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 |
|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026 (Fri) 5 to 8 pm LUCKY CHARMS |
Lucky Charms (Related act) @ The Mill Paoli |
Jul 18, 2026 (Sat) |
Paddy Mac's Pub & Grill [Facebook] DETAILS...Fabulous neighborhood pub with great food, friendly staff, and regular live music! |
Jul 28, 2026 (Tue) |
Bishops Bay Country Club DETAILS...Outdoors with spectacular view! (Weather permitting - indoors otherwise.) |
Jul 30, 2026 (Thu) |
Fairway Lounge [Facebook] Play a round, then stick around for music! |
| Jul 31, 2026 (Fri) 5 to 8 pm LUCKY CHARMS |
Lucky Charms (Related act) @ Hop Garden Belleville |
Aug 5, 2026 (Wed) |
Creekside Scoop + Cross Plains Farmers Market Music is 5 to 7 pm; Farmer's Market is 4 to 6 pm. |
Aug 12, 2026 (Wed) |
Paddy Mac's Pub & Grill [Facebook] DETAILS...Fabulous neighborhood pub with great food, friendly staff, and regular live music! |
Aug 15, 2026 (Sat) |
Cave of the Mounds NOTE: Advance ticket purchase advised! 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 20, 2026 (Thu) |
Fairway Lounge [Facebook] Play a round, then stick around for music! |
Aug 25, 2026 (Tue) |
Bishops Bay Country Club DETAILS...Outdoors with spectacular view! (Weather permitting - indoors otherwise.) |
| Aug 27, 2026 (Thu) 6 to 9 pm |
Red & White Winebar [Facebook] 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 |
Sep 11, 2026 (Fri) |
Dirty Dog Taphaus 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) |
Sep 14, 2026 (Mon) | Attic Angel [Facebook] |
| Sep 16, 2026 (Wed) 1 to 2 pm |
Janesville Senior Activity Center [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) |
Bishops Bay Country Club DETAILS...Outdoors with spectacular view! (Weather permitting - indoors otherwise.) |
| Sep 25, 2026 (Fri) 5 to 8 pm |
Hop Garden Evansville [Facebook] |
Sep 26, 2026 (Sat) |
Paddy Mac's Pub & Grill [Facebook] DETAILS...Fabulous neighborhood pub with great food, friendly staff, and regular live music! |
Oct 3, 2026 (Sat) |
Lucky Charms (Related act) @ Paddy Mac's! |
Oct 12, 2026 (Mon) |
Oakwood Village Center for Arts and Education [Facebook] Concert performance in the lovely auditorium! Open to the public. |
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. |
Nov 5, 2026 (Thu) |
Vista West [Facebook] Private event for residents and their guests. |
Nov 20, 2026 (Fri) |
Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge Private event for residents and their guests. |
Dec 3, 2026 (Thu) |
Tinseltown Pop-Up Bar -- @ Tanner's Bar & Grill Baking Spirits Bright! Fundrasier for WayForward Resources. - Details TBA |
Dec 19, 2026 (Sat) |
Paddy Mac's Pub & Grill [Facebook] DETAILS...Fabulous neighborhood pub with great food, friendly staff, and regular live music! |
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.)
Here is a playlist from some recent live shows. You can also see (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel
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 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.
Tracy Jane Comer
608-729-4498tracyjanecomer@gmail.com (Send Email, Inquiry re: BETTER WITH FRIENDS, from website)
