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The Janeways to open for Flying Toasters at Boone County Summerfest in Downtown Lebanon
Summary
The Janeways, an all‑female rock band formed during the pandemic, will open for the Flying Toasters on Friday night, May 30, as part of Boone County Summerfest 2025 in Downtown Lebanon, band members and the City of Lebanon podcast host said.
The Janeways, an all‑female rock band formed during the pandemic, will open for the Flying Toasters on Friday night, May 30, at Boone County Summerfest 2025 in Downtown Lebanon, the band and the host of the City of Lebanon—s Love in Lebanon podcast said.
Drew LePage, the City of Lebanon communications and community development director and host of the podcast, described Summerfest as "2 full days of music, lots of food trucks, and lots of games," and said the Janeways will perform opening for the Flying Toasters on the festival's Friday night.
The Janeways members recounted their origin story on the podcast: three members started lessons and formed the group during the COVID‑19 pandemic, taking their first lessons in November 2020 and playing their first show in February 2021 at Books and Brews in Boone Village. "We cannot wait for this weekend. It's gonna be amazing," Amanda Leete said on the podcast, reflecting the band's excitement about the Summerfest slot.
Band members said the group grew quickly after a local competition and support from established musicians. They credited a local sound technician and musician, Jason Hayes, and organizers including Lisa (Blonde Entertainment) with helping them secure larger gigs; Hayes and his band, the Flying Toasters, later became collaborators and friends. Band members described how early experiences performing with professional sound and at community events led to more bookings.
The Janeways described the band's composition and approach: five members include Ellie Brown and Amanda Leete (both vocalists and guitarists), Amber Nunez (drums), Joan Champagne and Debbie Shook. On the podcast the group said most members had not played instruments before forming the band; they emphasized the personal and community benefits of starting later in life and the supportive local music scene that has followed their progress.
Summerfest programming mentioned during the podcast includes two days of performances on the town square, a pickleball tournament and open play, and a variety of food trucks. The host named other performers scheduled for the festival, including Jay Baker and Chase Wright, and encouraged listeners to attend downtown events.
The Janeways asked listeners who want to book the band or learn more to use their website, janewaysband.com, and their Facebook page, where they said they monitor and respond to booking inquiries and messages. The podcast episode also includes more on the band's formation, nicknames used by members and their view of music as a way to inspire others to try new activities.
There were no formal decisions or municipal actions made during the podcast; the program was an interview and promotion of local music and Summerfest activities.
