Like so many things in life, music is better with friends!
This duo combines the talents of vocalist Deanna Heise and vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Tracy Jane Comer, both standout artists in their own right. Put them together and you've got something really special. (More about each at BIOS, below.)
These gals met in 2024 and quickly discovered a strong synergy in their natural vocal blend and broad musical tastes. They will be performing as a duo, but (as per the name), they plan to involve special guests at times to increase the fun!
Repertoire includes tasteful harmony-rich covers of everything from rock/pop to country and folk, with lots of variety and crowd-pleasers covering several decades up through today. With just two people and a few acoustic instruments, they have a small footprint and can be as chill or as spirited as the venue and occasion calls for.
Deanna Heise and Tracy Jane Comer
Date |
Event/Venue |
Date/Time |
Location |
|---|---|
May 8, 2025 (Thu) |
Paoli Mill Park Stage Beautiful park! Dog-friendly. Thanks to the businesses in Paoli Park that sponsor the music! Please come hungry and thirsty and show them some love. (If rain: May be moved indoors at Hop Garden, in the loft) |
May 22, 2025 (Thu) |
Cardinal View Senior Living Happy hour! |
May 23, 2025 (Fri) |
Bailey's Run Vineyard & Winery It's a BWF headlining debut at Bailey's Run and if the weather is nice this will be outdoors on the glorious lawn with view of the vineyard. Guest "friend" for this gig will be Joe Iaquinto (bass, guitar, vocals)! He'll back us up on bass and guitar and we'll back him up on some tunes as well. |
May 31, 2025 (Sat) |
Hop Garden Evansville In the heart of the very quaint downtown Evansville. They have a GREAT food menu and of course great brews, plus a cool vibe. Come join us! (Outdoors weather permitting, indoors otherwise) |
Jun 13, 2025 (Fri) |
Concerts in Esser Square next to Crossroads Coffeehouse Outdoors, next to Creekside Scoop and Crossroads Coffeehouse (indoors if rain). |
Jun 14, 2025 (Sat) |
The East Side Club Outdoors by the lake (indoors if rain). Grab a cocktail from the tiki bar and settle in while we serenade you! |
Jun 28, 2025 (Sat) |
Hawk's Mill Winery Another debut for BWF --Beautiful setting and lovely rural drive from the Madison area! AND, it's the 10 year anniversary celebration for Hawk's Mill, so please come help them celebrate! |
Jul 1, 2025 (Tue) |
Bishops Bay Country Club Outdoors with spectacular view! (Weather permitting - indoors otherwise.) |
Jul 10, 2025 (Thu) |
Mariner's [Facebook] Music on the Lawn! A debut for BWF. (See also July 31.) (Weather permitting only) |
Jul 12, 2025 (Sat) |
Red & White Winebar On the patio! (Weather permitting). Red & White is Waunakee's neighborhood wine bar! Featuring great wines (choose your own pour size), bourbons, cheese boards, flatbread pizzas, live local music, great tasting events, classes, and workshops. |
Jul 18, 2025 (Fri) |
Garver Events @ Garver Feed Mill A very cool place - The historic mill is one of the few architectural examples of Madison’s rich agricultural and industrial history. Check out the shops inside and enjoy the lovely patio - perfect for sipping cocktails and listening to live music! |
Jul 31, 2025 (Thu) |
Mariner's [Facebook] Music on the Lawn! (Weather permitting only) |
Aug 19, 2025 (Tue) |
Bishops Bay Country Club Outdoors with spectacular view! (Weather permitting - indoors otherwise.) |
Aug 30, 2025 (Sat) |
Hop Garden Evansville In the heart of the very quaint downtown Evansville. They have a GREAT food menu and of course great brews, plus a cool vibe. Come join us! (Outdoors weather permitting, indoors otherwise) |
Sep 7, 2025 (Sun) |
Paoli Mill Park Stage Beautiful park! Dog-friendly. Thanks to the businesses in Paoli Park that sponsor the music! Please come hungry and thirsty and show them some love. (If rain: May be moved indoors at Hop Garden, in the loft) |
Sep 27, 2025 (Sat) |
Paddy Mac's Pub & Grill [Facebook] Fabulous neighborhood pub with great food, friendly staff, and regular live music! |
Tracy Jane Comer has been part of the Madison music scene since the early 2000s, under the mentorship of area legend Randy Green (of Randy's Recording). Since then she has continued solo work and has been part of many groups, publishing a number of recordings along the way. Opening credits include Dar Williams, Willy Porter, Peter Mulvey, Ellis Paul, Love & Theft, and many more.
A multi-instrumentalist (8 and counting) in styles ranging from classical to classic rock and everything in between, Tracy is a past winner of INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR by the Madison Area Music Awards. Tracy thrives when collaborating with others, creating interesting song accompaniments and vocal harmonies. Current groups include Top Shelf, Soul 2 Soul, Bob's Your Uncle, and Common Chord, and now Better With Friends.
Deanna Heise is a vocalist and musician who has established herself as a versatile performer with a deep passion for music. Whether singing lead, harmonizing with fellow musicians, or jamming on hand-held percussion or ukulele, Deanna loves bringing music to life with her voice and rhythm and engaging audiences with energy and enthusiasm.
Deanna currently performs with acoustic duo Better With Friends and also funk-and-groove band Lynda and the Zeros. She also sings weekly with the Praise Band at her church and was a member of Madison-area duo Highway 151 from 2022-2024.
Tracy Jane Comer
608-729-4498tracyjanecomer@gmail.com (Send Email, Inquiry re: BETTER WITH FRIENDS, from website)