"Another excellent acoustic track...[Comer] dances all over the strings with shimmering note flurries and dynamic flair...." 
Past Shows - 2007
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Jan. 6 (Sat) |
Madison WI SOLO |
First Unitarian Meeting House |
Madison WI TRIO w/ |
The Brink Lounge About the Brink Lounge: Madison's hot new upscale 12,000 square foot wine & martini bar, coffeehouse, and nightclub, adjacent to the High Noon Saloon. Plenty of FREE PARKING in the lot on Main St., half block up toward the square. | |
Jan. 27 (Sat) |
Portage WI DUO |
Portage Center for the Arts, Performing Arts Series |
Feb. 2 (Fri) (House opens |
St. Paul MN 3 of Cups |
Paul & Shiela Wellstone Center Auditorium What do solo acoustic songwriters do when they crave the fun of playing with other musicians live, but still want to perform their own originals? They form a collaboration, this one called 3 of Cups, featuring Tracy Jane Comer and Rachel Nelson plus percussionist Michael "Stix" Kiley, plus also special guest Tret Fure for these Minnesota shows (see also Feb. 3 below). As they back each other on their originals tunes, song arrangements can include harmony vocals, several guitar syles, fiddle, cello, piano, hammered dulcimer, mandolin, and harmonica. The Wellstone Center is easily accessed from anywhere in the metro area. Free ramp parking is available adjacent to the building. |
Feb. 3 (Sat) (House opens |
Duluth MN 3 of Cups |
Weber Music Hall, University of MN-Duluth Co-sponsored by The Women's Studies Dept. at UM-D |
Feb. 10 (Sat) |
Madison WI DUO |
BENEFIT: 1st Fundraiser for Dane County Friends of Ferals: Feral Gallery Night Duo show with Michael Bryant (of Sticky Fingers) - We'll draw from Sticky Fingers favorites plus other material, using harmonies and a variety of instruments -- guitar, mandolin, cello, fiddle, hammered dulcimer. Michael is a great singer/songwriter and has a voice as smooth as silk so if haven't heard him before you're in for a very special treat. Live music plus an art show with donations by the artists and musicians to DCFoF. Also there will
be raffles/door prizes and vegetarian hors d' oeuvres. |
Feb. 17 (Sat) |
Madison WI |
Cameo - Playing CELLO and singing harmonies on some tunes with JOE JENCKS |
Mar. 14 (Wed) |
Madison WI ELIXIR |
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Performing as cellist with Elixir Chamber Trio (instrumental chamber group - side project). |
March 23 (Fri) |
DeKalb IL CO-BILL |
UU Fellowship of DeKalb “Joe Jencks is the type of musicianthat will cause you to drop that morning newspaper or pull your car to the side of the road when you hear his songs." |
March 24 (Sat) |
Downers |
Maple Street Chapel Concert Series See March 23 gig above for links to Joe and photo |
May 12 (Sat) |
Madison WI |
4th Annual Madison Area Music Awards - Barrymore Theatre Tracy is a finalist for BEST FOLK/AMERICANA ARTIST |
June 16 (Sat) |
Madison WI |
Latte Da Espresso This will be a 3-way "in the round" with Tracy and pals Dave Schindele and Nancy Rost. Expect to hear voices and various instruments (guitar, piano, cello) combining here and there for a magical evening of original local music, covering a variety of styles. Lightly amped in this comfortable and casual environment. Singer-songwriter-keyboardist Nancy Rost has been called "the love child of Tom Lehrer and Tom Waits" (KnowYourMusic.com). Her distinctive songs combine a jazz-influenced piano style with lyrics that are quirky, witty and Dave Schindele writes and performs music for voice and piano. Its style is contemporary, with elements of jazz, classical, rock and musical theater. Favorite inspirations include singer-songwriters such as Carole King and Burt Bacharach, Broadway composers such as Stephen Sondheim, and Impressionists like Claude Debussy.Dave’s songs explore original musical territory and try to provide a medium for forecasting, working out and encapsulating the inner life. |
July 27 (Fri) |
Madison WI |
Wild Hog in the Woods 3 of Cups is a collaborative project with Tracy Jane Comer of Madison WI and Rachel Nelson of Duluth MN plus often special guests...in this case, Michael Bryant of Madison. The three will trade the lead around while also backing each other up using many different instruments and harmonies. Tracy plays guitar, piano, cello, and hammered dulcimer; Rachel plays fiddle, guitar, mandolin and banjo; Michael plays guitar, mandolin, and bass. Music performed will cover a wide range of acoustic styles. Something for everyone! Family-friendly, casual atmosphere |
Aug. 10 (Fri) |
Sun Prairie WI DUO |
Higher Grounds Coffeehouse Duo show with Michael Bryant (of Sticky Fingers). Michael has an unforgettable voice and writes lovely music to boot. We will perform "in-the-round," trading off the lead while backing each other up using harmonies and various combinations of instruments. Family-friendly, casual atmosphere. |
Aug. 11 (Sat) |
Madison WI TRIO w/ |
The Brink Lounge **** PLUS special guest ALARIA TAYLOR of Milwaukee! **** Alaria will perform a couple of sets and we will collaborate on some tunes...I'll have the cello there and we'll sing harmonies with each other. “Alaria Taylor sings like an angel….say it like you mean it vocals….Her magnetic appeal lies in her delivery, every fiber of her soul comes through with each syllable she vocalizes...fantastic set of pipes…she sure makes it all appealing with that voice of hers!” - Keith “Muzikman” Hannaleck/Evolving Artist.com “Alaria Taylor is a gifted and talented singer/songwriter. She has written a beautiful, fun, quirky and touching collection of songs. Fans of singer/songwriters definitely need a copy of this record! You owe it to yourself to get a copy Unfinished Business as quickly as you can!” - Mark Lush/Midwestbands.com About the Brink Lounge: Madison's hot new upscale 12,000 square foot wine & martini bar, coffeehouse, and nightclub, adjacent to the High Noon Saloon. Plenty of FREE PARKING in the lot on Main St., half block up toward the square. |
Aug. 12 (Sun) |
Madison WI |
WORT-FM - WORT 89.9 FM - In studio appearance and performance, on Her Infinite Variety with host Sue Goldwomon |
Aug. 13 (Mon) |
Madison WI |
Private Event (wedding) - duo with Michael Bryant |
Aug. 18 (Sat) |
Madison WI Collaborative In-the-round |
Latte Da Espresso Likely Stories is a 3-way "in the round" with Tracy and pals Dave Schindele and Nancy Rost. Expect to hear voices and various instruments (guitar, piano, cello) combining here and there for a magical evening of original local music, covering a variety of styles. Lightly amped in this comfortable and casual environment. Singer-songwriter-keyboardist Nancy Rost has been called "the love child of Tom Lehrer and Tom Waits" (KnowYourMusic.com). Her distinctive songs combine a jazz-influenced piano style with lyrics that are quirky, witty and heartfelt, often all at once. Her performances often include elements of improvisation: "The laughter in the crowd is contagious, as everyone's thoughts are mixed in a tart, though refreshing, concoction of high Dave Schindele writes and performs music for voice and piano. Its style is contemporary, with elements of jazz, classical, rock and musical theater. Favorite inspirations include singer-songwriters such as Carole King and Burt Bacharach, Broadway composers such as Stephen Sondheim, and Impressionists like Claude Debussy. Dave’s songs explore original musical territory and try to provide a medium for forecasting, working out and encapsulating the inner life. |
Aug. 25 (Sat) |
Fitchburg WI Tracy (solo) plus
Nelson Graham |
"Art in the Barn" Concert Series Three-Way bill with TRACY JANE COMER plus NELSON GRAHAM and the PIPER ROAD SPRING BAND! Come enjoy the barn with a casual evening of lively music. "Country Cornucopia" - A joyful musical festival that celebrates our lives in southern Wisconsin. A variety of talented musicians will join together to create an original musical evening by blending acoustic instruments, rich voices, fun and inspiration. Graham & Company: Nelson Graham's warm baritone, fine guitar playing, interpretations of country classics, along with his originals, and ear for great stories make for an evening of pure musical entertainment Piper Road Spring Band: Their unique acoustic/bluegrass style incorporates washboard and all the strings found in bluegrass. They have blended Irish fiddle tunes with American country, big band, novelty and space-aged Grateful Dead inspired jams. Art in the Barn is a series of performances featuring local, national, and international musicians and visual artists of many various media, and kite-flying. The series takes place in an 1870s barn, located on the farm of Bill and Anne Conzemius on Adams Road, south of the beltline off Fish Hatchery Road. Come early and bring a picnic dinner if you like. Bring your own beverages; ice is provided. Concerts are in the barn - straw bale seats are limited to early arrivers. Feel free to bring a lawn chair and don't forget your bug spray! DIRECTIONS: From the Madison beltline (Hwy 12/18), take the Fish Hatchery Rd/Cty Hwy D exit and head south. Continue on Fish Hatchery Rd/Cty Hwy D for 5 miles to Adams Rd. Turn right onto Adams Rd. Continue for nearly one mile, the barn is on the left. |
Sept. 1 (Sat) |
Cambridge WI DUO with |
HOUSE CONCERT NOTE: RESERVATIONS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Call (608) 423-4379 Duo show with Michael Bryant (of Sticky Fingers) - This show will be the series' first show in their new garden area! (Weather permitting of course...show will be indoors if there is bad weather.) Duo show with Michael Bryant (of Sticky Fingers). Michael has an unforgettable voice and writes lovely music to boot. We will perform "in-the-round," trading off the lead while backing each other up using harmonies and various combinations of instruments. I'll have the cello there plus hammered dulcimer, guitar and keyboard; Michael will have guitar,.mandolin and bass. Family-friendly, casual atmosphere. |
Sept. 8 (Sat) |
Cambridge WI |
Private Event with Alchemy Ensemble - Chamber music group |
Sept. 14 (Fri) |
Madison WI Collaborative |
The ZuZu Cafe - 1336 Drake St., Madison WI (608) 260.9898 Likely Stories is a 3-way "in the round" with Tracy and pals Dave Schindele and Nancy Rost. You'll hear voices and various instruments (guitar, piano, cello) combining in a huge variety of styles for a magical evening of original local music. Lightly amped; comfortable and casual environment with fair trade coffees plus beer/wine and a variety of lunch/dinner and dessert/snack items. Singer-songwriter-keyboardist Nancy Rost has been called "the love child of Tom Lehrer and Tom Waits" (KnowYourMusic.com). Her distinctive songs combine a jazz-influenced piano style with lyrics that are quirky, witty and heartfelt, often all at once. Her performances often include elements of improvisation: "The laughter in the crowd is contagious, as everyone's thoughts are mixed in a tart, though refreshing, concoction of high witticisms and ardent applause." - The Capital Times Dave Schindele writes and performs music for voice and piano. Its style is contemporary, with elements of jazz, classical, rock and musical theater. Favorite inspirations include singer-songwriters such as Carole King and Burt Bacharach, Broadway composers such as Stephen Sondheim, and Impressionists like Claude Debussy. Dave’s songs explore original musical territory and try to provide a medium for forecasting, working out and encapsulating the inner life. |
Sept. 15 (Sat) |
Madison WI |
Latte Da Espresso Performing as part of ALCHEMY ENSEMBLE, with Faye Bruggink and Joanne Berg. Alchemy performs instrumental music -- light classics and original arrangements of early music and folk tunes, using clarinet, flute, cello, classical and steel string guitars, and hammered dulcimer. Bring a good book or just come to listen and have your favorite coffee drink in this beautiful venue in the Grand View Commons area! |
Sept. 28 (Fri) |
Madison WI supporting |
Wild Hog in the Woods - Supporting DAVE SCHINDELE Supporting my good pal Dave Schindele -- marvelous "piano poet." I'll play some cello and some guitar along with him and also sing some backing vocals, and we may do a tune or two of mine with Dave joining me. I have been working on some recording with Dave so perhaps soon he'll have a CD to share! |
Oct. 5 (Fri) |
Garner NC Tracy |
Life Cafe Coffeehouse Triangle-area singer/songwriter and 12-string guitaristist extrordinarie Keith Howard will share the bill. |
Oct. 31 (Wed) |
Madison WI supporting |
Fyfe's Corner Bistro - Supporting guest for NELSON GRAHAM This is a special gig to thank Fyfe's for their years of operation in Madison -- it is their LAST NIGHT IN BUSINESS. Nelson will be playing fro 5:30 to 8:00 and then they will have a DJ and dancing for the rest of the evening. I will be there as "sideperson" for Nelson Graham - Singing backing vocals and playing some instruments. Nelson is a delightful all-around entertainer! |
Nov. 9 (Fri) |
Madison WI supporting |
Wild Hog in the Woods - Supporting NELSON GRAHAM I will be there as "sideperson" for Nelson Graham -- I will have cello, piano, hammered dulcimer...and maybe more instruments...and also will be singing backing vocals. |
Nov. 10 (Sat) |
Blanchardville WI Tracy |
Unbridled Faith Farm Benefit show for this unique and very worthwhile organization! About Unbridled Faith Farm - from their web site: "UFF was established to empower women and children to regain their voice and to show them how to inspire others to find their voice...Our main desire is to see people learn, grow and receive healing for their hearts thru Jesus, using non-threatening, experiential activities with a horse. From the beginning we have worked to bring mental and emotional healing to youth and adults, working together with certified professionals, horse specialists, counselors, and horses. Equine Assisted Learning and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is an emerging field. It is a short term approach that affects real and lasting change, allowing the participant to experience immediate therapeutic process and intervention." From their promo materials for this year's event: |
Dec. 1 (Sat) |
Cambridge WI |
HOUSE CONCERT, Oscar H. Hanson House B & B ***SOLD OUT*** RESERVATIONS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED (last year sold out; seating limited to 35) ***SOLD OUT*** |
Dec. 7 (Fri) |
Madison WI |
The Brink Lounge The fabulous MUD ANGELS will be playing in the nightclub room starting at 9:00 - come on out and make a night of it! About the Brink Lounge: Madison's hot new upscale 12,000 square foot wine & martini bar, coffeehouse, and nightclub, adjacent to the High Noon Saloon. |
Dec. 14 (Fri) |
Madison WI ELIXIR |
Hilldale Mall |
Dec. 15 (Sat) |
Madison WI |
Escape Java Joint & Art Gallery |
Dec. 16 (Sun) |
Madison WI |
Hilldale Mall |
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