Deanna Heise and Tracy Jane Comer
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.
Audio Samples Videos
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 ShowsWhile 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.
(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).
Date/Time |
Location |
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Oct 23, 2026 (Fri) | Fairway Lounge [Facebook] |
Oct 24, 2026 (Sat) |
Paddy Mac's Pub & Grill [Facebook] DETAILS...Fabulous neighborhood pub with great food, friendly staff, and regular live music! |
Oct 29, 2026 (Thu) |
Schuster's Farm [Facebook] [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. Lots of options! See https://www.schustersfarm.com for more including ticket prices. Purchase tickets online -or- at the farm. No capacity or time restrictions! |
Nov 12, 2026 (Thu) |
Vista West Private event for residents and their guests. |
Nov 13, 2026 (Fri) | Fairway Lounge [Facebook] |
Nov 20, 2026 (Fri) |
Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge Private event for residents and their guests. |
Nov 22, 2026 (Sun) | Hawk's Mill Winery [Facebook] |
Nov 27, 2026 (Fri) | Fairway Lounge [Facebook] |
Dec 3, 2026 (Thu) |
Tinseltown Pop-Up Bar -- @ Tanner's Bar & Grill Baking Spirits Bright! Fundrasier for WayForward Resources. - Details TBA |
Dec 18, 2026 (Fri) | Fairway Lounge [Facebook] |
Dec 19, 2026 (Sat) |
Paddy Mac's Pub & Grill [Facebook] DETAILS...Fabulous neighborhood pub with great food, friendly staff, and regular live music! |
2027 Shows |
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Jan 8, 2027 (Fri) | Cave of the Mounds-National Natural Landmark |
Jan 9, 2027 (Sat) |
Paddy Mac's Pub & Grill [Facebook] |
Feb 6, 2027 (Sat) | Mount Vernon Tap [Facebook] |
Feb 26, 2027 (Fri) | Fairway Lounge [Facebook] |
Mar 26, 2027 (Fri) | Fairway Lounge [Facebook] |
Apr 2, 2027 (Fri) | Hop Garden Belleville [Facebook] See our related act - Lucky Charms! This is the Better With Friends gals plus Joe Iaquinto, for a more rock-n-roll vibe. |
Apr 30, 2027 (Fri) | Fairway Lounge [Facebook] |
May 7, 2027 (Fri) | Mazomanie Music Conservancy [Facebook] The house band (Staff Infection) will play from 6 to 7:15pm followed by Better With Friends from 7:30 to 9pm. |
May 28, 2027 (Fri) | Fairway Lounge [Facebook] |
Jun 12, 2027 (Sat) | Paddy Mac's Pub & Grill [Facebook] |
Jul 7, 2027 (Wed) | Paddy Mac's Pub & Grill [Facebook] |
Jul 24, 2027 (Sat) | Paddy Mac's Pub & Grill [Facebook] |
Aug 21, 2027 (Sat) | Paddy Mac's Pub & Grill [Facebook] |
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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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 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 performs solo and as part of the rock group, 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 bands, Lynda & the Zeros and Highway 151.
Tracy Jane Comer
608-729-4498tracyjanecomer@gmail.com (Send Email, Inquiry re: BETTER WITH FRIENDS, from website)
