In the early 1990s, Janusko was a bass player and songwriter for the Bay Area pop band The Himalayans,[1] which included members Adam Duritz (before the formation of Counting Crows), Dan Jewett, Chris Roldan, and Marty Jones.
[2] Janusko joined the electronic industrial band My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult (TKK) as the principal guitarist in 1997,[3] using the stage name Davey Dasher.
[4] In 2004, Janusko and vocalist Krystle Jones teamed up to create the musical act Firefly, a blend of funk, rock, soul, and diva house.
[6] The band includes members Smelley Kelley and Les James from Red Meat, bassist/vocalist Tom Armstrong, and banjo/guitar player Eric Embry of The Burning Embers.
Since early 2009, Janusko has been working with Meat Beat Manifesto front man Jack Dangers, contributing guitar and bass to new tracks and remixes.
The Diamond Galaxy – Technophiliacs (2001) Firefly – The Big 8: Double Golden (2004) The Himalayans – She Likes the Weather (re-release of 1991 recording) (Tyrannosaurus Records, 2007) "Radio Silicon: Silverado Remix," on Golden Pillz: The Luna Remixes by My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult (Underground Inc., 2002) "Flesh Playhouse: Give Us Flesh Remix," on Golden Pills: The Luna Remixes by My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult (Underground Inc., 2002) "In C – Extension," on In C Remixes by Terry Riley (Innova Records, 2009) 2008 Silver ADDY Award Toyota Belt Buckle Ad with Hoffman/Lewis Regional/National TV, Single Spots, Consumer Products, Automotive RIAA Platinum Record Award August and Everything After - Counting Crows ("Round Here") 7,000,000 sales RIAA Gold Record Award Films About Ghosts - Counting Crows ("Round Here") 500,000 sales Best Industrial Song 2002 The Diamond Galaxy: "Another Day Until Tomorrow" (First Place) Just Plain Folks Music Organization Best Industrial Album 2002 The Diamond Galaxy: Technophiliacs (fourth place) Just Plain Folks Music Organization BMI Pop Music Award 1995 "Round Here" (Counting Crows)