Tracy Jane Comer
& Deanna Heise

Past Shows Archive

Date

Event/Venue

Nov 8, 2024 (Fri)
5:30 to 7:30 pm

Cambridge Winery Tasting Room
1001 S. Whitney Way, Madison, WI 53711

This show predated the official launch of BWF but was a brief taste things to come when Deanna guested in on Tracy's solo show at this lovely tasting room!

Nov 23, 2024 (Sat)
6 to 8:30 pm

Cider Farm Tasting Room [Facebook]
8216 Watts Rd Madison, WI 53719

Another foretaste of BWF - Deanna as special guest with Tracy Jane Comer

Dec 13, 2024 (Fri)
7:30 to 10:30 pm

The Red Mouse
3738 County Road P, Cross Plains, WI 53528
FACEBOOK page

A bit of (not-yet-named) BWF mixed in with Top Shelf's show

Dec 31, 2024 (Tue, NYE)

4:30 to 7:30 pm

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

A bit of (not-yet-named) BWF mixed in with Top Shelf's NYE show

Jan 5, 2025 (Sun)
1 to 4 pm

Bailey's Run Vineyard & Winery
N8523 Klitzke Rd New Glarus, WI 53574
[Facebook page]

A bit of (not-yet-named) BWF mixed in with Top Shelf's show

Jan 24, 2025 (Fri)
5 to 8 pm

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

Inaugural gig under the name BETTER WITH FRIENDS! This show with our special friend Joe Iaquinto (guitar, bass, vocals), appropriately, since he was the one who introduced us.

Jan 24, 2025 (Fri)
5 to 8 pm

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

With FRIEND Joe Iaquinto (guitar, bass, vocals) -- This show will be "in-the-round" style, with each of us taking turns leading a song. We'll be harmonizing up a storm, shaking tambourines and things, and jamming on bass and guitar. We have some great tunes picked!

Feb 15, 2025 (Sat)
7 to 10 pm

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

This is technically a gig for duo Top Shelf (Tracy + drummer/vocalist Alan M.) but you'll get a flavor of Better With Friends since Deanna will be making a guest appearance on this show.

Mar 9, 2025 (Sun)
1 to 4 pm

Bailey's Run Vineyard & Winery
N8523 Klitzke Rd New Glarus, WI 53574
[Facebook page]

Deanna will be joining Top Shelf again for this show (Tracy + drummer/vocalist Alan M.)!

Mar 17, 2025 (Mon)
4:30 to 8pm
St. Pat's Day!

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

St. Pat's Day! Deanna and Tracy will be supporting Joe Iaquinto for this show.

May 8, 2025 (Thu)
5 to 8 pm

Paoli Mill Park Stage
6890 Paoli Rd Paoli, WI 53508
[web] [Facebook]

DETAILS...

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)
4 to 5pm

Cardinal View Senior Living
3820 Tribeca Drive Middleton, WI 53562

Happy hour!

May 23, 2025 (Fri)
5 to 8 pm
w/friend
Joe Iaquinto

Bailey's Run Vineyard & Winery
N8523 Klitzke Rd New Glarus, WI 53574
[Facebook page]

DETAILS...

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.
BAILEY'S RUN: "Where wine goes to have fun!"

May 26, 2025 (Mon)
MEMORIAL DAY
1 to 5 pm
BWF as part of
The Lucky Charms

Remington's Tavern
1821 Main Street Cross Plains, WI
[FB]

DETAILS...

Deanna and Tracy will be part of a different band called The Lucky Charms, with Joe Iaquinto and Eric J. There will be some of Better With Friends' material as well as tunes that Joe will sing with us gals jamming in!

May 31, 2025 (Sat)
1 to 4 pm

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

DETAILS...

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)

   

Contact info:

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