With a background in American Theatre, as an actor-director, Vic Janusz was offered a nightly, 6-month contract as a piano soloist in 1998 by the Seattle Sheraton Towers; NORDSTROM offered a full-time day position as a pianist shortly thereafter, and Janusz was in music full-time. His numerous cabaret hits as a singer-pianist include the popular "Phoenicia and Vic Shows" with Wade Madsen and "The Night Is Bettah" with Disney star Joanne Klein.

He has accompanied singers as diverse as rock/roots singer Elizabeth Carpenter and El Vez. One of Seattle's most in demand pianomen, either as soloist or frontman, Janusz has been represented at CANLIS (VJ Trio has headlined at 3 New Year's Eve parties), the Fairmont, and numerous country clubs.