Date |
Event/Venue |
Nov 8, 2024 (Fri) |
Cambridge Winery Tasting Room 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) |
Cider Farm Tasting Room [Facebook] Another foretaste of BWF - Deanna as special guest with Tracy Jane Comer |
Dec 13, 2024 (Fri) |
The Red Mouse 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] A bit of (not-yet-named) BWF mixed in with Top Shelf's NYE show |
Jan 5, 2025 (Sun) |
Bailey's Run Vineyard & Winery A bit of (not-yet-named) BWF mixed in with Top Shelf's show |
Jan 24, 2025 (Fri) |
Hop Garden (Evansville) 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. |
Feb 15, 2025 (Sat) |
Paddy Mac's Pub & Grill [Facebook] 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) |
Bailey's Run Vineyard & Winery Deanna will be joining Top Shelf again for this show (Tracy + drummer/vocalist Alan M.)! |
Mar 17, 2025 (Mon) |
Paddy Mac's Pub & Grill [Facebook] St. Pat's Day! Deanna and Tracy will be supporting Joe Iaquinto for this show. |
May 8, 2025 (Thu) |
Paoli Mill Park Stage 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) |
Cardinal View Senior Living Happy hour! |
May 23, 2025 (Fri) |
Bailey's Run Vineyard & Winery 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. |
May 26, 2025 (Mon) |
Remington's Tavern 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) |
Hop Garden Evansville 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) |
Jun 13, 2025 (Fri) |
Concerts in Esser Square next to Crossroads Coffeehouse DETAILS...Outdoors, next to Creekside Scoop and Crossroads Coffeehouse (indoors if rain). |
Jun 14, 2025 (Sat) |
The East Side Club DETAILS...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 DETAILS...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 DETAILS...Outdoors with spectacular view! (Weather permitting - indoors otherwise.) |
CANCELED due to weather |
CANCELED due to weather |
Jul 11, 2025 (Fri) |
Sandy Cracks Tiki Bar - adjacent to Tanner's We'll be kicking off the live music season at this seasonal pop-up tiki bar! |
Jul 12, 2025 (Sat) |
Red & White Winebar DETAILS...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 DETAILS...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] Update 7/26: The Lobster Boil for 7/31 is SOLD OUT! So if you were planning to come, please call so see if there is room to just come for the show and drinks? DETAILS...Music on the Lawn! (Weather permitting only) |
Aug 5, 2025 (Tue) |
Private event |
Aug 19, 2025 (Tue) |
Bishops Bay Country Club DETAILS...Outdoors with spectacular view! (Weather permitting - indoors otherwise.) |
Aug 29, 2025 (Fri) |
Sandy Cracks Tiki Bar (at Tanner's Bar & Grill) BWF returns to the Tiki bar! |
Aug 30, 2025 (Sat) |
Hop Garden Evansville 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) |
Sep 7, 2025 (Sun) |
Paoli Mill Park Stage 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) |
Sep 27, 2025 (Sat) |
Paddy Mac's Pub & Grill [Facebook] DETAILS...Fabulous neighborhood pub with great food, friendly staff, and regular live music! |
Oct 17, 2025 (Fri) |
Cardinal View Senior Living Happy hour! |
Nov 7, 2025 (Fri) |
Dirty Dog Taphaus [More info...]Great food and a whole slew of great brews to check out - choose your own pour size with their nifty self-serve dispensers. |
Nov 26, 2025 (Wed) |
The Mill Paoli @ Hop Garden Tap Room [More info...]DRINKSGIVING! Upstairs in the cozy loft! |
Dec 4, 2025 (Thu) |
Vista West (private event) [More info...]Private event for residents - holiday show! |
| LUCKY CHARMS Dec 21, 2025 (Sun) 1 to 4pm |
Hawk's Mill Winery [More info...]This show will be Tracy & Deanna plus Joe Iaquinto. Joe is an amazing player on both guitar and bass and also sings. Tracy will bring guitar AND keyboard AND bass for this show, so we'll have lots of variety with three singers and all those instruments, including a good number of holiday tunes! |
Dec 31 , 2025 (Wed) |
Paddy Mac's Pub & Grill [Facebook] |
Jan 3, 2026 (Sat) |
Hop Garden Belleville [More info...]Come see us at the NEWEST Hop Garden location! |
Jan 16, 2026 (Fri) |
Crossroads Coffeehouse [More info...]Great listening space and date night option! |
Jan 19, 2026 (Mon) |
Attic Angel [More info...]Private event for residents. |
Jan 24, 2026 (Sat) |
Paddy Mac's Pub & Grill [Facebook] DETAILS...SPECIAL GUEST Eric J. will be joing on percussion and vocals! Fabulous neighborhood pub with great food, friendly staff, and regular live music! |
| Feb 12, 2026 (Thu) 5 to 7:30 pm Poster |
Cram the Cupboards - Fundrasier for WayForward Resources. Fundraiser show, benefitting Wayforward Resources in Middleton WI. The evening will include live music from Better With Friends, a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, and specialty happy hour cocktails. Special guest Eric J will join on percussion and additional backing vocals! ADMISSION: Bring TWO or more needed pantry items - And receive a raffle ticket for every two items brought! [More info...]WayForward Resources provides access to nutritious food for people throughout Dane County and support that helps people stay in their homes in Middleton, Cross Plains, and parts of west Madison. Needed items:
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Feb 15, 2026 (Sun) |
Hawk's Mill Winery [More info...]Beautiful setting and lovely rural drive from the Madison area. |
| May 8, 2026 (Fri) 5 to 8pm |
Bailey's Run Vineyard & Winery [/Facebook] [More info...]Great wines including seasonal items, plus tasty food items and of course live music. |
May 10, 2026 (Sun) |
Crossroads Coffeehouse Not a Better With Friends show, BUT Deanna has a SOLO SHOW this date! She'll have a couple of her cool ukuleles with her. |
May 12, 2026 (Tue) |
Bishops Bay Country Club Not a Better With Friends show BUT Deanna has a duo show with another pal, Jeff Rohlwing...go check 'em out! |
| May 22, 2026 (Fri) 5 to 8 pm |
Hop Garden Evansville [Facebook] |
May 23, 2026 (Sat) |
Paddy Mac's Pub & Grill [Facebook] DETAILS...Fabulous neighborhood pub with great food, friendly staff, and regular live music! |
| May 24, 2026 (Sun) 5 to 8 pm |
The Mill Paoli [Facebook] There's extra music at The Mill for holiday weekend! Outdoors - weather permitting |
May 29, 2026 (Fri) |
Garver Events @ Garver Feed Mill [Facebook] For this show Deanna will be joined by some different friends! Even More friends! In lieu of Tracy this time, Jeff Rohlwing and Ed Boswell will be joining Deanna. Outdoors - weather permitting. Lovely patio setting and super cool vibe. |
| Jun 9, 2026 (Tue) 6:30 to 8pm |
Tamarack Condos - Poolside concert (Private event for residents) |
Tracy Jane Comer
608-729-4498tracyjanecomer@gmail.com (Send Email, Inquiry re: BETTER WITH FRIENDS, from website)