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New to the Coachella Valley by way of Los Angeles, this duo, Scott Monahan and Janis Liebhart, are now firmly planted in the Coachella Valley and loving it! Scott was a member of the legendary classic rock band “Spirit” from 1983–1997, before venturing into scoring for television and film.
Janis’s vast resume includes much studio work as well as touring the world with major artists that include The Moody Blues, Engelbert, Righteous Brothers, Glenn Frey and 19 years with Michael Bolton.
They wrote and produced material for National Geographic TV, and are currently creating jingles through their company, “Jingles Jane”.
It’s all fresh again for these two, as they hadn’t performed together live until they moved here in 2018. They bring it–and the audience loves it. They play their favorite songs from Woodstock era to Coachella.
They often have a handful of their best musician friends from the road sitting in, and it always creates some sort of musical magic.
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Scott Monahan
From Sewickley, PA, Scott is a singer, songwriter, composer, producer and live performing artist.
He wrote, recorded and toured as the keyboardist with the legendary classic rock band “Spirit” from 1983 til guitarist Randy California’s death in 1997.
He’s had various production and publishing deals throughout his career in Los Angeles. For Sonic Productions Scott wrote and produced for film and TV, documentaries, and international. projects.
You can hear Scott’s work on National Geographic Television for their “Explorer” series and several documentaries & PBS specials.
He formed his own company, Monahan Music, providing TV ads for New York Times TV, Mattel, National Geographic, ESPN, and the Discovery Channel.
As a solo artist, Scott released a CD of his material, “Songs From Califa”.
“Jingles Jane,” a company he formed with with Janis Liebhart in 2011 provided jingles for Clear Channel; today they are still busy providing music content and jingles in their La Quinta studio. Scott is also a videographer, and produces indie projects, both music and otherwise.
Scott has also been a 30-year member of the band “The Malibooz” which features Walter Egan (of “Magnet & Steel” fame) and John Zambetti. In 2019 they performed at the Cavern in Liverpool, and frequently are booked in Los Angeles.
After moving from Los Angeles to the Coachella Valley in 2018, they created “Fun With Dick And Jane Band” performing with and without Scott’s own recorded tracks. They often have their musician friends sit in, so it’s always a bit different.
He looks forward to more musical adventures in the desert
Janis Liebhart
A California girl, Janis is a singer/songwriter – toured with Michael Bolton for 19 years; also with the Moody Blues, Righteous Bros., Charlie Rich, Engelbert, and a menagerie of other shorter tours and television appearances. She’s added her voice to many recordings; among her favorites are Ringo Starr’s CD “Y Not” and Neil Young’s “Living with War”.
Aside from her vast singing resume, she’s also a six-time Emmy certificate winning songwriter. She and longtime co-writing partner, the late hit songwriter/singer Alan O’Day, provided special material for Jim Henson’s Muppet Babies, Disney, and Sesame Street. They also wrote, produced and performed songs for National Geographic TV’s animated “Really Wild Animals” starring Dudley Moore. Other notable writing credits include Universal’s “Theme from Undercover Brother” and Disney TV’s theme for “Emperor’s New School.” Active in improvisational theater, Janis was a member of the LA Comedy Connection and studied with The Groundlings founder, the late great Gary Austin. She’s now a proud member of the Los Angeles based group “The Cleanup Crue”, a multi-faceted troupe of top notch studio singers who can claim anything vocal; ADR looping, voice acting, improvisational a capella, and original material.
Janis recently moved to La Quinta, CA, and is active in a handful of projects; she and husband Scott Monahan (past member of the legendary rock band “Spirit”) have a duo called “Fun With Dick And Jane Band.” They love performing live, this time with each other. They often add fellow road musicians, either adding to Scott’s newly recorded tracks, or creative jams. They just simply “bring it”. She also enjoys singing with “Mad Dogs and The Englishman,” a rockin’ Joe Cocker tribute band comprised of all top notch veteran musicians.
The two have written and produced radio jingles as “JinglesJane.com” for Clear Channel. Scott, also adept at videography, produces indie shows and music videos, so it looks like there will be no vacations in the near future.