums.
Music promoter and supporter extraordinaire, John Billett is at the helm of this tour.

London Tour- June 4th 2020
2020-06-04 15:30 - 17:30 | Pizza Express Maidstone, PizzaExpress Live 32 Earl Street, Maidstone, ME14 1PF, United Kingdom

VALLEY OF THE DOLLS - Becket's - Oshkosh
2020-04-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Becket’s, 2 Jackson St, , Oshkosh,, Wisconsin, 54901
Back by popular demand!
Connie Grauer, Keys, keyboard bass, vocals
Kim Zick, Drums
Juli Wood, Saxophone, vocals
Janet Planet, Vocals
This energetic group of women will be performing with the wild abandon that only 4 women, who have been a success in the music biz, can do.
Don’t miss this one!

John Harmon and Janet Planet- St. John's on the Lake, Cultural Arts Center
2020-03-09 14:00 | St. John’s On The Lake, Cultural Arts Center, 1840 N. Prospect Avenue #1004, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
WAMI Hall of Famers, John Harmon and Janet Planet will perform classic jazz and original compositions. 7:00 p.m. concert with post-concert meet and greet.

Mosinee Brewery- John Harmon and Janet Planet present: "Da Capo"
2020-03-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Mosinee Brewing Company, 401 4th Street, Mosinee, WI, 54455, United States
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Click on “play” above to hear an early rehearsal of the original composition “The Gift Of Surrender” Music by John Harmon, Lyrics by Janet Planet
Join John Harmon and me as we celebrate music from our most recent release “Da Capo”.
Da Capo was considered for Grammy Award in 2109 and was listed on Deepak Chopra’s “pick of the month”. Here’s what Grammy winning producer, Kabir Sehgal has to say about it.
“Janet nailed it. Da Capo will make you want to stay-up-late listening to every brilliant note.” -Kabir Sehgal

Marco Island - United Church - John Harmon-Janet Planet-Tom Washatka and Friends
2020-02-23 13:00 | United Church Marco Island, 320 North Barfield Drive,, Marco Island,, FL, 34145, United States
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Florida, sun, music, beach and good friends!
A generous invitation from the Toussaints (John and Susan) will be put us on a plane for a long weekend of jazz performances and sun!
Join us if you’re in the area.

Valentines Day - Oshkosh Senior Center- Janet Planet, Tom Theabo, Zach Harmon
2020-02-14 08:00 - 09:30 | Oshkosh Senior Center, 200 N Campbell RdHours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8AM Tu 200 N. Campbell Road, Oshkosh, Wi, 54902, United States
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An afternoon delight!
Celebrate Valentines Day with some music and amusement.
So honored to be part of this celebration with these talented artists! Come!

Janet Planet Sings Broadway, Rahr West Museum Of Art
2020-02-07 13:30 | Rahr West Museum, 610 N. 8th St., Manitowoc, WI, United States
SOLD OUT!

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A show by request and thankfully so. We’ll be performing some of the timeless songs from classics as well as unveiling some new pieces from shows like “Grey Gardens”, “Company” and “A Star Is Born”.
A different side of this “Planet”.
Supporting Cast:
Noah Harmon (piano)
Mark Urness (bass)
Ryan Korb (percussion)
