z Better With Friends! Music Duo based in Madison, WI

Tracy Jane Comer &
Deanna Heise

Acoustic duo

Madison, WI

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Better with Friends - Deanna Heise and Tracy Jane Comer

Deanna Heise and Tracy Jane Comer

About Us

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.

Repertoire includes polished, harmony-rich crowd-pleasing cover songs of everything from rock/pop to country and folk from many decades through today.

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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.

Upcoming Shows

Specialty Shows:

While our standard shows offer a variety of genres and decades, our huge repertoire allows us to specialize if needed. Here are just some of the specialty shows we can offer.

Country * Folk/Americana * '80s Pop * Woodstock * Lilith Fair Tribute * Yacht Rock * & More!

(Don't see what you want? Ask us!)

If you are a venue or promoter or are booking us for a private event, just let us know if there's a genre or decade you want us to focus on (see the CONTACT info at bottom of the page).

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Upcoming Shows

Date/Time

Location

Jun 11, 2026 (Thu)
9:30 to 10:15 am
Attic Angel - Senior Living Community
8301 Old Sauk Road Middleton, WI 53562
Private event for residents

Jun 14, 2026 (Sun)
1 to 4pm

Dot’s Tavern [Facebook]
6734 Henry Rd, Basco WI

DETAILS...

Great spot just a bit outside of Madison! On the patio! (Weather permitting)

Jun 18, 2026 (Th)
5 to 8 pm

The Mill Paoli [Facebook]
6890 Paoli Rd Paoli, WI 53508
Outdoors - weather permitting

[More info...]

Thanks to the sponsors! Please show your appreciation by purchasing food/drinks: The Lazy Squirre; The Hop garden; The Menu at The Mill Paoli

Jun 19, 2026 (Fri)
5 to 8 pm
LUCKY CHARMS

Lucky Charms (Related act) @ Hop Garden Evansville
See LUCKY CHARMS for details!

Jun 24, 2026 (Wed)
6:30 to 9 pm
LUCKY CHARMS

Lucky Charms (Related act) @ VFW - Cottage Grove Rd., Madison
See LUCKY CHARMS for details!

Jun 25, 2026 (Thu)
5 to 8 pm

Fairway Lounge [Facebook]
2949 Triverton Pike Dr. Fitchburg, WI 53711

Play a round, then stick around for music! Outdoors if nice; indoors otherwise.

Jun 26, 2026 (Fri)
6 to 9pm

Dirty Dog Taphaus
101 6th Ave New Glarus, WI

DETAILS...

Dirty Dog has fantastic beers and ciders available in pours of whatever size you choose, AND great food. On the lovely, shady patio (Weather permitting)

Jun 30, 2026 (Tue)
5:30 to 8:30 pm

Bishops Bay Country Club
3500 Bishops Bay Dr Middleton, WI 53562

DETAILS...

Outdoors with spectacular view! (Weather permitting - indoors otherwise.)
You do need to be a member or be WITH a member to attend...So -- Be a member, become a member, or befriend a member, and come sing along!

DEANNA SOLO
Jul 8, 2026 (Wed)
4 to 5 pm

Vista West [Facebook]
150 Bella Vista Drive, Madison WI 53717

Private event for residents and their guests.

Jul 9, 2026 (Thu)
5 to 8 pm

Fairway Lounge [Facebook]
2949 Triverton Pike Dr. Fitchburg, WI 53711

Play a round, then stick around for music! Outdoors if nice; indoors otherwise.

Jul 11, 2026 (Sat)
7 to 10 pm
LUCKY CHARMS

Lucky Charms (Related act) @ Keystone Grill, Cambridge
See LUCKY CHARMS for details!

Jul 12, 2026 (Sun)
2 to 5 pm

Hop Garden Belleville
107 West Main St Belleville, WI 53508

Jul 17, 2026 (Fri)
5 to 8 pm
LUCKY CHARMS

Lucky Charms (Related act) @ The Mill Paoli
See LUCKY CHARMS for details!

Jul 18, 2026 (Sat)
7 to 10 pm

Paddy Mac's Pub & Grill [Facebook]
608A West Verona Ave, Verona, WI 53593
With Eric J. on percussion and extra harmonies!

DETAILS...

Fabulous neighborhood pub with great food, friendly staff, and regular live music!

Jul 28, 2026 (Tue)
5:30 to 8:30 pm

Bishops Bay Country Club
3500 Bishops Bay Dr Middleton, WI 53562

DETAILS...

Outdoors with spectacular view! (Weather permitting - indoors otherwise.)
You do need to be a member or be WITH a member to attend...So -- Be a member, become a member, or befriend a member, and come sing along!

Jul 30, 2026 (Thu)
5 to 8 pm

Fairway Lounge [Facebook]
2949 Triverton Pike Dr. Fitchburg, WI 53711

Play a round, then stick around for music! Outdoors if nice; indoors otherwise.

Jul 31, 2026 (Fri)
5 to 8 pm
LUCKY CHARMS

Lucky Charms (Related act) @ Hop Garden Belleville
See LUCKY CHARMS for details!

Aug 5, 2026 (Wed)
5 to 7 pm

Cross Plains Farmer's Market
Outdoors, next to Crossroads Coffeehouse
2020 Main St Cross Plains, WI

Aug 12, 2026 (Wed)
7 to 10 pm

Paddy Mac's Pub & Grill [Facebook]
608A West Verona Ave, Verona, WI 53593

DETAILS...

Fabulous neighborhood pub with great food, friendly staff, and regular live music!

Aug 15, 2026 (Sat)
7 to 9 pm

Cave of the Mounds
2975 Cave of the Mounds Road Blue Mounds, WI 53517

NOTE: Advance ticket purchase advised!
Facebook event
Ticket purchase link

DETAILS...

Cave Carnival Night! (Adults only)

Step right up… and underground! Experience the Cave of the Mounds like never before at our adults-only Cave Carnival. Enjoy carnival-inspired fun with a geologic twist, plus live music echoing through the cave’s ancient formations. A whimsical, grown-up twist on classic carnival fun—set against the surreal backdrop of the cave. Games: Ring Toss, Guess the Rock, Trivia Wheel Face painting, popcorn, fun prizes

Aug 25, 2026 (Tue)
5:30 to 8:30 pm

Bishops Bay Country Club
3500 Bishops Bay Dr Middleton, WI 53562

DETAILS...

Outdoors with spectacular view! (Weather permitting - indoors otherwise.)
You do need to be a member or be WITH a member to attend...So -- Be a member, become a member, or befriend a member, and come sing along!

Aug 27, 2026 (Thu)
6 to 9 pm  

Red & White Winebar [Facebook]
331 E Main St., Suite 101 Waunakee, WI 53597

Old Fashioned Thursdays series! Outdoors if nice - Check here or Facebook for details if weather is not nice!

Aug 30, 2026 (Sun)
2 to 5 pm
LUCKY CHARMS

Lucky Charms (Related act) @ Hop Garden Belleville
See LUCKY CHARMS for details!

Sep 16, 2026 (Wed)
1 to 2 pm

Janesville Senior Activity Center
69 South Water St Janesville, WI 53545

[More info...]

Monthly special events at the center include a meal cooked from scratch and an hour of entertainment, and Better With Friends will provide the entertainment for September!

Sep 22, 2026 (Tue)
5:30 to 8:30 pm

Bishops Bay Country Club
3500 Bishops Bay Dr Middleton, WI 53562

DETAILS...

Outdoors with spectacular view! (Weather permitting - indoors otherwise.)
You do need to be a member or be WITH a member to attend...So -- Be a member, become a member, or befriend a member, and come sing along!

Sep 25, 2026 (Fri)
5 to 8 pm

Hop Garden Evansville [Facebook]
18 E. Main St Evansville, WI 53536

Sep 26, 2026 (Sat)
7 to 10 pm

Paddy Mac's Pub & Grill [Facebook]
608A West Verona Ave, Verona, WI 53593
With Eric J. on percussion and extra harmonies!

DETAILS...

Fabulous neighborhood pub with great food, friendly staff, and regular live music!

Oct 3, 2026 (Sat)
7 to 10 pm
LUCKY CHARMS

Lucky Charms (Related act) @ Paddy Mac's!
See LUCKY CHARMS for details!

Oct 24, 2026 (Sat)
7 to 10 pm

Paddy Mac's Pub & Grill [Facebook]
608A West Verona Ave, Verona, WI 53593
With Eric J. on percussion and extra harmonies!

DETAILS...

Fabulous neighborhood pub with great food, friendly staff, and regular live music!

Oct 29, 2026 (Thu)
7 to 10 pm

Schuster's Farm [Facebook]
1326 US Highway 12 and 18 Deerfield, WI 53531|

[More info...]

Get lost in the 8 acre corn maze. Pick your own pumpkins from a 14 acre pumpkin patch. Engage with darling farm animals and 70+ attractions and games. Encounter the Haunted Forest and vibe with live entertainment after dark.

Nov 5, 2026 (Thu)
3 to 4 pm

Vista West [Facebook]
150 Bella Vista Drive, Madison WI 53717

Private event for residents and their guests.

Nov 20, 2026 (Fri)
2 to 3pm

Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge
5565 Tancho Drive, Madison, WI 53718

Private event for residents and their guests.

Dec 3, 2026 (Thu)
Times TBA

Tinseltown Pop-Up Bar -- @ Tanner's Bar & Grill
2259 Deming Way, Middleton, WI 53562

Baking Spirits Bright! Fundrasier for WayForward Resources. - Details TBA

Dec 19, 2026 (Sat)
7 to 10 pm

Paddy Mac's Pub & Grill [Facebook]
608A West Verona Ave, Verona, WI 53593
With Eric J. on percussion and extra harmonies!

DETAILS...

Fabulous neighborhood pub with great food, friendly staff, and regular live music!

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Photos

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Audio Samples

Here are a few...more coming soon! Click a title then hit PLAY in the playbox. (Or click HERE to view full list on YouTube.)

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Videos

Here is a playlist from some recent live shows. You can also see (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel

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Bios

Tracy Jane Comer

Tracy Jane Comer

Vocals, Guitar

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 in various genres, 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, Common Chord, and now Better With Friends.

Deanna Heise

Deanna Heise

Vocals, Percussion, Ukulele

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.

In addition to her work with Better With Friends, Deanna is part of funk-and-groove band Lynda and the Zeros and rock group The Lucky Charms (with Joe Iaquinto et al.). She also sings weekly with the Praise Band at her church and was a member of Madison-area duo Highway 151 from 2022-2024.

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Tracy Jane Comer
608-729-4498tracyjanecomer@gmail.com (Send Email, Inquiry re: BETTER WITH FRIENDS, from website)